Dr. Soff discusses results from a phase II study of romiplostim in treating patients with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia. The agent led to high rates of platelet count correction and reduction in transfusion needs.
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February 2019, Volume 5, Issue 3
This issue features a look at the unique challenges of developing treatments for orphan diseases, more coverage of the 2018 ASH annual meeting, and more.
