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Prevalence and Outcomes of COVID-19 among Hematology/Oncology Patients and Providers of a Community-Facing Health System during the B1.1.529 ("Omicron") SARS-CoV-2 Variant Wave.

(1) Background: the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, and patients actively receiving chemotherapy are known to be at enhanced risk for developing symptomatic disease with poorer outcomes. Our study evaluated the prevalence of COVID-19 among patients and providers of our community-facing county health system during the B1.1.529 ("Omicron") COVID-19 variant wave. (2) Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients that received care and clinical providers whom worked at the Jackson Memorial Hospital Hematology/Oncology clinic in Miami, Florida, USA, from 1 December 2021 through 30 April 2

Efficacy of Technology-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Tools for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Non-CNS Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.

Background: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a significant concern for individuals with non-central nervous system (non-CNS) cancers, affecting memory, attention, executive functions, and processing speed. Non-pharmacological interventions, including digital cognitive rehabilitation, have shown promise in addressing CRCI. This systematic review investigates the efficacy of digital and computerized cognitive rehabilitation interventions in improving cognitive outcomes in non-CNS cancer patients. Method: A systematic search of the EMBASE, Scopus, and PubMed databases was conducted t

A systematic review of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to embedding exercise in the adjuvant cancer treatment pathway.

PurposeEvidence suggests that physical activity and exercise interventions can mitigate cancer treatment side effects. However, an improved understanding of how physical activity/exercise can be embedded within cancer care pathways is needed. We examined what is known about the barriers and facilitators to implementing physical activity/exercise interventions in the adjuvant cancer treatment pathway from a patient and healthcare professional perspective. The protocol was registered a priori with PROSPERO in March 2023.MethodsElectronic databases (CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Cochrane) we

GD2: hopes and challenges for the treatment of pediatric patients with tumors of the central nervous system.

Pediatric Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children, yet effective treatment options remain limited. The tumor-associated antigen GD2 is a promising target for immunotherapeutic approaches aimed at treating pediatric CNS cancers; however, its heterogeneous expression within and between tumors can complicate the development of effective strategies. Here we review different aspects of GD2 biology, including its structure, synthesis pathway, and cellular and tissue expression, focusing on pediatric CNS tumors. We provide a detailed overview of t

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… characteristics, molecular alterations and GD2 expression of pediatric CNS tumors Tumor types | Tumor subgroups | Location | Main molecular alterations | Other alterations | Median age at presentation (y) | GD2 expressionand detection Pediatric-type diffuse high-grade glioma | DMG-H3K27-altered | Midline, Pons … It is commonly found in the pons, where it is known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) 50 . It also occurs in the thalamus, appearing bilaterally in children and monothalamically or in the spine in adolescents and young adults 51 – 53 . …

ESMO expert consensus statements on the screening and management of financial toxicity in patients with cancer.

BackgroundFinancial toxicity, defined as both the objective financial burden and subjective financial distress from a cancer diagnosis and its treatment, is a topic of interest in the assessment of the quality of life of patients with cancer and their families. Current evidence implicates financial toxicity in psychosocial, economic and other harms, leading to suboptimal cancer outcomes along the entire trajectory of diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, survivorship and palliation. This paper presents the results of a virtual consensus, based on the evidence base to date, on the screening an

Biological therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and Sjögren's syndrome: evidence- and practice-based guidance.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), and Sjögren's syndrome (SS) are heterogeneous autoimmune diseases. Seve … by the experts. These recommendations consider organ involvement, manifestations, severity, and response to previous treatments. In these three autoimmune diseases, most recommendations refer to rituximab, which aligns with the higher number of studies and clinical experience with this biological agent. Belimumab sequential treatment after rituximab m …

Exercise and cancer-related fatigue in adults: a systematic review of previous systematic reviews with meta-analyses.

