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Herpes zoster prophylaxis: Essential for treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients.

BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma (MM) is known for its immune disturbance and patients suffering from MM are thus vulnerable to opportunistic infections, including herpes zoster (HZ). As HZ infection remarkably affects patients' quality of life and poses huge economic burdens on the health system, we aim to identify the risk factors of HZ infection and evaluate the effects of different dosages, types, and durations of anti-HZ prophylaxis drugs to prevent HZ infection. METHODS: 551 MM patients at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan between January 1, 2009 and August 31, 2021 were restrospec

Association of p-phenylenediamine exposure with alterations of pulmonary function, pruritus and health-related quality of life in hair dye factory workers: a cross-sectional study.

P-Phenylenediamine (PPD) is a common component of hair dye, which can cause skin contact allergy and asthma with impaired pulmonary function. However, the adverse effects of occupational exposure to different dose PPD was rarely mentioned. We recruited 124 workers from a hair dye factory to explore the association of occupational PPD exposure on pulmonary function, pruritus and health related quality of life (HRQL). We categorized exposure to PPD into 3 levels: lower exposure group (< 0.00001 mg/m3); middle exposure group (0.00001-0.00033 mg/m3); higher exposure group (0.00033-0.047 mg/m3). Th

High serum IL-17A is associated with bone destruction in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients.

BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant proliferative disease of the blood system, characterized by the abnormal growth of clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow. The bone marrow microenvironment (BMM) is highly critical in the pathological process of MM. Many studies have shown that serum interleukin-17A (IL-17A) plays a key role in various infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. However, more clinical studies need to be performed to further prove the influence of serum IL-17A levels on multiple myeloma patients. METHODS: Among a total of 357 participants in our insti

Abstracts of the Cell Therapy Transplant Canada 2022 Annual Conference.

On behalf of Cell Therapy Transplant Canada (CTTC), we are pleased to present the Abstracts of the CTTC 2022 Annual Conference. The conference was held in-person 15-18 June 2022, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Poster authors presented their work during a lively and engaging welcome reception on Thursday, 16 June, and oral abstract authors were featured during the oral abstract session in the afternoon on Friday, 17 June 2022. Thirty-three (33) abstracts were selected for presentation as posters and six (6) as oral presentations. The top abstracts in each of four (4) categories, (1) Basic/Translati

Nanoparticle-Mediated Combination Therapy: Two-in-One Approach for Cancer.

Cancer represents a group of heterogeneous diseases characterized by uncontrolledgrowth and spread of abnormal cells, ultimately leading to death. Nanomedicine plays a significantrole in the development of nanodrugs, nanodevices, drug delivery systems and nanocarriers. Someof the major issues in the treatment of cancer are multidrug resistance (MDR), narrow therapeuticwindow and undesired side effects of available anticancer drugs and the limitations of anticancerdrugs. Several nanosystems being utilized for detection, diagnosis and treatment such as theranosticcarriers, liposomes, carbon nano

Minimal Residual Disease in Multiple Myeloma: Something Old, Something New.

The game-changing outcome effect, due to the generalized use of novel agents in MM, has cre-ated a paradigm shift. Achieving frequent deep responses has placed MM among those neoplasms where the rationale for assessing MRD is fulfilled. However, its implementation in MM has raised specific questions: how might we weight standard measures against deep MRD in the emerging CAR-T setting? Which high sensitivity method to choose? Are current response criteria still useful? In this work, we address lessons learned from the use of MRD in other neoplasms, the steps followed for the harmonization of cu

Characteristics and predictors of mortality of patients with hematologic malignancies requiring invasive mechanical ventilation.

RationaleAcute respiratory failure (ARF) may complicate the course of hematologic malignancies (HMs). Our objective was to study the characteristics, outcomes and predictors of mortality of patients with HMs who required intubation for ARF.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study evaluated all patients with HMs who were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of King Abdul-Aziz Medical City-Riyadh between 2008 and 2013 and required invasive mechanical ventilation. We noted their baseline characteristics, treatments and different outcomes. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performe

Theranostic Potentials of Gold Nanomaterials in Hematological Malignancies.

Hematological malignancies (HMs) are a heterogeneous group of blood neoplasia generally characterized by abnormal blood-cell production. Detection of HMs-specific molecular biomarkers (e.g., surface antigens, nucleic acid, and proteomic biomarkers) is crucial in determining clinical states and monitoring disease progression. Early diagnosis of HMs, followed by an effective treatment, can remarkably extend overall survival of patients. However, traditional and advanced HMs' diagnostic strategies still lack selectivity and sensitivity. More importantly, commercially available chemotherapeutic dr

A case of renal damage induced by cryoglobulinemia associated with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance.

BACKGROUND: Cryoglobulins are abnormal immunoglobulins present in circulation, capable of precipitating at lower temperatures and redissolving upon rewarming to body temperature (37 °C). It is widely accepted that mixed cryoglobulinemia is more commonly seen in chronic infections and autoimmune diseases. Here, we present a case of cryoglobulinemic nephritis due to Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance. CASE PRESENTATION: The patient was a 60-year-old male who presented with “bilateral lower limb edema for one month.” Clinical features included purpura on the lower extremities, proteinuri

Indications and recent evidence for apheresis in children and adults with kidney diseases: a comprehensive review.

