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FDA Approves New Drug "Bosulif" for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Opposing Views

FDA Approves New Drug "Bosulif" for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Opposing Views | Hematology | Scoop.it
Opposing ViewsFDA Approves New Drug "Bosulif" for Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaOpposing Views“With the approval of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, we are seeing improvements in the treatment of CML based on a better understanding of the molecular basis...
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September 4, 2012 2:08 PM
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BiolineRX licenses Clal Biotech unit leukemia drug

BiolineRX licenses Clal Biotech unit leukemia drug | Hematology | Scoop.it
BiolineRX will develop and commercialize Biokine's Phase II drug for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and other types of hematological cancer - its first-ever cancer treatment (BiolineRX licenses Clal Biotech unit leukemia drug
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September 4, 2012 8:16 AM
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Study reveals possible method of removing leukemia stem cells ...

treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and a solution to the high rate of disease relapse experienced by patients. The study identified a protein interaction that limits the immune response to AML and provides a method ...
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September 3, 2012 6:27 AM
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HSP90 Inhibitor 17-AAG Selectively Eradicates Lymphoma Stem Cells

Abstract. Cancer stem cells (CSC; also called tumor-initiating cells) comprise tumor cell subpopulations that preserve the properties of quiescence, self-renewal, and differentiation of normal stem cells.
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September 3, 2012 6:23 AM
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Novartis drug JakaviR first medication to receive European Commission ... - Reuters

Novartis drug JakaviR first medication to receive European Commission ...ReutersOne patient in each group discontinued treatment for thrombocytopenia or for anemia, respectively.
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September 1, 2012 6:22 AM
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Ariad Says EU Grants Accelerated Review of Leukemia Drug

Ariad Says EU Grants Accelerated Review of Leukemia Drug | Hematology | Scoop.it
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. said the European Union’s drug regulator has granted its request for accelerated assessment of its new cancer medicine, which may lead to a faster approval.
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September 1, 2012 6:21 AM
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FRANCE 24 Health – Health: Donating bone marrow

There's a chance in a million that a patient on a bone marrow waiting list finds someone compatible. HEALTH looks into the different donating techniques and sees the disparities in Europe and the Middle East.
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August 31, 2012 3:04 PM
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Unique Mouse Model Created for Aplastic Anemia Study | ALN

Unique Mouse Model Created for Aplastic Anemia Study | ALN | Hematology | Scoop.it
ALN Magazine is a publication of resources, products, and information to design, build, and equip today's research animal facilities. Animal Lab News.
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August 30, 2012 3:33 PM
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Global Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Therapeutics Industry ...

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Therapeutics in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World.
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August 30, 2012 5:18 AM
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Blood cancers shown to arise from mutations that accumulate in ...

Blood cancers shown to arise from mutations that accumulate in ... | Hematology | Scoop.it
In the case of leukemias, Stanford researchers finally have an answer to the first question: Mutations accumulate slowly in blood stem cells, the cells that produce all the cells of the blood and immune system.
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August 27, 2012 2:39 PM
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Researchers connect new genetic signature to leukemia

Researchers connect new genetic signature to leukemia | Hematology | Scoop.it
(Medical Xpress)—University of Rochester Medical Center scientists believe they are the first to identify genes that underlie the growth of primitive leukemia stem cell, and then to use the new genetic signature to identify ...
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August 26, 2012 2:09 PM
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Irena G. Koprowska | pathology professor, 95 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Irena G. Koprowska | pathology professor, 95 - Philadelphia Inquirer | Hematology | Scoop.it
Philadelphia InquirerIrena G. Koprowska | pathology professor, 95Philadelphia InquirerDr.
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August 24, 2012 2:47 PM
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Roles of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Graft-versus-Host and Graft-versus-Tumor Effects

