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Báez-Gutiérrez N, Suárez-Casillas P, Pérez-Moreno MA, Blázquez-Goñi C, Abdelkader-Martín L. Antiemetic prophylaxis regimens in haematologic malignancies patients undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Which is the best standard of care? A systematic review. Eur J Haematol 2024; 113:564-575. [PMID: 39074908 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of antiemetic prophylaxis in haematological patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy as part of their hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) conditioning regimens. METHODS We performed a comprehensive search in PubMed, EMBASE, ClinicalTrials.gov and the Cochrane database to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews of antiemetic prophylaxis. Studies in English, French, Italian or Spanish were included. This review is registered with PROSPERO, ID CRD42023406380. RESULTS Eight RCTs were analysed. The antiemetic regimens evaluated ranged from monotherapy with 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 3 antagonists (5-HT3RAs) to complex combinations including olanzapine, neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists, 5-HT3RAs and corticosteroids. Complete response rates for triplet or quadruple regimens varied between 23.5% and 81.9%. Although no significant adverse effects were observed, minor symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, sedation and headaches were reported. CONCLUSION Existing evidence on HSCT antiemetic therapy highlights its benefits but fails to provide clear clinical directions. The choice between triplet and quadruplet therapies for different patient scenarios is still uncertain. Until more detailed research is available, healthcare providers must rely on the latest guidelines and their judgement to customise antiemetic care for each patient's specific needs and risks.
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- Nerea Báez-Gutiérrez
- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Valme, Seville, Spain
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Ning C, Yan Y, Wang Y, Li R, Liu W, Qiu L, Sun L, Yang Y. Research trends on chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting: a bibliometric analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1369442. [PMID: 39346558 PMCID: PMC11427345 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1369442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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Background CINV is a frequent adverse response to cancer treatment. There is still much to learn about the pathophysiology and initiating event of CINV, which necessitates continued research despite decades of effort. Identifying the current foci of the complex disease and assessing the scientific impact of pertinent study are made more difficult by the abundance of publications on CINV. Therefore, our goals in this article are to evaluate developments in this field, examine patterns in research domains, and gauge the expansion of CINV research production globally. Methods Articles about CINV published between 2012 and 2022 were found by searching the Web of Science Core Collection of Clarivate Analytics. The number of publications over time was visualized using Microsoft Office Excel 2019. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were utilized to create knowledge maps that analyzed collaborations between nations, organizations, and writers. They also presented the history of CINV research and highlighted its current areas of focus. Results In this study, 846 papers in all were assessed. Most publications (237, 28.01%) came from the United States. University of Toronto was the most productive institution (34, 4.01%). With 25 articles published, or 2.96% of the total, Aapro Matti published the most. The most frequently published journal was found to be Supportive Care (158, 18.68%). "Palonosetron," "Moderately emetogenic chemotherapy," "5-HT3 receptor antagonist," and "Neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists" were considered the hot topics. It can be seen that the research focus is on the drug treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Conclusion Through bibliometric analysis, we were able to gain profound insights into CINV research for the first time. Researchers looking to uncover research frontiers and comprehend important information in this discipline may find the study's findings useful.
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- Chunhui Ning
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Zhao H, Weng J, Shi W, Pan L, Lin C, Wang N, Zhu J, Shen Z. Age of Pediatric Patients Affects Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024; 63:1115-1122. [PMID: 37881962 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231206708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors for delayed chemotherapy-induced vomiting (DCIV) in pediatric oncology patients. We collected data on pediatric patients from a tertiary care pediatric hospital in an Asian urban center. We analyzed the risk factors for DCIV in patients by univariate analysis and logistic regression. Patients were grouped according to age by the Youden index, and differences in clinical features between the high-risk and low-risk groups were calculated. In the univariate analysis, the number of chemotherapy days, pH, and blood glucose levels were significantly associated with DCIV. In the logistic regression analysis, patient age was an independent risk factor (odds ratio [OR] = 1.013, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.005-1.021, P = .002). Children in the high-risk group had a higher grade of vomiting (P < .05). Age is an important risk factor for DCIV in pediatric patients, with older children tending to experience more frequent and more severe vomiting.
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- Hangyan Zhao
- Department of Nursing, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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Belluomini L, Avancini A, Sposito M, Pontolillo L, Tregnago D, Trestini I, Insolda J, Carbognin L, Milella M, Bria E, Pilotto S. Integrating nutrition, physical exercise, psychosocial support and antiemetic drugs into CINV management: The road to success. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 201:104444. [PMID: 39002789 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024] Open
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Over the years, advancements in antiemetic drugs have improved chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) control. However, despite the antiemetics therapies, in a relevant number of adult patients (∼30 %), CINV is still persistent, leading to several complications, such as electrolyte imbalances, anorexia, and treatment discontinuation. Supportive care interventions have gained credibility in cancer care, helping to improve patients' psycho-physical condition, quality of life, and managing symptoms, including CINV. Physical exercise and tailored nutritional counseling have demonstrated benefits in reducing the severity of nausea and vomiting. Psychological intervention has been postulated as a key approach in controlling anticipatory nausea/vomiting, as well as acupuncture/acupressure has been shown to decrease nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy treatments. In the current review, we aim to provide a clinical update on current prophylactic and delayed antiemetic guidelines for CINV and an overview of the non-pharmacological interventions tested for alleviating CINV in patients with cancer.
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- Lorenzo Belluomini
- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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- UOC Oncologia Medica, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy; Medical Oncology, Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
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- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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- Dietetic Service, Hospital Medical Direction, University and Hospital Trust (AOUI) of Verona, Italy.
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- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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- UOC Oncologia Medica, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy; Medical Oncology, Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
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- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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- UOC Oncologia Medica, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy; Medical Oncology, Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
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- Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Oncology Area, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine (DIMI), University of Verona, Italy.
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Chen BS, Chan SY, Bteich F, Kuang C, Meyerhardt JA, Ma KSK. Safety and efficacy of liposomal irinotecan as the second-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 201:104386. [PMID: 38735505 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nanoliposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) is a novel regimen for pancreatic cancer, featuring a longer half-life and an increased area under the concentration-time curve. This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of nal-IRI as a second-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. METHODS A systemic literature search was conducted based on articles published before September 26th, 2023 in databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE and Web of Science. The fixed effects model was used to calculate the pooled mean difference for overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), as well as the pooled odds ratio for the overall response rate (ORR) and the risk of adverse events. RESULTS A total of 21 studies, including 3044 patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancers, were considered eligible. The use of nal-IRI, combined with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin, resulted in significantly improved PFS (pooled mean difference=1.01 months, 95 % confidence interval [CI]=0.97-1.05, p<0.01) and OS (pooled mean difference=0.29 months, 95 %CI=0.18-0.39, p<0.01), as well as significantly better ORR (pooled odds ratio=2.06, 95 %CI=1.30-3.27, p=0.002) compared to other second-line regimens. Nonetheless, an increased risk of grade 3 or greater neutropenia, anemia, hypokalemia, diarrhea, and vomiting was also noted. CONCLUSION Second-line treatments based on nal-IRI exhibited significantly improved PFS, OS, and ORR compared to other available treatments in advanced pancreatic cancer. Further research is necessary to corroborate these findings and define the role of nal-IRI in both first and later lines of therapy.
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- Brian Shiian Chen
- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Medical Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Medical Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Grimison P, Mersiades A, Kirby A, Tognela A, Olver I, Morton RL, Haber P, Walsh A, Lee Y, Abdi E, Della-Fiorentina S, Aghmesheh M, Fox P, Briscoe K, Sanmugarajah J, Marx G, Kichenadasse G, Wheeler H, Chan M, Shannon J, Gedye C, Begbie S, Simes RJ, Stockler MR. Oral Cannabis Extract for Secondary Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Final Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II/III Trial. J Clin Oncol 2024:JCO2301836. [PMID: 39151115 DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.01836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/18/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled, two-stage, phase II/III trial was to determine the efficacy of an oral cannabis extract in adults with refractory nausea and/or vomiting during moderately or highly emetogenic, intravenous chemotherapy despite guideline-consistent antiemetic prophylaxis. Here, we report results of the prespecified combined analysis including the initial phase II and subsequent phase III components. PATIENTS AND METHODS Study treatment consisted of oral capsules containing either tetrahydrocannabinol 2.5 mg plus cannabidiol 2.5 mg capsules (THC:CBD) or matching placebo, taken three times a day from days -1 to 5, in addition to guideline-consistent antiemetics. The primary measure of effect was the difference in the proportions of participants with no vomiting or retching and no use of rescue medications (a complete response) during hours 0-120 after the first cycle of chemotherapy on study (cycle A). RESULTS We recruited 147 evaluable of a planned 250 participants from 2016 to 2022. Background antiemetic prophylaxis included a corticosteroid and 5-hydroxytryptamine antagonist in 97%, a neurokinin-1 antagonist in 80%, and olanzapine in 10%. THC:CBD compared with placebo improved the complete response rate from 8% to 24% (absolute difference 16%, 95% CI, 4 to 28, P = .01), with similar effects for absence of significant nausea, use of rescue medications, daily vomits, and the nausea scale on the Functional Living Index-Emesis quality-of-life questionnaire. More frequent bothersome adverse events of special interest included sedation (18% v 7%), dizziness (10% v 0%), and transient anxiety (4% v 1%). There were no serious adverse events attributed to THC:CBD. CONCLUSION THC:CBD is an effective adjunct for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting despite standard antiemetic prophylaxis, but was associated with additional adverse events. Drug availability, cultural attitudes, legal status, and preferences may affect implementation. Future analyses will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of THC:CBD.
