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In the SARS‐CoV‐2 era, do we need to be afraid of obinutuzumab?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In their paper, Pinto et al. report findings from the Italian URBAN study; an ambispective, observational, multicentre study evaluating the safety and efficacy of obinutuzumab-based therapy for advanced stage follicular lymphoma (FL) in routine practice. The URBAN substudy reported here examined severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outcomes in 299 patients with treatment-naïve advanced stage FL, treated with obinutuzumab-based chemoimmunotherapy and maintenance. The study began enrolling in September 2019, continuing enrolment throughout the pandemic, with cut-off for the current analysis of 31 January 2022; thus, it provides unique insights into various pandemic phases, including the impact of administration of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Commentary on: Pinto et al. Exposure to obinutuzumab does not affect outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated patients with newly diagnosed advanced-stage follicular lymphoma. Br J Haematol 2024; 205:2219-2227.

Source: British Journal of Haematology

DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19786

Authors: Joleen Choy, Katharine L. Lewis

Institutions: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, The University of Western Australia

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,940