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Tapentadol in the management of cancer pain: current evidence and future perspectives.

Thanks to the progress in early diagnosis and treatment of cancer, the life expectancy of cancer patients has now increased. Patients are, therefore, more likely to experience their individual cancer pain as a chronic pain. As a consequence, long-term treatment of cancer-related pain and oncological therapy-related pain are a major need for all patients and a challenge to all healthcare professionals. Tapentadol is a centrally acting analgesic drug characterized by two synergistic mechanisms of action, since it acts at the µ-opioid receptor (MOR) and inhibits noradrenalin re-uptake (NRI). Ther

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Cancer Cases: Current Knowledge and Perspectives.

BACKGROUND: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling painful disorder caused by many different and poorly understood mechanisms. It often affects the distal limbs and usually happens as consequence of a trauma. Its severity can remarkably affect patients' quality of life. When this painful complication happens in a cancer patient, the impact may be exponential. To date, there is limited knowledge of the surrounding circumstances of CRPS cases in this population. METHODS: We present two clinical cases of patients diagnosed with cancer-related pain presenting with symptoms and signs

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approvals of Biological Drugs in 2023.

An increase in total drug (small molecules and biologics) approvals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was seen in 2023 compared with the previous year. Cancer remained the disease most targeted by monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), followed by autoimmune conditions. Our data reveal the prevalence of approvals for biologics even during years when the total number of authorizations was low, such as in 2022. Over half the drugs that received the green light in 2023 benefited from expedited programs, as the incidence of many diseases increased. In addition, over half of the biologics approved r

Investigating the Analgesic Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Cancer Pain: Insights From Multimodal Bioelectrical Signal Analysis.

PurposeCancer pain management remains a significant clinical challenge. While acupuncture has shown potential in alleviating cancer pain, its underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. This study investigates the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying acupuncture's analgesic effects using multimodal bioelectrical signal analysis.Patients and methodsFifteen cancer pain patients underwent acupuncture while wearing portable, multi-sensor devices to capture bioelectrical signals. Pain levels were assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) before and during needle retention. Neuroph

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… pain at least three times per day; (4) Participants aged 18 years or older; (5) Patients capable of providing informed consent. … Four patients experienced intolerable breakthrough pain during acupuncture treatment, preventing them from maintaining the required static supine position for bioelectrical signal acquisition. …

Indian Society for Study of Pain, Cancer Pain Special Interest Group Guidelines on Pharmacological Management of Cancer Pain (Part III).

The Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP), Cancer Pain Special Interest Group, guidelines on pharmacological management of cancer pain in adults provide a structured, step-wise approach which will help to improve the management of cancer pain and to provide patients with a minimally acceptable quality of life. The guidelines have been developed based on the available literature and evidence, to suit the needs, patient population, and situations in India. A questionnaire based on the key elements of each sub draft addressing certain inconclusive areas where evidence was lacking, was made avai

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… pain”, “Drug Tolerance”[Mesh], “Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic”[Mesh], “adjuvant analgesics”, “pregabalin “[Substance Name], “Ketamine”[Mesh], “Dexamethasone”[Mesh], corticosteroid, “opioid rotation”, “opioid switching”, “alternative opioid”, “Bisphosphonates”[Mesh], “Sedation score”, “Morphine protocol”, … What are the pharmacological strategies for breakthrough pain and other acute pain crises? What are the roles of anti-cancer therapy in the management of cancer pain? Do you manage patients using Interventional Techniques? If yes, which interventional techniques and in what percentage of patients? …

Antibodies to watch in 2026.

The Antibodies to Watch article series provides annual updates on commercial late-stage clinical development, regulatory review, and marketing approvals of antibody therapeutics. Since the first article was published in 2010, the late-stage pipeline has grown from 26 antibody therapeutics to over 200, while during the same time numerous molecules in late-stage studies either transitioned to regulatory review and were approved or were terminated. In this installment of the series, we recap first marketing approvals granted to 19 antibody therapeutics in 2025, discuss 26 molecules currently in r

Diagnosis and treatment of bone metastasis: comprehensive guideline of the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology, Japanese Orthopedic Association, Japanese Urological Association, and Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology.

