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Sarcopenia Diagnosis and Management in Hematological Malignancies and Differences with Cachexia and Frailty.

Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of systemic muscle mass and decreased muscle strength or physical function. Several conditions have a role in its pathogenesis, significantly impacting adverse outcomes such as falls, functional decline, frailty, disability, multiple hospitalizations, and mortality. In the oncological setting, sarcopenia is associated with an increased risk of treatment toxicity, postoperative complications, and a higher mortality rate related to other causes (e.g., pneumonia). In the hematological field, even more so, sarcopenia predicts t

RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS OF THE 34th ECVIM-CA CONGRESS.

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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

More than 25,000 hematopoietic stem cell transplantations (HSCTs) are performed each year for the treatment of lymphoma, leukemia, immune-deficiency illnesses, congenital metabolic defects, hemoglobinopathies, and myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative syndromes. Before transplantation, patients receive intensive myeloablative chemoradiotherapy followed by stem cell "rescue." Autologous HSCT is performed using the patient's own hematopoietic stem cells, which are harvested before transplantation and reinfused after myeloablation. Allogeneic HSCT uses human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched stem

Treating Lows: Management of Orthostatic Hypotension.

AbstractOrthostatic hypotension is a prevalent clinical condition, caused by heterogenous etiologies and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Management is particularly challenging in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. A thorough assessment is needed to draw an appropriate management plan. The treatment aims to improve postural symptoms while minimizing side effects and reducing iatrogenic exacerbation of supine hypertension. A personalized management plan including rationalizing medications, patient education, identification, and avoidance of triggers, as well as nonphar

FAST: быстрая, свободная, последовательная и неконтролируемая система сегментации и отслеживания олигодендроцитов.

Чтобы разработать репаративную терапию для неврологических расстройств, таких как множественный склероз (MS), нам нужно лучше понять физиологию потери и замены олигодендроцитов, клеток, которые делают миелин и являются объектом поражения в MS. В Vivo двухфотографическая флуоресцентная микроскопия позволяет непосредственно визуализировать олигодендроциты в нетронутом мозгу трансгенных моделей мыши, что позволяет глубже понять продольную динамику замены олигодендроцитов после повреждения. Однако задача отслеживания судьбы отдельных олигодендроцитов требует больших усилий для ручной аннотации и я

Muscle cramps and neuropathies in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and graft-versus-host disease.

OBJECTIVE: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is an immune-mediated multisystemic disorder and the leading cause of morbidity after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Peripheral nervous system manifestations of GVHD are rare but often disabling. Whereas immune-mediated neuropathies are an established feature of GVHD, muscle cramps are not well characterized. METHODS: In a single-centre retrospective cohort we studied 27 patients (age 23 to 69 years) with GVHD (acute n = 6, chronic n = 21) who complained of symptoms suggestive of peripheral nervous system complications. Clinical

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Оценка функции верхнего лимфа с использованием технологий виртуальной реальности для взрослых с неврологическими расстройствами: систематический обзор.

Справочная информация: Виртуальная реальность (ВП) все чаще изучается в качестве инструмента для оценки состояния верхних конечностей (УЛ) у взрослых с неврологическими расстройствами. Этот обзор обобщает имеющиеся данные оценок UL на основе VR путем анализа их психометрических свойств и потенциальной роли в клинических и исследовательских условиях. Методы: Этот систематический обзор проводился в соответствии с руководящими принципами представления отчетности о систематических обзорах инструментов оценки результатов (PRRISMA-COSMIN) и был в перспективе зарегистрирован в ПРОСПЕРО. Добыча данных

Clinical efficacy analysis of extrapedicular unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty via the upper edge of the transverse process for lumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical effect of vertebroplasty through unilateral upper edge of transverse process in the treatment of lumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF), and to explore the surgical indications and operation points of this technique.MethodsNinety patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures of the lumbar spine treated in our hospital from June 2020 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into the experimental group and the control group for vertebroplasty according to the principle of randomization; the experimental group was

Stakeholder perspectives and requirements to guide the development of digital technology for palliative cancer services: a multi-country, cross-sectional, qualitative study in Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

IntroductionCoverage of palliative care in low and middle-income countries is very limited, and global projections suggest large increases in need. Novel approaches are needed to achieve the palliative care goals of Universal Health Coverage. This study aimed to identify stakeholders' data and information needs and the role of digital technologies to improve access to and delivery of palliative care for people with advanced cancer in Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe.MethodsWe conducted a multi-country cross-sectional qualitative study in sub-Saharan Africa. In-depth qualitative stakeholder intervi

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for physical function maintenance during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Study protocol.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a common life-saving treatment for hematologic malignancies, though can lead to long-term functional impairment, fatigue, muscle atrophy, with decreased quality of life. Although traditional exercise has helped reduce these effects, it is inconsistently recommended and infrequently maintained, and most patients remain sedentary during and after treatment. There is need for alternative rehabilitation strategies, like neuromuscular electrical stimulation, that may be more amenable to the capabilities of hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Pat

Vascular Access Devices for Stem Cell Transplantation: A Review of Catheter Types-A Crucial Step Towards the Enhancement of Patient Care.

