Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• What is urticaria pigmentosa?

  The primary method of managing urticaria pigmentosa involves avoiding your triggers.

• How to ‘Light Up for Rare’ on Rare Disease Day

  Landmarks worldwide will light up on Rare Disease Day.

• SM linked with increased risk of eclampsia in pregnancy

  A recent study found that having SM may increase the risk of eclampsia but decrease the risk of abortive outcome in pregnancy.

• Avapritinib remains effective in advanced SM after four years

  The PATHFINDER clinical trial demonstrated that avapritinib leads to durable treatment responses and a favorable risk-benefit profile.

• Case report: Child presents with MCL and ovarian cancer

  A 13-year-old female was diagnosed with mast cell leukemia, a type of SM, and stage IV ovarian mixed germ cell tumor.

• Cogent submits New Drug Application for bezuclastinib in nonadvanced SM

  Cogent Biosciences submitted a New Drug Application to the FDA for bezuclastinib in non-advanced SM, with future submissions planned in 2026.

• How to prepare for a bone marrow biopsy

  Spacing out your preparation can help make the process feel less overwhelming.

• Panel offers specialized guidelines for epinephrin use in SM

  A group of experts in anaphylaxis offered recommendations for epinephrin use in different patient populations, including those with SM.

• New data shows bezuclastinib lowers mast cell burden in advanced SM

  Cogent Bioscience announced that their trial of bezuclastinib in patients with advanced SM showed the drug to be safe and effective.

• What is a mast cell?

  Mast cells, which drive SM, are a type of white blood cell essential to the immune system.