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Unpacking adiposity: a narrative critical appraisal of diverse obesity definitions.

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex, multifaceted chronic disease that poses a major global health challenge. Traditionally, population-level screening and follow-up have relied heavily on body mass index (BMI). Although BMI provides a simple, standardized measure for epidemiological studies, it does not account for individual variations in muscle mass, fat distribution, or metabolic health. Consequently, relying solely on weight-to-height ratios-even when supplemented with waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, or waist-to-height ratio-limits precise individual diagnosis and comprehensive heal

A new era of cancer immunotherapy: vaccines and miRNAs.

Cancer immunotherapy has transformed the treatment landscape, introducing new strategies to fight various types of cancer. This review examines the important role of vaccines in cancer therapy, focusing on recent advancements such as dendritic cell vaccines, mRNA vaccines, and viral vector-based approaches. The relationship between cancer and the immune system highlights the importance of vaccines as therapeutic tools. The discussion covers tumor cell and dendritic cell vaccines, protein/peptide vaccines, and nucleic acid vaccines (including DNA, RNA, or viral vector-based), with a focus on th

The Circular Life of Human CD38: From Basic Science to Clinics and Back.

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) were initially considered as a possible "magic bullet" for in vivo elimination of tumor cells. mAbs represented the first step: however, as they were murine in nature (the earliest experience on the field), they were considered unfit for human applications. This prompted the development of techniques for cloning the variable regions of conventional murine antibodies, genetically mounted on human IgG. The last step in this years-long process was the design for the preparation of fully human reagents. The choice of the target molecule was also problematic, since canc

Promising Therapeutic Strategies for Hematologic Malignancies: Innovations and Potential.

In this review we explore innovative approaches in the treatment of hematologic cancers by combining various therapeutic modalities. We discuss the synergistic potential of combining inhibitors targeting different cellular pathways with immunotherapies, molecular therapies, and hormonal therapies. Examples include combining PI3K inhibitors with proteasome inhibitors, NF-κB inhibitors with immunotherapy checkpoint inhibitors, and neddylation inhibitors with therapies targeting the tumor microenvironment. Additionally, we discuss the potential use of small molecules and peptide inhibitors in hem

Tumor microenvironment targeted nano-drug delivery systems for multidrug resistant tumor therapy.

In recent years, nano-drug delivery systems (Nano-DDS) that target the tumor microenvironment (TME) to overcome multidrug resistance (MDR) have become a research hotspot in the field of cancer therapy. By precisely targeting the TME and regulating its unique pathological features, such as hypoxia, weakly acidic pH, and abnormally expressed proteins, etc., these Nano-DDS enable effective delivery of therapeutic agents and reversal of MDR. This scientific research community is increasing its investment in the development of diversified systems and exploring their anti-drug resistance potential.

Risk Factors and Prevention of Cancer and CVDs: A Chicken and Egg Situation.

Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are the two primary causes of mortality worldwide. Although traditionally regarded as distinct pathologies, they share numerous pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors, including chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic dysregulation. Notably, several cancers have been identified as closely linked to cardiovascular diseases, including lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers, as well as hematological malignancies, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Additionally, renal and pancreatic cancers exhibit a significant association wi

Understanding Rare Anemias: Emerging Frontiers for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Background-This review provides a comprehensive overview of rare anemias, emphasizing their hereditary and acquired causes, diagnostic advancements, and evolving treatment strategies. It outlines the significance of rare anemias within public health, historical challenges in recognition and treatment, and the role of European initiatives like ENERCA and EuroBloodNet in advancing care. Content-This document discusses diagnostic technologies like next-generation sequencing and the impact of artificial intelligence, alongside the promising avenues of gene therapy, targeted drug treatments, and st

Остеопонтин по хроническим воспламенительным болезням: механизмы, биомаркеры и терапевтические стратегии.

Хронические подстрекательские заболевания, такие, как ревматуидный артрит (RA), системный волчан Эрематосус (SLE), множественный склероз (MS), атеросклероз и воспалительный кишечник (IBD), вызывают серьезную озабоченность во всем мире. Эти расстройства характеризуются стойким воспалением, дисфункцией иммунной системы, повреждением тканей и фиброзом, что в конечном счете приводит к серьезной дисфункции органов и снижению качества жизни. Остеопонтин (OPS), многофункциональный внеклеточный белок, играет решающую роль в иммунном регулировании, воспалении и реконструкции тканей. Она поощряет набор

Multiple myeloma: the (r)evolution of current therapy and a glance into future.

Over the past 20 years, the regulatory approval of several novel agents to treat multiple myeloma (MM) has prolonged median patient survival from 3 to 8-10 years. Increased understanding of MM biology has translated to advances in diagnosis, prognosis, and response assessment, as well as informed the development of targeted and immune agents. Here we provide an overview of the recent progress in MM, and highlight research areas of greatest promise to further improve patient outcome in the future.

2021 European Myeloma Network review and consensus statement on smoldering multiple myeloma: how to distinguish (and manage) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

According to the updated International Myeloma Working Group criteria, smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is an asymptomatic plasma cell disorder characterized by an M-component >3 g/dL, bone marrow plasma cell infiltration >10% and <60%, and absence of any myeloma-defining event. Active multiple myeloma is preceded by SMM, with a median time to progression of approximately 5 years. Cases of SMM range from the extremes of "monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance-like", in which patients never progress during their lifetimes, to "early multiple myeloma", in which transformation into s

UEG Week 2017 Oral Presentations

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Lifestyle Factors and Cancer: A Narrative Review.

