The higher the grade of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), the greater the risk of chronic GVHD after allogeneic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), according to recent study findings published in Blood Advances. The Japanese study, which was led by Masaharu Tamaki, of the Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan, included 2 cohorts with more than 20,000 people. ...
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Explore the most recent clinical developments in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Cancer Nursing Today provides up-to-date coverage of biomarkers for GVHD, chronic GVHD flares during immunosuppressive therapy, and more. From disease prevention in pediatric patients to drug evaluation for chronic GVHD, learn more about the evolution of GVHD care and research.
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