blood cancers
Coverage of blood cancers in the Nexus archive.
- Bad Blood 5K raises money for nonprofit in Capital Region
Hundreds of people participated in the Bad Blood 5K on Thursday night, raising money for a nonprofit. This organization supports individuals battling blood cancers within the Capital Region. The event took place on Siena University's campus and included separate loops designed for both runners and walkers.
- Centre amends Drugs Rules, 1945 to ensure uniform regulation of advance cell and gene therapies
The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to establish uniform regulation for advanced cell and gene therapies, including stem cell-based regenerative treatments and CAR-T cell therapies. These therapies are increasingly used to treat blood cancers like leukemias and lymphomas, and the amendment aims to strengthen regulatory oversight of emerging medical technologies.
- China’s drug regulator clears wave of home-grown innovative medicines amid biotech boom
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved 19 innovative drugs in 2024, with 15 developed by domestic companies, highlighting the country’s biotech growth. Notable approvals include sonrotoclax by BeOne for treating adult blood cancers, as the regulator streamlines its approval process.