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Developing a pan-cancer research autopsy programme.

AimsRapid procurement of a wide variety of metastatic and primary cancers and normal tissues after death through rapid autopsy opens largely unexplored avenues in cancer research. We describe a high-volume rapid research autopsy programme at a large academic medical centre.MethodsAdvanced-stage cancer patients, most commonly inpatients in palliative care facilities, were approached to participate in a cancer research autopsy programme with the goal of acquiring multidimensionally annotated tissue for cancer research. On death of an enrolled patient, a predetermined notification plan was enacte

Distress prior to undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: demographic and symptom correlations and establishing a baseline.

BackgroundDistress can arise from physical and/or psychosocial impairments and has been documented in patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the outpatient setting. It has not been evaluated in inpatients admitted to undergo the transplant, nor has potential correlations with length of hospital stay, physical function, and pain after receiving the transplant.ObjectivesTo measure distress in patients admitted to the hospital to undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and to evaluate potential correlations with length of hospital stay, physical function, pain, and dep

Antibody deficiencies with normal IgG in adults with Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis or recurrent pneumonia: Cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Inborn errors of immunity, mainly Predominantly Antibody deficiencies with normal IgG levels are unrecognized in adults with lung diseases such as bronchiectasis or recurrent pneumonia. OBJECTIVE: To determine IgM, IgA, IgG2 subclass deficiencies, and Specific antibody deficiency (anti-pneumococcal polysaccharide antibodies) in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis or recurrent pneumonia. METHODS: Cross-sectional study. Consecutive patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis or recurrent pneumonia were recruited in Cali, Colombia. IgG, IgA, IgM, and IgE, IgG2subclas

Chemorefractory extranodal nasal-type natural-killer/T-cell lymphoma with great response to pembrolizumab in a young patient: a case report.

IntroductionExtranodal, natural-killer/T-cell lymphoma of nasal type is a rare but aggressive disease usually presenting as progressive necrotic lesions in the nasal cavity that responds poorly to chemotherapy. In this paper, we report a relapsing, chemorefractory case of extranodal natural-killer/T-cell lymphoma responding to checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy with pembrolizumab.Case presentationA 32-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of recurrent sinusitis and preseptal abscess presented with a hoarse voice, swelling around the right eye, and diplopia. Laryngoscopy showed infiltrating ti

Sinusitis and oroantral fistula in patients with bisphosphonate-associated necrosis of the maxilla.

BACKGROUND: The management of bisphosphonate related necrosis of the jaw has become clinical routine. While approximately two thirds of the lesions are in the mandible, one third is located in the maxilla. In 40-50 % of maxillary necrosis the maxillary sinus is involved, leading to maxillary sinusitis and oro-antral communications. METHODS: This retrospective single center study includes all patients with diagnosis of BP-ONJ of the maxilla and concomitant maxillary sinusitis. The information collected includes age, gender, primary disease, bisphosphonate intake, involving type of bisphosphona

Renal Involvement in Mixed Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis: Current Perspectives.

Cryoglobulinemia is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal proteins (cryoglobulins) in the blood that precipitate at low temperatures. It presents with a wide clinical spectrum, from mild symptoms to severe, life-threatening disease. In mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC), vascular damage results from immune complexes-typically monoclonal IgM with rheumatoid factor activity and polyclonal IgG (Type II), or polyclonal/oligoclonal IgM and IgG (Type III). These complexes can obstruct small blood vessels, leading to ischemia and leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Renal involvement occurs in a

Разработка интерактивной прикладной программы биоразведки для оценки декстерности пальцев.

ЦЕЛЬ: Точная оценка функции пальца имеет решающее значение для контроля за ежедневной деятельностью рук. Однако для оценки различных задач, связанных с использованием пальцев, не хватает специализированных цифровых приложений. Цель этого исследования заключается в разработке индивидуального прикладного программного обеспечения цифрового биоразведки для оценки декситеритности пальцев. МЕТОДЫ: Мы разработали цифровую программу биоразведки, совместимую с смартфонами и таблетками, которая позволяет 3-min испытание на декстерминацию пальцев, измерение скорости и точности для каждого пальца и каждог

Classification of Health-Related Social Media Posts: Evaluation of Post Content-Classifier Models and Analysis of User Demographics.

BackgroundThe increasing volume of health-related social media activity, where users connect, collaborate, and engage, has increased the significance of analyzing how people use health-related social media.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to classify the content (eg, posts that share experiences and seek support) of users who write health-related social media posts and study the effect of user demographics on post content.MethodsWe analyzed two different types of health-related social media: (1) health-related online forums-WebMD and DailyStrength-and (2) general online social networks-Twitt

Has the development of cancer biomarkers to guide treatment improved health outcomes?

During the last decade, testing the patient's biomarker status prior to the administration of corresponding co-dependent therapies has been emerging in clinical practice. These biomarker-guided therapies have promoted the promise of more personalized medicine, with the prescription of the right treatment to the right patient, while avoiding expensive ineffective drugs and adverse drug reactions. Cancer treatments have especially taken advantage of this technology. We assess how the introduction of biomarker tests guiding cancer therapy have affected the premature mortality and survival of canc

Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis of 31 Cases in Poland.

IntroductionMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive cutaneous neuroendocrine cancer that typically arises in sun-exposed areas of the skin, especially in the elderly. Significant advances have recently been made regarding skin cancers, but data on cases of MCC are rather limited as these patients are frequently grouped together with other non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). Here, we performed an analysis of the clinical profile of patients with MCC in Poland to identify major factors influencing the prognosis.MethodsApproximately 13,000 pathology and medical records were examined to id

Acitretin. A review of its pharmacology and therapeutic use.