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- Peter Grimison
- Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Dept of Medical Oncology, Northern Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Dept of Medical Oncology, Orange Base Hospital, Orange, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Coffs Harbour Hospital, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Gosford, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gosford Hospital, Gosford, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Calvary Mater Hospital, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Port Macquarie Hospital, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Santos JAV, Silva D, Marques MPM, Batista de Carvalho LAE. Platinum-based chemotherapy: trends in organic nanodelivery systems. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14640-14686. [PMID: 39037425 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01483a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Despite the investment in platinum drugs research, cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin are still the only Pt-based compounds used as first line treatments for several cancers, with a few other compounds being approved for administration in some Asian countries. However, due to the severe and worldwide impact of oncological diseases, there is an urge for improved chemotherapeutic approaches. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical application of platinum complexes is hindered by their inherent toxicity and acquired resistance. Nanodelivery systems rose as a key strategy to overcome these challenges, with recognized versatility and ability towards improving the safety, bioavailability and efficacy of the available drugs. Among the known nanocarriers, organic systems have been widely applied, taking advantage of their potential as drug vehicles. Researchers have mainly focused on the development of lipidic and polymeric carriers, including supramolecular structures, with an overall improvement of encapsulated platinum complexes. Herein, an overview of recent trends and strategies is presented, with the main focus on the encapsulation of platinum compounds into organic nanocarriers, showcasing the evolution in the design and development of these promising systems. This comprehensive review highlights formulation methods as well as characterization procedures, providing insights that may be helpful for the development of novel platinum nanocarriers aiming at future pharmaceutical applications.
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- João A V Santos
- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Gutgarts V, Gerardine S, Shingarev RA, Knezevic A, Zabor EC, Latcha S, Joy MS, Aleksunes LM, Jaimes EA. Evaluation of Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Coprescribed Serotonin Receptor Antagonists: A Retrospective Analysis. KIDNEY360 2024; 5:1094-1100. [PMID: 38814726 PMCID: PMC11371355 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Key Points Serotonin receptor antagonists reduce the incidence of AKI in patients receiving cisplatin as chemotherapy. New-generation serotonin receptors do not offer any additional advantage in terms of protection from cisplatin induced AKI. Background Cisplatin is an effective first-line therapy for a variety of cancers. Cisplatin is highly emetogenic and resulting volume depletion can contribute to AKI. Antiemetic drugs, such as 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonists (5-HT3RAs), are commonly prescribed to prevent this complication. Preclinical studies suggest first-generation 5-HT3RAs may alter the renal clearance and increase cisplatin toxicity. This retrospective study evaluated whether different 5-HT3RAs modify the risk of AKI in patients receiving cisplatin. Methods Patients with cancer who received cisplatin between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2016, were included. Patients older than 18 years with available data for baseline and post-treatment serum creatinine, cisplatin cumulative dose, and administration of 5-HT3RAs, including first-generation (ondansetron, granisetron, and ramosetron) and second-generation (palonosetron), were analyzed. AKI was defined as 1.5× increase in serum creatinine. Fisher exact and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were used to assess univariable associations between baseline covariates and AKI and logistic regression for multivariable associations with AKI. Results Of 8703 patients identified with cisplatin exposure, 6889 were included. A total of 3881 patients (56.3%) received at least one 5-HT3RA, including palonosetron (3750, 54.4%), ondansetron (1399, 20.3%), and granisetron (11, 0.2%). AKI developed in 1666 patients (24.2%) after cisplatin therapy. Patients who received any 5-HT3RAs were less likely to experience AKI as compared with patients who did not (22.6% versus 26.2%, P = 0.001). Older age, male sex, African ethnicity, and cumulative cisplatin dose were univariably associated with higher risk of AKI (P < 0.001). After adjusting for these variables, use of any of these antiemetic drugs was protective for AKI (odds ratio, 0.84; 95% confidence interval, 0.75 to 0.94; P = 0.003) with no difference detected between type of 5-HT3RA. Conclusions Nephrotoxicity continues to be a concern after cisplatin therapy. Given its emetogenic nature, use of antiemetic drugs, such as 5-HT3RAs, can lessen emesis and lower risk of kidney injury. This retrospective analysis supports use of any 5-HT3RAs to lower risk of AKI.
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- Victoria Gutgarts
- Renal Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences & Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Renal Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Cancer Center, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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- Renal Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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Ostwal V, Ramaswamy A, Mandavkar S, Bhargava P, Naughane D, Sunn SF, Srinivas S, Kapoor A, Mishra BK, Gupta A, Sansar B, Pal V, Pandey A, Bonda A, Siripurapu I, Muddu VK, Kannan S, Chaugule D, Patil R, Parulekar M, Dhanawat A, Trikha M, Ghosh J, Noronha V, Menon N, Patil V, Prabhash K, Olver I. Olanzapine as Antiemetic Prophylaxis in Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy: A Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2426076. [PMID: 39106066 PMCID: PMC11304110 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.26076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Importance The role of olanzapine has not been adequately evaluated in moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC) regimens with or without neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists. Objective To evaluate whether addition of olanzapine to an MEC regimen reduces nausea, vomiting, and use of nausea rescue medications among patients with solid malignant tumors. Design, Setting, and Participants This multicenter, open-label phase 3 randomized clinical trial included patients aged 18 years or older with solid malignant tumors who were receiving oxaliplatin-, carboplatin-, or irinotecan-based chemotherapy. The trial was conducted at 3 institutes in India from March 26, 2019, to August 26, 2023; the final cutoff date for analysis was September 10, 2023. Exposure Patients were randomized 1:1 to dexamethasone, aprepitant, and palonosetron with olanzapine (experimental group) or without olanzapine (observation group). The experimental group received 10 mg of olanzapine orally once at night on days 1 through 3 of the chemotherapy regimen. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary end point was complete response (CR), defined as the proportion of patients with no vomiting, no significant nausea (scored as <5 on a visual analog scale of 1 to 100), and no use of rescue medications for nausea. Secondary end points included the proportion of patients experiencing nausea and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), receiving rescue medications, and experiencing adverse events. Results A total of 560 patients (259 [64%] male; median age, 51 years [range, 19-80 years]) were randomized. The analysis included 544 patients with evaluable data (274 assigned to olanzapine and 270 to observation). Baseline characteristics were evenly matched between the 2 groups. The proportion of patients with CR was significantly greater in the group with (248 [91%]) than without (222 [82%]) olanzapine in the overall 120-hour treatment period (P = .005). Likewise, there were significant differences between the olanzapine and observation groups for nausea control (264 [96%] vs 234 [87%]; P < .001) and CINV (262 [96%] vs 245 [91%]; P = .02) during the overall assessment period, and the proportion of patients receiving rescue medications significantly increased in the observation group (30 [11%]) compared with the olanzapine group (11 [4%]) (P = .001). Grade 1 somnolence was reported by 27 patients (10%) following administration of chemotherapy and olanzapine and by no patients in the observation group. Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, the addition of olanzapine significantly improved CR rates as well as nausea and vomiting prevention rates in chemotherapy-naive patients who were receiving MEC regimens containing oxaliplatin, carboplatin, or irinotecan. These findings suggest that use of olanzapine should be considered as one of the standards of care in these chemotherapy regimens. Trial Registration Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI) Identifier: CTRI/2018/12/016643.
