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There has been a new medical breakthrough in the fight against myeloid leukemia or AML. A new drug for AML improves overall survival in people with the deadly blood cancer by up to 10 months. That's according to the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial published Thursday by the New England Journal of Medicine. The study conducted at 148 hospitals in 23 countries. The drug is called CC-486. UPI health reports the CC-486 improved survival in patients age 55 and older. "It is very exciting to think that, by taking a tablet that is relatively well-tolerated, we can help reduce relapse risk and improve survival," study co-author Dr. Andrew Wei said in a press release.

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