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Oncology Nursing During a Pandemic: Critical Reflections in the Context of COVID-19.

ObjectivesTo provide a critical reflection of COVID-19 in the context of oncology nursing and provide recommendations for caring for people affected by cancer during this pandemic.Data sourcesElectronic databases, including CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Scopus, professional web sites, and grey literature were searched using Google Scholar.ConclusionNurses are key stakeholders in developing and implementing policies regarding standards of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic poses several challenges for oncology services. Oncology nurses are providing a pivotal role in the care and ma

Distribution patterns and prediction of lymph, hematopoietic and related tissue cancer incidence in Chinese cancer registration areas from 2005 to 2050.

ObjectiveBy analyzing the spatiotemporal distribution of lymph, hematopoietic and related tissue cancer incidence in cancer registration areas of China from 2005 to 2019 and predicting future trends, this study provides references for the prevention and control of related cancers in China.MethodsThe data on lymph, hematopoietic and related tissue cancer (ICD-10, C81-C85, C88, C90, and C96) incidence were from the China Cancer Registry Annual Report. The Joinpoint regression model was employed to calculate the average annual percentage change (AAPC) for describing time trends, the age-period-co

CAR-Engineered Cell Therapies Beyond Cancer: Reprogramming Fibrosis and Immune-Mediated Inflammation.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-engineered cell therapies are being extended from hematological malignancies to autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases, although the maturity of evidence differs markedly among platforms and indications. Early clinical evidence from case reports, small case series, and early-phase trials suggests that CD19- or BCMA-directed CAR-T cells can induce deep B-cell or plasma-cell depletion and sustained remission in selected patients with refractory autoimmune diseases; however, their comparative efficacy, durability, and long-term safety remain incompletely d

Attitudes, expectations, and lived experiences of cancer patients receiving dendritic cell vaccine therapy in Japan.

ObjectiveImmunotherapeutic approaches to cancer, such as dendritic cell vaccine therapy, promise to improve survival rate but may present unique challenges to patients. However, there is no research on the lived experiences of cancer patients receiving dendritic cell vaccine therapy. The aim of this study was to explore the attitudes, expectations, and experiences of cancer patients receiving dendritic cell vaccine therapy in Japan.MethodsThis was an exploratory qualitative study. A descriptive phenomenological approach was used to investigate the experiences of eight advanced-stage cancer pat

Effect of the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake on outpatient chemotherapy among cancer survivors in Japan: a retrospective study.

BackgroundThe study aim was to elucidate the effect of the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake on outpatient chemotherapy treatment of cancer survivors at Kanazawa Medical University Hospital (KMUH), Japan.MethodsMedical and nursing records for January 4-31, 2024, from KMUH were retrospectively collected, and data for 286 participants were analyzed.ResultsOf the 286 participants, 95.1% were able to attend their first scheduled appointment. Of the 12 (4.2%) who could not attend because of the earthquake, 7 (58.3%) rescheduled their appointments. A total of 8 participants (2.8%) were unable to attend

Integrated safety profile of selinexor in multiple myeloma: experience from 437 patients enrolled in clinical trials.

Selinexor is an oral, small molecule inhibitor of the nuclear export protein exportin 1 with demonstrated activity in hematologic and solid malignancies. Side effects associated with selinexor include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea, decreased appetite, weight loss, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and hyponatremia. We reviewed 437 patients with multiple myeloma treated with selinexor and assessed the kinetics of adverse events and impact of supportive care measures. Selinexor reduced both platelets and neutrophils over the first cycle of treatment and reached a nadir between 28 and 42 days.

Complication Avoidance in Surgical Management of Vertebral Column Tumors.

The surgical management of spinal tumors has grown increasingly complex as treatment algorithms for both primary bone tumors of the spine and metastatic spinal disease have evolved in response to novel surgical techniques, rising complication rates, and additional data concerning adjunct therapies. In this review, we discuss actionable interventions for improved patient safety in the operative care for spinal tumors. Strategies for complication avoidance in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings are discussed for approach-related morbidities, intraoperative hemorrhage, wo

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

Exercise Interventions to Address Sarcopenia in People with Multiple Myeloma: A Scoping Review.

Background: The clinical characteristics of sarcopenia, including low muscular strength, are commonly seen among people with multiple myeloma. A scoping review was conducted to explore the role of exercise as a potential countermeasure for sarcopenia in this population. Our objectives were to (1) describe the design and findings of the studies and (2) identify the outcomes used in exercise-related studies to characterize sarcopenia. Methods: A systematic search (to March 2025) was conducted for published studies involving exercise or physical activity for individuals with multiple myeloma usin

Impact of physical exercise in cancer survivors during and after antineoplastic treatments.

Cancer patients experience symptoms and adverse effects of treatments that may last even after the end of treatments. Exercise is a safe, non-pharmacological and cost-effective therapy that can provide several health benefits in cancer patient and survivors, reducing cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects. The purpose of this review is to describe how the physical exercise is capable to reduce cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects. We realized a pragmatic classification of symptoms, dividing them into physical, psychological and psycho-physical aspects. For each symptom

Exploring the applicability, combined strategies, and challenges of ablation in hematology based on its characteristics and immunomodulatory mechanisms.

Malignant hematological diseases, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma, are frequently accompanied by clinical challenges including local progressive lesions, relapsed/refractory conditions, and poor tolerance to standard treatments in special populations. Systemic therapies represented by chemotherapy and targeted therapy have inherent limitations in addressing local tumor burden, relieving organ compression, and being suitable for frail patients. As a minimally invasive local treatment technology, ablation has been widely used in solid tumor therapy due to its advantages of preci

Bibliometric analysis of dendritic cell-based vaccines over the past 15 years.