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- Vikas Ostwal
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Varanasi, India
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- Medical Oncology, AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Varanasi, Varanasi, India
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- Medical Oncology, AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Statistics, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, PD Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- School of Psychology I Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Kim IJ, Choi GJ, Hwang HJ, Kang H. Effect of Prophylactic Tropisetron on Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis. J Pers Med 2024; 14:797. [PMID: 39201989 PMCID: PMC11355328 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14080797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with trial sequential analysis (TSA) aimed to comprehensively evaluate and compare the efficacy of the prophylactic administration of tropisetron in the prevention of the incidence of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024372692). RCTs comparing the efficacy of the perioperative administration of tropisetron with that of a placebo, other anti-emetic agents, or a combination of anti-emetic injections were retrieved from the databases of Ovid-MEDLINE, Ovid-EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar. The frequency of rescue anti-emetic use (RA) and the incidence of PON, POV, and PONV (relative risk [RR]: 0.718; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.652-0.790; I2 = 0.0, RR: 0.587; 95% CI 0.455-0.757; I2 = 63.32, RR: 0.655; 95% CI 0.532-0.806; I2 = 49.09, and RR: 0.622; 95% CI 0.552-0.700; I2 = 0.00, respectively) in the tropisetron group were lower than those in the control group; however, the incidence of complete response (CR) was higher in the tropisetron group (RR: 1.517;95% CI 1.222-1.885; I2 = 44.14). TSA showed the cumulative Z-curve exceeded both the conventional test and trial sequential monitoring boundaries for RA, PON, POV, and PONV between the tropisetron group and the control group. Thus, the prophylactic administration of tropisetron exhibited superior efficacy in the prevention of PON, POV, and PONV. Furthermore, a lower incidence of RA and a higher incidence of CR were observed with its use.
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- In Jung Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, 102 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06973, Republic of Korea; (I.J.K.); (G.J.C.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06911, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, 102 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06973, Republic of Korea; (I.J.K.); (G.J.C.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06911, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06911, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, 102 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06973, Republic of Korea; (I.J.K.); (G.J.C.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06911, Republic of Korea;
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Lu J, Zhang X, Su K, Luo H, Liu C, Yang Y, He B, Wang C, Zhao Z, Liu X, Wang X, Meng P, Lv D, Wang C, Kelley KW, Wang L, Cui B, Liu Q, Peng F. Olanzapine suppresses mPFC activity-norepinephrine releasing to alleviate CLOCK-enhanced cancer stemness under chronic stress. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:375. [PMID: 39054537 PMCID: PMC11270788 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01747-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Olanzapine (OLZ) reverses chronic stress-induced anxiety. Chronic stress promotes cancer development via abnormal neuro-endocrine activation. However, how intervention of brain-body interaction reverses chronic stress-induced tumorigenesis remains elusive. METHODS KrasLSL-G12D/WT lung cancer model and LLC1 syngeneic tumor model were used to study the effect of OLZ on cancer stemness and anxiety-like behaviors. Cancer stemness was evaluated by qPCR, western-blotting, immunohistology staining and flow-cytometry analysis of stemness markers, and cancer stem-like function was assessed by serial dilution tumorigenesis in mice and extreme limiting dilution analysis in primary tumor cells. Anxiety-like behaviors in mice were detected by elevated plus maze and open field test. Depression-like behaviors in mice were detected by tail suspension test. Anxiety and depression states in human were assessed by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Chemo-sensitivity of lung cancer was assessed by in vivo syngeneic tumor model and in vitro CCK-8 assay in lung cancer cell lines. RESULTS In this study, we found that OLZ reversed chronic stress-enhanced lung tumorigenesis in both KrasLSL-G12D/WT lung cancer model and LLC1 syngeneic tumor model. OLZ relieved anxiety and depression-like behaviors by suppressing neuro-activity in the mPFC and reducing norepinephrine (NE) releasing under chronic stress. NE activated ADRB2-cAMP-PKA-CREB pathway to promote CLOCK transcription, leading to cancer stem-like traits. As such, CLOCK-deficiency or OLZ reverses NE/chronic stress-induced gemcitabine (GEM) resistance in lung cancer. Of note, tumoral CLOCK expression is positively associated with stress status, serum NE level and poor prognosis in lung cancer patients. CONCLUSION We identify a new mechanism by which OLZ ameliorates chronic stress-enhanced tumorigenesis and chemoresistance. OLZ suppresses mPFC-NE-CLOCK axis to reverse chronic stress-induced anxiety-like behaviors and lung cancer stemness. Decreased NE-releasing prevents activation of ADRB2-cAMP-PKA-CREB pathway to inhibit CLOCK transcription, thus reversing lung cancer stem-like traits and chemoresistance under chronic stress.
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- Jinxin Lu
- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Department of Animal Sciences, College of ACES, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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Wu J, Wu H, Chen L, Liang H, Huang G, Yang S, Chen B, Noguchi Y, Shen Y. Safety of daratumumab in the real-world: a pharmacovigilance study based on FAERS database. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024; 23:905-916. [PMID: 38108285 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2296966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Daratumumab is widely used in multiple myeloma (MM) and light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis). The purpose of this study was to identify adverse event (AE) signals for daratumumab through the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database to assess its safety in a large sample of people. METHODS Based on data from the FAERS database, three disproportionality analysis methods were used to mine AE signals for daratumumab, including reporting odd ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), and bayesian configuration promotion neural network (BCPNN). RESULTS A total of 9220 AE reports with daratumumab as the primary suspect drug were collected, containing 23,946 AEs. Within these reports, 252 preferred terms (PT) levels, 73 high level term (HLT) levels and 11 system organ class (SOC) levels of AE signals were detected, along with some new AEs. Most AEs occurred within the first month after drug administration. CONCLUSION Our findings were consistent with the results of established studies that daratumumab has a good safety profile. The newly identified AEs are of concern and prospective clinical studies are needed to confirm whether they are causally related to daratumumab. This study provided an early warning for the safe use of daratumumab and also provided guidance for further safety studies.
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- Junlin Wu
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacy, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu, Japan
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Yoshida K, Hanada T, Fukada J, Kawamura M, Shigematsu N. Incidence of Radiation-induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Prospective Single-institution Pilot Study. Keio J Med 2024; 73:15-23. [PMID: 38403636 DOI: 10.2302/kjm.2023-0021-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV) is a frequent adverse event that occurs in patients undergoing radiotherapy. However, research on RINV is underrepresented. This prospective single-institution exploratory pilot study investigated the incidence of RINV according to the irradiation site and observed the efficacy of symptomatic antiemetic treatment in controlling symptoms of RINV. The primary outcomes were the proportions of emesis-free days and nausea-free days. The secondary endpoints included the time to the first episode of RINV, frequency of vomiting, and severity of nausea, including its impact on eating habits and weight loss. Fifteen patients were enrolled in each group (minimal, low, and moderate emetogenic risk). All patients received greater than 20 Gy in five fractions. Evaluation was based on weekly questionnaires completed by patients during routine clinic visits. Nausea and vomiting occurred in 11 and 0 patients, respectively. Six of 15 patients in the minimal-risk group, 1 in the low-risk group, and 4 in the moderate-risk group experienced nausea. Although all 11 symptomatic patients were offered antiemetics, only 3 used them, who reported satisfactory control of nausea. The percentage of emesis-free days for all patients was 100% and the percentage of nausea-free days for the 11 patients who developed RINV was 38%. An unexpectedly high percentage of patients in the minimal-risk group experienced nausea; all had breast cancer. Future studies should investigate factors beyond the irradiation site, including the characteristics of the patient and the treatment, to better predict an individual's risk of RINV.
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- Kayo Yoshida
- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Renaux Torres MC, Robinson PD, Sung L, Dupuis LL. Outcomes of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting guideline adherence in pediatric and adult patients: a systematic review. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:455. [PMID: 38913170 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08623-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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PURPOSE This study describes chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) control rates in pediatric and adult patients who did or did not receive guideline-consistent CINV prophylaxis. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature review of studies published in 2000 or later that evaluated CINV control in patients receiving guideline-consistent vs. guideline-inconsistent CINV prophylaxis and reported at least one CINV-related patient outcome. Studies were excluded if the guideline evaluated was not publicly available or not developed by a professional organization. Over-prophylaxis was defined as antiemetic use recommended for a higher level of chemotherapy emetogenicity than a patient was receiving. RESULTS We identified 7060 citations and retrieved 141 publications for full-text evaluation. Of these, 21 publications (14 prospective and seven retrospective studies) evaluating guidelines developed by six organizations were included. The terms used to describe CINV endpoints and definition of guideline-consistent CINV prophylaxis varied among studies. Included studies either did not address over-prophylaxis in their definition of guideline-consistent CINV prophylaxis (48%; 10/21) or defined it as guideline-inconsistent (38%; 8/21) or guideline-consistent (3/21; 14%). Eleven included studies (52%; 11/21) reported a clinically meaningful improvement in at least one CINV endpoint in patients receiving guideline-consistent CINV prophylaxis. Ten reported a statistically significant improvement. CONCLUSIONS This evidence supports the use of guideline-consistent prophylaxis to optimize CINV control. Institutions caring for patients with cancer should systematically adapt CINV CPGs for local implementation and routinely evaluate CINV outcomes.
