Blood Podcast

American Society of Hematology
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Blood Podcast

The Blood Podcast summarizes content recently published in Blood, the most cited peer-reviewed publication in the field of hematology.

  1. 5D AGO

    A novel mouse model of sickle cell SC disease; multiple myeloma induction therapy with isatuximab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone; and splicing factor mutations in myelodysplastic syndromes

    In this week's episode we’ll learn more about a novel mouse model that recapitulates many of the properties of human sickle cell SC disease; results from the induction phase of the risk-adapted MIDAS trial of isatuximab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible multiple myeloma; and a link between splicing factor mutations and competitive fitness in myelodysplastic syndrome stem cells. Featured articles: A novel mouse model of hemoglobin SC disease reveals mechanisms underlying beneficial effects of hydroxyureaIsatuximab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone induction in newly diagnosed myeloma: analysis of the MIDAS trialCell-autonomous dysregulation of interferon signaling drives clonal expansion of SRSF2-mutant MDS stem/progenitor cells

    19 min

  2. JUN 26

    An AI model for transplant risk in myelofibrosis; preventing priapism in men with sickle cell anemia; hallmarks of T cell exhaustion absent in newly diagnosed MM

    In this week's episode, we'll learn about using AI to assess transplant risk in myelofibrosis. In a step toward personalized medicine, researchers report on a machine learning model that identifies 25% of patients with poor outcomes. After that: preventing priapism in men with sickle cell anemia. A recent phase 2 feasibility study shows high rates of recruitment, retention, and adherence to oral therapies, coupled with a significant reduction in the risk of this difficult complication. Finally, new research indicates that hallmarks of terminal T-cell exhaustion are absent in multiple myeloma, from diagnosis through maintenance therapy. We explore these provocative and counterintuitive findings arising from profiling of blood and marrow samples. Featured Articles: Use of machine learning techniques to predict poor survival after hematopoietic cell transplantation for myelofibrosisA controlled trial for preventing priapism in sickle cell anemia: hydroxyurea plus placebo vs hydroxyurea plus tadalafilHallmarks of T-cell exhaustion and antigen experience are absent in multiple myeloma from diagnosis to maintenance therapy

    18 min

  3. JUN 23

    Social determinants of health and access to allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, megakaryocyte growth factor receptor-based pretransplant conditioning for ex vivo autologous gene therapy, and novel protein biomarkers for risk stratification in

    In this week's episode, we’ll learn more about social determinants of health that impact access to allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML; use of megakaryocyte growth factor receptor-based stem cell depletion as part of pretransplant conditioning in ex vivo autologous gene therapy; and identification of an eight-protein risk signature as well as a novel single protein biomarker, soluble oncostatin M receptor, for risk stratification in AML. Featured Articles: Social Determinants of Health and Access to Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Acute Myeloid LeukemiacMPL-Based Purification and Depletion of Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells: Implications for Pretransplant ConditioningBlood-Based Proteomic Profiling Identifies OSMR as a Novel Biomarker of AML Outcomes

    20 min
  4. Aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma: defining and managing high-risk subsets

    JUN 19 · BONUS

    Aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma: defining and managing high-risk subsets

    Blood editor Dr. Laurie Sehn discusses the topic of "Aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma: defining and managing high-risk subsets" featuring Drs. Mark Roschewski, Grzegorz Nowakowski, and Neha Mehta-Shah, who each contributed to the articles featured in the review series on high-risk aggressive lymphoma. See the full review series on high risk lymphoma in volume 144, issue 25 of Blood.

    41 min

  5. JUN 12

    A key role for T-cell TET3 in chronic GVHD; a BTK inhibitor for ITP; co-inhibition of pre-TCR and IL-7R pathways in a T-ALL patient subset

    In this week's episode, we' ll learn about how TET3 has a key role in GVHD. In mice, a deficiency of Tet3 in donor T cells inhibited pathogenic immunoglobulin class switching and suppressed lung fibrosis. Accordingly, TET3 may be a new therapeutic target in chronic GVHD. After that: rilzabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor for ITP. In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, treatment produced rapid and durable platelet responses, with acceptable safety, in adults with immune thrombocytopenia who had failed multiple previous therapies. Finally: exploring pre-TCR surface expression patterns in T-cell ALL. Co-inhibition of the interleukin-7 receptor and pre-T cell receptor pathways may play a therapeutic role for a subset of T-lymphoblastic leukemias. Featured Articles:  Deficiency of T follicular helper cell Tet3 DNA demethylation inhibits pathogenic IgG2c class switching and chronic GVHDSafety and efficacy of rilzabrutinib vs placebo in adults with immune thrombocytopenia: the phase 3 LUNA3 studySurface pTα expression predicts LCK activation and preclinical synergy of LCK and JAK coinhibition in adult T-ALL

    21 min

  6. JUN 10 · BONUS

    Special Episode: Eliminating the Need for Sequential Confirmation of Response in Multiple Myeloma

    In this special episode, Dr. Shaji Kumar from the Mayo Clinic speaks with Blood editor Dr. Laurie Sehn on a paper recently published in Blood, "Eliminating the Need for Sequential Confirmation of Response in Multiple Myeloma". The findings demonstrate eliminating the need for sequential confirmation of response in multiple myeloma. The study, involving 583 episodes of progression, found that simultaneous confirmation of disease progression using two different markers (e.g., serum protein electrophoresis and serum free light chain assay) was 98% accurate, compared to 82% for sequential confirmation. This suggests that simultaneous confirmation could improve clinical trial accuracy and reduce false censoring. The International Myeloma Working Group is set to revise its response criteria to incorporate these findings, potentially simplifying disease assessment and reducing the need for multiple blood draws.

    10 min
  7. How I Treat Series on Geriatric Hematology

    JUN 5 · BONUS

    How I Treat Series on Geriatric Hematology

    In this How I Treat Series episode Dr. Thomas Ortel leads a discussion with author Dr. Patrick Foy on his paper “How I diagnose and treat thrombocytopenia in geriatric patients”. See the full How I Treat series on geriatric hematology in volume 143 issue 3 of Blood Journal.

    17 min

  8. JUN 5

    Single cell multi-omic analysis of leukemia stem cells, cyclophosphamide for non-immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity, and glycosylation as a mediator of von Willebrand factor clearance

    In this week's episode, we’ll learn more about the identification and characterization of stem cell-like leukemia blasts using single cell multi-omics, cyclophosphamide as a treatment for non-immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity in patients treated with B-cell maturation antigen, or BCMA, targeted CAR T-cell therapies, and how differences in glycosylation affect the clearance of human plasma-derived and recombinant von Willebrand factor concentrates. Featured Articles: Single-cell panleukemia signatures of HSPC-like blasts predict drug response and clinical outcomeCyclophosphamide mitigates non-ICANS neurotoxicities following ciltacabtagene autoleucel treatmentEnhanced α2-3–linked sialylation determines the extended half-life of CHO-rVWF

    16 min
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The Blood Podcast summarizes content recently published in Blood, the most cited peer-reviewed publication in the field of hematology.

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    American Society of Hematology
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    328
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