Jennifer Smith is the editor of Oncology Practice, part of MDedge Hematology/Oncology. She was previously the editor of Hematology Times, an editor at Principal Investigators Association, and a reporter at The Oneida Daily Dispatch. She has a BS in journalism.
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Researchers find drug target in anaplastic large-cell lymphoma
A new study suggests TYK2 is expressed in all cases of ALCL.
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Cancer researchers fall short on financial disclosures
The study found that undisclosed speaking fees, grants, and research payments were common.
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Caplacizumab approved in Europe to treat aTTP
The drug is under priority review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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How to bridge the gap for rural cancer patients
A new study finds outcomes are similar for rural and urban cancer patients when enrolled in clinical trials.
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Blinatumomab gains European approval in children
The drug was approved in Europe for adults in 2015.
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Daratumumab approved in Europe for new myeloma indication
The drug is now authorized for use in combination with bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone to treat adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma...
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FDA approves new factor VIII product for hemophilia A
Jivi is approved for on-demand treatment and as routine prophylaxis.
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European Commission approves first CAR T-cell therapies
Tisagenlecleucel and axicabtagene ciloleucel can now be marketed throughout Europe.
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FDA approves ibrutinib with rituximab in Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia
Ibrutinib is already approved as a single agent in Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia.
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Elotuzumab under review for relapsed/refractory myeloma
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to make an approval decision by the end of 2018.
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Marzeptacog alfa reduces bleeding episodes in hemophilia with inhibitors
Early results were presented at the Hemophilia Drug Development Summit in Boston.
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FDA grants orphan designation to DHODH inhibitor for AML
ASLAN003 is a second-generation DHODH inhibitor in phase 2 trials.
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Some PE patients don’t require hospitalization
A risk assessment of patients with pulmonary embolism could prevent some hospitalizations.
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FDA puts partial hold on trial of vascular agent for AML, MDS
The hold applies to the higher dose of the drug. The FDA is allowing treatment at a lower dose.