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Case Report: Cord blood-derived natural killer cells as new potential immunotherapy drug for solid tumor: a case study for endometrial cancer.

Adoptive transfer of natural killer (NK) cells represents a viable treatment method for patients with advanced malignancies. Our team previously developed a simple, safe, and cost-effective method for obtaining high yields of pure and functional NK cells from cord blood (CB) without the need for cell sorting, feeder cells, or multiple cytokines. We present the case of a 52-year-old female patient diagnosed with poorly differentiated stage IVB (T3N2M1) endometrial cancer, who exhibited leukemoid reaction and pretreatment thrombocytosis as paraneoplastic syndromes. The patient received two cours

Bone turnover markers can predict healing time in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.

OBJECTIVES: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a severe and difficult-to-treat adverse event of bone-modifying agents. Therefore predictive strategies determining patients at risk for a prolonged healing duration are needed to optimize treatment. Thus, the present study evaluates whether or not bone turnover markers can be used to predict the healing duration in MRONJ patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is a retrospective data analysis of patients suffering from MRONJ and positive histology for Actinomyces spp., who were identified at the General Hospital Vi

HLA-DPA1 gene is a potential predictor with prognostic values in multiple myeloma.

BackgroundMultiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematological tumor, which is closely related to hypoxic bone marrow microenvironment. However, the underlying mechanisms are still far from fully understood. We took integrated bioinformatics analysis with expression profile GSE110113 downloaded from National Center for Biotechnology Information-Gene Expression Omnibus (NCBI-GEO) database, and screened out major histocompatibility complex, class II, DP alpha 1 (HLA-DPA1) as a hub gene related to hypoxia in MM.MethodsDifferentially expressed genes (DEGs) were filtrated with R package "limma". Gen

Risk of febrile neutropenia among patients with multiple myeloma or lymphoma who undergo inpatient versus outpatient autologous stem cell transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Outpatient autologous stem cell transplantations (ASCTs) in multiple myeloma and lymphoma patients have been shown to reduce the overall costs and improve the quality of life relative to inpatient ASCTs. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed with the aim of comprehensively comparing the risk of febrile neutropenia developing in ASCT outpatients and inpatients who have multiple myeloma or lymphoma. METHODS: To be eligible for the meta-analysis, studies needed to be either randomized, controlled studies or cohort studies. They also need to have two groups of patient

Patient perceptions of symptoms and concerns during cancer chemotherapy: 'affects my family' is the most important.

BackgroundCancer chemotherapy is associated with a variety of side effects/adverse events. It is very important that patients adhere to the planned chemotherapy regimen, which necessitates a minimum of side effects and that these side effects be kept under control. We have investigated patients' concerns and symptoms during chemotherapy with the aim to seek solutions that will improve patients' quality of life during chemotherapy.MethodsForty-nine patients with malignant diseases on parenteral antineoplastic agents were sequentially enrolled in this study. These patients completed a questionna

Outcome of therapy-related myeloid neoplasms treated with azacitidine.

BackgroundTherapy-related myeloid neoplasms (t-MN), including myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia (t-MDS and t-AML) are associated to clinical and biologic unfavorable prognostic features, including high levels of DNA methylation.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated 50 t-MN patients (34 MDS and 16 AML) selected among all patients receiving azacitidine (AZA) at 10 Italian Hematology Centers. Patients had developed a t-MN at a median of 6.5 years (range 1.7- 29) after treatment of the primary tumor (hematological neoplasm, 27 patients; solid tumor, 23 patients).ResultsThe overall

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in XMN1-HBG2, HBS1L-MYB, and BCL11A and Their Relation to High Fetal Hemoglobin Levels That Alleviate Anemia.

Anemia is a condition in which red blood cells and/or hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations are decreased below the normal range, resulting in a lack of oxygen being transported to tissues and organs. Those afflicted with this condition may feel lethargic and weak, which reduces their quality of life. The condition may be manifested in inherited blood disorders, such as thalassemia and sickle cell disease, whereas acquired disorders include aplastic anemia, chronic disease, drug toxicity, pregnancy, and nutritional deficiency. The augmentation of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) results in the reduction in cli

When Cancer Is the Self: An Interpretive Description of the Experience of Identity by Hematology Cancer Patients.

