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An Organotypic High Throughput System for Characterization of Drug Sensitivity of Primary Multiple Myeloma Cells
Published on: July 15, 2015
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Integrating Emerging Data Into Clinical Practice: A Case-Based Approach for Multiple Myeloma.
1University of Arizona and Arizona Cancer Center.
Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology
|July 19, 2018
Summary
This article reviews recent advancements in multiple myeloma research presented at the 2016 American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting. It offers clinical insights for managing patients with multiple myeloma.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- The Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) hosted a regional lecture series.
- This educational activity aimed to provide advanced practitioners with case-based didactics and skills workshops.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in multiple myeloma research.
- To offer clinical insights into the management of patients with multiple myeloma.
Main Methods:
- Review of presentations from the 2016 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
- Synthesis of clinical insights for patient management.
Main Results:
- Highlights key developments in multiple myeloma research from the 2016 ASH meeting.
- Provides practical clinical strategies for advanced practitioners managing multiple myeloma.
Conclusions:
- The article offers practice-changing information for advanced practitioners in hematology and oncology.
- This is Part 2 of a series, with other parts available in previous/future issues and online.
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