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Melissa Badamo
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Vascarta Kickstarts Phase 1 Study of VAS-101 in SCD
Melissa Badamo
Sickle Cell Disease
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April 22, 2025
The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research will evaluate VAS-101 in a phase 1 clinical study.
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Investigational BTK Inhibitor Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For 2 Rare Diseases
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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April 17, 2025
The FDA granted orphan drug designation to rilzabrutinib for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia and IgG4-related disease.
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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Bexobrutideg for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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April 3, 2025
Bexobrutideg, an orally bioavailable, brain-penetrant BTK degrader, is being evaluated in a phase 1a/b study.
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Pushing the Limits for More Treatment Options for Von Willebrand Disease
Melissa Badamo
von Willebrand Disease
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March 27, 2025
As the most common bleeding disorder, von Willebrand disease is found in up to 1% of the United States population.
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What Is the Role of PGK1 in Immuno-Related Pancytopenia?
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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March 21, 2025
PGK1 antibody levels in patients with recovered immuno-related pancytopenia were negatively correlated with platelet levels.
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European Commission Approves Imetelstat for Anemia, Lower-Risk MDS
Melissa Badamo
MDS
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March 13, 2025
Imetelstat is indicated for patients with lower-risk MDS who had an unsatisfactory response to or are ineligible to ESAs.
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FDA Approves Investigational New Drug Application for CTD402 in T-ALL/LBL
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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March 10, 2025
CTD402 will enter a single-arm, open-label, phase 1b/2 trial aimed to optimize dosing and accelerate clinical development.
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Immunotherapy Paves the Way in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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March 6, 2025
Thomas Martin, MD, presented data on CAR-T, bispecifics, and BCMAs in MM the National General Medical Oncology Summit.
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What Is the Role of MRD Testing Before HSCT in MDS/MPN?
Melissa Badamo
MDS
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February 28, 2025
Detectable MRD before HSCT is associated with worse survival in patients with MDS/MPN compared with undetectable MRD.
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Auron Announces FDA Fast Track Designation for AUTX-703 for Relapsed, Refractory AML
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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February 27, 2025
A phase 1 clinical trial is planned to test the safety and tolerability of AUTX-703 in patients with AML.
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What Is the Benefit of Adding Ruxolitinib to Standard GVHD Prophylaxis in Myelofibrosis?
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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February 24, 2025
Adding ruxolitinib before, during, and after HSCT reduced the incidence of GVHD among patients with myelofibrosis.
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FDA Accepts Amneal’s Abbreviated New Drug Application for Lenalidomide Capsules
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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February 21, 2025
Amneal has received FDA Approval for lenalidomide capsules in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 25 mg strength.
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Moleculin Announces FDA Guidance for MIRACLE Trial Acceleration in Relapsed or Refractory AML
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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February 18, 2025
The phase III MIRACLE trial is evaluating annamycin combined with cytarabine for relapsed or refractory AML.
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Reni-Cel Demonstrates Promising Results in SCD
Melissa Badamo
Sickle Cell Disease
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February 13, 2025
Reni-cel led to hemoglobin normalization and increased fetal hemoglobin in patients with sickle cell disease.
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Dapsone ‘Should Be Considered’ as Pediatric ITP Treatment, Research Shows
Melissa Badamo
ITP
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January 24, 2025
Dapsone demonstrates efficacy and acceptable safety with low costs as treatment for pediatric ITP.
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What Is the Link Between Gut Microbiome, Bleeding Risk in Pediatric Patients With ITP?
Melissa Badamo
ITP
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January 23, 2025
Gut microbiota modulates bleeding risk in pediatric patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
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FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Tabelecleucel for EBV-positive PTLD
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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January 17, 2025
The CRL is related to observations of a third-party manufacturing facility as part of a standard prelicense inspection.
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FDA Approves Acalabrutinib With Bendamustine and Rituximab for Frontline MCL
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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January 17, 2025
Acalabrutinib was previously granted priority review in October 2024 based on results from the phase 3 ECHO trial.
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RISE UP Study Highlights Efficacy, Safety of Mitapivat in SCD
Melissa Badamo
Sickle Cell Disease
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January 16, 2025
Patients receiving mitapivat showed a statistically significant hemoglobin response rate compared with placebo.
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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to LYT-200 for AML
Melissa Badamo
Hematology
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January 10, 2025
In a phase 1 trial presented at ASH 2024, clinical benefit was observed in 100% of patients receiving LYT-200 monotherapy.
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