BackgroundThe term "cancer" is imbued with identity signals that trigger certain assumed sociocultural responses. Clinical practice with hematological cancer patients suggests the experience of these patients may be different than that of solid tumor cancer patients.ObjectiveWe sought to explore the research question: How are identity experiences described and elucidated by adult hematological cancer patients?MethodsThis qualitative study was guided by interpretive description as the methodological framework.ResultsPreexisting identity labels and assumptions assigned to the overarching "cancer

PLP2 Could Be a Prognostic Biomarker and Potential Treatment Target in Glioblastoma Multiforme.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to discern the association between PLP2 expression, its biological significance, and the extent of immune infiltration in human GBM.MethodsUtilizing the GEPIA2 and TCGA databases, we contrasted the expression levels of PLP2 in GBM against normal tissue. We utilized GEPIA2 and LinkedOmics for survival analysis, recognized genes co-expressed with PLP2 via cBioPortal and GEPIA2, and implemented GO and KEGG analyses. The STRING database facilitated the construction of protein-protein interaction networks. We evaluated the relationship of PLP2 with tumor immune infiltrates

Acceptance and commitment therapy reduces psychological distress in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the clinical efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in patients with cancer and psychological distress.MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) from seven English electronic databases were systematically investigated from inception to 3 October 2023. A total of 16 RCTs from 6 countries with 711 participants were included in this study. Estimated pooled effect sizes (ESs) were calculated via inverse-variance random-effects or fixed-effects (I2 ≤ 50%) model and presented by standardized mean difference (SMD). Subg

Однолетний срок последствий лечения, основанного на принятии, гиперсексуальности.

Гиперсексуальность связана со значительными психологическими расстройствами и рисками для здоровья, однако лишь в немногих исследованиях были изучены долгосрочные последствия психологического вмешательства. one- годовые последующие результаты краткого, индивидуального вмешательства в терапию принятия и принятия обязательств (АКТ) для пациентов с клинически значимой гиперсексуальностью. eight- Сессионный протокол АСТ оценивался на этапе предварительного лечения, после лечения и на этапе 3-month и 1-year - последующие мероприятия с использованием стандартизованных самоотчетных мер. Статистическа

Early detection of sporadic pancreatic cancer: summative review.

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is estimated to become the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States by 2020. Early detection is the key to improving survival in PC. Addressing this urgent need, the Kenner Family Research Fund conducted the inaugural Early Detection of Sporadic Pancreatic Cancer Summit Conference in 2014 in conjunction with the 45th Anniversary Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association and Japan Pancreas Society. This seminal convening of international representatives from science, practice, and clinical research was designed to facilitate challenging interdiscipli

Multiple Myeloma Presenting as Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant hematologic neoplasm that primarily affects the bone marrow and can invade other organs, leading to diverse clinical manifestations. Presentation with gastrointestinal bleeding as the initial symptom is exceptionally rare. We report a case of MM in a 46-year-old man who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding and severe anemia. Routine endoscopic evaluation was inconclusive, but further hematologic and imaging investigations confirmed multiple myeloma. The patient was successfully treated with bortezomib-based chemotherapy and supportive care. This case em

Patient with AL amyloidosis with recurrent syncope as the first symptom: case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Immunoglobulin light-chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare systemic disease caused by the extracellular deposition of misfolded light chains. Nonspecific manifestations, especially those dominated by severe autonomic neuropathy, frequently delay diagnosis. METHODS AND RESULTS: A 68-year-old woman was admitted after five months of recurrent syncope. The clinical picture was dominated by refractory orthostatic hypotension, nausea and vomiting alternating with diarrhea and constipation, stocking-glove paresthesias, and proteinuria. Bone marrow examination showed the presence of clonal pla

