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Dual TKI targeting in Ph+ ALL; role of liver endothelial ferroportin in iron sensing and homeostasis; severe anemia in pregnant patients with beta-thalassemia minor Feb 06, 2025

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In this week's episode we'll learn about asciminib plus dasatinib in Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute leukemia. In a phase 1 study, combining two tyrosine kinase inhibitors with distinct mechanisms of action had encouraging activity in patients with de novo disease. After that: new research demonstrates that the iron exporter ferroportin contributes to the iron-sensing properties of liver endothelial cells. But is it the primary mediator of systemic iron homeostasis? Finally: anemia in pregnant patients with beta-thalassemia minor. In the third trimester, about one-third of patients have hemoglobin levels of 9 grams per deciliter or lower. This report may help to guide the appropriate diagnosis of anemia while limiting unnecessary testing and interventions.

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First-line zanubrutinib, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax in mantle cell lymphoma; hyperdiploidy in multiple myeloma; and pegcrisantaspase plus venetoclax in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia Jan 30, 2025

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In this week's episode we’ll learn more about a phase 2 trial of first-line zanubrutinib, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax in TP53-mutated mantle cell lymphoma; early development of hyperdiploidy in multiple myeloma; and a phase 1 trial of the asparaginase pegcrisantaspase plus venetoclax in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia.

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Targeting C3 in autoimmune hemolytic anemias; venetoclax testing to predict AML response; an improved understanding of the structure of FXIII complex Jan 23, 2025

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In this week's episode we'll learn about C3-targeted therapy in autoimmune hemolytic anemias. Based on results of an open-label, phase 2 study, pegcetacoplan was well-tolerated, with encouraging efficacy, particularly in patients with cold agglutinin disease. After that: Venetoclax sensitivity testing to predict AML response. In a significant step toward precision medicine, researchers have validated an assay capable of predicting response to the venetoclax-azacitidine regimen. Finally, an improved basic understanding of human coagulation factor XIII. Investigators present the cryo-electron microscopy structure of Factor XIII complex, providing new insights into etiology and the deleterious effects of certain specific mutations.

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Review Series on Globin Disorders Jan 23, 2025

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In this Review Series episode on Globin Disorders introduced by Drs. Thomas Coates and Irene Roberts, we’ll hear from Dr. Douglas Higgs and Dr. Mitchell Weiss as they address advances in our understanding of globin gene biology.

Click here to view the complete Review Series featured in Volume 144 Issue 8 of Blood.

Brentuximab vedotin, nivolumab, and chemotherapy in classical Hodgkin lymphoma; type 1 interferon signaling in sickle cell disease; and type 1 human leukocyte antigen gene mutations in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Jan 16, 2025

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In this week's episode we’ll learn more about an experimental regimen for classical Hodgkin lymphoma that combines brentuximab vedotin, nivolumab, and chemotherapy; a possible role for type 1 interferon signaling in developing autoantibodies to red blood cells in sickle cell disease; and how genomic alterations affecting class I human leukocyte antigen molecules may affect patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

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Iron overload aggravates MDS pathophysiology; long-term outcomes after TPO-RA treatment in ITP; new insights into APL treatment outcomes by age and risk Jan 09, 2025

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In this week's episode we'll learn about the role of iron in myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS. After that: long-term treatment outcomes in immune thrombocytopenia from the STOPAGO study. Finally, new insights into APL treatment outcomes and prognostic factors from the large-scale Harmony APL project which used ATRA-Arsenic combination therapy.

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Dexamethasone dosing in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, a new experimental model of X-linked sideroblastic anemia, and ciltacabtagene autoleucel in real-world myeloma treatment Jan 02, 2025

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In this week's episode, we’ll learn about the prevalence and impact of dexamethasone dose reductions during triple or quadruple therapy for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, a conditional knockout mouse model for testing gene therapy in X-linked sideroblastic anemia, and real-world efficacy and safety of ciltacabtagene autoleucel in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

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Comparing BTK inhibitors in relapsed/refractory CLL; unraveling the genetic background of the AnWj-negative blood type; rapid adaptation of CLL cells to venetoclax Dec 26, 2024

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In this week's episode, we'll be comparing BTK inhibitors in relapsed/refractory CLL. Then, we'll hear how researchers in the UK unraveled the genetic background of the AnWj blood group. Finally we'll learn about the role of BCL-2 and BAFF in CLL cell survival following venetoclax therapy.

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Primary resistance to BCMA-targeted bispecifics in multiple myeloma, emapalumab therapy in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, and chemotherapy-induced pyroptosis as a mechanism of thrombus formation in patients with cancer Dec 19, 2024

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In this week's episode, we’ll learn more about mechanisms of primary resistance to BCMA-targeted bispecific T-cell engagers in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the effects of emapalumab therapy on outcomes in patients with pediatric hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis who receive stem cell transplants, and a cell death process that may help account for increased thromboembolic risk in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy.

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Unravelling follicular lymphoma subtypes; stroke rate trends in sickle cell disease; procoagulant platelet activation promotes venous thrombosis Dec 12, 2024

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In this week's episode, unravelling follicular lymphoma subtypes. Researchers dissect the biological diversity of follicular lymphoma and introduce a new prognostic mode, that could change the way this B-cell neoplasm is subtyped and treated. Then, concerning stroke rate trends in sickle cell disease. A new report shows increasing rates of cerebrovascular events among people with SCD in California. Finally, procoagulant platelet activation promotes venous thrombosis. Investigators report finding procoagulant platelets in the circulation and in thrombi of patients and mice with DVT or PE.

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