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Temporal Trends and Outcomes of Amyloidosis in Korea: A 14-Year Nationwide Cohort Study.

Background/Objectives: The diagnostic and therapeutic landscape of amyloidosis has evolved significantly with the introduction of non-invasive imaging and novel agents. However, contemporary real-world data reflecting these recent changes-particularly regarding the burden and prognostic impact of cardiac involvement-remain limited. We aimed to evaluate up-to-date temporal trends in the incidence, prevalence, and outcomes of amyloidosis using a nationwide cohort spanning the recent era. Methods: Using the Korean National Health Insurance Service database, we identified 5165 patients with newly

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Pain in blood cancers.

Patients with blood-related cancers (BRC) suffer from a substantial symptom burden, including several pain syndromes sustained by different causes and pathogenetic mechanisms. So, with regard to pain, a multifaceted clinical scenario may be observed in this setting. Indeed, pain may be correlated to disease itself, to disease-associated complications, to iatrogenic causes or may be due to unrelated clinical conditions. A close diagnostic procedure for the assessment of the underlying causes of the pain and of its pathogenetic mechanisms may direct the treatment approach which should be based o

Causal associations between site-specific cancer and diabetes risk: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study.

BackgroundBoth cancer and diabetes are complex chronic diseases that have high economic costs for society. The co-occurrence of these two diseases in people is already well known. The causal effects of diabetes on the development of several malignancies have been established, but the reverse causation of these two diseases (e.g., what type of cancer can cause T2D) has been less investigated.MethodsMultiple Mendelian randomization (MR) methods, such as the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method, weighted median method, MR-Egger, and MR pleiotropy residual sum and outlier test, were performed to

EHA-EU MCL network guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of mantle cell lymphoma.

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a relatively rare B-cell lymphoma subtype, with a higher incidence among males and a median age of 70 years at diagnosis. MCL is characterized by clinically diverse behavior, from indolent disease to extremely aggressive, related to the presence of biological risk factors such as proliferation rate and TP53 mutations. Most often, patients present with disseminated disease, necessitating systemic treatment. Immunochemotherapy has historically been the mainstay of treatment, but recent data indicate that addition of novel agents, especially covalent Bruton tyrosine

Hyperviscosity Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Immunoglobulin G Kappa Smoldering Multiple Myeloma Successfully Treated With Daratumumab.

Hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) is an oncologic emergency most commonly associated with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia and immunoglobulin (Ig)M paraproteinemia. Clinically, significant HVS in smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM), particularly IgG-associated disease without overt CRAB (hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, anemia, and bone lesions) criteria, is exceedingly rare. We report a unique case of IgG kappa smoldering myeloma complicated by symptomatic HVS, manifesting with retinal hemorrhage, epistaxis, and gross hematuria, despite the absence of overt end-organ myeloma-defining events. A 70-y

Acquired platelet disorders.

Platelets are essential to primary hemostasis, and defects in their number or function can lead to clinically significant bleeding or thrombosis. Acquired platelet disorders are far more common than the inherited forms and arise in a wide range of settings, including drug exposure, autoimmune, systemic, and critical illnesses. This review examines current understanding of the mechanisms driving acquired platelet dysfunction and outlines the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that are shaping contemporary standards of care. Drug-related and immune-mediated platelet defects remain the most re

Advancement and Challenges in Monitoring of CAR-T Cell Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of Parameters and Markers in Hematological Malignancies.

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has revolutionized the treatment for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas. Despite its success, this therapy is accompanied by a significant frequency of adverse events, including cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune-effector-cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), or cytopenias, reaching even up to 80% of patients following CAR-T cell therapy. CRS results from the uncontrolled overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines, which leads to symptoms such as fever, headache, hypoxia, or neurological complications. CAR-T cell detection is p

Cytokine-induced killer cells: new insights for therapy of hematologic malignancies.

BackgroundCytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells are a novel subgroup of immune effectors, classified as one of the modified T cell-mediated arms for immunotherapy. These cells exert MHC-unrestricted cytotoxicity against both hematological and solid malignancies with low incidence of treatment-related severe complications. This study reviews the application of CIK cells in treating cases with hematologic malignancies.Main bodyCIK cells consist of CD3+/CD56+ natural killer (NK) T cells, CD3-/CD56+ NK cells, and CD3+/CD56- cytotoxic T cells. In this regard, the CD3+/CD56+ NK T cells are the primary

Role of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells in the Evolving Therapeutic Landscape of Multiple Myeloma: A Literature Review.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a quotidian malignant disorder of plasma cells. It is hallmarked by the uncontrolled growth of bone marrow plasma cells, leading to multiorgan dysfunction. Despite ongoing advancements in remedies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunomodulatory drugs, stem cell transplantations, and countless other lines of treatment, the management of MM remains a challenge. Recent studies indicate promising outcomes with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, especially in patients who have previously undergone other treatments. This literature review aims to explo

Reframing small cell lung cancer: therapeutic lessons from hematologic malignancies.

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remains one of the most aggressive malignancies, characterized by rapid proliferation, early metastatic dissemination, and poor long-term survival despite initial sensitivity to therapy. SCLC shares several biologic and therapeutic principles with hematologic malignancies, including lineage state dependence, adaptive resistance through non-genetic plasticity, and emerging susceptibility to antigen-directed immune therapies. Reframing SCLC through this lens provides a conceptual framework for understanding treatment failure and identifying new therapeutic strategie

P-Glycoprotein as a Therapeutic Target in Hematological Malignancies: A Challenge to Overcome.