Oral cryotherapy by Kangfuxin for prophylaxis of oral mucositis in patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Oral mucositis is a common complication in patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT), and currently, there is no universally effective treatment. This study aims to evaluate the preventive and delaying effects of oral cryotherapy using Kangfuxin (KFX) on oral mucositis in auto-HSCT patients. A total of 86 patients, treated between January 2020 and August 2023, were randomly assigned into 2 groups: the control group (40 cases) received cryotherapy using frozen physiological saline ice cubes, and the experimental group (46 cases) received KFX ice cubes. B

Систематический обзор и метаанализ выборочных контролируемых испытаний этапа III для оценки риска пневмонии, УРТИ и ВТЕ у нескольких пациентов миеломы, проходящих лечение изатуксимабом.

Множественная миелома (ММ) — гематологическая порча, характеризующаяся клональным распространением злокачественных плазменных клеток в костном мозге, составляющих приблизительно 13% из всех гематологических магнатов. Isatuximab — моноколональное антитело, направленное против белка CD38 на клетках миэломы, приводящее к смерти клеток с помощью различных иммунных средств. Клинические испытания показали, что добавление изатуксимаба в стандартные режимы для MM значительно повышает эффективность, но приводит к некоторым заметным токсичным явлениям. Цель этого исследования состоит в том, чтобы опреде

Частые связи злокачественных эфлуаций в плазмбластической лимфоме: единый институциональный опыт nine дела на Тайване.

ЦЕЛЬ: Плазмабластическая лимфома (PBL) представляет собой редкую, агрессивную лимфому, для которой характерна дифференциация конечной клетки B. На Западе PBL обычно встречается у пациентов с иммунодефицитными расстройствами, в частности в результате инфекции вируса иммунодефицита человека (ВИЧ). Мы изучили клинопатологические особенности PBL в одном институте на Тайване, где ВИЧ-инфекция встречается редко. МЕТОДЫ: В ходе этого ретроспективного обзора были выявлены случаи ПБД, которые рассматривались в одном институте на юге Тайваня в период между 2008 и 2024. Результаты: Мы определили nine (бо

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… Declarations Ethics approval and consent to participate All patients signed informed consent forms. This study was approved by the Internal Review Board of the Chi-Mei Medical Center (approval number 10712–010) and was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki. …

Percutaneous lumbopelvic fixation for pathologic sacral fractures and spinopelvic dissociation: patient series.

BackgroundBecause patients with advanced cancer live longer, the number of patients with the sequelae of metastatic spine disease has increased. Pathologic instability of the mobile spine has been classified, and minimally invasive surgery has been well described. However, pathologic sacral instability is uncommon and often underdiagnosed. Although most sacral fractures are stable, patients with unstable U- or H-type fractures have spinopelvic dissociation and can experience progressive pain, sacral kyphosis, and neurological injury. Open lumbopelvic fusion carries a high perioperative risk fo

Case Report: AL Amyloidosis Severe Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Associated With Multiple Myeloma-Diagnostic Difficulties.

BackgroundCardiac AL amyloidosis as a complication of multiple myeloma (MM) is a formidable life-threatening condition. The first-line therapy for both MM and systemic AL amyloidosis is proteasome inhibitors (PIs). Unfortunately, the use of PIs may lead to cardiovascular toxicity development, which requires specific cardio-oncology supervision.Case reportA 57-year-old woman was admitted to a university hospital with clinical manifestation of progressive chronic heart failure. The patient had hypertension and no history of diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and arrhythmias.

Profile of elderly patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at Newlands Clinic in 2020: A cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: People living with HIV (PLWH) face new challenges such as accelerated ageing and higher rates of comorbidities including cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases as they age. OBJECTIVES: To profile the demographic and clinical characteristics of elderly patients receiving HIV care at Newlands Clinic (NC), Harare, Zimbabwe, as of 01 October 2019. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using clinic data. All patients who were 50 years and older on 01 October 2019 were enrolled. Descriptive statistics (medians, interquartile ranges [IQRs] and proportions) were used to