Hematology
From the Journals
Rituximab Not Inferior to Cyclophosphamide in Pediatric Vasculitis
Those who received rituximab required a significantly lower steroid dose than those who received cyclophosphamide or a combination therapy.
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Outpatient CAR T: Safe, Effective, Accessible
'The future of CAR T-cell therapy lies in balancing safety with accessibility,' says expert.
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
From the Journals
Are Children Born Through ART at Higher Risk for Cancer?
A slight increase in the risk for leukemia was observed in children conceived through IVF or ICSI.
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Asparaginase in ALL: Innovative Ways to Manage Toxicity
In treating this pediatric leukemia, hematologists are embracing new strategies to prevent toxicity and improve efficacy.
Letters from Maine
A Counterintuitive Approach to Lowering Cholesterol in Children
With parental help, self-generated activity is a skill that can be regained if sedentary behavior is curtailed.
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Sickle Cell Gene Therapy ‘Truly Transformative’
New research on a just-approved gene therapy for sickle cell disease shows the efficacy of a single infusion of lovo-cel.
From the Journals
Study confirms small blood cancer risk from CT scans
New research suggests that radiation exposure from CT scans heightens the risk of blood cancer in people under age 22.
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FDA approves first tx for rare, deadly clotting disorder
First drug to treat TTP. a rare, lethal blood clotting disorder, has been greenlighted by the FDA.
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Children with sickle cell disease at risk for vision loss
“Our data underscores the need for patients – including pediatric patients – with sickle cell disease to get routine ophthalmic screenings along...
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Pediatrician with SCD gives her young patients hope
A Nigerian-American hematologist draws on her experience living with sickle cell disease to encourage child patients and advise colleagues.