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Common Non-Rheumatic Medical Conditions Mimicking Fibromyalgia: A Simple Framework for Differential Diagnosis.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic non-inflammatory disorder mainly characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a constellation of other symptoms. For this reason, delineating a clear distinction between pure FM and FM-like picture attributable to other common diseases can be extremely challenging. Physicians must identify the most significant confounders in individual patients and implement an appropriate diagnostic workflow, carefully choosing a minimal (but sufficient) set of tests to be used for identifying the most plausible diseases in the specific case

Third party, umbilical cord blood derived regulatory T-cells for prevention of graft versus host disease in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: feasibility, safety and immune reconstitution.

Incubation of umbilical cord blood (UCB) derived regulatory T-cells (Tregs) with fucosyltransferase enzyme improves their ability to home to the target tissue to prevent graft vs. host disease (GVHD). We report results of 5 patients (Double UCB Transplant, n=2; Peripheral Blood Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant, n=3) who received UCB-Tregs (Dose level = 1×106/kg), infused one day prior to the donor graft. All patients received their designated UCB-Treg dose without any infusion reaction. The ratio of conventional T-cells in donor graft was at least 10 times higher than infused UCB-Tregs (rati

Антимикробный спектр деятельности и механизм действий линейных альфа-гелипических Пептидов, вдохновляемых креветочными антилиполисахаридами.

Креветочные антилипополизакхаридные факторы (АФО) образуют многофункциональное и разнообразное семейство противомикробных защитных пептидов (АМП), состоящих из seven Члены (группы А-G), которые различаются по своей первичной структуре и биохимическим свойствам. Это амфипатические пептиды с two Сохраненные остатки цистейна стабилизируют центральный β-волокн, который, как считается, является основным районом их биологической деятельности. В этом исследовании мы синтезировали three Линейные (без цистейна) пептиды, основанные на аминокислотной последовательности центральных β-волокн недавно иденти

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Non-invasive detection of corneal sub-basal nerve plexus changes in multiple myeloma patients by confocal laser scanning microscopy.

PURPOSE: Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) is a non-invasive technique for cellular in vivo imaging of the human cornea. CLSM screening was evaluated for early detection of corneal nerve morphology changes and neuropathogenic events in different stage multiple myeloma (MM) patients. As MM patients show disease as well as therapy-related neuropathological symptoms, CLSM potentially provides a tool for non-invasive early detection of neuropathogenic events. CLSM findings were compared with the severity of peripheral neuropathic (PNP) symptoms. METHODS: The study enrolled 25 MM patients

Antioxidant and Antiproliferation Activities of Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora): An In Vitro and In Vivo Study.

Aloysia citrodora (Verbenaceae) is traditionally used to treat various diseases, including bronchitis, insomnia, anxiety, digestive, and heart problems. In this study, this plant's antioxidant and anti-proliferation effects were evaluated. In addition to volatiles extraction, different solvent extracts were prepared. The GC-MS, LC-MS analysis and the Foline-Ciocalteu (F-C) method were used to investigate the phytochemical components of the plant. MTT assay was used to measure the antiproliferative ability for each extract. Antioxidant activity was determined using the 2,2-diphenylpicrylhydrazy

Screening the Active Phytochemicals From Eclipta prostrata and Unraveling Their Molecular Insight Into Human Malignancies.

Current drugs against multiple human malignancies are limited, and developing new treatment strategies is improbable within a short time. So, considering the current situation, phytochemicals could be a viable option for developing chemotherapeutic agents for managing numerous types of malignancies. Therefore, we aimed to locate all phytochemicals of Eclipta prostrata and unravel their chemotherapeutic mechanisms and strategies individually. We defined 25 active compounds based on their anticancer activities after filtering through IMPPAT and literature search, and these compounds have chemoth