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- Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Division of Haematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
- Department of Pharmacy, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1 X8, Canada.
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Li L, Jia S, Yu C, Shi S, Peng F. The efficacy and safety of Xiao-Ban-Xia-Tang in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1393597. [PMID: 38933673 PMCID: PMC11199399 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1393597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Background Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most frequent and critical side effects due to chemotherapeutics. In China, Xiao-Ban-Xia-Tang (XBXT) has already been applied extensively to prevent and treat CINV. However, there is limited testimony on the effectiveness and safety of this purpose, and there was no correlative systematic review. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of XBXT in preventing and treating CINV. Methods The systematic search was conducted in eight databases to acquire randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that appraised the effect of XBXT in treating CINV. The vomiting and nausea relief efficiency, eating efficiency, quality of life, and adverse reactions were explored for efficacy assessment. Bias risk was rated by manipulating the Cochrane risk of bias tool 2.0 (RoB 2). The retrieved investigations were analyzed by utilizing ReviewManager 5.4 and Stata 17.0. The quality of evidence was evaluated adopting the GRADE tool. Results A total of 16 clinical RCTs of XBXT in the treatment of CINV were incorporated into the investigation, with a total of 1246 participants. The meta-analysis showed that compared with conventional antiemetic drugs, XBXT and antiemetics improved the vomiting relief efficiency (RR 1.35, 95% confidence interval: 1.25-1.46, p < 0.00001), nausea relief efficiency (N = 367, RR 1.23, 95% CI: 1.09-1.38, p < 0.00001), and quality of life (RR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.14-1.65, p = 0.0009) and reduced the adverse events (N = 370, RR 0.53, 95% CI: 0.29-0.96, p = 0.04). XBXT and DARAs raised eating efficiency compared with DARAs (N = 208, RR 1.30, 95% CI: 1.07-1.57, p = 0.007). The data existed as statistically significant, and the publication bias was identified as relatively low from the funnel plot and trim and fill analysis. In addition, sensitivity analysis demonstrated robust outcomes. The quality of evidence for each outcome ranged from moderate to high. Conclusion There is some encouraging evidence that XBXT and antiemetics had better therapeutic effects and safety in treating CINV than antiemetic drugs alone. The quality assessment and low publication bias indicated that the overall criterion was scientific. Better research is required to verify the evidence designed with large-scale RCTs and rigorous methods. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=281046.
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- Ling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Gowin K, Muminovic M, Zick SM, Lee RT, Lacchetti C, Mehta A. Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care: An Update on the Guidelines. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2024; 44:e431554. [PMID: 38820485 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_431554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology have collaborated to develop guidelines for the application of integrative approaches in the management of anxiety, depression, fatigue and use of cannabinoids and cannabis in patients with cancer. These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes and quality of life by enhancing conventional cancer treatment with integrative modalities. METHODS All studies that informed the guideline recommendations were reviewed by an Expert Panel which was made up of a patient advocate, an ASCO methodologist, oncology providers, and integrative medicine experts. Panel members reviewed each trial for quality of evidence, determined a grade quality assessment label, and concluded strength of recommendations. RESULTS Strong recommendations for management of cancer fatigue during treatment were given to both in-person or web-based mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and tai chi or qigong. Strong recommendations for management of cancer fatigue after cancer treatment were given to mindfulness-based programs. Clinicians should recommend against using cannabis or cannabinoids as a cancer-directed treatment unless within the context of a clinical trial. The recommended modalities for managing anxiety included Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), yoga, hypnosis, relaxation therapies, music therapy, reflexology, acupuncture, tai chi, and lavender essential oils. The strongest recommendation in the guideline is that MBIs should be offered to people with cancer, both during active treatment and post-treatment, to address depression. CONCLUSION The evidence for integrative interventions in cancer care is growing, with research now supporting benefits of integrative interventions across the cancer care continuum.
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- Krisstina Gowin
- Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Memorial Cancer Institute, Memorial Healthcare System, Miami, FL
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- Family Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Departments of Supportive Care Medicine and Medical Oncology, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Irvine, CA
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- Senior Clinical Practice Guidelines Methodologist, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA
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- Memorial Division of Integrative Medicine, Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL
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Wang Y, Deng M, Huang Y, Liu L, Xiao Y, Hu L, Cao L, Wang Z, Yang Y. Establishing a nausea-free ward model to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: A retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38357. [PMID: 39259117 PMCID: PMC11142820 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to establish a nausea-free ward model and evaluate the effect of an intervention procedure guided by this model on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in cancer patients. A total of 105 chemotherapy patients from March to September 2022 before the establishment of nausea-free ward in the Chongqing Jiulongpo District People's Hospital were selected as the control group as well as 105 chemotherapy patients from March to September 2023 after the establishment of nausea-free ward as the intervention group. The intervention group was managed by comprehensive standardized CINV management on the basis of the control group. Finally, the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology grading tool for nausea and vomiting and the Functional Living Index-Emesis were used to evaluate the effect. Under the intervention of the nausea-free ward model, the intervention group exhibited significantly lower ratings of nausea and vomiting compared to the control group (all P-value <.05). The nausea score, vomiting score, and total score of the intervention group were significantly lower than the control group (all P-value <.05). Our study found CINV symptoms and quality of life can be significantly improved by the application of the nausea-free ward model. The nausea-free ward model is instructive in clinical practice and can guide clinical work as well as bring management experience to clinical workers.
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- Yingying Wang
- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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- People’s Hospital of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China
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Battah MM, Zainal H, Ibrahim DA, Hanafiah NHBM, Syed Sulaiman SA, Halboup A. Evaluation of Antiemetic Consistency in Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among NHL Patients in Sana'a, Yemen. Int J Gen Med 2024; 17:2077-2090. [PMID: 38766595 PMCID: PMC11100513 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s458922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a prevalent and distressing adverse effect that can negatively affect a patient's quality of life and treatment adherence. Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the consistency of antiemetic use with standard guidelines and to examine the factors influencing it. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Oncology Center (NOC) of Al-Jomhouri Teaching Hospital, Sana'a, Yemen, from November 2022 to September 2023. Demographic data, chemotherapy and antiemetic regimens, dosages, and patient-related risk factors were collected via direct interviews, medical records, and treatment charts. This study evaluated the consistency of antiemetic practices among non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) patients using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. The chi-squared test and regression were used to determine the factors associated with guideline consistency. Results A total of 251 patients with NHL were recruited for the study; 57.4% were male and 60.6% were aged between 18-49. Most of the patients received moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (81.3%). The overall consistency with the NCCN guidelines was only 23.9%, with antiemetic drug selection and dosage reported inconsistently in 62.9% and 16.7% of patients, respectively. Furthermore, 62.5% of the patients received an under-prescribed antiemetic prophylactic regimen. Treatment duration, number of chemotherapy cycles, emetogenic risk potential, and overall patient risk, as well as age, sex, and marital status, were significantly associated with guideline inconsistency (p < 0.05). Conclusion This study revealed a notable gap in the consistency of antiemetic prescriptions among patients with NHL. Inappropriate drug selection, dosing, and under-prescription are common problems. Patient regimen risk factors significantly influenced the consistency of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. Personalized approaches are essential to enhance adherence to guidelines and improve antiemetic strategies.
