Ziftomenib Shows Clinically Meaningful Activity in Heavily Pretreated NPM1‑Mutated AML — A Targeted Option for a Molecularly Defined Relapse Population
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Ziftomenib Shows Clinically Meaningful Activity in Heavily Pretreated NPM1‑Mutated AML — A Targeted Option for a Molecularly Defined Relapse Population

In the phase II registration cohort of KOMET‑001, oral menin inhibitor ziftomenib achieved a CR/CRh rate of 22% (61% MRD negativity) and an ORR of 33% in relapsed/refractory NPM1‑mutated AML with manageable toxicity, supporting further study and potential use as a molecularly targeted salvage option.
RBC Transfusions in Early Sepsis Resuscitation: Common, Complex, and Potentially Harmful Above a 10 g/dL Threshold
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RBC Transfusions in Early Sepsis Resuscitation: Common, Complex, and Potentially Harmful Above a 10 g/dL Threshold

In a multicenter Korean sepsis cohort, early RBC transfusions were frequent and driven by illness severity. No overall 60‑day mortality difference was seen after propensity matching, but transfusion was associated with harm at hemoglobin ≥10 g/dL and a possible benefit below that threshold.
Mosunetuzumab + Polatuzumab Vedotin Outperforms R‑GemOx in Transplant‑Ineligible Relapsed/Refractory Large B‑Cell Lymphoma: Primary Results of the Phase III SUNMO Trial
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Mosunetuzumab + Polatuzumab Vedotin Outperforms R‑GemOx in Transplant‑Ineligible Relapsed/Refractory Large B‑Cell Lymphoma: Primary Results of the Phase III SUNMO Trial

In the randomized phase III SUNMO trial, mosunetuzumab plus polatuzumab vedotin significantly improved response rates and progression‑free survival versus R‑GemOx in transplant‑ineligible relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma, with low rates of clinically significant cytokine release syndrome and improved patient‑reported outcomes.
Post‑transplant Cyclophosphamide with Sirolimus/Cyclosporine Dramatically Lowers Chronic GVHD After Unrelated Donor PBSC Transplant Without Raising Relapse Risk
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Post‑transplant Cyclophosphamide with Sirolimus/Cyclosporine Dramatically Lowers Chronic GVHD After Unrelated Donor PBSC Transplant Without Raising Relapse Risk

In a randomized Phase II trial, replacing MMF with post‑transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) alongside sirolimus and cyclosporine in unrelated donor PBSC transplants markedly lowered chronic GVHD and improved 1‑year chronic GVHD‑free relapse‑free survival, without increasing relapse or early mortality, though severe infections rose.
Quizartinib Added to Standard Chemotherapy Improves Event-Free and Overall Survival in Newly Diagnosed FLT3‑ITD–Negative AML: Findings from the Phase II QUIWI Trial
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Quizartinib Added to Standard Chemotherapy Improves Event-Free and Overall Survival in Newly Diagnosed FLT3‑ITD–Negative AML: Findings from the Phase II QUIWI Trial

In the randomized, double‑blind phase II QUIWI trial, adding quizartinib to standard induction/consolidation chemotherapy and single‑agent maintenance significantly improved event‑free survival and overall survival for adults 18–70 years with newly diagnosed FLT3‑ITD–negative AML versus placebo.
Ruxolitinib Improves Failure-Free and Overall Survival Versus Best Available Therapy in Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD: Final 24‑Month REACH2 Analysis
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Ruxolitinib Improves Failure-Free and Overall Survival Versus Best Available Therapy in Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD: Final 24‑Month REACH2 Analysis

The 24‑month final analysis of the phase III REACH2 trial shows ruxolitinib produced longer failure‑free survival, improved median overall and event‑free survival, and a longer duration of response versus best available therapy (BAT) in patients with steroid‑refractory acute GVHD.
Five-Year ZUMA-5 Follow-Up: Durable Remissions and Potential for Cure with Axicabtagene Ciloleucel in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
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Five-Year ZUMA-5 Follow-Up: Durable Remissions and Potential for Cure with Axicabtagene Ciloleucel in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

Five-year outcomes from ZUMA-5 show axi-cel produces high response rates in relapsed/refractory indolent NHL, with 75% CR, median PFS ~62 months, durable remissions linked to early CAR T expansion and naïve T-cell product phenotype, and an acceptable long-term safety profile.
Long-Term Nirogacestat for Progressive Desmoid Tumors: Durable Responses, Continued Tumor Shrinkage, and a Manageable Safety Profile
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Long-Term Nirogacestat for Progressive Desmoid Tumors: Durable Responses, Continued Tumor Shrinkage, and a Manageable Safety Profile

Extended follow-up from the phase III DeFi trial shows that continuous nirogacestat yields further tumor shrinkage, durable objective responses (ORR 45.7% at up to 4 years), sustained patient-reported benefits, and a consistent, manageable safety profile over a median 33.6 months of exposure.