People with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant can now have their cells collected at Coventry's main hospital, thanks to a new initiative. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) nurses will go to University Hospital to provide the service, avoiding the need for patients to travel elsewhere. Patients with...

Cancer patients' stem cell treatment made easier

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A German man has probably been cured of HIV, a medical milestone achieved by only six other people in the more than 40 years since the AIDS epidemic began. The German man, who prefers to remain anonymous, was treated for acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, with a stem cell transplant in October 2015. He stopped taking his antiretroviral drugs in September 2018 and remains in viral remission with no rebound. Multiple ultra-sensitive tests have detected no viable HIV in his body.

A 7th person with HIV is probably cured after stem cell transplant for leukemia, scientists say

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Adam D. Cohen, MD, discussed triplet vs quadruplet options for a patient with transplant eligible multiple myeloma and NCCN recommendations in the first article of a 2-part series. CASE SUMMARY. A 54-year-old woman presented with the following:. Complaints of back pain, fatigue, and occasional,...

Evolving Roles of Transplant and Quadruplet Therapy in Multiple Myeloma

We recently spoke with Tycel Phillips, MD, associate professor, Division of Lymphoma, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope, about his team’s interim analysis of their dose-escalation study of glofitamab against relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. As part of our coverage of the 2024 annual meeting of...

The Importance of Treatment Sequencing in Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Investigators have demonstrated that the socioeconomic status of cell donors may impact the health outcomes of patients with hematologic malignancies who undergo hematopoietic cell transplantation, according to a recent study published by Turcotte et al in PNAS. Study Methods and Results. In the recent study, the investigators analyzed the health...

Donor Socioeconomic Status May Influence Outcomes in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

A healthy 38-year-old who began struggling to finish a half-marathon and experienced night sweats, body aches, and COVID-like symptoms learned he was facing stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the shocking diagnosis, he plans to remain positive while he fights the cancer. Lymphoma is a blood cancer, specifically of the immune...

Fit, Healthy Man, 38, With Swollen Knee Felt Covid-Like Symptoms for a Month Before Learning He Had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Medical News Today

A new study reveals a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease, finding that people may have fewer bacteria that produce riboflavin (vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7).

Study suggests 2 vitamin B deficiencies may play a role in Parkinson's disease

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Please briefly discuss the latest results from the SEQUOIA Arm D trial, evaluating zanubrutinib plus venetoclax in treatment-naïve patients with CLL and del(17p) and/or TP53 mutations. How does the efficacy of zanubrutinib + venetoclax compare to SOCs in high-risk patients with del(17p) and/or TP53 mutations in CLL/SLL?

SEQUOIA Arm D Study: Zanubrutinib plus Venetoclax in Treatment-Naive CLL/SLL with del(17p) and/or TP53 Mutations

7MW3711, an innovative antibody-drug conjugate targeting B7-H3, has been granted an orphan drug designation by the FDA for treating small cell lung cancer. The FDA has granted 7MW3711 an orphan drug designation (ODD) for the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). 7MW3711 is a novel B7-H3-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)...

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Novel B7-H3-Targeting ADC in SCLC

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Western bluebirds are among the most beautiful birds in Alameda. The male is intensely blue with bronze highlights and the female is equally beautiful, with more subtle coloration. Western bluebirds are now quite common in open-space areas of the city, but that was not always the case. Before 2010 they were rarely seen here, and for a few years after that they were seen only in winter around Crown Beach , traveling elsewhere to nest during spring.

With a Little Help, Western Bluebirds Are Nesting in Alameda

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

MedwireNews: Researchers have used a machine learning approach to create a panel of eight blood biomarkers that can identify people at risk for developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) up to 7 years before the first signs or symptoms. “Our identified panel of blood biomarkers significantly advances NSD [neuronal synuclein disease]...

Blood test predicts Parkinson’s disease up to 7 years before symptom onset

Researchers say MRI scans can help identify brain atrophy in people with Parkinson's and help predict the progression of the disease as well as what treatments might be most effective

How MRI scans can help with Parkinson's disease diagnosis, treatments

Washington State

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Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

SurvivorNet

BTK Inhibitor Jaypirca is Now FDA-Approved & May Help Difficult-to-Treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue's motto is "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them," and it's true. Perhaps even for you too? This foster-based animal rescue organization based in Massachusetts is searching for dog lovers with space in their homes and hearts to temporarily care for a furry friend. This is because they have the opportunity to rescue many dogs, but only if they have space for them.

Local Dog Rescue Reveals They're "Desperate For More Foster Homes"

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Advancements in Stem Cell Transplantation: Comparing Orca-T With PTCy

Alexandra Gomez Arteaga, MD, discusses the rationale behind a retrospective study comparing Orca-T with posttransplant cyclophosphamide-based hematopoietic cell transplantation. Alexandra Gomez Arteaga, MD, hematologist/oncologist in the...

Advancements in Stem Cell Transplantation: Comparing Orca-T With PTCy

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