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ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA

Evaluating concordance in assessment of ECOG performance status in acute myeloid leukemia patients

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NM was responsible for data collection, data analysis, and writing the report. CS contributed to data collection. RBW and MEMP interpreted results and provided feedback on the report. EHE conceived of the project and provided critical analysis and feedback on the report: we continue to miss his knowledge and leadership in the field of AML.

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Mostofi, N., Shaw, C., Walter, R.B. et al. Evaluating concordance in assessment of ECOG performance status in acute myeloid leukemia patients. Leukemia 36, 2528–2530 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41375-022-01664-4

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