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- Mohammed Mohammed Battah
- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen
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Bajpai J, Pawar A, Kapu V, Prabhash K. Olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting control - Authors' reply. Lancet Oncol 2024; 25:e177. [PMID: 38697160 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(24)00195-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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- Jyoti Bajpai
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Tian SC, Yang J, Li X, Huang RX, Chen J. Bibliometric and visual analysis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (2004-2023). Front Oncol 2024; 14:1377486. [PMID: 38720800 PMCID: PMC11076682 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1377486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Patients undergoing chemotherapy often encounter troubling and common side effects, notably Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This side effect not only impairs the patient's quality of life but could also result in the interruption or discontinuation of the chemotherapy treatment. Consequently, research into CINV has consistently remained a focal point in the realm of clinical medicine. In this research domain, bibliometric analysis has not been conducted. The purpose of this study is to deliver a thorough summary of the knowledge framework and key areas of interest in the field of Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, using bibliometric methods. This approach aims to furnish novel concepts and pathways for investigators working in this area. Methods Publications focusing on Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, spanning from 2004 to 2023, were identified using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix" were employed for this bibliometric analysis. Results This research covers 734 publications from 61 countries, with the United States and China being the primary contributors. There has been a significant rise in the volume of papers published in the most recent decade compared to the one before it, spanning over the past twenty years. However, the annual publication rate in the last ten years has not shown a significant upward trend. The University of Toronto, Merck & Co., Sun Yat-sen University, and Helsinn Healthcare SA emerged as the principal research institutions in this field. Supportive Care in Cancer stands out as the most frequently published and cited journal in this domain. These works are contributed by 3,917 authors, with Rudolph M Navari, Matti Aapro, Shimokawa Mototsugu, and Lee Schwartzberg being among those who have published the most. Paul J. Hesketh is notably the most co-cited author. The primary focus of this research field lies in exploring the mechanisms of CINV and the therapeutic strategies for managing it. Key emerging research hotspots are represented by terms such as "Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting," "nausea," "vomiting," "chemotherapy," and "antiemetics." Conclusion This represents the inaugural bibliometric study to thoroughly outline the research trends and advancements in the field of CINV. It highlights the latest research frontiers and trending directions, offering valuable insights for scholars engaged in studying CINV.
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- Shao-Chuang Tian
- Department of Oncology, The First People’s Hospital of Kunming, Kunming, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First People’s Hospital of Kunming, Kunming, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Kunming Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kunming, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Kunming Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kunming, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Kunming Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kunming, China
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Schellekens KPJ, Hageman SB, Haverkate EC, van de Wetering MD, Engels FK, Brinksma A, de Vos-Kerkhof E. Evaluation of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients with high-grade glioma treated with lomustine-a case series. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:290. [PMID: 38627334 PMCID: PMC11021261 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08474-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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PURPOSE Although lomustine has been used as a chemotherapeutic agent for decades, no recommendation on appropriate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prophylaxis is available. As CINV is considered one of the most bothersome side effects of chemotherapy, adequate prophylaxis is of relevance to improve quality of life during cancer treatment. The aim of this retrospective case series was to report the incidence and severity of CINV in pediatric patients with high-grade glioma treated with lomustine and to formulate recommendations for appropriate CINV prophylaxis. METHODS Pediatric patients treated with lomustine for high-grade glioma according to the ACNS 0423 protocol were identified retrospectively. Two researchers independently reviewed and classified complaints of CINV and administered CINV prophylaxis. Treatment details, tumor localization, and response to therapy were systematically extracted from the patients' files. RESULTS Seventeen children aged 8-18 years received a median of four cycles of lomustine. CINV complaints and administered prophylaxis were evaluable in all patients. Moderate or severe CINV was observed in 13/17 (76%) patients. Administered prophylactic CINV regimens varied from no prophylaxis to triple-agent combinations. CONCLUSION In this case series, we identified lomustine as a highly emetogenic chemotherapeutic agent. According to the current guidelines, CINV prophylaxis with a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist in combination with dexamethasone and (fos)aprepitant is recommended.
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- Kim P J Schellekens
- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sophia Children's Hospital, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Kennedy SKF, Goodall S, Lee SF, DeAngelis C, Jocko A, Charbonneau F, Wang K, Pasetka M, Ko YJ, Wong HCY, Chan AW, Rajeswaran T, Gojsevic M, Chow E, Gralla RJ, Ng TL, Jerzak KJ. 2020 ASCO, 2023 NCCN, 2023 MASCC/ESMO, and 2019 CCO: a comparison of antiemetic guidelines for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:280. [PMID: 38594320 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08462-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common toxicity that may impair the quality of life of patients with various malignancies ranging from early to end stages. In light of frequent changes to the guidelines for optimal management of CINV, we undertook this narrative review to compare the most recent guidelines published by ASCO (2020), NCCN (2023), MASCC/ESMO (2023), and CCO (2019). The processes undertaken by each organization to evaluate existing literature were also described. Although ASCO, NCCN, MASCC/ESMO, and CCO guidelines for the treatment and prevention of CINV share many fundamental similarities, the literature surrounding low and minimal emetic risk regimens is lacking. Current data regarding adherence to these guidelines is poor and warrants further investigation to improve care.
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- Samantha K F Kennedy
- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Tuen Mun Hospital, New Territories West Cluster, Hospital Authority, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Scarborough Health Network, Oncology Pharmacy, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Oncology and Endoscopy, St Michael Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Jo T, Shigemi D, Konishi T, Yamana H, Michihata N, Kumazawa R, Yokoyama A, Urushiyama H, Matsui H, Fushimi K, Nagase T, Yasunaga H. Antiemetic Effect of Rikkunshito, a Japanese Kampo Herbal Medicine, on Cisplatin-induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Nationwide Database Study in Japan. Intern Med 2024; 63:919-927. [PMID: 37495535 PMCID: PMC11045374 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1946-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Objective The effect of Rikkunshito, a Japanese herbal Kampo medicine, on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) has been evaluated in several small prospective studies, with mixed results. We retrospectively evaluated the antiemetic effects of Rikkunshito in patients undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy using a large-scale database in Japan. Methods The Diagnosis Procedure Combination inpatient database from July 2010 to March 2019 was used to compare adult patients with malignant tumors who had received Rikkunshito on or before the day of cisplatin administration (Rikkunshito group) and those who had not (control group). Antiemetics on days 2 and 3 and days 4 and beyond following cisplatin administration were used as surrogate outcomes for CINV. Patient backgrounds were adjusted using the stabilized inverse probability of treatment weighting, and outcomes were compared using univariable regression models. Results We identified 669 and 123,378 patients in the Rikkunshito and control groups, respectively. There were significantly fewer patients using intravenous 5-HT3-receptor antagonists in the Rikkunshito group (odds ratio, 0.38; 95% confidence interval, 0.16-0.87; p=0.023) on days 2 and 3 of cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Conclusion The reduced use of antiemetics on day 2 and beyond of cisplatin administration suggested a beneficial effect of Rikkunshito in palliating the symptoms of CINV.
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- Taisuke Jo
- Department of Health Services Research, the University of Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Japan
- Data Science Center, Jichi Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Health Services Research, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Japan
- Center for Clinical Sciences, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Policy and Informatics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, the University of Tokyo, Japan
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Au E, Zhao K, Belley-Côté E, Song Y, Al-Hazzani W, Sadeghirad B, Wang E, Young J, Kashani H, Kavosh M, Inami T, Beaver C, Kloppenburg S, Mazer D, Jacobsohn E, Um K, Spence J. The effect of perioperative benzodiazepine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth 2024; 132:469-482. [PMID: 38177006 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite recent systematic reviews suggesting their benefit for postoperative nausea, vomiting, or both (PONV) prevention, benzodiazepines have not been incorporated into guidelines for PONV prophylaxis because of concerns about possible adverse effects. We conducted an updated meta-analysis to inform future practice guidelines. METHODS We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of all languages comparing benzodiazepines with non-benzodiazepine comparators in adults undergoing inpatient surgery. Our outcomes were postoperative nausea, vomiting, or both. We assessed risk of bias for RCTs using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. We pooled data using a random-effects model and assessed the quality of evidence for each outcome using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS We screened 31 413 abstracts and 950 full texts. We included 119 RCTs; 104 were included in quantitative synthesis. Based on moderate certainty evidence, we found that perioperative benzodiazepine administration reduced the incidence of PONV (52 studies, n=5086, relative risk [RR]: 0.77, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.66-0.89; number needed to treat [NNT] 16; moderate certainty), postoperative nausea (55 studies, n=5916, RR: 0.72, 95% CI 0.62-0.83; NNT 21; moderate certainty), and postoperative vomiting (52 studies, n=5909, RR: 0.74, 95% CI 0.60-0.91; NNT 55; moderate certainty). CONCLUSIONS Moderate quality evidence shows that perioperative benzodiazepine administration decreases the incidence of PONV. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis will inform future clinical practice guidelines. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PROTOCOL The protocol for this systematic review was pre-registered with PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42022361088) and published in BMJ Open (PMID 31831540).
