High BMI might promote MGUS progression to multiple myeloma
17 May 2022
In individuals with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), obesity or high body mass index (BMI) seems to aggravate the risk of disease progression to multiple myeloma (MM), an effect that appears to be stronger in women, a recent study has found.
Role of apixaban in VTE management: Who, when, and how
31 Mar 2022;
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Given the challenges posed by conventional therapies used for the treatment of VTE, Dr Lim Xiu Qi Cheryl, Associate Consultant from the Department of Haematology-Oncology at National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), shares her insights on the role of apixaban (Eliquis, Pfizer), an oral factor Xa inhibitor, in the treatment of acute VTE and prevention of recurrent VTE.