Persistent or newly developed lymphopenia after diagnosis was also linked to an increased risk of mortality.
Disparities in Multiple Myeloma
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Individuals living in lower-income areas experience disproportionately higher rates of late-stage diagnoses and mortality.
responding physicians (92%) reported that prior authorization causes treatment delays for their patients
The proportion of myeloma cases linked to BMI and diabetes was higher in Black patients than White patients.
Patients who were Black or female were more likely to refuse treatment for multiple myeloma.
The study looked at disparities in outcomes of infusion with ide-cel or cilta-cel in patients with relapsed or refractory MM.
Significant delays in diagnosing multiple myeloma exist.
Talquetamab is a promising treatment for relapsed multiple myeloma, however, it presents unique side effects.
In MM patients, prescription delays were linked to Black race, older age, inpatient diagnosis, and severe renal impairment.
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