Dendritic cells, which are crucial for inducing T-cell responses, are pivotal in current immunotherapy strategies aiming to replenish depleted T cells within the tumor microenvironment to combat tumors. Consequently, dendritic cell vaccine-based cancer therapies have garnered significant attention. Through bibliometric analysis, we examined research trends in this field. We searched the Web of Science core database and identified 16,476 articles on dendritic cell-based vaccines published from January 1, 2009, to December 30, 2023. The United States leads in this research domain, with Emory Uni

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction: spotlight on light, circadian rhythms, and sleep.

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a neurological disorder characterized by the emergence of cognitive impairment after surgery. A growing body of literature suggests that the onset of POCD is closely tied to circadian rhythm disruption (CRD). Circadian rhythms are patterns of behavioral and physiological change that repeat themselves at approximately, but not exactly, every 24 h. They are entrained to the 24 h day by the daily light-dark cycle. Postoperative CRD affects cognitive function likely by disrupting sleep architecture, which in turn provokes a host of pathological process

Redefining Breast Cancer Care by Harnessing Computational Drug Repositioning.

Breast cancer faces significant therapeutic challenges, particularly for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), due to limited targeted therapies and drug resistance. Drug repositioning leverages existing safety and pharmacokinetic data to expedite the identification of new indications with cost-effective benefits compared to de novo drug discovery. In this critical narrative review, we examine recent advances in computational repositioning strategies for breast cancer, focusing on network-based methods, computer-aided drug design, artificial intelligence and machine learning, transcriptomic si

Cardiorespiratory fitness in long-term lymphoma survivors after high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation.

BackgroundCardiorespiratory fitness as measured by peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) is a strong predictor of longevity and may be compromised by anticancer therapy, inactivity, and smoking. We compared VO2peak among lymphoma survivors (LSs) with reference data from healthy sedentary subjects, after a 10.2-year (mean) follow-up post high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation (HDT-ASCT). We further examined the association between VO2peak and treatment, physical activity, smoking, pulmonary, and cardiac function.MethodsLymphoma survivors treated with HDT-ASCT in Norway 198

Surgical approaches to fertility preservation in the cancer patient: current and future directions.

Advances in oncologic therapies have markedly improved survival among reproductive-age female patients, making fertility preservation an essential component of comprehensive cancer care. Gonadotoxic treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, can disrupt ovarian and uterine endocrine function, resulting in premature ovarian insufficiency and infertility. This narrative review summarizes current and emerging surgical approaches to fertility preservation, organized by anatomic focus on the ovary, uterus, and cervix. Ovarian transposition preserves ovarian endocrine function by

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… Understanding the pathophysiology and challenges of development of medical countermeasures for radiation-induced vascular/endothelial cell injuries: report of a NIAID workshop, august 20, 2015. Radiat Res. (2016) 186:99–111. doi: 10.1667/RR14436.1, PMID: 28. Critchley HOD, Bath LE, Wallace WHB. …

Recommendations for influenza and Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination in elderly people in China.

Influenza and pneumonia can be prevented by vaccination, but they remain major causes of morbidity and mortality in age-related diseases. In most areas of China, the rates of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination are relatively low and public awareness of vaccination remains insufficient. Thus, it is essential to recommend influenza and Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination to elderly people in clinical practice. Based on recently published studies and related documents issued by several vaccination authorities, such as the World Health Organization, the National Health and Wellness Committee,

Anti-PEG Antibodies and Their Biological Impact on PEGylated Drugs: Challenges and Strategies for Optimization.

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been widely utilized in optimizing therapeutics due to its excellent biocompatibility and chemical stability. However, multiple dosing of PEGylated drugs may result in toxicity due to PEG accumulation in tissues, leading to the formation of anti-PEG antibodies (APAs), which can accelerate drug clearance, reduce efficacy, and alongside enhanced side effects, such as allergic reactions. Notably, pre-existing APAs have also been detected in individuals with no prior exposure to PEGylated drugs, raising additional clinical concerns. This review summarizes the mechanis

Snail and Slug collaborate on EMT and tumor metastasis through miR-101-mediated EZH2 axis in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma.

Lung diseases, including COVID-19 and lung cancers, is a huge threat to human health. However, for the treatment and diagnosis of various lung diseases, such as pneumonia, asthma, cancer, and pulmonary tuberculosis, are becoming increasingly challenging. Currently, several types of treatments and/or diagnostic methods are used to treat lung diseases; however, the occurrence of adverse reactions to chemotherapy, drug-resistant bacteria, side effects that can be significantly toxic, and poor drug delivery necessitates the development of more promising treatments. Nanotechnology, as an emerging t

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… Functional carbon quantum dots as medical countermeasures to human coronavirus. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2019;11:42964–42974. doi: 10.1021/acsami.9b15032. [200] Yuan Y, Cao D F, Zhang Y F, Ma J, Qi J X, Wang Q H, Lu G W, Wu Y, Yan J H, Shi Y, et al. …

Efficacy and safety of antibody-drug conjugates in HER2-positive and HER2-low advanced gastric cancer: a systematic review and update.

PURPOSE: Gastric cancer is a highly prevalent malignancy of the digestive tract in China. Conventional chemotherapeutic drugs and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‑targeted agents such as trastuzumab remain limited by significant challenges in the treatment of GC, including high rates of drug resistance, significant toxicity and adverse effects, and suboptimal tolerability. The advent of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) has marked a paradigm shift in the therapeutic landscape. This review systematically summarises the structural design, mechanisms of action, and current clinical a