SYNOPSIS: Acitretin (etretin), a second generation monoaromatic retinoid for use in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other dermatoses, is the major active metabolite of etretinate and possesses a similar therapeutic index; i.e. a similar ratio of clinical efficacy to adverse effects. When used alone at a maintenance dosage of 30 to 50mg daily, acitretin is effective in the treatment of psoriasis, causing a reduction in the severity of scaling, erythema and induration. Efficacy appears to be further enhanced by combination with psoralen-ultraviolet A photochemotherapy (PUVA) or ultraviolet

Extraglandular Manifestations of Sjögren’s Syndrome (SS): Dermatologic, Arthritic, Endocrine, Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Renal, Urology, and Gynecologic Manifestations

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КОЛИЧЕСТВО: Аллергический ринит (АР) является распространенным хроническим респираторным заболеванием, которое может привести к развитию различных других заболеваний. Несмотря на сообщения о генетических рисках, связанных с АР, связь между этими loci и AR коморбидиумами или другими заболеваниями остается неясной. МЕТОДЫ: В рамках этого исследования было проведено исследование по вопросу о феномерной ассоциации (ФеВАС), в котором использовались известные данные о рисках, связанных с АР, для изучения воздействия известных вариантов риска АР на широкий спектр фенотипов. Впоследствии для дальнейше

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The diagnostic journey of a young adult with recurrent infections and progressive dyspnoea.

Recurrent infections and unexplained bronchiectasis in adults should prompt evaluation for primary immunodeficiency. Early recognition and immunoglobulin therapy can improve outcomes in common variable immunodeficiency. https://bit.ly/4qy2qoJ.

Adult-Onset Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy Without Adrenal Gland Involvement.

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a metabolic disorder characterized by endocrine and neurological degeneration. A rare and variegated entity in adults, diagnosis is often a significant challenge and can lead to extensive testing, including invasive procedures if clinical suspicion is not high. We present the case of a 46-year-old-male with neurological dysfunction that is uncommon in X-ALD with preserved adrenocortical function. Initially misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the patient faced a significant neurological and cognitive decline in a short follow-up time frame, ultimately

Оптимизированная внутриназальная доставка сегестерона ацетатата в мозг с использованием наноэмульсии и микроэмульсии.

Segesteron aцетат (SA) является селективным и мощным агонистом рецептора прогестерона с потенциальным применением в лечении неврологических заболеваний, таких, как множественный склероз и инсульт. В этом исследовании микроэмульсия (МЭ) и three Наноэмульсии (NEs) с целевой концентрацией SA 0.48 Мг/г были разработаны для интраназального администрирования и подробно описаны в отношении их физико-химических свойств, устойчивости, антимикробной активности и безопасности (на первичных кортикальных клетках, тесте на яйцеклетки Hen/s, модели MucilAirTM и на крысах). Измерялись уровни плазмы и SA мозга

Risks related to the domestic laundering of filling station attendant uniforms: advances and uncertainties.

Gasoline is the most common transportation fuel in Brazil, with up to 1% of benzene. Benzene is a health-damaging organic solvent that is extensively used worldwide, being classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (Group 1). Many workers at filling stations are exposed to benzene, present in gasoline. The main routes of exposure and absorption of benzene are inhalation, oral, and dermal routes. The penetration and maintenance of benzene and other chemicals on personal protective equipment and clothing of workers who manipulate these solvents may increa

Determinants of COVID-19 Mortality in Patients With Cancer From a Community Oncology Practice in Brazil.

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health emergency of global concern. Determinants of mortality in the general population are now clear, but specific data on patients with cancer remain limited, particularly in Latin America.Materials and methodsA longitudinal multicenter cohort study of patients with cancer and confirmed COVID-19 from Oncoclínicas community oncology practice in Brazil was conducted. The primary end point was all-cause mortality after isolation of the SARS-CoV-2 by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) in patients initially diagnosed in an outpatient environ

The "CROMa" Project: A Care Pathway for Clinical Management of Patients with Bisphosphonate Exposure.

Aim. To describe 7 years of activity of "CROMa" (Coordination of Research on Osteonecrosis of the Jaws) project of "Sapienza" University of Rome. Materials and Methods. A preventive and therapeutic care pathway was created for patients with bisphosphonates (BPs) exposure. Demographic, social, behavioural, pharmacological, and clinical variables were registered in a dedicated database. Results. In the project, 502 patients, 403 females and 99 males, were observed. Bone pathologies were 79% osteometabolic diseases (OMD) and 21% metastatic cancer (CA). Females were 90% in OMD group and 41% in CA.

Прогнозирующие показатели прогресса от одиночной плазмоцитомы до множественной миеломы: обзор нарации.

Одиночная плазменная цитома (СП), охватывающая как одиночную плазмоцитому (SBP), так и экстрамеуллярную плазмоцитому (EMP), представляет собой редкие плазменные опухоли клеток, которые сопряжены с риском продвижения к множественной миеломе (MM). В настоящем обзоре обобщается нынешняя литература по прогнозируемым показателям такого прогресса. Высокорисковые цитогенетические аномалии постоянно увязываются с более быстрым переходом на MM. Другие факторы, такие, как размер опухоли, возраст и устойчивые уровни M-протеина после лечения, также являются прогнозными факторами. Хотя радиотерапия остаетс