Clarissa Brincat

All articles by Clarissa Brincat

• Early research examines potential benefits of stem cell transplants in advanced SM

  Stem cell transplantation can reduce disease activity for people with advanced systemic mastocytosis (SM) and may help patients live longer.

• New gene therapy shows promise for SM and other cancers

  HT-KIT, a new treatment for SM and other cancers, has shown promising results in early laboratory studies.

• SM treatment has improved, but more therapies are needed for rare subtypes

  Major progress has been made in the treatment of SM, but patients with the most aggressive forms of the disease still need better options.

• Case report: SM mistaken for swallowing disorder

  A woman with difficulty swallowing and weight loss was initially thought to have a gastrointestinal condition, but was later diagnosed with SM.

• New indolent SM treatments bring hope, but questions remain

  There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of indolent SM in recent years, although more research is still necessary.

• New data indicates bezuclastinib successfully reduces symptoms of SM

  A new treatment called bezuclastinib has shown promise in reducing symptoms of non-advanced systemic mastocytosis.

• Case report: SM uncovered in leukemia patient after missed diagnosis

  A man with acute myeloid leukemia was also diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis after late bone marrow tests.

• Vitamin supplements may help relieve chronic itch, but more studies are needed

  Vitamin supplements may help relieve chronic itch in people with conditions like systemic mastocytosis, especially when applied topically.

• Case report: Fatal wasp sting in man with indolent systemic mastocytosis

  A man with systemic mastocytosis experienced a severe allergic reaction and eventually died after being stung by a wasp.