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Nutritional intake and nutritional status by the type of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes of nutritional intake and nutritional status and analyze the association between them during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This was a retrospective cross sectional study on 36 patients (9 Autologous transplantation group and 27 Allogeneic transplantation group) undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital from May to August 2010. To assess oral intake and parenteral nutrition intake, 24-hour recall method and patient's charts review was performed. Nutritional sta

Monoclonal antibody and protein therapeutic formulations for subcutaneous delivery: high-concentration, low-volume vs. low-concentration, high-volume.

Biologic drugs are used to treat a variety of cancers and chronic diseases. While most of these treatments are administered intravenously by trained healthcare professionals, a noticeable trend has emerged favoring subcutaneous (SC) administration. SC administration of biologics poses several challenges. Biologic drugs often require higher doses for optimal efficacy, surpassing the low volume capacity of traditional SC delivery methods like autoinjectors. Consequently, high concentrations of active ingredients are needed, creating time-consuming formulation obstacles. Alternatives to tradition

Telemedicine-Supported Exercise Interventions in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Scoping Review.

BackgroundHematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a potentially curative therapy for various hematologic conditions. Though physical exercise has been shown to positively affect physical and psychosocial function in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, they often face multiple barriers to accessing comprehensive exercise-based rehabilitation programs. Telemedicine has emerged as a promising strategy to overcome these challenges by facilitating remote exercise interventions and potentially improving patient outcomes.ObjectiveThis scoping review aimed to map the curren

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Ex Vivo Treatment Response Prediction in Multiple Myeloma: Assay Formats, Clinical Correlation, and Future Directions.

Ex vivo functional testing for multiple myeloma is rapidly evolving, yet no single assay has reached the level of reliability and clinical utility needed for routine decision-making. Existing approaches generally fall into three categories: 2D cultures, 3D models, and dynamic systems. Each contributes valuable but incomplete insight into therapeutic response. Among these, 2D assays remain the most mature, with the most extensive clinical correlations to date, though their simplified architecture limits their ability to reflect the full complexity of the bone marrow microenvironment. However, 3

A review of the first year of Medicare coverage of erythropoietin.

Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) is a new drug for treating anemia associated with end stage renal disease (ESRD). In a study of rHuEPO diffusion, costs, and effectiveness, we analyze ESRD program data and all claims submitted to Medicare for reimbursement of rHuEPO administered to ESRD dialysis patients. Access to rHuEPO was rapid and extensive during the first year of Medicare coverage. Dosing of rHuEPO and achieved hematocrit were lower than expected based on the results of clinical trials. rHuEPO cost Medicare $144 million in its first year. The analysis of insurance claims data a

A Focus on Relapsed Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a relapsing disease for many patients with multiple myeloma. At relapse, patients have many options for treatment once disease has progressed. Advanced practitioners are well suited to set expectations for ongoing therapy and underscore the importance of continued disease monitoring. Criteria for relapsed myeloma rely on biomarker and radiologic imaging, as well as physical exam and awareness of new bone pain or changes in physiologic function. The treatment of patients with relapsed MM requires a personalized approach and considers patient desires in regard to aggress

The Missing Link: Integrating Interventional Pain Management in the Era of Multimodal Oncology.

Cancer-related pain (CrP) is one of the most frequent and debilitating issues that affect the quality of life of patients with cancer. Systemic analgesics, particularly opioids, have been the cornerstone of pain management. However, the following shortcomings of the mentioned therapies, such as side effects, tolerance, and inadequate relief in refractory cases, make implementing a more complete, multimodal treatment plan necessary. Interventional pain management (IPM) uses specific invasive procedures, with different degree of invasiveness, such as nerve blocks, neurolysis, neuromodulation, an

Combination radiofrequency ablation and vertebral cement augmentation for spinal metastatic tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and treatment outcomes.

BACKGROUND: The treatment of spine metastases continues to pose a significant clinical challenge, requiring the integration of multiple therapeutic modalities to address the multifactorial aspects of this disease process. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and vertebral cement augmentation (VCA) are 2 less invasive modalities compared to open surgery that have emerged as promising strategies, offering the potential for both pain relief and preservation of vertebral stability. The utility of these approaches, however, remains uncertain and subject to ongoing investigation.This systematic review and

Обоснование 4-month, параллельные, выборочно контролируемые испытания для оценки осуществимости и эффективности дистанционного обучения испаноязычных/латиноязычных лиц с множественным склерозом (FERLA MS).

ИСТОРИЯ ВОПРОСА: Испаноязычные/латиноязычные лица с множественным склерозом (МС) сталкиваются с бóльшим бременем болезней и коморбидностью из-за ограниченного доступа к медицинскому обслуживанию, недостаточной представленности в научных исследованиях и социальных факторов, определяющих состояние здоровья (SDOH). Профессиональная подготовка могла бы способствовать достижению результатов в области здравоохранения, однако в существующих исследованиях, посвященных мерам вмешательства, не представлены испаноязычные/латиноязычные страны. МЕТОДЫ: Мы предлагаем провести технико-экономическое обоснован

Suicide after a Diagnosis of Cancer: Follow-Up of 1.4 Million Individuals, 2009-2019.

Background: The study explores whether Polish cancer patients face elevated suicide risk, emphasizing the vital need to comprehend and mitigate their unique mental health struggles. Methods: We conducted a cohort study based on Polish National Cancer Registry data (diagnosis in 2009-2019). Age-, sex-, and year-standardized mortality ratios (SMR) are presented with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) overall and by sex. Results: The study included 1.43 million individuals diagnosed with cancer. There were 830 suicide cases in this group. The overall SMR for suicide was 1.34 (95% CI 1.25-1.43). The h

The Progress of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma (Review).