Diagnosis and treatment of bone metastasis requires various types of measures, specialists and caregivers. To provide better diagnosis and treatment, a multidisciplinary team approach is required. The members of this multidisciplinary team include doctors of primary cancers, radiologists, pathologists, orthopaedists, radiotherapists, clinical oncologists, palliative caregivers, rehabilitation doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers, etc. Medical evidence was extracted from published articles describing meta-analyses or random

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… pain. … A systemic review found that the utility of rescue drugs for breakthrough pain and the dosage should be individually adjusted. 117 For neuropathic pain, when not fully relieved by opioids, combination use with adjuvant analgaesics should be considered. …

Impact of lanadelumab in hereditary angioedema: a case series of 12 patients in Canada.

BackgroundHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant disease resulting in recurring episodes of swelling, leading to considerable patient morbidity and mortality. Lanadelumab is a plasma kallikrein inhibitor that is approved as 1st line therapy in Canada for long term prophylaxis of HAE attacks.ObjectiveTo describe our clinical findings from a case series of adult patients with HAE type 1/2 who have been initiated on lanadelumab.MethodsA chart review of HAE type 1/2 patients at three academic centers in Canada was undertaken with demographic and clinical data extracted. Patients

Quality indicators and patient outcome measures for palliative care in cancer patients: a systematic review.

IntroductionWith the exponential rise in global cancer incidence, the surge in demand for palliative care has outstripped capacity, limiting patients' access to quality and holistic palliative care, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Despite an upturn in research activity, evidence in palliative care remains limited, given its complexity as well as the shortage of standardised quality indicators (QIs) and patient outcome measures (POMs). The objective of this systematic review is to assess the QIs and POMs used to evaluate palliative care service on aggregated and individual level

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… | 54 | Cancer (Myeloma) | To characterise breakthrough pain (BTcP) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) | 54 patients with MM were examined; BTcP was more predictable ( p = 0.04) compared to other tumours, with physical activity being the predominant trigger ( p < 0.001). … Breakthrough pain in patients with multiple myeloma: a secondary analysis of IOPS MS study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023;27(3):1134–1139. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202302_31219. 50. Soper K, Reilly M, Krenzer B. …

Antibodies to watch in 2025.

The commercial development of antibody therapeutics is a global enterprise involving thousands of biopharmaceutical firms and supporting service organizations. To date, their combined efforts have resulted in over 200 marketed antibody therapeutics and a pipeline of nearly 1,400 investigational product candidates that are undergoing evaluation in clinical studies as treatments for a wide variety of diseases. Here, we discuss key events in antibody therapeutics development that occurred during 2024 and forecast key events related to the late-stage clinical pipeline that may occur in 2025. In pa

Initial management and disposition of metastatic spinal cord compression in the emergency department: a review of the literature.

BACKGROUND: Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a serious medical emergency that can complicate the course of various malignancies, including prostate, breast, and lung cancers. Appropriate evaluation and effective management of MSCC early in the emergency department are necessary to minimize neurologic deterioration and optimize the trajectory of patient recovery. METHODS: This literature review examines and summarizes current evidence surrounding the emergency department approach for timely recognition, initial evaluation, and management of MSCC. RESULTS: A comprehensive clinical

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… NSAIDs and paracetamol), mild opioids (codeine, tramadol) for mild to moderate breakthrough pain, and strong opioids (morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, transdermal fentanyl) for severe breakthrough pain [ 44 ]. …

PAPA Syndrome: Challenges in Achieving Long-Term Remission.

