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10/18/2024
Peripheral residual disease identified using next-generation flow in patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma was associated with a 13-fold increased risk of progression or death, according to a clinical trial update published...
Peripheral residual disease identified using next-generation flow in patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma was associated with a 13-fold increased risk of progression or death, according to a clinical trial update published...
Peripheral residual disease...
10/18/2024
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Conference Coverage
10/02/2024
Discover how the addition of daratumumab to standard treatment improves outcomes for patients with high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities in multiple myeloma according to a SOHO 2024 presenter.
Discover how the addition of daratumumab to standard treatment improves outcomes for patients with high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities in multiple myeloma according to a SOHO 2024 presenter.
Discover how the addition of...
10/02/2024
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Conference Insider
04/13/2023
Emma Searle, MD, PhD, reviews early data from MajesTEC-2, a trial designed to evaluate the recently approved monoclonal antibody teclistamab in combination with daratumumab and lenalidomide in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple...
Emma Searle, MD, PhD, reviews early data from MajesTEC-2, a trial designed to evaluate the recently approved monoclonal antibody teclistamab in combination with daratumumab and lenalidomide in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple...
Emma Searle, MD, PhD, reviews...
04/13/2023
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Conference Coverage
03/28/2023
Researchers speculated the increased therapy initiation rates may be explained by a significant decrease in the number of newly diagnosed patients.
Researchers speculated the increased therapy initiation rates may be explained by a significant decrease in the number of newly diagnosed patients.
Researchers speculated the...
03/28/2023
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Interview
01/19/2023
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant...
01/19/2023
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News
12/22/2022
Authors shared updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 CANDOR study in which patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were treated with two combination therapy options.
Authors shared updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 CANDOR study in which patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were treated with two combination therapy options.
Authors shared updated efficacy...
12/22/2022
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News
12/21/2022
Researchers reviewed data from the MASTER and GRIFFIN trials to determine whether patients could undergo stem cell transplants after receiving induction therapy that included daratumumab and lenolidamide. 
Researchers reviewed data from the MASTER and GRIFFIN trials to determine whether patients could undergo stem cell transplants after receiving induction therapy that included daratumumab and lenolidamide. 
Researchers reviewed data from...
12/21/2022
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12/15/2022
Researchers studied a heavily pretreated patient population to determine which drugs were being administered, as well as their impact on overall survival.
Researchers studied a heavily pretreated patient population to determine which drugs were being administered, as well as their impact on overall survival.
Researchers studied a heavily...
12/15/2022
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News
12/08/2022
The study participants received up to 8 cycles of bortezomib and dexamethasone, with or without daratumumab, until disease progression.
The study participants received up to 8 cycles of bortezomib and dexamethasone, with or without daratumumab, until disease progression.
The study participants received...
12/08/2022
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Literature Review
11/29/2022
Several ongoing and upcoming clinical trials are testing the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody in combination with other therapies for multiple myeloma.
Several ongoing and upcoming clinical trials are testing the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody in combination with other therapies for multiple myeloma.
Several ongoing and upcoming...
11/29/2022
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Interview
10/18/2022
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate...
10/18/2022
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10/18/2024
Peripheral residual disease identified using next-generation flow in patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma was associated with a 13-fold increased risk of progression or death, according to a clinical trial update published...
Peripheral residual disease identified using next-generation flow in patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma was associated with a 13-fold increased risk of progression or death, according to a clinical trial update published...
Peripheral residual disease...
10/18/2024
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News
12/22/2022
Authors shared updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 CANDOR study in which patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were treated with two combination therapy options.
Authors shared updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 CANDOR study in which patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were treated with two combination therapy options.
Authors shared updated efficacy...
12/22/2022
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News
12/21/2022
Researchers reviewed data from the MASTER and GRIFFIN trials to determine whether patients could undergo stem cell transplants after receiving induction therapy that included daratumumab and lenolidamide. 
Researchers reviewed data from the MASTER and GRIFFIN trials to determine whether patients could undergo stem cell transplants after receiving induction therapy that included daratumumab and lenolidamide. 
Researchers reviewed data from...
12/21/2022
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News
12/15/2022
Researchers studied a heavily pretreated patient population to determine which drugs were being administered, as well as their impact on overall survival.
Researchers studied a heavily pretreated patient population to determine which drugs were being administered, as well as their impact on overall survival.
Researchers studied a heavily...
12/15/2022
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News
12/08/2022
The study participants received up to 8 cycles of bortezomib and dexamethasone, with or without daratumumab, until disease progression.
The study participants received up to 8 cycles of bortezomib and dexamethasone, with or without daratumumab, until disease progression.
The study participants received...
12/08/2022
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News
12/29/2021
Combination lenalidomide plus dexamethasone was more cost-effective than 2 other treatment regimens in patients with multiple myeloma, though authors encouraged further analyses that include overall survival data.
Combination lenalidomide plus dexamethasone was more cost-effective than 2 other treatment regimens in patients with multiple myeloma, though authors encouraged further analyses that include overall survival data.
Combination lenalidomide plus...
12/29/2021
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News
12/22/2021
Researchers conducted a systematic review of multiple myeloma treatment options to "provide physicians, payers, and policy makers with the necessary information for evidence-based decision making to ensure accessibility to promising novel...
Researchers conducted a systematic review of multiple myeloma treatment options to "provide physicians, payers, and policy makers with the necessary information for evidence-based decision making to ensure accessibility to promising novel...
Researchers conducted a...
12/22/2021
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News
12/15/2021
A combination therapy demonstrated efficacy in frail older adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who had already received two or more therapies.
