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HMA-Venetoclax Beats Chemo in AML but Not for Everyone: Amir Fathi, MD

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3 September 2026

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opportunities

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Biotech

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United States

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Read at ajmc.com

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The PARADIGM trial shows the combination of hypomethylating agents with venetoclax improves remission rates in older AML patients compared to chemotherapy, but the data excludes key genetic subtypes where targeted or transplant-sparing therapies are preferred.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

New AML treatment data narrows patient groups well served by HMA-venetoclax, making precise genetic testing vital before treatment decisions. You need to integrate mutation screening to avoid costly missteps and capture the right patients for newer therapies.

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1 source · 3 Sep 2026

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