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VENETOCLAX IN COMBINATION WITH OBINUTUZUMAB IN FIRST LINE CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA IN ARGENTINA: A COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS () - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #EHA2022EHA_2297; Other comparators included treat-to-progression therapies, such as ibrutinib (IBR), and a 6-month course of bendamustine + rituximab (BR)...Thus, VenG with a 12-month fixed duration, has lower total costs and is more efficacious ("dominant") over all comparators in the CEM. OWSA analyses show that the results are robust, and in the PSA VenG is dominant over all the comparators considered, ICER is ≤$ 6,011.20 (1 GDP per capita for Argentina, 2020), /QALY in 97% of the iterations CE Results Conclusion This study shows that in Argentina, VenG would be dominant treatment option (better results and lower costs) compared with ClbG, BR and IBR in the treatment of first-line unfit CLL patients.
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INFLUENCE OF ANTI-CD20 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY ON THE OUTCOME OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION COVID-19 IN PATIENTS WITH LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISEASES () - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #EHA2022EHA_1591; The 30-day in-hospital survival in patients who received anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy within the last 12 months was 62%, in patients who received anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy more than 12 months ago this was not achieved (p=0,042). Conclusion An increase in the number of deaths from COVID-19 and a longer persistence of the virus SARS-CoV-2 are experienced among patients with lymphoproliferative diseases who have received anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy within the last 12 months before hospitalization ; all this negatively affect in-hospital survival.
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RETREATMENT WITH VENETOCLAX AFTER VENETOCLAX, OBINUTUZUMAB +/- IBRUTINIB: POOLED ANALYSIS OF 13 PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (CLL) TREATED IN GCLLSG TRIALS () - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #EHA2022EHA_1232; Current clinical trials also combine Ven-G with ibrutinib (GIVe) or acalabrutinib (GAVe) to increase efficacy and possibly shorten treatment duration with minimal residual disease (MRD)-guided discontinuation strategies...V2 was GAVe in 9 pts, including 2 with a bendamustine debulking, and Ven-G or Ven in 2 each, all with a MRD-guided discontinuation...1. Conclusion In this pooled analysis of 13 pts with two consecutive time-limited V-containing therapies, which includes mainly pts with adverse risk factors and a short remission duration, V-based re-treatment appeared to be safe and efficacious: no increased rate of AEs was seen so far and all pts responded with at least 2/3 even achieving uMRD again.
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EFFICACY OF FIRST-LINE TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA: A BAYESIANNETWORK META-ANALYSIS. () - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #EHA2022EHA_1224; P3, P4 Results from this indirect treatment comparison suggested that the PFS for zanubrutinib may be statistically significantly better than immunochemotherapy. Findings from this study require validation with further large scale RCTs with longer follow up time.
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ACALABRUTINIB RELATED INFECTIOUS COMPLICATIONS-A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF PHASE III RCT () - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #EHA2022EHA_1213; In the ELEVATE -TN study the comparator arm included the combination of chlorambucil and obinutuzumab...We noted a substantial heterogeneity across trials included in our analysis. Conclusion Our meta-analysis demonstrated that patients on acalabrutinib-containing regimens experienced a significantly lower relative risk of infections compared to non-acalabrutinib-based therapies. There were significantly lower risks of URTI and infection related treatment discontinuations with acalabrutinib therapy in patients with CLL.
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BCL2 RESISTANCE MUTATIONS IN A REAL-WORLD COHORT OF PATIENTS WITH VENETOCLAX-TREATED CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKAEMIA () - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #EHA2022EHA_1177; In patients harboring multiple BCL2 mutations, convergent evolution of the CLL subclones may contribute to the driver mechanisms of resistance, justifying the comprehensive approach for the detection of these variants. In secondary venetoclax resistant cases displaying wild type BCL2 , further molecular screening methods are required to reveal alternative genetic or non-genetic reasons for disease progression.
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Nearly half of the pts had received a B-cell-depleting monoclonal antibody-based regimen: Rituximab (n=13), Daratumumab (n=4) or Obinutuzumab (n=1); the other half: other anti-myeloma therapy (n=5), chemotherapy (n=3), Ibrutinib (n=3), Venetoclax (n=2) or were untreated (n=7)...Twelve pts were treated with convalescent plasma, 9 received corticosteroids and 1 tocilizumab...Our findings show lower fatality rate than reported in previous waves, but still higher than the general vaccinated population. This might be explained because even if fully vaccinated, responsive patients fail to achieve protective levels of anti-spike antibodies.
