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Growth Factor in the Setting of CAR T-Cell Therapy: To Use or Not to Use.

Patients undergoing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy may experience side effects including cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), neutropenia, and infection. Growth factor has historically been used to treat neutropenia; however, its role in CAR T-cell therapy is not well explained. Existing data on the safety and efficacy of growth factor are conflicting. The purpose of this integrative review was to explore the safety and efficacy of growth factor in adult patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing CAR T-cell ther

Marketing authorisation and pricing of FDA-approved cancer drugs in Brazil: a retrospective analysis.

BackgroundMost cancer drugs enter the US market first. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals of new cancer drugs may influence regulatory decisions in other settings. The study examined whether characteristics of available evidence at FDA approval influenced time-to-marketing authorisation (MA) in Brazil, and price differences between the two countries.MethodsAll new FDA-approved cancer drugs from 2010 to 2019 were matched to drugs with MA and prices approved in Brazil by December 2020. Characteristics of main studies, availability of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), overall surv

Diseases prevalent before major depressive disorder diagnosis: an exploratory nested case-control study using health insurance-based claims data.

ObjectivesMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is often comorbid with other chronic and/or serious diseases. However, little is known about the prevalence of various diseases that are present before MDD onset. We examined the prevalence of all pre-existing diseases in the 12 months before an MDD diagnosis.DesignExploratory nested case-control study.SettingData, including diagnoses based on International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision codes, were from a Japanese health insurance database (JMDC).ParticipantsAdults newly diagnosed with MDD during 2015

Efficacy and safety of oncolytic virus combined with chemotherapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors in solid tumor patients: A meta-analysis.

Background: In recent years, several clinical trials have focused on oncolytic virus (OVs) combined with chemotherapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in solid tumor patients, which showed encouraging effects. However, few studies have concentrated on the summary on the safety and efficacy of the combined treatments. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to explore the safety and curative effect of the combined therapy. Methods: We searched the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Clinicaltrials.gov databases to comprehensively select articles on OVs combined with chemotherapy or I

Stevens - Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis; Extensive Review of Reports of Drug-Induced Etiologies, and Possible Therapeutic Modalities.

Stevens - Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are adverse hypersensitivity reactions that affect the skin and mucous membranes. They are characterised by erythematous macules and hemorrhagic erosions of the mucous membranes. Epidermal detachments of varying degrees of severity also occur in these conditions. Various aetiologies are associated with these conditions, with adverse drug reaction being the most common. Though the worldwide incidence of these conditions is recorded as low, diverse types of medication are being observed to lead to these conditions. This review compiles in

Chart review across EU5 in MM post-ASCT patients.

AimTo understand the current treatment patterns, clinical outcomes and healthcare resource utilization-associated costs for multiple myeloma patients, post autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) across Europe.Patients & methodsMedical records were used to abstract data for 337 multiple myeloma patients who had received ASCT.ResultsFollowing ASCT, 7% received maintenance therapy prior to progression. Lenalidomide was the most frequently prescribed maintenance, second- and third-line therapy. Monthly resource use was considerably lower in patients who received maintenance therapy (€638.14 vs €10

Diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis with focus on improvement of renal lesion.

Multiple myeloma (MM) and AL amyloidosis are caused by the expansion of monoclonal plasma cells and secretion of dysproteinemia (Bence Jones protein and free light chain) and some patients require the hemodialysis. Myeloma kidney is mainly caused by the cast nephropathy of the distal tubuli, whereas, AL amyloid-protein is mainly deposited in glomeruli with massive fibrillar involvement. Therefore, almost MM patients presents a symptom of renal insufficiency, whereas, almost patients of AL amyloidosis present a nephrotic syndrome with severe hypoalbuminemia. These two diseases have some similar

CAR T-cell therapy in autoimmune diseases: a promising frontier on the horizon.

Although current treatments for autoimmune diseases can effectively control symptoms, they rarely lead to cures and often require lifelong use, accompanied by considerable adverse effects. This emphasizes the urgent need for more targeted therapies that offer long-term efficacy and curative potential. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy presents a promising option by specifically targeting and eliminating autoreactive B cells, with the potential to reset the patient's immune system and promote long-term immune balance. Originally developed for treating hematologic malignancies, wher

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

COVID-19: The Impact in Oncology Care.

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a critical challenge to the current oncology care and practices including late diagnoses, delayed anti-cancer treatment, and static clinical trials. With the increasing risk of cancer patients acquiring infection during receiving the essential care, the debate ensues on how to balance the risk factors and benefits out of the oncologic emergencies in cancer patients. In this review article, we have focused on the current global re-organization of the integrity and effectiveness of the treatment modalities depending on the patient and cancer-specific urgencies w

Chronic Psychological Stress in Oncogenesis: Multisystem Crosstalk and Multimodal Interventions.

Malignant tumors constitute a major global public health burden. Chronic psychological stress (CPS) manifests as sustained dysregulation arising from prolonged adaptive responses to chronic endogenous and exogenous stimuli. Clinical evidence indicates that CPS markedly influences cancer progression, with most oncology patients developing detectable stress-related psychological disorders during disease management. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding CPS-mediated oncogenic mechanisms and evaluates current intervention approaches. Mechanistically, CPS compromises immune surve

Phosphodiesterase type 5 and cancers: progress and challenges.