A combination therapy demonstrated efficacy in frail older adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who had already received two or more therapies.
A combination therapy...
12/15/2021
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News
12/08/2021
Younger age, extensive bone disease, and other factors were linked to an increased risk of developing secondary extramedullary multiple myeloma, according to findings published online ahead of print.
Younger age, extensive bone disease, and other factors were linked to an increased risk of developing secondary extramedullary multiple myeloma, according to findings published online ahead of print.
Younger age, extensive bone...
12/08/2021
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News
11/14/2018
According to study authors, “Our findings highlight the importance of considering indirect costs alongside efficacy, safety, and direct costs during the treatment decision-making process.”
According to study authors, “Our findings highlight the importance of considering indirect costs alongside efficacy, safety, and direct costs during the treatment decision-making process.”
According to study authors, “Our...
11/14/2018
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News
03/21/2025
Recent advancements in bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies are revolutionizing the treatment landscape for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (RR-FL), offering new hope for...
Recent advancements in bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies are revolutionizing the treatment landscape for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (RR-FL), offering new hope for...
Recent advancements in...
03/21/2025
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News
03/18/2025
Biosimilars are gaining market share and reducing drug costs, but patient adoption varies based on demographics, care settings, and payer policies.
Biosimilars are gaining market share and reducing drug costs, but patient adoption varies based on demographics, care settings, and payer policies.
Biosimilars are gaining market...
03/18/2025
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News
03/14/2025
Individuals with vitiligo have an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including stroke and venous thromboembolism, according to researchers.
Individuals with vitiligo have an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including stroke and venous thromboembolism, according to researchers.
Individuals with vitiligo have...
03/14/2025
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News
03/13/2025
New research shows significant cost savings and potential for expanded access to biosimilar bevacizumab in Medicare for patients with metastatic colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer.
New research shows significant cost savings and potential for expanded access to biosimilar bevacizumab in Medicare for patients with metastatic colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer.
New research shows significant...
03/13/2025
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News
03/12/2025
Commonly used medications for multiple sclerosis-related fatigue offer minimal clinical benefit and are more likely to cause treatment discontinuation due to side effects, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Commonly used medications for multiple sclerosis-related fatigue offer minimal clinical benefit and are more likely to cause treatment discontinuation due to side effects, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Commonly used medications for...
03/12/2025
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News
03/07/2025
A recently published review explores the impact of skin diseases on mental health, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive approaches and digital health technologies to support individuals with skin conditions.
A recently published review explores the impact of skin diseases on mental health, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive approaches and digital health technologies to support individuals with skin conditions.
A recently published review...
03/07/2025
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News
03/06/2025
A 3-year follow-up of a phase 1/2 study confirms that mosunetuzumab, a CD20×CD3 bispecific antibody, provides durable remissions, high response rates, and a favorable safety profile in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, reinforcing...
A 3-year follow-up of a phase 1/2 study confirms that mosunetuzumab, a CD20×CD3 bispecific antibody, provides durable remissions, high response rates, and a favorable safety profile in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, reinforcing...
A 3-year follow-up of a phase...
03/06/2025
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News
03/05/2025
The use of trastuzumab for treating breast and other cancers has declined as trastuzumab biosimilars gain widespread adoption in the US.
The use of trastuzumab for treating breast and other cancers has declined as trastuzumab biosimilars gain widespread adoption in the US.
The use of trastuzumab for...
03/05/2025
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News
02/21/2025
A new initiative led by the University of Michigan is using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile clinics to bring expert healthcare to underserved rural populations.
A new initiative led by the University of Michigan is using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile clinics to bring expert healthcare to underserved rural populations.
A new initiative led by the...
02/21/2025
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News
02/20/2025
A financial analysis reveals that adopting biosimilar adalimumab in commercial health plans could lead to substantial cost savings with minimal medical cost implications.
A financial analysis reveals that adopting biosimilar adalimumab in commercial health plans could lead to substantial cost savings with minimal medical cost implications.
A financial analysis reveals...
02/20/2025
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Headshot of Dr Hira Shaikh, University of Iowa
Interview
01/19/2023
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant...
01/19/2023
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Headshot of Joshua Richter, MD, Mount Sinai
Interview
10/18/2022
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate professor of medicine, hematology, and oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, reviews real-world data presented at the SOHO 2022 Annual Meeting in which combination bortezomib,...
Joshua Richter, MD, associate...
10/18/2022
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Preliminary Efficacy, Safety Identified for Treatment Option for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Videos
12/05/2020
Alfred L Garfall, MD, MS, assistant professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, discusses his recent study presented at ASH 2020, which examined the use of teclistamab for the treatment of multiple myeloma,...
Alfred L Garfall, MD, MS, assistant professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, discusses his recent study presented at ASH 2020, which examined the use of teclistamab for the treatment of multiple myeloma,...
Alfred L Garfall, MD, MS,...
12/05/2020
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Analyzing the Use of CAR-T Therapy for the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Videos
12/05/2020
Deepu Madduri, MD, assistant professor, Hematology and Medical Oncology of the Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, discusses the results of the CARTITUDE-1 study, which analyzed ciltacabtagene autoleucel, a CAR-T-cell therapy with...
Deepu Madduri, MD, assistant professor, Hematology and Medical Oncology of the Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, discusses the results of the CARTITUDE-1 study, which analyzed ciltacabtagene autoleucel, a CAR-T-cell therapy with...
Deepu Madduri, MD, assistant...
12/05/2020
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Interview
02/22/2019
Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, discusses his recent study findings that evaluated treatment sequences among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after failure of...
Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, discusses his recent study findings that evaluated treatment sequences among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after failure of...
Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, from...
02/22/2019
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