P-glycoprotein (P-gp), a transmembrane efflux pump encoded by the ABCB1/MDR1 gene, is a major contributor to multidrug resistance in hematological malignancies. These malignancies, arising from hematopoietic precursors at various differentiation stages, can manifest in the bone marrow, circulate in the bloodstream, or infiltrate tissues. P-gp overexpression in malignant cells reduces the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents by actively expelling them, decreasing intracellular drug concentrations, and promoting multidrug resistance, a significant obstacle to successful treatment. This review exa

Therapeutic Vaccines for Hematological Cancers: A Scoping Review of This Immunotherapeutic Approach as Alternative to the Treatment of These Malignancies.

Background/Objectives: The need for innovative cancer treatments has brought immunotherapies to the forefront as a promising approach, with therapeutic vaccines demonstrating the potential to mobilize immune cells to eliminate tumor cells. However, challenges such as genetic variability among patients, immune evasion mechanisms, and disease relapse contribute to the complexity of achieving an ideal therapy, especially for hematological cancers. This review systematically identifies and analyzes recent studies focused on the development of therapeutic immunotherapy vaccines, examining critical

Ready for Repair? Gene Editing Enters the Clinic for the Treatment of Human Disease.

We present an overview of clinical trials involving gene editing using clustered interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9), transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), or zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and discuss the underlying mechanisms. In cancer immunotherapy, gene editing is applied ex vivo in T cells, transgenic T cell receptor (tTCR)-T cells, or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells to improve adoptive cell therapy for multiple cancer types. This involves knockouts of immune checkpoint regulators such as PD-1, components of the endo

Efficacy of Caspofungin in Unclassified Invasive Fungal Infection Cases: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients with Hematological Malignancies in China.

BACKGROUND The management of invasive fungal infection (IFI) is challenging in immunocompromised patients who do not fully satisfy the EORTC/MSG diagnostic criteria of proven or probable IFI. Our study assessed caspofungin efficacy in 582 Chinese patients with hematological malignancies exhibiting unclassified signs or symptoms of IFI. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included caspofungin treatment outcomes of an unclassified group A (n=401) of patients without microbiological or biomarker results and group B (n=181) patients with positive microbiological or biomarker results. Fac

The Three Musketeers in Cancer Therapy: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Personalised Approach.

Cancer therapy is rapidly evolving from a one-size-fits-all paradigm toward highly personalized approaches. Traditional chemotherapies and radiotherapies, while broadly applied, often yield suboptimal outcomes due to tumor heterogeneity and are limited by significant toxicities. In contrast, precision oncology tailors prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to the individual patient's genetic and molecular profile. Key advancements underscore this shift: molecularly targeted drugs (e.g., trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer, EGFR and ALK inhibitors for lung cancer) have improved efficacy a

Application of dendritic cell extracellular vesicles as a valid nanoparticle platform for cancer therapies: a narrative review.

The prevalence of cancers has actually increased during the last few decades, affecting almost all human societies. Despite progress in therapeutic protocols, cancer is still the main cause of global human mortality. Although the advancement of modern immunotherapeutic approaches can increase the survival rate of cancer patients, new modalities are essential for improved therapeutic outcomes. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanosized particles and are used for cell-free approaches instead of direct whole cell-based administration. It has been thought that EVs can reduce the risks and side eff

Roles of Microvesicles in Tumor Progression and Clinical Applications.

Microvesicles are extracellular vesicles with diameter ranging from 100 to 1000 nm that are secreted by tumor cells or other cells in the tumor microenvironment. A growing number of studies demonstrate that tumor-derived microvesicles are involved in tumor initiation and progression, as well as drug resistance. In addition, tumor-derived microvesicles carry a variety of immunogenic molecules and inhibit tumor response to immunotherapy; therefore, they can be exploited for use in tumor vaccines. Moreover, because of their high stability, tumor-derived microvesicles extracted from body fluids ca

Case report: Successful treatment of a patient presenting with a very rare association of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA.

Treating Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in patients with genetic disorders poses significant challenges for onco-hematologists. Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA (MPS-IVA) is a lysosomal storage disorder that clinically manifests with progressive and multi-systemic comorbidities, primarily affecting the bone, cartilage, spine, heart and lungs. We report a unique case of B-lineage ALL in a patient with MPS-IVA, who was successfully cured with a personalized chemo-radiotherapy approach. The treatment strategy aimed to balance a curative-intent chemotherapy attempt with the minimization of life-

Involvement of the Opioid Peptide Family in Cancer Progression.

Peptides mediate cancer progression favoring the mitogenesis, migration, and invasion of tumor cells, promoting metastasis and anti-apoptotic mechanisms, and facilitating angiogenesis/lymphangiogenesis. Tumor cells overexpress peptide receptors, crucial targets for developing specific treatments against cancer cells using peptide receptor antagonists and promoting apoptosis in tumor cells. Opioids exert an antitumoral effect, whereas others promote tumor growth and metastasis. This review updates the findings regarding the involvement of opioid peptides (enkephalins, endorphins, and dynorphins

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and the cancer patient: from diabetes to cardioprotection and beyond.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), a new drug class initially designed and approved for treatment of diabetes mellitus, have been shown to exert pleiotropic metabolic and direct cardioprotective and nephroprotective effects that extend beyond their glucose-lowering action. These properties prompted their use in two frequently intertwined conditions, heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Their unique mechanism of action makes SGLT2i an attractive option also to lower the rate of cardiac events and improve overall survival of oncological patients with preexisting cardiovascu