acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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acute lymphoblastic leukemia - acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children

acute lymphocytic leukemia

acute leukemia - rapidly progressing leukemia

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Outcome of treatment in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Analysis of the LALA-94 trial.

Outcomes of Adults with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia After Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and the Significance of Pretransplantation Minimal Residual Disease: Analysis from a Single Center of China

Chromosomal abnormalities have been reported in 60-85% of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (1).

A case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with additional chromosomes X and 5 associated with a Philadelphia chromosome in the bone marrow / Kemik iliginde ekstra kromozom 5 ve X'e ilave Philadelphia kromozomu iceren akut lenfoblastik losemi olgusu

Additionally, Fodosine(TM) is currently being studied in a Phase I trial with an oral formulation in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a Phase II trial in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and a Phase I/II trial in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Fodosine(TM) has been granted Orphan Drug status by the U.S.

BIOCRYST INITIATES INTRAVENOUS PHASE I/II OF FODOSINE

Maternal dietary risk factors in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (United States).

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"Modern combination chemotherapy and postinduction therapeutic intensification now yield long-term remissions in 75% of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, yet 25% ultimately relapse with disease that is resistant.

ALL gene predicts children's response to chemotherapy: chance of long-term remission: 87%

After interviewing the parents of 83 children with leukemia and 166 control children, the investigators found that 22 mothers of leukemic children and 75 mothers of control children took iron and folate supplements at least once during pregnancy When women who took the supplements were compared with those who didn't, there was a protective association (odds ratio 0.41) between supplementation and risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Prenatal folate tied to lower leukemia risk. (Odds Ratio 0.41)

Healthcare company Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) reported on Thursday the receipt of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Pfizer Inc wins approval from US FDA for Besponsa for treating B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome in Childhood T cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Oman Med J.

Tumor lysis syndrome in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia at tertiary care center

Summary: This report analyzes the current and future scenario of the global T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Market.

T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Market Prospects, Outlook and Growth Analysis for the Period 201

Having a germ-free childhood that limits exposure to infections could trigger the development of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).A