BackgroundConduct a systematic review of previous systematic reviews with meta-analysis to determine the effects of exercise (aerobic, strength or both) on cancer-related-fatigue (CRF) in adults with any type of cancer.MethodsSystematic reviews with meta-analyses of previous randomized controlled trials published through July of 2016 were included by searching six electronic databases and cross-referencing. Dual-selection and data abstraction were conducted. Methodological quality was assessed using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) instrument. Standardized mean difference

Mechanism-based prediction of drug synergy via network controllability analysis of therapeutic pathways in intractable diseases.

Identifying effective drug combinations for multidrug therapies in intractable diseases remains challenging, and drug synergy depends on regulatory mechanisms. Herein, we introduce a mechanistic framework that redefines drug combination strategies into two distinct synergy paradigms-"boost" and "complement"-and present a network-based method called SYNERGIE to predict associated combinations across diseases. For diseases lacking known therapeutic targets, we introduced network controllability analysis to estimate therapeutic pathways and target molecules. SYNERGIE integrates drug-disease and d

Cancer Patients' Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review.

Digital health technologies have the potential to alleviate the increasing cancer burden. Incorporating patients' perspectives on digital health tools has been identified as a critical determinant for their successful uptake in cancer care. The main objective of this scoping review was to provide an overview of the existing evidence on cancer patients' perspectives and requirements for patient-facing digital health technologies. Three databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Science Direct) were searched and 128 studies were identified as eligible for inclusion. Web-based software/platforms, mobile or smar

Navigating family life in the face of parental cancer: a qualitative study.

PurposeParental cancer can significantly impact family dynamics, particularly for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), who face the developmental task of balancing autonomy and connectedness. As cancer incidence rises globally, more AYAs are confronted with the challenges of parental illness. While most research focuses on individual psychological outcomes, less is known about how families function as a unit under such stress. This study aimed to gain deeper insight into family functioning, with a specific focus on autonomy, connectedness, and communication, in the face of parental cancer.Meth

Temporal trends and determinants of inpatient palliative care utilization among hospitalized patients with acute myeloid leukemia: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

BackgroundAcute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains an aggressive malignancy, despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Early integration of palliative care has been shown to alleviate symptom burden and enhance quality of life among patients and their caregivers. However, palliative care remains underutilized, especially in hematologic malignancies. This study aims to determine the rate of inpatient palliative care utilization among hospitalized patients with AML and to identify predictors of inpatient palliative care utilization.MethodsThis retrospective study utilized data extracted from

Mediating and Moderating Effects of Uncertainty on the Relationship between Family Function, Self-Care, and Depression among Blood Cancer Survivors.

Uncertainty in cancer survivorship poses a substantial challenge to survivors' coping mechanisms and psychological well-being. This study investigated the intricate interplay among family function, uncertainty, self-care, and depression in this context, with a primary focus on discerning the mediating and moderating roles of uncertainty in the relationship between family function, self-care, and depression among blood cancer survivors. Cross-sectional data from 147 survivors in South Korea underwent analysis using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlations, and the PROCESS macro in SPSS ve

Timing and Motivations for Alternative Cancer Therapy With Insights From a Crowdfunding Platform: Cross-sectional Mixed Methods Study.

BackgroundAlternative cancer therapy is associated with increased mortality, but little is known about those who pursue it.ObjectiveWe aimed to describe individuals' motivations for using alternative cancer therapies and determine whether motivations differ based on individuals' timing of seeking alternative therapies.MethodsWe used data from 649 campaigns posted on the website GoFundMe between 2011 and 2019 for beneficiaries with cancer pursuing alternative therapy. The data were analyzed using a mixed methods approach. Campaigns were categorized by timing of alternative therapy (either befor

Associations of Bone Mineral Density with RANKL and Osteoprotegerin in Arab Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background and objective: There is limited information as to the association of several key bone markers with bone mineral density (BMD) in understudied ethnic groups. This study investigated the relationship between circulating levels of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand (RANKL) with BMD in Arab postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 617 Saudi postmenopausal women from the Osteoporosis Registry of the Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases were included. Anthropometric data, BMD, and biochemical data

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… Pons F. Filella X. Monegal A. Muñoz-Gomez J. Ballesta A. Serum osteoprotegerin and its ligand in Paget’s disease of bone: Relationship to disease activity and effect of treatment with bisphosphonates Arthritis Rheum. 2003 48 824 828 10.1002/art.10834 12632438 25. Ziolkowska M. Kurowska M. …

Identification of Psychological and Social Problems in Caregivers of Individuals Diagnosed with Hematologic Malignancy.