Roles of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Graft-versus-Host and Graft-versus-Tumor Effects | Hematology | Scoop.it
Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Volume 18, Issue 9, Pages 1329-1340, September 2012, Authors:Cédric Carli; Martin Giroux; Jean-Sébastien Delisle (Roles of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Graft-versus-Host and Graft-versus-Tumor Effects...
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September 4, 2012 2:09 PM
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New genetic clues to why most bone marrow transplant patients develop graft-versus-host disease

New genetic clues to why most bone marrow transplant patients develop graft-versus-host disease | Hematology | Scoop.it
A team of scientists led by a bone marrow transplant researcher at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has shed new light on why most bone marrow transplant patients who receive tissue-matched cells from unrelated donors still suffer acute...
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September 4, 2012 2:07 PM
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® - Official Website

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® - Official Website | Hematology | Scoop.it
This page is your resource for information on all types of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative diseases. (Did you know, September is National Blood Cancer Month.
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September 3, 2012 2:11 PM
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Promising method of growing blood cells in the lab - Silobreaker

Promising method of growing blood cells in the lab - Silobreaker | Hematology | Scoop.it
Promising method of growing blood cells in the lab (Promising method of growing blood cells in the lab: A team of scientists from Albert Einstein Col...)...
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September 3, 2012 6:25 AM
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Mutation Linked to Rare Lymphoma - MedPage Today

Mutation Linked to Rare LymphomaMedPage TodayMononuclear cells from 21 patients with IgM MGUS and from 15 healthy individuals also were sequenced.
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September 1, 2012 6:23 AM
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Clonal Evolution of Preleukemic Hematopoietic Stem Cells Precedes Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia

RT @ahhajeer: Clonal Evolution of Preleukemic Hematopoietic Stem Cells Precedes Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia http://t.co/k99MJBkt...
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September 1, 2012 6:21 AM
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FDA Approves Short-Acting Neutropenia Drug - MedPage Today

MedPage TodayFDA Approves Short-Acting Neutropenia DrugMedPage Today"Supportive care products, such as tbo-filgrastim, reduce or allow for more rapid recovery from side effects of cancer treatments," Richard Pazdur, MD, director of the FDA Office...
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August 31, 2012 3:11 PM
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Gene Matching May Cut AML Relapse - MedPage Today

Gene Matching May Cut AML RelapseMedPage TodayA study of KIR genes in AML patients undergoing stem-cell transplant from unrelated donors found that KIR2DS1, which activates natural killer cells, was associated with a decreased chance of leukemia...
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August 31, 2012 3:02 PM
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The American Society of Hematology Honors Margaret A. Goodell, PhD, with 2012 William Dameshek Prize

RT @ASH_hematology ASH Honors @bcmhouston Margaret A.
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August 30, 2012 11:48 AM
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Particular Donor Genotype Lowers Leukemia Relapse Rate - Doctors Lounge

Particular Donor Genotype Lowers Leukemia Relapse Rate - Doctors Lounge | Hematology | Scoop.it
Particular Donor Genotype Lowers Leukemia Relapse RateDoctors LoungePatients with acute myeloid leukemia who receive a stem cell transplant from a donor with activating killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor genotype KIR2DS1, which has ligand...
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FDA approves new treatment for severe neutropenia in certain cancer patients - FDA.gov

FDA approves new treatment for severe neutropenia in certain cancer patientsFDA.govTbo-filgrastim is intended for use in adults who have cancers other than blood or bone marrow cancers (non-myeloid malignancies) and are taking chemotherapy drugs that...
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August 26, 2012 2:36 PM
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Sickle Cell Anemia Declared Global Health Problem / Treatment News / News / CheckOrphan

RT @VonneMonai: Sickle Cell Anemia Declared Global Health Problem / Treatment News / News / CheckOrphan http://t.co/KxueQtOG...
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August 24, 2012 2:48 PM
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FDA Approved Talon Therapeutics Marqibo To Treat Rare Type Of ...

FDA Approved Talon Therapeutics Marqibo To Treat Rare Type Of ... | Hematology | Scoop.it
Talon Therapeutics' Marqibo (vinCRIStine sulfate LIPOSOME injection) received accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the.
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