Lifestyle factors and their impact on cancer prevention, prognosis, and survivorship are increasingly recognized in the medical literature. Lifestyle factors are primarily defined here as diet and physical activity. We conducted a narrative review of the primary published data, including randomized controlled trials and prospective studies, on the impact of primary lifestyle factors on oncogenesis and clinical outcomes in the preventative and survivorship setting. First, we discuss the oncogenic mechanisms behind primary lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity and, within these 2, obesity).

Current Advancement of Immunomodulatory Drugs as Potential Pharmacotherapies for Autoimmunity Based Neurological Diseases.

Dramatic advancement has been made in recent decades to understand the basis of autoimmunity-mediated neurological diseases. These diseases create a strong influence on the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), leading to various clinical manifestations and numerous symptoms. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent autoimmune neurological disease while NMO spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is less common. Furthermore, evidence supports the presence of autoimmune mechanisms contributing to the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is a neurodeg

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Bone Metastases: Specific Microenvironment and Current Situation.

The treatment of bone metastases is a thorny issue. Immunotherapy may be one of the few hopes for patients with unresectable bone metastases. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are the most commonly used immunotherapy drugs currently. In this review, the characteristics and interaction of bone metastases and their immune microenvironment were systematically discussed, and the relevant research progress of the immunological mechanism of tumor bone metastasis was reviewed. On this basis, we expounded the clinical application of immune checkpoint inhibitors for bone metastasis of common tumors, includi

CHARM is prognostic of geriatric morbidity and toxicity after allogeneic transplant for older adults: BMT CTN 1704 study.

AbstractDespite concerns about the toxicity of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) in older patients, prospective data characterizing prevalence or risk stratification for geriatric morbidity such as disability or frailty are limited. We prospectively assessed the prognostic impact of the novel composite health assessment risk model (CHARM), a score established to predict 1-year nonrelapse mortality (NRM), among 1105 patients aged ≥60 years enrolled on the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network Study 1704. Secondary end points were assessed post-alloHCT at day 100 (

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Trends on cancer incidence and mortality in Pasto, Colombia. 15 years experience.

IntroductionIn Colombia it is necessary to continue producing quality and continuously updated information on the magnitude of cancer, derived from population-based cancer registries to contribute to decision making, and implementation of strategies for health promotion, prevention and treatment of cancer in order to reduce the impact on the population.ObjectiveTo describe the incidence, mortality and cancer trends in Pasto-Colombia from 1998 to 2012.MethodsObservational descriptive study of morbi - mortality due to malignant tumours in Pasto. The collection, processing and systematization of

The Multidisciplinary Heart Team in Cardiovascular Medicine: Current Role and Future Challenges.

Cardiovascular multidisciplinary heart teams (MDHTs) have evolved significantly over the past decade. These teams play a central role in the treatment of a wide array of cardiovascular diseases affecting interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, interventional imaging, advanced heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, cardio-oncology, and cardio-obstetrics. To meet the specific needs of both patients and heart programs, the composition and function of cardiovascular MDHTs have had to adapt and evolve. Although lessons have been learned from multidisciplinary cancer care, best practices

Novel therapies emerging in oncology to target the TGF-β pathway.

The TGF-β signaling pathway governs key cellular processes under physiologic conditions and is deregulated in many pathologies, including cancer. TGF-β is a multifunctional cytokine that acts in a cell- and context-dependent manner as a tumor promoter or tumor suppressor. As a tumor promoter, the TGF-β pathway enhances cell proliferation, migratory invasion, metastatic spread within the tumor microenvironment and suppresses immunosurveillance. Collectively, the pleiotropic nature of TGF-β signaling contributes to drug resistance, tumor escape and undermines clinical response to therapy. Based

Определение концепций физической активности, которые имеют клиническое значение для пациентов и лиц, обеспечивающих уход: систематический обзор качественных исследований.

Физическая активность (ПА) необходима для общего здоровья. Неоптимальная ПА связана с снижением качества жизни (QOL) и преждевременной смертью. При проведении клинических исследований и разработке терапевтических методов определение тех аспектов ПО, которые имеют значение для пациентов и лиц, обеспечивающих уход, имеет важнейшее значение для разработки специальных мероприятий, выявления индивидуальных контекстуальных факторов и повышения степени удовлетворенности пациентов и их участия в обеспечении их собственного благополучия. По мере быстрого развития цифровых технологий здравоохранения (ДТ

Nanomaterial-Driven Precision Immunomodulation: A New Paradigm in Therapeutic Interventions.

Immunotherapy is a rapidly advancing field of research in the treatment of conditions such as cancer and autoimmunity. Nanomaterials can be designed for immune system manipulation, with precise targeted delivery and improved immunomodulatory efficacy. Here, we elaborate on various strategies using nanomaterials, including liposomes, polymers, and inorganic NPs, and discuss their detailed design intricacies, mechanisms, and applications, including the current regulatory issues. This type of nanomaterial design for targeting specific immune cells or tissues and controlling release kinetics could