Central venous access devices (CVADs) play a pivotal role in managing stem cell recipients, providing reliable access for the administration of chemotherapy, blood products, progenitor infusion, parenteral nutrition, and other crucial treatments. This review critically evaluates the various types of CVADs commonly employed in transplant settings, examining their indications, complications, and best practices to enhance patient outcomes. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of broadening the selection algorithm for vascular devices and incorporating patient expectations and comfort into rou

The advancement and utility of multimodal imaging in the diagnosis of degenerative disc disease.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common spinal condition characterized by the deterioration of intervertebral discs, leading to chronic back pain and reduced mobility. While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has long been the standard for late-stage DDD diagnosis, its limitations in early-stage detection prompt the exploration of advanced imaging methods. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) using 18F- fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and 18F-sodium fluoride (NaF) has shown promise in identifying metabolic imbalances and age-related spinal degeneration, thereby complementing CT

Primary mesenchymal stromal cells in co-culture with leukaemic HL-60 cells are sensitised to cytarabine-induced genotoxicity, while leukaemic cells are protected.

Tumour microenvironments are hallmarked in many cancer types. In haematological malignancies, bone marrow (BM) mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) protect malignant cells from drug-induced cytotoxicity. However, less is known about malignant impact on supportive stroma. Notably, it is unknown whether these interactions alter long-term genotoxic damage in either direction. The nucleoside analogue cytarabine (ara-C), common in haematological therapies, remains the most effective agent for acute myeloid leukaemia, yet one-third of patients develop resistance. This study aimed to evaluate the bidirect

Are you "tilting at windmills" or undertaking a valid clinical trial?

In this review, several aspects surrounding the choice of a therapeutic intervention and the conduct of clinical trials are discussed. Some of the background for why human studies have evolved to their current state is also included. Specifically, the following questions have been addressed: 1) What criteria should be used to determine whether a scientific discovery or invention is worthy of translation to human application? 2) What recent scientific advance warrants a deeper understanding of clinical trials by everyone? 3) What are the different types and phases of a clinical trial? 4) What c

Coexistence of Autoantibodies against the Golgi Complex and Ro52 Antigen in a Patient with Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia.

Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is often associated with connective tissue diseases (CTD). The diagnosis of NSIP was confirmed in a 63-year-old man by high-resolution computed tomography and an open lung biopsy. Anti-Golgi complex autoantibodies (AGA) and anti-Ro52 antibodies were simultaneously detected at high concentrations. Autoantibodies to aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (ARS) were negative. The patient was treated with corticosteroids for six months. During the seven-year follow-up, NSIP had a slow progression and patient had not developed the clinical features of CTD. The present

Latest advances in extracellular vesicles: from bench to bedside.

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small membraned vesicles and approximately 50-150 nm in diameter. Almost all of the type of cells releases the EVs and circulates in the body fluids. EVs contain multiple functional components, such as mRNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs), DNAs, and proteins, which can be transferred to the recipient cells, resulting in phenotypic changes. Recently, EV research has focused on their potential as a drug delivery vehicle and in targeted therapy against specific molecules. Moreover, some surface proteins are specific to particular diseases, and therefore, EVs also have promis

Factors affecting pretransplant muscle strength in allogeneic stem cell transplant candidates prior transplantation.

PurposePhysical performance is crucial for prognosis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Cardiorespiratory fitness has already been shown to have prognostic value, and there is increasing evidence that muscle strength and associated parameters (e.g., sarcopenia) are also of clinical relevance. Therefore, there is a need for the quantification of muscle strength and defining risk factors for reduced performance values.MethodsMaximal voluntary isokinetic (MVIC) and isometric (MIPT) muscle strength was assessed 2.4 ± 7.1 days prior admission for allo-HCT with a st

Prevalence and determinants of polypharmacy among cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Polypharmacy (PP) is a rising clinical challenge among patients with a cancer diagnosis. Uncertainty remains regarding its exact burden, exact prevalence estimates, and definitional themes in this vulnerable cohort of patients. METHODS: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), and Google Scholar, for studies published between 2000 and 2025 for eligible studies reporting on polypharmacy in cancer patients. These were critically appraised for eligibility and inclusion by two independent reviewers. Using quality and random effect models,

Acute interstitial nephritis - a reappraisal and update.

Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is an under recognized and under diagnosed cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). It is estimated to account for 15 - 20% of cases of AKI; it is the reported diagnosis in 2.8% of all kidney biopsies, and 13.5% of biopsies done specifically for acute renal failure. Considerable evidence implicates antigen initiated cell-mediated injury in the pathogenesis of AIN. Drugs account for 70% of all cases, with over 150 different agents incriminated. The remaining cases are due to infections, autoimmune diseases, and rarely idiopathic. The central component of renal inju

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