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The use of Obinutuzumab and Ofatumumab in the treatment of immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Exhibition) - May 13, 2022 - Abstract #ISTH2022ISTH_842; 21/26 episodes were pre-emptive treatment in ADAMTS13 relapses, 4/26 episodes were as part of treatment for clinical relapses and 1/26 episode was during the acute presentation period. All patients had previously received rituximab but was clinically felt inappropriate for further treatments - 12/15 had rituximab-induce serum sickness, 1/15 had acute drug intolerance and 2/15 had short duration of response to rituximab.
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Enrollment open: A Phase-3-trial of Acalabrutinib, Obinutuzumab & Venetoclax Compared to Obinutuzumab and Venetoclax in Previously Untreated Patients With High Risk CLL (clinicaltrials.gov) - May 10, 2022 P3, N=650, Recruiting, The literature surrounding pembrolizumab use in PML is discussed, with a focus on potential indicators of successful outcomes for patients who receive this therapy. Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
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Review, Journal: Innovations in the pharmaceutical treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (Pubmed Central) - May 6, 2022 New and innovative treatment concepts are finding their way into lupus treatment and other promising substances are in the pipeline; however, only long-term data will show to what extent these improve the long-term outcome of patients. Nevertheless, these are important and much needed advances in the treatment of SLE.
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This article provides illustrative examples of drugs that have already been improved through glycoengineering including cytokines exemplified by erythropoietin (EPO), enzymes (ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase 1, ENPP1), and IgG antibodies (e.g., afucosylated Gazyva, Poteligeo, Fasenra™, and Uplizna). In the future, the deliberate modification of therapeutic protein glycosylation will become more prevalent as glycoengineering strategies, including sophisticated computer-aided tools for "building in" glycans sites, acceptance of a broad range of production systems with various glycosylation capabilities, and supplementation methods for introducing non-natural metabolites into glycosylation pathways further develop and become more accessible.
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Enrollment open: ARIADNE: Zanubrutinib in Patients With Waldenstr (clinicaltrials.gov) - May 3, 2022 P=N/A, N=150, Recruiting, In the future, the deliberate modification of therapeutic protein glycosylation will become more prevalent as glycoengineering strategies, including sophisticated computer-aided tools for "building in" glycans sites, acceptance of a broad range of production systems with various glycosylation capabilities, and supplementation methods for introducing non-natural metabolites into glycosylation pathways further develop and become more accessible. Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
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Efficacy of first-line treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A Bayesian network meta-analysis. () - Apr 28, 2022 - Abstract #ASCO2022ASCO_6237; P3, P4 Results from this indirect treatment comparison suggested that the PFS for zanubrutinib may be statistically significantly better than immunochemotherapy. Findings from this study require validation with further large scale RCTs with longer follow up time.
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Frontline treatment of follicular lymphoma with atezolizumab and obinutuzumab, with and without radiotherapy (The FLUORO study). (Available On Demand; 235a) - Apr 28, 2022 - Abstract #ASCO2022ASCO_2692; P2 Overall response rates (ORR) to standard chemoimmunotherapy (bendamustine or CHOP with rituximab or obinutuzumab) approximate 85% with considerable toxicity (grade 3-5 in 69-75%) (Hiddemann 2018)...Our phase II ‘1st FLOR’ study, combining nivolumab + rituximab in treatment naïve FL yielded 92% ORR, (54% Complete Response, CR)...Sample size is 46 according to a Simon’s 2-stage design. If ≥5 positive responses (CR +/- PR) without prohibitive toxicity are seen in the first 15 pts, 31 further pts will be recruited.The trial has currently enrolled 7 pts from 4 Australian sites.
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Four-year follow-up from a phase 2 study of obinutuzumab, ibrutinib, and venetoclax in CLL. (Available On Demand; 193) - Apr 28, 2022 - Abstract #ASCO2022ASCO_2646; P1/2 At extended follow-up, remissions remain durable after fixed duration OBIN, IBR, and VEN. The efficacy and acceptable safety justify further study and are being compared to IBR and OBIN in 2 phase 3 US cooperative group trials.
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Real-World Experience of Rapid Obinutuzumab Administration: Time to Change Obinutuzumab Infusion Rates () - Apr 25, 2022 - Abstract #BSH2022BSH_105; Rapid obinutuzumab infusions are well tolerated in selected patients from cycle 2 onwards and this change in practice has the potential to lead to meaningful improvements to chemotherapy unit capacity during this period of persistent strain on healthcare systems. We advocate for review of obinutuzumab administration guidance for lower-risk patients in light of growing evidence to demonstrate the safety and utility of rapid infusions.
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