I-Mab has just announced China's Center for Drug Evaluation has officially approved the new drug application for felzartamab as therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). That means that a Phase…
During the European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress (EHA2021), which took place virtually this year, hematological experts and stakeholders discussed new advances in the field. According to Fierce Biotech, one…
Until recently, multiple myeloma patients were reliant upon treatment with immunomodulatory drugs, anti-CD38 antibodies, proteasome inhibitors, and autologous (patient-derived) stem cell transplants. According to a recent article in CancerConnect, patients…
Currently, there are a number of potential treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma: immunomodulators, chemotherapy, HDAC inhibitors, steroids, and proteasome inhibitors. But according to Medical XPress, Peter Mac scientists…
A recent article in Cancer Network announced that motixafortide met its primary endpoint in the GENESIS trial for multiple myeloma patients who were scheduled for stem cell transplantation. Often, the…
In a recent study published in the scientific journal Cell Death & Disease, a novel proteasome inhibitor designated D395 was evaluated as a possible treatment for multiple myeloma, a rare form of…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
March is recognized as Myeloma Action Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness among the general public and the medical community about multiple myeloma, a rare hematological cancer. This event…
Some cancers and hematological conditions can be difficult to treat. But biotechnology company Oncopeptides AB is working to address this issue for patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) multiple…
Ionis and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have formed a team to investigate antisense oligonucleotide technology as a treatment for multiple myeloma. Their drug, ION251, has shown positive…
According to a recent press release, pharmaceutical company Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. ("Karyopharm") achieved a milestone in the NEXPOVIO (selinexor) drug development process. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use…
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been dedicated to understanding which individuals are most at risk for severe disease. They've found that those who are immunocompromised and have certain cancers…
According to a story from Cancer Therapy Advisor, a recent phase 1 clinical trial investigated an experimental CAR T-cell therapy in heavily pretreated patients living with multiple myeloma, a rare…
According to Biospace, Allogene's trial of ALLO-715 for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma was marred by a patient death. Data from this trial is slated to be presented in December at the…
Damian Green from the University of Washington is the Principal Investigator for a new research project in multiple myeloma. This project is thanks to a research agreement between the Fred…
According to a story from BioSpace, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. recently announced the release of results from a phase 3 clinical trial. This trial was testing the company's drug ixazomib…
In a recent press release, Swedish biotechnology company Active Biotech announced that the first patient in their Phase 1b/2a clinical trial received a dose of tasquinimod. The trial will…
According to a story from GlobeNewswire, the first patient has been dosed in a recent clinical trial testing the experimental therapy tasquinimod as a treatment for multiple myeloma, a rare…
According to data from the STOMP trial involving thirty-four patients, a triple regimen has been proven to induce durable responses in pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. A recent…
According to a recent article in the Myasthenia Gravis News, a team of doctors in Japan had been treating a man now aged sixty for multiple myeloma (MM). The…
According to a story from Myasthenia Gravis News, a recent case report describes a unique case of a 60 year old male multiple myeloma patient. After receiving treatment for the…
A study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research in London and Cyclacel has recently been published in PLOS ONE. This investigation examined fadraciclib as a potential therapy…
Although we may feel like the world is stopped, thanks to COVID-19, many companies consistently push for technological advances. According to Myeloma Research News, GNS Healthcare is one of those…
According to the ASCO Post, researchers have discovered genomic characteristics of smoldering multiple myeloma that can tell one's risk of progression to multiple myeloma. Dr. Mark Bustoros and his team…
According to a recent press release, biopharmaceutical company CASI Pharmaceuticals filed a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) (IND) in the United Kingdom. CASI Pharmaceuticals is hoping to test the safety…
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