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Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Image Credit: © LASZLO – stock.adobe.com Socioeconomic factors such as lower levels of education and higher surrogates of poverty appear to be associated with a decreased likelihood of undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HCT) for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and increased mortality among those not receiving transplant, according to findings from a multicenter, observational study presented at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting . The leading socioeconomic factor, which was statistically correlated to a lack of receiving allo-HCT, was having less than a high school education (adjusted HR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.57-0.87). Other factors were correlated, although they did not pass statistical significance. Interestingly, however, the study found that survival outcomes for those who do receive transplants are comparable across socioeconomic backgrounds. "Once patients were able to overcome the barriers and receive [allogeneic] transplant, the outcomes could be comparable, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds; however, further research is needed to validate this observation,"lead presenter Natalie Wuliji, DO, assistant professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch, and acting instructor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, said in a presentation of the results during a press briefing. "To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to prospectively evaluate the impact of specific social determinants of health on the receipt of [allogeneic] transplant." Over a median follow-up of 54 months, researchers examined how area-level social determinants of health (SDOH) influenced 3 key outcomes: mortality without transplant, likelihood of receiving a transplant, and mortality posttransplant. The SDOH factors, which were examined at a zip code level, included area housing instability, defined as the percent of homes where 30% or more of income was spent on housing or where a second mortgage or home equity loan was taken out. Secondly, the researchers examined transportation and the percent of people traveling to work alone vs via a mass transportation method. These factors were further overlayed with patient and disease characteristics and quality of life/frailty measures to adjust for confounding factors, resulting in an adjusted hazard ratio (aHR). The study enrolled 692 patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory AML between 2013 and 2017, spanning 13 treatment centers in the United States. Patients were predominantly older adults, with a large proportion over 65 years of age (43%). The Karnofsky performance status score exceeded 70 for 83% of those included, with an augmented Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation–specific Comorbidity Index of 4 or more for 60%. The study population was predominantly White (86%) and Black (6%). Most patients had newly diagnosed AML (77%), with 14% having relapsed/refractory AML. Nearly half were deemed to be intermediate risk by European Leukemia Network (ELN; 43%) and 36% had adverse risk per ELN. Following initial treatment, 56% experienced a complete response. Overall, from the study population, 46% received an allo-HCT. For those who did not receive an allo-HCT, the highest rates of mortality were among patients who received supplemental security income (SSI). In this group, there was a 40% higher risk of mortality without allo-HCT (aHR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.01-1.94). Those with less than a high school education also were more likely to experience mortality without allo-HCT, with a 24% increase in risk (aHR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.02-1.49). "Social risk of the neighborhood increased as seen here by reliance on government assistance programs, living below the federal poverty level, or having a high percentage of patients that low educational attainment," Wuliji said. "These patients were more likely to die without transplant. The association was particularly strong for patients on government assistance programs, such as SSI." For receipt of an allo-HCT, education status again played the largest role and represented the only statistically significant factor. SSI or supplemental nutritional assistance program (SNAP) participation were also leading factors having aHRs of 0.78 and 0.91, respectively. “This underscores a critical need to address social determinants of health to ensure equitable access to curative therapies,” Wuliji said. Once an allo-HCT was received, the role of these factors appeared to have a less pronounced effect on mortality. The confidence intervals for mortality after allo-HCT were large, with no factor reaching statistical significance. For those on SSI, the aHR was 1.22 (95% CI, 0.81-1.82). For those with less than a high school education, the aHR was 1.17 (95% CI, 0.86-1.58). For those on SNAP, the aHR was 1.12 (95% CI, 0.92-1.37). Findings from the study suggest that once patients overcome the barriers to accessing transplant, their outcomes align with those of their more advantaged counterparts, Wuliji said. “Overcoming these barriers could level the playing field for patients, offering comparable survival outcomes regardless of socioeconomic background.” The findings from the study examined allo-HCT but could be transferable to other high-cost treatments modalities for hematologic malignancies, such as the CAR T-cell therapies, Wuliji noted. “By addressing these issues, we can ensure that all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status, have the opportunity to benefit from potentially curative treatments,” she concluded. Wuliji N, Gooley T, Jones S, et al. Impact of socioeconomic factors on access to and outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) for acute myeloid leukemia (AML): a multi-center observational study. Presented at: 2024 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition; December 7-10, 2024; San Diego, CA. Abstract 6.Salah's standout performance in November culminated in a thrilling match against Arsenal, where he once again rose to the occasion with a goal and an assist. His intelligent movement off the ball and clinical finishing were on full display as he helped lead Liverpool to a 4-0 victory over their top-four rivals.WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country's hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored shouted questions about her 2017 visit to war-torn Syria as she ducked into one of several private meetings with senators who are being asked to confirm Trump's unusual nominees . But the Democrat-turned-Republican Army National Reserve lieutenant colonel delivered a statement in which she reiterated her support for Trump's America First approach to national security and a more limited U.S. military footprint overseas. “I want to address the issue that’s in the headlines right now: I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statements that President Trump has made over these last few days with regards to the developments in Syria,” Gabbard said exiting a Senate meeting. The incoming president’s Cabinet and top administrative choices are dividing his Republican allies and drawing concern , if not full opposition, from Democrats and others. Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year. The incoming president is working to put his team in place for an ambitious agenda of mass immigrant deportations, firing federal workers and rollbacks of U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO allies. “We’re going to sit down and visit, that’s what this is all about,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., as he welcomed Gabbard into his office. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary pick Hegseth appeared to be picking up support from once-skeptical senators, the former Army National Guard major denying sexual misconduct allegations and pledging not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed. The president-elect's choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel , who has written extensively about locking up Trump's foes and proposed dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched his first visits with senators Monday. “I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on social media. Despite widespread concern about the nominees' qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump's team is portraying the criticism against them as nothing more than political smears and innuendo. Showing that concern, Nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on Gabbard. Trump's allies have described the criticisms of Hegseth in particular as similar to those lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, the former president's Supreme Court nominee who denied a sexual assault allegation and went on to be confirmed during Trump's first term in office. Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Hegseth: “Anonymous accusations are trying to destroy reputations again. We saw this with Kavanaugh. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor who had been criticized by Trump allies for her cool reception to Hegseth, appeared more open to him after their follow-up meeting Monday. “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ernst said in a statement. Ernst said that following “encouraging conversations,” he had committed to selecting a senior official who will "prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.” Ernst also had praise for Patel — “He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies" — and for Gabbard. Once a rising Democratic star, Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress, arrived a decade ago in Washington, her surfboard in tow, a new generation of potential leaders. She ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020. But Gabbard abruptly left the party and briefly became an independent before joining with Trump's 2024 campaign as one of his enthusiasts, in large part over his disdain for U.S. involvement overseas and opposition to helping Ukraine battle Russia. Her visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump's first inauguration during the country's bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment. The U.S. had severed diplomatic relations with Syria. Her visit was seen by some as legitimizing a brutal leader who was accused of war crimes. Gabbard has defended the trip, saying it's important to open dialogue, but critics hear in her commentary echoes of Russia-fueled talking points. Assad fled to Moscow over the weekend after Islamist rebels overtook Syria in a surprise attack, ending his family's five decades of rule. She said her own views have been shaped by “my multiple deployments and seeing firsthand the cost of war and the threat of Islamist terrorism.” Gabbard said, “It's one of the many reasons why I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and his election, where he is fully committed, as he has said over and over, to bring about an end to wars.” Last week, the nearly 100 former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said in the letter to Senate leaders they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to coordinate the nation’s intelligence agencies and act as the president’s main intelligence adviser. Associated Press writer Stephen Groves contributed to this report.
