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Systematic review of defibrotide studies in the treatment of veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (VOD/SOS).

Veno-occlusive disease (VOD), also called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), is a potentially life-threatening complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) conditioning or high-dose nontransplant chemotherapy. VOD/SOS with multi-organ dysfunction (MOD) is associated with a mortality rate of > 80%. Defibrotide (25 mg/kg/day) is approved to treat hepatic VOD/SOS with renal or pulmonary dysfunction post HSCT in the United States and to treat severe hepatic VOD/SOS in patients > 1 month of age in the European Union. A random effects model was used for pooling data from 17 sys

Ocular complications of antineoplastic therapies.

Ocular complications of antineoplastic agents can have a profound effect on the quality of life of cancer patients. New oncologic treatments like monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapies, antibody-drug conjugates, checkpoint inhibitors and growth factor receptors have resulted in increased ocular complications. These ocular complications differs in respect to distinct mechanisms of actions and lead to significant challenges in the management of cancer patients. In this review, we reviewed literature, clinical studies and cases detailing ocular complications due to administration of antineoplasti

Modeling treatment-dependent glioma growth including a dormant tumor cell subpopulation.

BackgroundTumors comprise a variety of specialized cell phenotypes adapted to different ecological niches that massively influence the tumor growth and its response to treatment.MethodsIn the background of glioblastoma multiforme, a highly malignant brain tumor, we consider a rapid proliferating phenotype that appears susceptible to treatment, and a dormant phenotype which lacks this pronounced proliferative ability and is not affected by standard therapeutic strategies. To gain insight in the dynamically changing proportions of different tumor cell phenotypes under different treatment conditi

Relationship between Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and CDK4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer.

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors as a risk factor for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in a cohort of patients with metastatic breast cancer treated with denosumab. METHODS: This was a multicentre, retrospective, observational study. All patients with breast cancer treated with denosumab (January 2011-December 2022) were included. The relationship between CDK4/6 inhibitors and MRONJ was analysed. RESULTS: A total of 243 patients were included, ninety-five (44.2%) of whom used a CDK4/6 inhibitor. There were 21 patients with MRONJ. In patients tre

Advances in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus: Biologicals, small-molecular agents, and cell-depleting therapies coming to the clinic.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; lupus) remains a particular challenge for the practicing clinician on account of its chronic undulating and unpredictable course, its diverse manifestations, and-until recently-limited treatment options all associated with considerable downsides. However, a major change in this situation is currently taking place. Over the past few years, several new biological therapeutics have been approved for the treatment of SLE (belimumab and anifrolumab) or specifically for its renal organ manifestation (obinutuzumab), along with one new small molecular treatment for t

Multiple Myeloma and the Role of Bisphosphonates in Its Management.

An aberrant growth of plasma cells in the bone marrow characterizes the hematological neoplasm known as multiple myeloma, which is typically accompanied by increased bone pain and skeletal-related events such as pathological fractures and/or spinal cord compression. Changes in the bone marrow microenvironment brought on by increased osteoclastic activity and/or decreased osteoblastic activity as a result of myeloma bone disease have a detrimental effect on quality of life. Bone-modifying medications such as bisphosphonates or denosumab are used to treat myeloma bone disease. These substances c

Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)-Based Autologous Membranes for Tooth Extraction in Patients under Bisphosphonate Therapy: A Case Report.

Tooth extraction in patients treated with bisphosphonates (BPs) for osteoporosis or cancer exposes the patient to the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. An autologous membrane using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an innovative technique to promote wound healing, which allows obtaining a hermetic closure of the post-extractive surgical site without the need of mucoperiosteal flaps or periosteal releasing incisions. Here, we report the case of a 70-year-old woman, in therapy with alendronate for 12 years, requiring the upper right premolar extraction because of a crown fracture. After the tooth ex

Novel Immunotherapies for Myasthenia Gravis.

Myasthenia gravis (MG), a prototype autoimmune neurological disease, had its therapy centred on corticosteroids, non-steroidal broad-spectrum immunotherapy and cholinesterase inhibitors for several decades. Treatment-refractory MG and long-term toxicities of the medications have been major concerns with the conventional therapies. Advances in the immunology and pathogenesis of MG have ushered in an era of newer therapies which are more specific and efficacious. Complement inhibitors and neonatal Fc receptor blockers target disease-specific pathogenic mechanisms linked to myasthenia and have pr

Evidence-Based Review of BioBran/MGN-3 Arabinoxylan Compound as a Complementary Therapy for Conventional Cancer Treatment.