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant hematological disease originating from plasma cells that remains incurable. Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is an important treatment method for MM. With the development of new drugs, the treatment of MM patients who meet the ASCT criteria has significantly improved, and the median survival time has increased by 8-10 years. The current treatment for MM patients who meet the ASCT criteria consists mainly of the following stages: induction therapy, stem cell collection, stem cell transplantation, and consolidation and maintenance therapy. Even tod

Monoclonal Gammopathies of Clinical Significance: A Critical Appraisal.

Monoclonal gammopathies of clinical significance (MGCSs) represent a group of diseases featuring the association of a nonmalignant B cells or plasma cells clone, the production of an M-protein, and singularly, the existence of organ damage. They present a current framework that is difficult to approach from a practical clinical perspective. Several points should be addressed in order to move further toward a better understanding. Overall, these entities are only partially included in the international classifications of diseases. Its definition and classification remain ambiguous. Remarkably,

Clinical application of cytokine-induced killer cells in cancer immunotherapy.

Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells exhibit potent antitumor activity with reduced dependence on strict MHC compatibility, mediated by a combination of T-cell receptor (TCR)-dependent recognition and natural killer (NK)-like, MHC-unrestricted cytotoxicity. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from clinical trial evaluations, including 48 published studies. We examine strategies to enhance CIK function, such as engineering, combination with checkpoint inhibitors, and co-administration with dendritic cells. CIK cell therapy effectively reduces post-treatment recurrence in the adjuvant sett

Using 5 consecutive years of NICE guidance to describe the characteristics and influencing factors on the economic evaluation of orphan oncology drugs.

OBJECTIVE: Orphan oncology drugs used in this article were defined by the type of disease treated by drugs, as drugs used to treat rare diseases with a prevalence of ≤ 500 per million people per year. In this article, our concern was to explore focus on the economic evaluation of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), when orphan oncology drugs were appraised for reimbursement, and provide advice and suggestions to decision-makers. METHODS: A retrospective study was used in this study. Thirty guidance were gathered as our subject by NICE from 2016 to 2020, excluded drug

Воздействие физических упражнений на мышечную силу и характеристики ревматических заболеваний и саркопсии: Протокол исследования по вопросам ухода за мышечными мышцами (C4M).

ЦЕЛЬ: слабость мышечных мышц характерна для ревматоидного артрита (RA), остеоартрита (OA) и саркопсии (SARC). Упражнения на выносливость могут улучшить митохондриальную функцию и окислительную способность, в то время как считается, что упражнения на прочность стимулируют синтез белка миофибрилла. Цель этого исследования заключается в сопоставлении последствий упражнений на прочность и выносливость и в изучении связи между мышечными характеристиками и результатами упражнений у пациентов с RA, OA и SARC. Мы предполагаем, что реакция на выносливость и сильные упражнения у пациентов с мышечной сла

Impact of Oral Side Effects from Conditioning Therapy Before Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Protocol for a Multicenter Study.

BackgroundThe oral cavity is a common site of complications related to the cytotoxic effect of high-dose chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Considering our limited understanding of the burden of illness in the oral cavity from various cytotoxic therapies, it is difficult to produce evidence-based, preventive and management protocols. A prospective multicenter study is necessary to collect data on the burden of illness from various cytotoxic regimens.ObjectiveThe objectives of this prospective international observational multicenter study in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients a

More often than not, we're in sync: patient and caregiver well-being over time in stem cell transplantation.

BackgroundHematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an aggressive medical procedure which significantly impacts the shared emotional well-being of patients and family caregivers (FC). Prior work has highlighted the significant overlap in well-being among patients and FCs; however, how this interdependence may change over the course of HSCT has received less attention.MethodsWe conducted secondary analyses of a supportive intervention delivered to 154 FCs of HSCT patients and examined relationships at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months post-HSCT. Actor Partner Interdependence Modeling ex

Targeted Alpha Therapy: Progress in Radionuclide Production, Radiochemistry, and Applications.

This review outlines the accomplishments and potential developments of targeted alpha (α) particle therapy (TAT). It discusses the therapeutic advantages of the short and highly ionizing path of α-particle emissions; the ability of TAT to complement and provide superior efficacy over existing forms of radiotherapy; the physical decay properties and radiochemistry of common α-emitters, including 225Ac, 213Bi, 224Ra, 212Pb, 227Th, 223Ra, 211At, and 149Tb; the production techniques and proper handling of α-emitters in a radiopharmacy; recent preclinical developments; ongoing and completed clinica

Effects of Osteoporosis Medication Use on Reprocedure Rates Following Vertebral Augmentation: A Nationwide Cohort Study.

BACKGROUD: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of osteoporosis medication use and prescription duration on the rates of reprocedures for re-fractures in patients who underwent vertebral augmentation (VA). METHODS: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using data collected from the National Health Insurance Service database of South Korea. Patients aged 50 years or older who underwent VA in 2012 were included in this study. A reprocedure was defined as an additional VA performed for re-fractures during a follow-up period of up to 5 years. Patients were categorized based

AI-Assisted Detection and Localization of Spinal Metastatic Lesions.

ObjectivesThe integration of machine learning and radiomics in medical imaging has significantly advanced diagnostic and prognostic capabilities in healthcare. This study focuses on developing and validating an artificial intelligence (AI) model using U-Net architectures for the accurate detection and segmentation of spinal metastases from computed tomography (CT) images, addressing both osteolytic and osteoblastic lesions.MethodsOur methodology employs multiple variations of the U-Net architecture and utilizes two distinct datasets: one consisting of 115 polytrauma patients for vertebra segme