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- Emily Au
- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology and Critical Care), Perioperative Research Division, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Critical Care, Medicine (Gastroenterology), Health Research Methods, Evaluation, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research Methods, Evaluation, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Health Sciences Library, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Coney Island Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and Medicine (Critical Care), University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Anesthesia and Critical Care and Health Research Methods, Evaluation, and Impact, Perioperative Research Division, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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Nadeem O, Ailawadhi S, Khouri J, Williams L, Catamero D, Maples K, Berdeja J. Management of Adverse Events Associated with Pomalidomide-Based Combinations in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1023. [PMID: 38473381 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Multi-agent regimens incorporating immunomodulatory (IMiD®) agents such as thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide have become the preferred standard of care for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma (MM), resulting in improved survival outcomes. Currently, there are three IMiD agents approved for the treatment of MM: thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide. Lenalidomide is commonly used to treat patients with newly diagnosed MM and as maintenance therapy following stem cell transplant or after disease relapse. Pomalidomide, the focus of this review, is approved in patients with relapsed/refractory MM (RRMM). Despite survival benefits, IMiD agents each have different safety profiles requiring consideration both prior to starting therapy and during treatment. Adverse event (AE) management is essential, not only to ensure treatment adherence and thus ensure optimal efficacy but also to maintain patient quality of life. Here, we discuss AEs associated with pomalidomide and present five clinically relevant hypothetical case studies in patients with RRMM to provide scenario-driven guidance regarding treatment selection and AE prevention and management in the clinical setting. Lastly, as new treatment approaches continue to be explored in MM, we also discuss novel cereblon E3 ligase modulator (CELMoD™) agents including iberdomide (CC-220) and mezigdomide (CC-92480).
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- Omar Nadeem
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Department of Hematology & Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Cancer Research, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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Ames M, Patel P, Dupuis LL, Koo A. Palonosetron in pediatric patients: A single-center, retrospective evaluation of policy and clinical practice guideline discordance. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2024:10781552241233489. [PMID: 38425048 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241233489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) recommending palonosetron for the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) were adapted for use at our institution. Palonosetron was restricted for use in patients experiencing breakthrough CINV and receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) or undergoing stem cell transplant conditioning and in patients with refractory CINV receiving HEC. Given the significant cost of palonosetron, we aimed to determine the proportion of chemotherapy blocks where palonosetron use was discordant with the institutional policy or source CPG. METHODS A retrospective review of the health records of patients who received palonosetron between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020 was undertaken. Details of palonosetron use, antiemetic regimen and the date and time of each vomit during the acute and delayed phases were collected for each chemotherapy block where palonosetron was given. Discordance with the institutional policy and the source CPG was determined by assessing the indication for palonosetron and the dose. In the subset of chemotherapy blocks where information regarding vomiting episodes was available, the extent of acute phase chemotherapy-induced vomiting (CIV) control was reported. RESULTS Four hundred thirty-eight chemotherapy blocks, representing 122 patients (mean age 9 years), receiving 595 palonosetron doses were included. Palonosetron use was discordant with institutional policy during most (72%; 314/438) of the chemotherapy blocks analyzed. However, palonosetron use was concordant with the source CPG during most chemotherapy blocks (74%; 326/438). Complete CIV control during the acute phase was observed in 66% (195/295) of chemotherapy blocks where palonosetron was given, irrespective of concomitant antiemetics administered. CONCLUSION The majority of palonosetron use at our institution was discordant with institutional policy, but concordant with the source CPG. Our institutional policy has since been updated to be more aligned with the source CPG.
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- Meredith Ames
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Pharmacy, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
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- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Pharmacy, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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Bajpai J, Kapu V, Rath S, Kumar S, Sekar A, Patil P, Siddiqui A, Anne S, Pawar A, Srinivas S, Bhargava P, Gulia S, Noronha V, Joshi A, Prabhash K, Banavali S, Sarin R, Badwe R, Gupta S. Low-dose versus standard-dose olanzapine with triple antiemetic therapy for prevention of highly emetogenic chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with solid tumours: a single-centre, open-label, non-inferiority, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol 2024; 25:246-254. [PMID: 38224701 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(23)00628-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Olanzapine is an effective antiemetic agent but it results in substantial daytime somnolence when administered at the standard dose. Our aim was to compare the efficacy of low-dose versus standard-dose olanzapine after highly emetogenic chemotherapy in patients with solid tumours. METHODS This was a single-centre, open-label, non-inferiority, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial done in a tertiary care referral centre in India (Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai). Patients aged 13-75 years with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2, who were receiving doxorubicin-cyclophosphamide or high-dose cisplatin for a solid tumour were eligible. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1), with block randomisation (block sizes of 2 or 4) and stratified by sex, age (≥55 or <55 years), and chemotherapy regimen, to receive low-dose (2·5 mg) oral olanzapine or standard-dose (10·0 mg) oral olanzapine daily for 4 days, in combination with a triple antiemetic regimen. Study staff were masked to treatment allocation but patients were aware of their group assignment. The primary endpoint was complete control, defined as no emetic episodes, no rescue medications, and no or mild nausea in the overall phase (0-120 hours), assessed in the modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population (ie, all eligible patients who received protocol-specified treatment, excluding those who had eligibility violations and who withdrew consent after randomisation). Daytime somnolence was the safety endpoint of interest. Non-inferiority was shown if the upper limit of the one-sided 95% CI for the difference in the complete control proportions between the treatment groups excluded the non-inferiority margin of 10%. This study is registered with the Clinical Trial Registry India, CTRI/2021/01/030233, is closed to accrual, and this is the final data analysis. RESULTS Between Feb 9, 2021, and May 30, 2023, 356 patients were pre-screened for eligibility, of whom 275 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned (134 to the 2·5 mg olanzapine group and 141 to the 10·0 mg olanzapine group). 267 patients (132 in the 2·5 mg group and 135 in the 10·0 mg group) were included in the mITT population, of whom 252 (94%) were female, 15 (6%) were male, and 242 (91%) had breast cancer. 59 (45%) of 132 patients in the 2·5 mg olanzapine group had complete control in the overall phase versus 59 (44%) of 135 in the 10·0 mg olanzapine group (difference -1·0% [one-sided 95% CI -100·0 to 9·0]; p=0·87). In the overall phase, there were significantly fewer patients in the 2·5 mg olanzapine group than in the 10·0 mg olanzapine group with daytime somnolence of any grade (86 [65%] of 132 vs 121 [90%] of 135; p<0·0001) and of severe grade on day 1 (six]5%] vs 54 [40%]; p<0·0001). INTERPRETATION Our findings suggest that olanzapine 2·5 mg is non-inferior to 10·0 mg in antiemetic efficacy and results in reduced occurrence of daytime somnolence among patients receiving highly emetic chemotherapy and should be considered as a new standard of care. FUNDING Progressive Ladies Welfare Association.
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- Jyoti Bajpai
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Murakami E, Akamatsu H, Teraoka S, Takakura T, Takase E, Tanaka M, Kaki T, Harutani Y, Furuta K, Sugimoto T, Shibaki R, Fujimoto D, Hayata A, Ozawa Y, Nakanishi M, Koh Y, Shimokawa T, Yamamoto N. Mannitol versus furosemide in patients with thoracic malignancies who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy using short hydration: A randomized phase II trial. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6839. [PMID: 38457231 PMCID: PMC10923027 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mannitol is exclusively recommended in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for diuresis in cisplatin (CDDP)-based chemotherapy. The utility of furosemide, a widely used and convenient diuretic, thus requires clarification. METHODS This is a prospective, single-centered, open-label, noninferiority phase II study. Patients with thoracic malignancies who planned to receive CDDP-based chemotherapy were randomly assigned to receive either mannitol (arm A) or furosemide (arm B). The primary end point was set as the proportion of patients who experienced any grade of "creatinine (Cr) increased" based on the upper limit of the normal range (ULN) during the first cycle as assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.0. Secondary end points were Cr increased based on the baseline value during the first cycle, Cr increased after the completion of CDDP, and the proportion of patients with phlebitis. RESULTS Between April 2018 and March 2022, 115 patients were enrolled and 106 were analyzed. Any grade of Cr increased based on the ULN during the first cycle was 17.3% (arm A) and 24.1% (arm B), respectively (p = 0.34). Therefore, the primary end point was not met. After completion of chemotherapy, any grade of Cr increased was observed in 23.1% (arm A) and 31.5% (arm B), respectively. However, the actual serum Cr level and Cr clearance during the courses were not different between the arms. Phlebitis occurred more frequently in arm A (28.8%) than arm B (16.7%). CONCLUSIONS Mannitol should remain the standard diuresis in CDDP-based chemotherapy assessed by conventional CTCAE grading, but furosemide can be room for consideration when assessed by actual serum Cr level and Cr clearance.
