HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY

This study monitored 108 Korean patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who received BESPONSA. The main goal was to track side effects and see how well the drug worked in real-world settings. Results help confirm the drug's safety and effect…

This early study tested the drug belimumab (Benlysta) to see if it could prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in 10 adults who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. GvHD is a serious condition where the donor's immune cells attack the patient's body. The main g…

This study tested a new way to deliver total body radiation to adults with blood cancers who need a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if this method could effectively target cancer while protecting the lungs. 36 patients took part, and the study focused on safety and how …

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce the severe tiredness that many people feel after a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. 66 adults who had a transplant at least 6 months earlier and still had significa…

This study looked at whether giving blood transfusions at home is practical and acceptable for people with advanced blood cancers who have a life expectancy of six months or less. Ten patients were enrolled to see how many would agree to join, complete their home transfusions, an…

This study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…

This study tested a new way to help people with blood cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma) get into hospice care earlier. Normally, hospice doesn't cover blood transfusions, so patients delay hospice to keep getting them. The study paid for transfusions while patients were on hosp…

This study looked at whether 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance training could help people who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. It involved 16 patients and their caregivers. The goal was to see if exercise improves physical function, th…

This study looked at 70 patients who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers measured levels of complement proteins in the blood to see if they are linked to graft-versus-host disease, a common and serious side effect. The goal is to better understand how inflamm…

This study looked at how well COVID-19 vaccines work in 21 children and young adults (under 24) with cancer or who had a transplant or cellular therapy. Researchers measured antibody and T-cell responses after vaccination. The goal was to understand vaccine effectiveness in these…

This study looked at the tiny organisms (bacteria and fungi) living in the mouth and nose of children with leukemia or those getting a bone marrow transplant. Researchers wanted to see how these germ communities change during chemotherapy. The goal was to learn more, not to test …

This study looked at how the adrenal glands work in people who are critically ill, such as those with sepsis. The goal was to better understand a condition called adrenal insufficiency, where the body doesn't make enough stress hormones. Researchers measured hormone levels in 225…

This study looked at 800 children who survived blood cancer to see if having a congenital heart defect raises their risk of death or other health problems later in life. Researchers also checked for shared genes between the two conditions. The goal is to better understand and pre…

This study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine triggers an immune response in 196 adults with weakened immune systems (like kidney transplant patients or those with cancer) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to fight the …

This study tested whether an electronic diary app helps cancer patients take their oral medications more consistently than a traditional paper diary. A total of 124 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers were randomly assigned to use either the app or a paper diary to track th…