ObjectiveCaring for patients with hematological malignancy could lead to many problems in different aspects regarding the lives of caregiver … 30-51 years, and 66.2% were female. Of the caregivers, 70.1% had difficulty in fulfilling their responsibilities. Spiritual distress had the highest score among the emotional problems, and experiencing caregiver strain had the highest score among the social problems. In the Logit model, the changes in the professional life was the variable that affect …

Short-Term Impact of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation on Psychiatric Morbidity and Quality of Life in Hematological Malignancies in Adults.

BackgroundHematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an established treatment for a number of malignancies. Quality of life (QOL) is an important marker for assessing arduous treatment modalities. Diagnosis of cancer, HSCT, and the physical and psychosocial sequelae of the intensive treatment lead to a deficit in the QOL of the recipient. This study aimed to assess the impact of HSCT on psychiatric morbidity and QOL in patients with hematological malignancies.MethodsA longitudinal pre-post study was conducted at a cancer research center. Thirty patients with hematological malignancies w

Validation of the Thai version of the family reported outcome measure (FROM-16)© to assess the impact of disease on the partner or family members of patients with cancer.

BackgroundCancer not only impairs a patient's physical and psychosocial functional behaviour, but also contributes to negative impact on family members' health related quality of life. Currently, there is an absence of a relevant tool in Thai with which to measure such impact. The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Family Reported Outcome Measure (FROM-16) in Thai cancer patients' family members.MethodsThai version of FROM-16 was generated by interactive forward-backward translation process following standard guidelines. This was tested for psychometric properties including re

SIADH-related hyponatremia in hospital day care units: clinical experience and management with tolvaptan.

Hyponatremia (Na ˂ 135 mmol/l) is the most frequent electrolyte disorder in clinical practice, and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is the commonest cause of hyponatremia in cancer patients. Correcting hyponatremia in these patients can reduce morbidity and mortality, increase the response to anti-cancer agents, and help reduce hospital length of stay and costs. Tolvaptan is an oral medication used to treat SIADH-related hyponatremia patients that needs to be initiated at hospital so patients can have their serum sodium monitored. If tolvaptan could be initi…

Impact of hospital safety-net status on in-hospital and short-outcomes after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Safety-net hospitals (SNHs) cater to the medical needs of underserved populations, but their impact on the outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between safety-net status and posttransplant outcomes using the National Readmission Database (NRD), including in-hospital mortality, in-hospital complications, and readmission. This was a retrospective cohort study. Adult patients who underwent allogeneic or autologous HSCT were identified using ICD-9 and ICD-10 procedure codes. Hospitals were classified as S

Middle Molecular Uremic Toxin and Blood Purification Therapy.

The purpose of blood purification therapy is to remove uremic toxins, and middle molecules (MMs) are a specific target. An MM is defined as a solute that passes through the glomerulus with a molecular weight in the range of 0.5-58 kDa, and new classifications of "small-middle 0.5-15 kDa," "medium-middle 15-25 kDa," and "large-middle 25-58 kDa" were proposed. In Japan, the removal of α1-microglobulin (αMG) in the large-middle range has been the focus, but a new theory of removal has been developed, emphasizing the antioxidant effect of αMG as a physiological function. Clinical proof of this mec

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… Maduell F., Moreso F., Pons M., Ramos R., Mora-Macià J., Carreras J., Soler J., Torres F., Campistol J.M., Martinez-Castelao A. High-Efficiency Postdilution Online Hemodiafiltration Reduces All-Cause Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients. J. Am. Soc. …