Poor Outcomes in Adult Leukemia (AUDIO)

WashU Medicine

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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified mutations in a single gene that are associated with a poor prognosis for patients with acute myeloid leukemia. The discovery suggests that a test for mutations in the gene could identify patients who need more aggressive therapy early on.

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Washington University in St. Louis

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