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- Eriko Murakami
- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
- Center for Biomedical SciencesWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Clinical Study Support CenterWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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- Internal Medicine IIIWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
- Center for Biomedical SciencesWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
- Clinical Study Support CenterWakayama Medical UniversityWakayamaJapan
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Minatogawa H, Izawa N, Shimomura K, Arioka H, Iihara H, Sugawara M, Morita H, Mochizuki A, Nawata S, Mishima K, Tsuboya A, Miyaji T, Honda K, Yokomizo A, Hashimoto N, Yanagihara T, Endo J, Kawaguchi T, Furuya N, Sone Y, Inada Y, Ohno Y, Katada C, Hida N, Akiyama K, Ichikura D, Konomatsu A, Ogura T, Yamaguchi T, Nakajima TE. Dexamethasone-sparing on days 2-4 with combined palonosetron, neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, and olanzapine in cisplatin: a randomized phase III trial (SPARED Trial). Br J Cancer 2024; 130:224-232. [PMID: 37973958 PMCID: PMC10803798 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-023-02493-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the non-inferiority of dexamethasone (DEX) on day 1, with sparing on days 2-4 in cisplatin-based chemotherapy. METHODS Patients with malignant solid tumors who were treated with cisplatin (≥50 mg/m²) were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either DEX on days 1-4 (Arm D4) or DEX on day 1 (Arm D1) plus palonosetron, NK-1 RA, and olanzapine (5 mg). The primary endpoint was complete response (CR) during the delayed (24-120 h) phase. The non-inferiority margin was set at -15%. RESULTS A total of 281 patients were enrolled, 278 of whom were randomly assigned to Arm D4 (n = 139) or Arm D1 (n = 139). In 274 patients were included in the efficacy analysis, the rates of delayed CR in Arms D4 and D1 were 79.7% and 75.0%, respectively (risk difference -4.1%; 95% CI -14.1%-6.0%, P = 0.023). However, patients in Arm D1 had significantly lower total control rates during the delayed and overall phases, and more frequent nausea and appetite loss. There were no significant between-arm differences in the quality of life. CONCLUSION DEX-sparing is an alternative option for patients receiving cisplatin; however, this revised administration schedule should be applied on an individual basis after a comprehensive evaluation. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY NUMBER UMIN000032269.
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- Hiroko Minatogawa
- Department of Pharmacy, St. Marianna University Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Yokohama Rosai Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Research and Education Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Kitasato University School of Pharmacy, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Yokohama City Seibu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of gynecology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Digestive surgery, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kawasaki municipal Tama Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, St. Marianna University Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Yokohama Rosai Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Practical Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yokohama Rosai Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Therapeutic Oncology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University Yokohama City Seibu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of pharmacy, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Nagaizumi, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Kawasaki municipal Tama Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Division of Biostatistics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.
- Department of Early Clinical Development, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
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Martín-García D, Téllez T, Redondo M, García-Aranda M. The use of SP/Neurokinin-1 as a Therapeutic Target in Colon and Rectal Cancer. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:6487-6509. [PMID: 37861026 DOI: 10.2174/0109298673261625230924114406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Different studies have highlighted the role of Substance P / Neurokinin 1 Receptor (SP/NK-1R) axis in multiple hallmarks of cancer including cell transformation, proliferation, and migration as well as angiogenesis and metastasis of a wide range of solid tumors including colorectal cancer. Until now, the selective high-affinity antagonist of human SP/NK1-R aprepitant (Emend) has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration as a low dosage medication to manage and treat chemotherapy-induced nausea. However, increasing evidence in recent years support the potential utility of high doses of aprepitant as an antitumor agent and thus, opening the possibility to the pharmacological repositioning of SP/NK1-R antagonists as an adjuvant therapy to conventional cancer treatments. In this review, we summarize current knowledge on the molecular basis of colorectal cancer as well as the pathophysiological importance of SP/NK1-R and the potential utility of SP/NK-1R axis as a therapeutic target in this malignancy.
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- Surgical Specialties, Biochemistry and Immunology, University of Malaga, Spain
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- Surgical Specialties, Biochemistry and Immunology, University of Malaga, Spain
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- Surgical Specialties, Biochemistry and Immunology, University of Malaga, Spain
- Research and Innovation Unit, Hospital Costa del Sol, 29602 Marbella, Spain
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Osaghae I, Talluri R, Chido‐Amajuoyi OG, Tanco K, Shah DP, Pande M, Shete S. Awareness and interest in cannabis use for cancer management among cancer survivors. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6902. [PMID: 38180296 PMCID: PMC10807618 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND We examined the awareness, interest, and information sources relating to cannabis use for cancer management (including management of cancer symptoms and treatment-related side effects) and determined factors associated with cancer survivors' awareness and interest in learning about cannabis use for cancer management. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study of adult cancer survivors (N = 1886) receiving treatment at a comprehensive cancer center. Weighted prevalence and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS Among cancer survivors, 88% were aware and 60% were interested in learning about cannabis use for cancer management. Common sources of information to learn about cannabis use for cancer management were cancer doctors/nurses (82%), other patients with cancer (27%), websites/blogs (26%), marijuana stores (20%), and family/friends (18%). The odds of being aware of cannabis use for cancer management was lower among male compared to female survivors (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 0.61; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.41-0.90), non-Hispanic Blacks compared to non-Hispanic Whites (AOR: 0.36; 95% CI: 0.21-0.62), and survivors who do not support the legalization of cannabis for medical use compared to those who do (AOR: 0.10; 95% CI: 0.04-0.23). On the other hand, the odds of being interested in cannabis use for cancer management was higher among non-Hispanic Blacks compared to non-Hispanic Whites (AOR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.04-2.62), and among cancer survivors actively undergoing cancer treatment compared to patients on non-active treatment (AOR: 2.25; 95% CI: 1.74-2.91). CONCLUSION Awareness of cannabis use for cancer management is high within the cancer survivor population. Results indicated health care providers are leading information source and should receive continued medical education on cannabis-specific guidelines. Similarly, tailored educational interventions are needed to guide survivors on the benefits and risks of cannabis use for cancer management.
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- Ikponmwosa Osaghae
- Department of EpidemiologyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
- Department of BiostatisticsThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
- Division of Cancer Prevention and Population SciencesThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
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- Department of BiostatisticsThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
- Department of Data ScienceUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMississippiUSA
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- Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative MedicineThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
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- Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer CenterSan AntonioTexasUSA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and NutritionThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
- Department of BiostatisticsThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
- Division of Cancer Prevention and Population SciencesThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexasUSA
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Herrstedt J, Celio L, Hesketh PJ, Zhang L, Navari R, Chan A, Saito M, Chow R, Aapro M. 2023 updated MASCC/ESMO consensus recommendations: prevention of nausea and vomiting following high-emetic-risk antineoplastic agents. Support Care Cancer 2023; 32:47. [PMID: 38127246 PMCID: PMC10739516 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08221-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic review updates the MASCC/ESMO recommendations for high-emetic-risk chemotherapy (HEC) published in 2016-2017. HEC still includes cisplatin, carmustine, dacarbazine, mechlorethamine, streptozocin, and cyclophosphamide in doses of > 1500 mg/m2 and the combination of cyclophosphamide and an anthracycline (AC) in women with breast cancer. METHODS A systematic review report following the PRISMA guidelines of the literature from January 1, 2015, until February 1, 2023, was performed. PubMed (Ovid), Scopus (Google), and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched. The literature search was limited to randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. RESULTS Forty-six new references were determined to be relevant. The main topics identified were (1) steroid-sparing regimens, (2) olanzapine-containing regimens, and (3) other issues such as comparisons of antiemetics of the same drug class, intravenous NK1 receptor antagonists, and potentially new antiemetics. Five updated recommendations are presented. CONCLUSION There is no need to prescribe steroids (dexamethasone) beyond day 1 after AC HEC, whereas a 4-day regimen is recommended in non-AC HEC. Olanzapine is now recommended as a fixed part of a four-drug prophylactic antiemetic regimen in both non-AC and AC HEC. No major differences between 5-HT3 receptor antagonists or between NK1 receptor antagonists were identified. No new antiemetic agents qualified for inclusion in the updated recommendations.