IntroductionPlasmapheresis has been a therapeutic option in kidney diseases to eliminate disease-causing autoantibodies, circulating factors, and abnormal components involved in complement pathways. We aim to systematically review the effectiveness and adverse events associated with plasmapheresis and related apheresis therapies in treating kidney diseases in paediatric and adult populations.MethodsWe searched databases including EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed, and Cochrane Central for studies from 2010 to October 2023. The search terms included terms related to glomerulonephritis treated with plasmap

Влияние ориентированной на семью gamification на самоуправление людьми с множественным склерозом: протокол исследования смешанных методов.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: Множественный склероз (МС) является хроническим заболеванием центральной нервной системы, которое затрагивает миллионы людей во всем мире, в том числе людей в Иране. Она затрагивает главным образом молодежь, что приводит к возникновению биопсихосоциальных проблем с непредсказуемыми симптомами. Самоуправление имеет решающее значение, но сопряжено с трудностями из-за отсутствия окончательного лечения. Новые подходы, такие, как медико-санитарные меры, в частности gamification, направлены на более эффективное привлечение пациентов. Хорошо продуманная gamification может оказать позитивное

An approach to treating older adults with chronic kidney disease.

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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

One Giant Step for Giant Cell Arteritis: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment.

Purpose of reviewGiant cell arteritis (GCA), a medium and large vessel vasculitis occurring in the aged, remains a formidable disease, capable of taking both vision and life, through a multitude of vascular complications. Our understanding of the spectrum of its manifestations has grown over the years, to include limb claudication, aortitis, and cardiac disease, in addition to the more classic visual complications resulting from of ischemia to branches of the external and internal carotid arteries. While a clinical presentation of headache, jaw claudication, scalp tenderness, fever and other s

Acute hepatic encephalopathy presenting as cortical laminar necrosis: case report.

We report on a 55-year-old man with alcoholic liver cirrhosis who presented with status epilepticus. Laboratory analysis showed markedly elevated blood ammonia. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed widespread cortical signal changes with restricted diffusion, involving both temporo-fronto-parietal cortex, while the perirolandic regions and occipital cortex were uniquely spared. A follow-up brain MRI demonstrated diffuse cortical atrophy with increased signals on T1-weighted images in both the basal ganglia and temporal lobe cortex, representing cortical laminar necrosis. We suggest th

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… The initial blood ammonia level was 1002 µmol/L (normal range 12-47 µmol/L), and the liver function test results were mildly deranged (bilirubin, 0.91 mg/dL; aspartate aminotransferase, 63 IU/L; alanine aminotransferase, 30 IU/L; pulmonary trunks 1.30 international normalized ratio). …

Abstracts of the 19th International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases 7th – 11th July 2026

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Pyridoxine Is Effective for Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome Induced by Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin for Multiple Myeloma: The Results of a Randomized Study.

PURPOSE: Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) is highly effective for treating multiple myeloma (MM). Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a dose-limiting adverse event of PLD that may reduce a patient's quality of life or prevent certain patients from receiving PLD. Several researchers have discovered that pyridoxine, an activated form of vitamin B6, may prevent PLD-associated HFS. We designed a prospective randomized trial to examine whether prophylactic pyridoxine might prevent the incidence or delay the occurrence of PLD-induced HFS in patients with MM. METHODS: Patients who met the trial's eligi

Prognostic nomogram for multiple myeloma early relapse after autologous stem cell transplant in the novel agent era.

BackgroundThe present study intended to establish a predictive nomogram for early relapse (ER) (Patients and methodsThe nomogram was designed and constructed to a retrospective clinical data of newly diagnosed MM patients received novel agent induction therapy and subsequent ASCT at three centers in China from July 2007 to December 2018. The retrospective study was conducted among 294 patients in the training cohort and 126 in the validation cohort. The nomogram's predictive accuracy was evaluated by the concordance index, calibration curve and decision clinical curve.ResultsThe study cohort i

33rd Европейский конгресс патологии - резюме.

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Взаимосвязь между историей аутоиммунной болезни и развитием рака поджелудочной железы: тематическое исследование 32,640 Пациенты.

Рак поджелудочной железы - это очень смертельный рак с ростом заболеваемости и плохим прогнозом из-за позднего диагноза. Хотя известно несколько факторов риска, данные о потенциальной роли аутоиммунных заболеваний остаются ограниченными. С учетом растущей распространенности аутоиммунных заболеваний и их связи с различными вредителями цель этого исследования заключается в изучении их потенциальной связи с раком поджелудочной железы. МЕТОДЫ: 5,440 у пациентов с первым диагнозом рака поджелудочной железы и 27,200 В базе данных &quot; Analyzer &quot; (IQVIA) были выявлены лица, не страдающие раком