IntroductionConventional cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, may not be sufficient to eradicate all malignant cells and prevent recurrence. Intensive treatment often leads to a depressed immune system, drug resistance, and toxicity, hampering the treatment outcomes. BioBran/MGN-3 Arabinoxylan is a standardized arabinoxylan concentrate which has been proposed as a plant-based immunomodulator that can restore the tumor-induced disturbance of the natural immune system, including natural killer cell activity to fight cancer, complementing conventional therapies.Obj

From bench to bedside: the application of cannabidiol in glioma.

Glioma is the most common malignant tumor in central nervous system, with significant health burdens to patients. Due to the intrinsic characteristics of glioma and the lack of breakthroughs in treatment modalities, the prognosis for most patients remains poor. This results in a heavy psychological and financial load worldwide. In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD) has garnered widespread attention and research due to its anti-tumoral, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This review comprehensively summarizes the preclinical and clinical research on the use of CBD in glioma therapy

Impact of Japanese Subpopulation Data and Overall Survival in Pivotal Trials on Oncology Drug Approvals in Japan.

Globalization of oncology drug development has accelerated the adoption of multiregional clinical trials (MRCTs) as pivotal evidence for regulatory approvals in major markets, including Japan. While MRCTs enhance efficiency and generalizability, they introduce challenges related to inter-ethnic variability and data extrapolation. Japan's regulatory framework, guided by pharmaceuticals medical devices agency (PMDA) principles and the "Guideline for Clinical Evaluation Methods of Anticancer Drugs," emphasizes patient efficacy, safety and relevance, historically requiring local data to supplement

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… It should be noted that “new drug” in the PMDA website [ 11 ] and this article refers to a pharmaceutical product that is clearly different from an already approved drug in terms of active ingredient, strength, dosage form, route of administration, indications, or effects, as stipulated in Article 14 … It mainly includes drugs containing new active ingredients, new combination prescription drugs, drugs with new routes of administration, drugs with new indications, drugs in new dosage forms, and drugs with a new dosage. …

Chemistry and Pharmacology of Fluorinated Drugs Approved by the FDA (2016-2022).

Fluorine is characterized by high electronegativity and small atomic size, which provide this molecule with the unique property of augmenting the potency, selectivity, metabolic stability, and pharmacokinetics of drugs. Fluorine (F) substitution has been extensively explored in drug research as a means of improving biological activity and enhancing chemical or metabolic stability. Selective F substitution onto a therapeutic or diagnostic drug candidate can enhance several pharmacokinetic and physicochemical properties such as metabolic stability and membrane permeation. The increased binding a

Clinical outcomes of chemotherapy in cancer patients with different ethnicities.

BackgroundChoosing the most effective chemotherapeutic agent with safest side effect profile is a common challenge in cancer treatment. Although there are standardized chemotherapy protocols in place, protocol changes made after extensive clinical trials demonstrate significant improvement in the efficacy and tolerability of certain drugs. The pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and tolerance of anti-cancer medications are all highly individualized. A driving force behind these differences lies within a person's genetic makeup.Recent findingsPharmacogenomics, the study of how an individual's g

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… Drug | Route, Dosage form and Dose [human] | Pharmacokinetics (PK) | Pharmacodynamics (PD) | Ethnic variability of PK/PD Daunorubicin | Intravenous Injection; 45 mg/m 2 Liposomal Formulation: 50 mg per vial (2 mg/mL) | Protein Bound: 50–60% t 1/2 : 14–20 h (parent drug), 24–48 h (daunorubicinol) Vd: … Therefore, it is important to consider other relevant extrinsic factors (dosage forms, route of administration) that may influence the study results. …

Ginseng for the Management of Cancer-Related Fatigue: An Integrative Review.

BackgroundCancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most prevalent, debilitating symptoms affecting a majority of patients with cancer worldwide. It can lead to poor compliance with anticancer therapy and discontinuation of treatment. Current management strategies for CRF center around activity and exercise; however, these strategies can be challenging for many patients undergoing active treatment. Ginseng has been shown to improve CRF and may provide benefit for patients suffering from CRF.MethodsA systematic review was completed by searching PubMed and Scopus databases.Results115 search res

Drug Repurposing for the Management of Depression: Where Do We Stand Currently?

A slow rate of new drug discovery and higher costs of new drug development attracted the attention of scientists and physicians for the repurposing and repositioning of old medications. Experimental studies and off-label use of drugs have helped drive data for further studies of approving these medications. A deeper understanding of the pathogenesis of depression encourages novel discoveries through drug repurposing and drug repositioning to treat depression. In addition to reducing neurotransmitters like epinephrine and serotonin, other mechanisms such as inflammation, insufficient blood supp

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… Drug Reformulation It is about using a medication in a new dosage form [ 13 , 14 ]. The new formulation can both be taken via the same old route or a different route of administration. … Creating a new formulation or dosage forms, developing new derivatives with the same therapeutic effects, or presenting medication in a new geographic region market are strategies for making a profit from the repurposed drugs [ 10 ]. …

Unresponsive Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): Challenges and Solutions.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a thrombotic microangiopathy secondary to a severely decreased A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease with ThromboSpondin type 1 repeats 13 (ADAMTS13) activity, resulting in the formation of widespread von Willebrand factor - and platelet-rich microthrombi. ADAMTS13 deficiency is mainly acquired through anti-ADAMTS13 autoantibodies in adults. With modern standards of care, unresponsive TTP has become rarer with a frequency of refractory/relapsing forms dropping from >40% to <10%. As patients with unresponsive TTP are at increased risk of mortality, promp

Efficacy and Safety of Thalidomide for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting.

Purpose: A substantial number of cancer patients discontinue chemotherapy due to severe chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thalidomide (THD) in CINV. Methods: We searched different databases to identify related studies that investigated the efficacy and safety of THD in CINV. The primary outcomes were CINV in the acute (0-24 h), delayed (24-120 h), and overall (0-120 h) phases, respectively. The secondary outcomes were the safety of THD and the patients' quality of life (QOL). Results: Fourteen randomized control trials (RCT

Эффективность дыхательных упражнений с симптомами мочеиспускания, мышечной активностью и силой у женщин с множественным склерозом и недержанием мочевого мозга - протокол исследования для случайного контролируемого исследования.

Недержание мочевины (УИ) является распространенным и изнурительным заболеванием среди людей с множественным склерозом (МС) и более широко распространено среди женщин. За последнее десятилетие были проведены многочисленные исследования по изучению последствий обучения мышечных мышц тазовому полу (ПФМТ) в качестве средства лечения ИП у людей с НР. MS негативно влияет на легочную функцию даже на ранних стадиях заболевания, и у людей с MS может возникнуть дыхательная слабость мышц. Учитывая синергию между мышцами тазового пола (PFM) и респираторными мышцами, в ходе этого испытания будет проведена

Nanotherapeutics in the EU: an overview on current state and future directions.

The application of nanotechnology in areas of drug delivery and therapy (ie, nanotherapeutics) is envisioned to have a great impact on public health. The ability of nanotherapeutics to provide targeted drug delivery, improve drug solubility, extend drug half-life, improve a drug's therapeutic index, and reduce a drug's immunogenicity has resulted in the potential to revolutionize the treatment of many diseases. In this paper, we review the liposome-, nanocrystal-, virosome-, polymer therapeutic-, nanoemulsion-, and nanoparticle-based approaches to nanotherapeutics, which represent the most suc

Safety of Eosinophil-Depleting Therapy for Severe, Eosinophilic Asthma: Focus on Benralizumab.

Eosinophils play a pivotal role in the inflammatory pathology of asthma and have been the target of new biologic treatments for patients with eosinophilic asthma. Given the central role of interleukin (IL)-5 in the eosinophil lifecycle, several therapies directed against the IL-5 pathway have been developed, including the anti-IL-5 antibodies mepolizumab and reslizumab and the IL-5 receptor α (IL-5Rα)-directed cytolytic antibody benralizumab. Eosinophil-depleting therapies represent a relatively new class of asthma treatment, and it is important to understand their long-term efficacy and safet