British Society for Haematology Guideline Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia – Cancer Therapy Advisor

The development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has revolutionized the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).1,2 However, despite effectively inducing remission and prolonging survival in patients with CML, TKI therapy does not eradicate leukemia stem cells (LSCs), which are responsible for drug resistance, relapse, and disease progression.2 Given recent changes to the treatment paradigm, updated clinical practice guidelines are essential to ensure optimal clinical care is provided.2 The British Society for Haematology (BSH) published a guideline update for the investigation and management of CML in adults and children in the British Journal of Haematology.1 Lead author of the guidelines, Graeme Smith, MD, of St Jamess University Hospital in the United Kingdom, and coauthors, developed the evidence-based recommendations to provide clinical practitioners with clear guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of adults and children with CML (Tables 1 and 2). Diagnosis and Key Investigations The diagnosis of CML is established based on findings from a peripheral blood smear and bone marrow aspirate showing positivity for BCR-ABL1, and the presence of the Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome. The Ph chromosome, or a variant, is present in approximately 95% of CML cases.

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Randomized Controlled Study Using Direct Injection of Remestemcel-L Into Inflamed Gut of Patients With Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis -…

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that a randomized, controlled study of remestemcel-L delivered by an endoscope directly to the areas of inflammation and tissue injury in up to 48 patients with medically refractory Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis has commenced at Cleveland Clinic.

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Genmab Announces IFM, HOVON and Janssen Achieve Positive Topline Results in Second Part of Phase 3 CASSIOPEIA Study of Daratumumab in Multiple Myeloma…

Company Announcement Copenhagen, Denmark; October 21, 2020 Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) announced today positive topline results from the second part of the Phase 3 CASSIOPEIA (MMY3006) study of daratumumab monotherapy as maintenance treatment versus observation (no treatment) for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).

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Cell Therapy Instruments Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product ; Cell Type ; Process ; End User, and Geography -…

New York, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Cell Therapy Instruments Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product ; Cell Type ; Process ; End User, and Geography" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978058/?utm_source=GNW On the other hand, high cost of cell therapy production and cell therapy are expected to hinder market growth.The growing advancements in biotechnology have led to the introduction of personalized treatments for people suffering from various health conditions.For instance, stem cell and immune cell therapies are preferred to treat chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, and genetic disorders.

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Cell Therapy Manufacturing Market to be Worth USD 8 billion by 2030, predicts Roots Analysis – The Think Curiouser

Roots Analysis has announced the addition of Cell Therapy Manufacturing Market (2nd Edition), 2018-2030 report to its list of offerings. Natasha Thakur, the principal analyst, stated, The growing number of cell therapy candidates continues to create an increasing demand for facilities that offer manufacturing services for these complex pharmacological interventions. Presently, over 145 companies / organizations are actively offering manufacturing services for such products

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J&J’s Darzalex Proves Effective in Yet Another Multiple Myeloma Indication – BioSpace

Denmark-based Genmab A/S announced positive topline data from the second part of the Phase III CASSIOPEIA trial. The study is evaluating daratumumab monotherapy as maintenance treatment compared to observation, in other words, no treatment, for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma that are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT)

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The complicated story of Trump’s COVID treatment, stem cells and abortion politics – Baptist News Global

The irony cannot be missed: A Rose Garden event to announce the nomination of a Supreme Court justice widely expected to tilt the court toward limiting access to abortion became a super-spreader event for coronavirus, which infected many of the dignitaries gathered there. And the miracle cure touted by the president himself was made possible in some way by the scientific use of aborted fetal tissue

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Banking wisdom: Teen saving stem cells in hopes of future treatment – The Glen Rose Reporter

By Elizabeth Herbert A-J Media A 16-year-old Lubbockite with rheumatoid arthritis recently banked her wisdom teeth for their high concentration of stem cells in the hope of using them in a future procedure. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells, meaning they can become almost any specialized cell; researchers have been studying these cells to learn more about using them to treat ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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