Оценка значения электромиографии для периферальной Neuropathy Бортезомиба.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: В настоящем исследовании изучается взаимосвязь между общими терминологическими критериями Национального института раковых заболеваний (НСИ-КТК) для классификации периферической нейропатии, вызванной борцезомибами, и объективными дисфункциями моторного/сенсорного нерва, оцениваемыми в ходе исследований нервной проводимости (КНС). Она также оценивает корреляцию между конкретными аномалиями нерва и отсутствием прогресса в выживании (PFS). МЕТОДЫ: Thirty-three Были зачислены пациенты с множественной миеломой, развивающей периферическую нейропотию во время лечения бортезомибной системы. У

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Neurotoxicity associated with cancer chemotherapy: the first study in the Palestinian healthcare system.

BackgroundChemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity is a significant concern in cancer treatment as it adversely affects treatment outcomes. However, research on this subject within the Palestinian healthcare system is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, clinical manifestations, and associated factors of neurotoxicity in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Palestine.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included 196 cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy at multiple hospitals across Palestine. Data on patient demographics, cancer characteristics, chemotherapy regimens, an

Clinical Treatment Guidelines for Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) accounts for approximately 24% of new cases of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the US each year. Up to 50% of patients relapse or are refractory (R/R) to the standard first-line treatment option, R-CHOP. The anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody tafasitamab, in combination with lenalidomide (LEN), is an NCCN preferred regimen for transplant-ineligible patients with R/R DLBCL and received accelerated approval in the US (July 2020) and conditional marketing authorization in Europe (August 2021) and other countries, based on data from the L-MIND study. The recommended

An update on the diagnosis and management of the polyneuropathy of POEMS syndrome.

POEMS syndrome is a rare, chronic, disabling paraneoplastic disorder characterized by peripheral neuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal plasma cells disorder and skin changes. Diagnosis relies on the fulfillment of a set of clinical criteria of which polyneuropathy and a monoclonal plasma cell dyscrasia are early and essential features. Treatment may be either local or systemic and is aimed at the monoclonal plasma cell disorder. Our knowledge of the pathogenesis underlying the POEMS syndrome has advanced greatly over the past years, favoring an important progression in the recog

Thirty years from FDA approval of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil/Caelyx): an updated analysis and future perspective.

In 2025, it will be 30 years since the initial clinical approval of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) by the Food and Drug Administration. PLD predated the field of nanomedicine and became a model nanomedicine setting key pharmacological principles (prolonged circulation, slow drug release and the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect) for clinical application of other nano-drugs in cancer therapy. The impressive reduction of cardiotoxicity conferred by PLD is the most valuable clinical asset. While PLD has gained a strong foothold in relapsed ovarian cancer and metastatic breas

Факторы, связанные с содержанием витамина D у монгольских пациентов с множественным склерозом.

ЦЕЛЬ: Множественный склероз (МС) вызывается генетическими и экологическими факторами. Витамин D был определен в качестве фактора экологического риска, причем в широтах, расположенных дальше от экватора, отмечается более высокий уровень его распространенности. В Монголии при температуре 45°N воздействие солнечного света ограничено, что повышает риск для населения в связи с дефицитом витамина D. ЦЕЛИ: Сопоставление уровней содержания витамина D среди лиц с НР (ПМК) и лиц, не имеющих НР, и выявление факторов, связанных с низким содержанием витамина D. Мы изучили связи с уровнями витамина D, испол

Phase II trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of orally applied niclosamide in patients with metachronous or sychronous metastases of a colorectal cancer progressing after therapy: the NIKOLO trial.

BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of all cancer deaths in Europe and the Western world with a lifetime risk of approximately 5%. Despite several improvements in the treatment of patients with unresectable CRC prognosis is poor and there is the need of developing new treatment strategies for patients with metastatic chemorefractory disease. The S100 calcium binding protein A4 (S100A4) predicts metastasis formation and reduced CRC patient survival. S100A4 was previously identified as transcriptional target of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. The Food and Drug

Thrombotic risk in hepatitis C: Interplay between hepatic dysfunction, viral-driven inflammation, and cardiovascular consequences.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, traditionally regarded as a hepatotropic disease, is increasingly recognized as a systemic condition with significant thrombotic implications. Chronic HCV induces a persistent proinflammatory and prothrombotic state that substantially elevates the risk of both venous and arterial events. Mechanistically, HCV drives endothelial dysfunction, enhances platelet activation, disrupts coagulation and fibrinolytic balance, and promotes immune-mediated vascular injury through cryoglobulinemia and chronic systemic inflammation. Clinical manifestations range from portal

NY-ESO-1-specific TCR-engineered T cells mediate sustained antigen-specific antitumor effects in myeloma.

Despite recent therapeutic advances, multiple myeloma (MM) remains largely incurable. Here we report results of a phase I/II trial to evaluate the safety and activity of autologous T cells engineered to express an affinity-enhanced T cell receptor (TCR) recognizing a naturally processed peptide shared by the cancer-testis antigens NY-ESO-1 and LAGE-1. Twenty patients with antigen-positive MM received an average 2.4 × 10(9) engineered T cells 2 d after autologous stem cell transplant. Infusions were well tolerated without clinically apparent cytokine-release syndrome, despite high IL-6 levels.

Chronic dysimmune neuropathies: Beyond chronic demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.

The spectrum of chronic dysimmune neuropathies has widened well beyond chronic demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Pure motor (multifocal motor neuropathy), sensorimotor with asymmetrical involvement (multifocal acquired demylinating sensory and motor neuropathy), exclusively distal sensory (distal acquired demyelinating sensory neuropathy) and very proximal sensory (chronic immune sensory polyradiculopathy) constitute the variants of CIDP. Correct diagnosis of these entities is of importance in terms of initiation of appropriate therapy as well as prognostication of these patients. T

Xenograft of Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Wharton's Jelly Differentiating into Osteocytes and Reducing Osteoclast Activity Reverses Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats.

We examined the effects of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HUMSCs) in Wharton's jelly on ovariectomy (OVX)-induced osteoporosis by using in vitro and in vivo experiments. Two months after OVX, the rats gained weight and had a decreased serum estradiol level . Both micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and histochemical analyses revealed a marked decrease in the bone volume (BV) and collagen content within the head, neck, and distal condyle of the femur, indicating that the osteoporosis animal model was successfully established 2 mo after bilateral OVX. Subsequently, 2.5 × 1

Liposomal Nanoparticle Delivery of Ginkgo Flavone Glycosides Enhances SIRT1 Activation and Improves Diabetic Cardiomyopathy.

PurposeThis study aims to explore the therapeutic mechanisms of Ginkgo Flavone Glycosides (GFGs) delivered via liposomal nanoparticles in treating Diabetic Cardiomyopathy (DCM) by upregulating Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) to restore energy metabolism and autophagy homeostasis.MethodsA DCM mouse model was employed, with groups treated with different doses of GFGs. Various evaluations, including body weight, blood glucose levels, and cardiac function, were performed. Network pharmacology, transcriptomic analysis, and molecular docking studies were conducted to elucidate the key role of SIRT1 in inhibiting

Целевые стратегии лечения рака цвета кожи: изучение использования аптемеров и золотых нанопчастей.

Рак цвета кожи (КЗК) является второй ведущей причиной смертности от рака и является причиной ~10% из всех случаев рака. По оценкам, во всем мире случаи, связанные с КПР 1.9 million и 930,000 смертями в 2022. Несмотря на расширение доступа к обследованиям и лечению в рамках КПР, ожидается, что показатели смертности резко возрастут в районах с низким уровнем ресурсов, что подчеркивает настоятельную необходимость принятия новаторских мер по лечению в рамках КПР. Текущая химиотерапия создает проблемы, такие, как плохая биодоступность, резистентность к многочисленным лекарствам и негативные побочны