Phase I trial results suggest that the CD40 ligand inhibitor dapirolizumab pegol is well tolerated and elicits a clinical response in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

A study investigating whether azithromycin improves airflow decline–free survival following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation was terminated early due to an unexpected increased risk for hematologic malignancy relapse, researchers report.

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A Canadian population-based study shows higher prescribing rates for opioids among cancer survivors than in individuals without a prior cancer diagnosis.

Among patients with myeloid malignancies, vitamin D deficiency prior to undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation could affect disease control, find German researchers.

Results from an Osteoarthritis Initiative study suggest that people whose walking speed slows down over a 1-year period have an increased risk for developing knee osteoarthritis over the following 2 years compared with those who maintain a consistent pace.

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