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The immunome of mobilized peripheral blood stem cells is predictive of long-term outcomes and therapy-related myeloid neoplasms in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing autologous stem cell transplant

Abstract Upfront autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) is the standard of care for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) patients. However, relapse is ubiquitous and therapy-related myeloid neoplasms (t-MN) post-ASCT are commonly associated with poor outcomes. We hypothesized that the enrichment of abnormal myeloid progenitors and immune effector cells (IEC) in the peripheral blood stem cells […]

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

New research has uncovered elevated rates of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, among patients with breast cancer who are treated with the oral medication alpelisib. The results are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Alpelisib targets the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) protein that is involved in cell growth and when […]

American Red Cross pushes for blood donations during shortage

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The American Red Cross is currently in need of 12,500 pints after multiple donation appointment cancellations in August, while still dealing with a national shortage of blood. According to American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Kristopher Dumschat, recent inclement weather brought even more stress on the system as it is already […]

Cardiovascular diseases responsible for most deaths: Health Ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Cardiovascular diseases cause the highest number of deaths in Indonesia, according to director of non-communicable disease prevention and control at the Health Ministry, Eva Susanti. “The leading causes of death in Indonesia are stroke with 19.42 percent and ischemic heart disease (heart attack) with 14.38 percent,” she said at a press conference […]

Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market size to grow by USD 582.77 million from 2022-2027| Abbott Laboratories, FUJIFILM Corp., and General Electric Co. are some of the emerging companies in the market

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market size is projected to grow by USD 582.77 million, accelerating at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Companies are implementing various strategies like forming partnerships, mergers, expanding into new areas, and launching new products to improve their market position. Technavio’s report also […]

Long Covid-19 impacts some adults’ blood biomarkers, new study finds

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. School districts assessing reading programs as students test scores fall 02:31 Bruce Willis’ wife opens up about actor’s condition amid FTD awareness week 01:52 Now Playing Long Covid-19 impacts some adults’ blood biomarkers, new study finds 01:51 UP NEXT FDNY […]

Reminding Arizonans to keep yourselves safe from dangerous the fungi that can cause Valley fever

Last week ADHS, alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognized Fungal Disease Awareness Week. The annual event focuses on the growing challenges surrounding the spread of infectious fungi across the United States. While many different types of fungal diseases call Arizona home, one of the most common is Valley fever. Valley fever […]

Eyes Don’t Lie: Unlocking Long COVID Secrets Through Blood Vessels in the Eye

During an eye examination, the diameter of small blood vessels (left) and the dilation of vessels in response to light pulses (right) can be measured. Both are altered in people with long Covid. Credit: Department of Nephrology / TUM A standardized eye examination might reveal in the future whether people are suffering from long Covid […]