Cancers are an extraordinarily heterogeneous collection of diseases with distinct genetic profiles and biological features that directly influence response patterns to various treatment strategies as well as clinical outcomes. Nevertheless, our growing understanding of cancer cell biology and tumor progression is gradually leading towards rational, tailored medical treatments designed to destroy cancer cells by exploiting the unique cellular pathways that distinguish them from normal healthy counterparts. Recently, inhibition of the activity of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) is emerging as a

Novel agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma: a review about the future.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a disease that affects plasma cells and can lead to devastating clinical features such as anemia, lytic bone lesions, hypercalcemia, and renal disease. An enhanced understanding of MM disease mechanisms has led to new more targeted treatments. There is now a plethora of treatments available for MM. In this review article, our aim is to discuss many of the novel agents that are being studied or have recently been approved for the treatment of MM. These agents include the following: immunomodulators (pomalidomide), proteasome inhibitors (carfilzomib, marizomib, ixazomib,

Advances in Drug Delivery and Biomaterials: Facts and Vision.

Drug delivery and biomaterials are different fields of science but, at the same time, are tightly related and intertwined. The 2018 CRS Italy Chapter Annual Workshop aims to explore recent advances in design and development in these areas. Many colleagues from Europe participated to the Workshop, stimulating the discussion. To foster the discussion on recent research and networking opportunities, especially among younger attendees, all poster-presenting authors were asked to provide a short talk. The very friendly and stimulating atmosphere allowed the attendees to explore new frontiers and ta

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Customer-centric product presentations for monoclonal antibodies.

Delivering customer-centric product presentations for biotherapeutics, such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), represents a long-standing and paramount area of engagement for pharmaceutical scientists. Activities include improving experience with the dosing procedure, reducing drug administration-related expenditures, and ultimately shifting parenteral treatments outside of a controlled healthcare institutional setting. In times of increasingly cost-constrained markets and reinforced with the coronavirus pandemic, this discipline of "Product Optimization" in healthcare has gained momentum and ch

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Комплексное исследование двустороннего взаимодействия между микробиомами человека и злокачественными заболеваниями крови и гематологическими условиями: акцент на новых терапевтических стратегиях.

Микробиота человека играет ключевую роль в поддержании хомостаза, регулируя иммунную реакцию, метаболизм и гематопоисис. Микробиальный дисбиоз все чаще ассоциируется с иммунной дисфункцией, воспалением и аномалиями костного мозга, которые могут привести к гематологическим заболеваниям. В настоящем обзоре резюмируются текущие данные о роли микробиота в нормальном гематопоисе и ее потенциальной причастности к доброкачественным и злокачественным гематологическим расстройствам.МЕТОДЫ: Обзор описательной литературы был проведен на основе всестороннего поиска основных научных баз данных без временны

Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Narrative Review of Diagnostic Advances and Emerging Therapies.

Background/Objectives: Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an underdiagnosed and potentially life-threatening infiltrative cardiomyopathy characterized by the extracellular deposition of misfolded amyloid fibrils in cardiac tissue. It is most commonly associated with light-chain (AL) amyloidosis and transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis, either hereditary or wild-type. The disease often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, and current therapeutic approaches for card

Cancer-Related Alopecia Risk and Treatment.

Opinion statementCancer-related alopecia (CRA) presents a significant challenge for many patients undergoing cancer treatment, often affecting their psychological well-being and sense of identity. In my opinion, the optimal management of CRA requires a proactive, personalized approach that prioritizes both prevention and regrowth, while taking into account the type of cancer therapy, patient goals, and overall clinical context. For patients receiving chemotherapy, especially taxane- or anthracycline-based regimens, scalp cooling should be offered as a first-line preventative option whenever fe

The SUMO Family: Mechanisms and Implications in Thyroid Cancer Pathogenesis and Therapy.

(1) Background: Small ubiquitin-like modifiers (SUMOs) are pivotal in post-translational modifications, influencing various cellular processes, such as protein localization, stability, and genome integrity. (2) Methods: This review explores the SUMO family, including its isoforms and catalytic cycle, highlighting their significance in regulating key biological functions in thyroid cancer. We discuss the multifaceted roles of SUMOylation in DNA repair mechanisms, protein stability, and the modulation of receptor activities, particularly in the context of thyroid cancer. (3) Results: The aberran

Risk sharing arrangements for pharmaceuticals: potential considerations and recommendations for European payers.

BackgroundThere has been an increase in 'risk sharing' schemes for pharmaceuticals between healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical companies in Europe in recent years as an additional approach to provide continued comprehensive and equitable healthcare. There is though confusion surrounding the terminology as well as concerns with existing schemes.MethodsA literature review was undertaken to identify existing schemes supplemented with additional internal documents or web-based references known to the authors. This was combined with the extensive knowledge of health authority personnel from