For over two decades, the acronym PAPA syndrome has been used to describe an autoinflammatory condition caused by missense mutations in the PSTPIP1 (proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 1) gene and clinically characterized by the presence of pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), and acne (1,2). Due to the involvement of the PSTPIP1 gene in the regulation of innate immunity, mutations of this gene cause abnormal activation of inflammasomes, complexes of NLRP3/ASC/caspase-1 proteins. As a result, production of interleukin-1β, a key molecule that triggers synthesis of

Antifungal Management in Patients with Hematological Malignancies: From Primary Prophylaxis to Empirical and Diagnosis-Driven Treatment

Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with hematological malignancies, especially those undergoing intensive chemotherapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This text provides a comprehensive risk-adapted framework for antifungal prophylaxis, stratifying patients into high-, intermediate-, and low-risk categories. Mold-active prophylaxis, primarily with posaconazole, is recommended for high-risk patients such as those with acute myeloid leukemia during remission induction or those with grade III-IV graft-versus-host

The effects of OPRM1 118A>G on methadone response in pain management in advanced cancer at end of life.

Cancer pain is the most feared symptom at end of life. Methadone has advantages over other opioids but is associated with significant variability in clinical response, making dosing challenging in practice. OPRM1 is the most studied pharmacogene associated with the pharmacodynamics of opioids, however reports on the association of the A118G polymorphism on opioid dose requirements are conflicting, with no reports including methadone as the primary intervention. This association study on OPRM1 A118G and response to methadone for pain management, includes a review of this genetic factor's role i

Preventing Varicella-Zoster: Advances With the Recombinant Zoster Vaccine.

Prevention strategies against varicella zoster infection include chemoprophylaxis with acyclovir and live attenuated zoster vaccine. However, resistance to acyclovir has been problematic, and safety concerns have limited the use of the live attenuated vaccine in immunosuppressed patients. Recombinant zoster vaccine, made available in 2017 for the immunocompetent host, has been evaluated for safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy in several immunocompromised settings as well. The present review compares the live attenuated vaccine and the recombinant zoster vaccine and highlights data on the use

BioBERT-powered synergy: advanced bibliometric and molecular insights into prostate cancer bone metastasis.

BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer (PC) is a leading cause of male cancer mortality, with bone metastasis (BM) being a frequent and debilitating complication. Despite therapeutic advancements, the molecular mechanisms underlying BM remain poorly understood. This study aims to bridge this gap by integrating bibliometric analysis with bioinformatics to provide a comprehensive overview of the academic trends and molecular profiles associated with prostate cancer bone metastasis (PCBM). METHODS: We conducted a bibliometric analysis to identify key contributors in PCBM research from 2004 to 2024 with adv

Innovation in Oncology Drug Development.

Significant progress has been made in our understanding of the molecular lesions responsible for tumor cells to exhibit uncontrolled growth while circumventing normal mechanisms of apoptosis and their ability to migrate and invade normal tissues while evading recognition and destruction by the immune system. This understanding has enabled the development of therapies specifically targeted to these lesions coupled to innovative treatment regimens to most effectively use these new targeted therapies with precision in selected subpopulations of patients. Innovation at the scientific and clinical

Effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with oncological diseases: State-of-the-art.

Although the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was declared to be no longer "a public health emergency of international concern" with its wide range of clinical manifestations and late complications, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection proved to be a serious threat, especially to the elderly and patients with comorbidities. Patients with oncologic diseases are vulnerable to severe infection and death. Indeed, patients with oncohematological diseases have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 and impaired post-vaccination immunity. Unfortunately, cancer patients are

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

The impact of myelosuppression on quality of life of patients treated with chemotherapy.

Side effects from chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression can negatively affect patients' quality of life (QoL). Neutropenia increases infection risk, and anemia frequently results in debilitating fatigue. Additionally, the bleeding risk associated with thrombocytopenia can lead to fear and anxiety. However, traditional interventions for myelosuppression fall short of the ideal. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors reduce the risk of severe neutropenia but commonly lead to bone pain. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents are not always effective and may cause thromboembolic events, while transfusi