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- Jørn Herrstedt
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Zealand University Hospital, Sygehusvej 10, DK-4000, Roskilde, Denmark.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- World Health Organization, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Genolier Cancer Center, Genolier, Switzerland
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Hynes K, Folkman F, Dersch-Mills D, Marin H, Ghosh S, Chambers C. Prescribing practices of oncology pharmacists working in ambulatory cancer centers in Alberta. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2023; 29:1965-1973. [PMID: 36895185 DOI: 10.1177/10781552231162012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe and quantify independent prescribing of oncology pharmacists working in adult, ambulatory cancer centers in Alberta, Canada. METHODS A retrospective chart review of oncology pharmacists prescribing in the electronic health record, ARIA® was conducted. Prescriptions from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 were analyzed. Descriptive statistics were used to quantify prescription volume and class of medications prescribed. A cross-sectional analysis was then performed on a random sample to determine the type of prescription intervention and evaluate pharmacist documentation. RESULTS Over 6 months, 3474 prescriptions were ordered by 33 clinically deployed pharmacists. The median number of medications prescribed was 7 per month (interquartile range: 1.50-27.00; Range: 0.17-79.5). When prescribing was standardized by pharmacist's time clinically deployed, the median was 21.67 (interquartile range: 5.00-79.67; range: 0.67-216.67) prescriptions per month per full-time equivalent. The most prescribed class of medication was antiemetic (24.1%). From a sample of 346 prescriptions, 172 (50%) were new medications initiated, 160 (46%) were the continuation of existing prescriptions and 14 (4%) were prescription dosage adjustments. Adherence to the specified documentation standards was 47%. CONCLUSIONS Oncology pharmacists utilize their independent prescribing to initiate and continue supportive care medications for cancer patients. The prescribing volume varied greatly among pharmacists. Opportunities exist to further engage pharmacist prescribing.
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- Kyia Hynes
- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Baéz-Gutierrez N, Suárez-Casillas P, Pérez-Moreno MA, Blázquez-Goñi C, Abdelkader-Martín L. Antiemetic prophylaxis in hematologic malignancies patients receiving conditioning protocols for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A study protocol for a systematic review. FARMACIA HOSPITALARIA 2023; 47:T289-T293. [PMID: 37858519 DOI: 10.1016/j.farma.2023.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting continue to pose a significant challenge for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This study aims to synthesize available evidence on antiemetic prophylaxis regimens in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, in order to identify the best standard of care. METHODS A systematic review will be conducted using MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE, ClinicalTrials.gov., and Cochrane databases. Studies written in English, French, Italian or Spanish will be considered. After screening the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, two independent reviewers will extract data and assess the risk of bias in eligible articles. This protocol has been prepared according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. This protocol is registered in the Prospective Register of Ongoing Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) CRD42023406380. DISCUSSION Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is a debilitating side effect that presents a significant challenge for patients with hematologic malignancies. Despite the publication of various guidelines, none of them includes specific recommendations for each chemotherapy regimen. Therefore, analyzing the primary antiemetic prophylaxis regimens in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation would be valuable in enhancing patients' quality of life.
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Baéz-Gutierrez N, Suárez-Casillas P, Pérez-Moreno MA, Blázquez-Goñi C, Abdelkader-Martín L. Antiemetic prophylaxis in hematologic malignancies patients receiving conditioning protocols for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A study protocol for a systematic review. FARMACIA HOSPITALARIA 2023; 47:289-293. [PMID: 37541914 DOI: 10.1016/j.farma.2023.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting continue to pose a significant challenge for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This study aims to synthesize available evidence on antiemetic prophylaxis regimens in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, in order to identify the best standard of care. METHODS A systematic review will be conducted using MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE, Clinical-Trials.gov., and Cochrane databases. Studies written in English, French, Italian, or Spanish will be considered. After screening the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 2 independent reviewers will extract data and assess the risk of bias in eligible articles. This protocol has been prepared according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. This protocol is registered in the Prospective Register of Ongoing Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) CRD42023406380. DISCUSSION Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is a debilitating side effect that presents a significant challenge for patients with hematologic malignancies. Despite the publication of various guidelines, none of them include specific recommendations for each chemotherapy regimen. Therefore, analyzing the primary antiemetic prophylaxis regimens in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation would be valuable in enhancing patients' quality of life.
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Ashour AM. Efficacy and safety of ondansetron for morning sickness in pregnancy: a systematic review of clinical trials. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1291235. [PMID: 37936910 PMCID: PMC10625999 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1291235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Background: Ondansetron is a selective antagonist of the serotonin 5-HT3 receptor that is commonly used to treat morning sickness. It is estimated that 70%-80% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, a condition characterized by nausea and vomiting. However, it is still controversial regarding its safety during pregnancy, and continued research will be necessary to fully understand the risks and benefits associated with its use. Therefore, we aimed to identify and provide details of the efficacy and safety of ondansetron in clinical trials. Methods: A search was conducted of the ClinicalTrials.gov database on 13 April 2023, using the search term "ondansetron and pregnancy." Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined to identify relevant clinical trials. The inclusion criteria encompassed clinical trials related to pregnancy that utilized ondansetron as a treatment, while other clinical trials were excluded from consideration. All data extractions such as study title, study status, study type, intervention details, and outcome were collected. Results: A total of 18 clinical trials were identified, of which only 6 focused on studying the effects of ondansetron. Their respective study titles, statuses, conditions, interventions, outcome measures, and enrollment sizes have been written in detail. The information collected from these trials will contribute to our understanding of the potential benefits and risks of ondansetron in the context of pregnancy and its complications. Conclusion: Ondansetron has been shown to be an effective treatment for nausea and vomiting, including pregnancy-related morning sickness. Further research is needed to better understand the potential risks and benefits associated with its use in pregnant women. Systematic Review Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier.
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- Ahmed M Ashour
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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He Y, Zheng J, Ye B, Dai Y, Nie K. Chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal toxicity: Pathogenesis and current management. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 216:115787. [PMID: 37666434 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for malignant tumors. However, chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal toxicity (CIGT) has been a major concern for cancer patients, which reduces their quality of life and leads to treatment intolerance and even cessation. Nevertheless, prevention and treatment for CIGT are challenging, due to the prevalence and complexity of the condition. Chemotherapeutic drugs directly damage gastrointestinal mucosa to induce CIGT, including nausea, vomiting, anorexia, gastrointestinal mucositis, and diarrhea, etc. The pathogenesis of CIGT involves multiple factors, such as gut microbiota disorders, inflammatory responses and abnormal neurotransmitter levels, that synergistically contribute to its occurrence and development. In particular, the dysbiosis of gut microbiota is usually linked to abnormal immune responses that increases inflammatory cytokines' expression, which is a common characteristic of many types of CIGT. Chemotherapy-induced intestinal neurotoxicity is also a vital concern in CIGT. Currently, modern medicine is the dominant treatment of CIGT, however, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has attracted interest as a complementary and alternative therapy that can greatly alleviate CIGT. Accordingly, this review aimed to comprehensively summarize the pathogenesis and current management of CIGT using PubMed and Google Scholar databases, and proposed that future research for CIGT should focus on the gut microbiota, intestinal neurotoxicity, and promising TCM therapies, which may help to develop more effective interventions and optimize managements of CIGT.
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- Yunjing He
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Sharma A, Ganguly S, C SK, Pillai AS, Dhawan D, Sreenivas V, Bakhshi S. Addition of aprepitant improves acute emesis control in children and adolescents receiving induction chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia: a randomised, open-label trial. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2023; 13:e156-e162. [PMID: 33122168 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES More than 50% patients develop emesis during induction therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). The addition of aprepitant for emesis control in children receiving induction for AML have not been explored. METHODS A single-institutional randomised, open-label trial (NCT02979548) was conducted where children between 5 and 18 years with the diagnosis of AML being planned for 3+7 induction regimen were included. All study participants received ondansetron (0.15 mg/kg) every 8 hours for 8 days starting 30 min prior to chemotherapy. Children belonging to aprepitant group additionally received aprepitant capsules (15-40 kg=days 1-3, 80 mg; >40 kg=day 1, 125 mg and days 2-3, 80 mg) starting from 1 hour prior to chemotherapy. The proportion of patients with complete response (CR) in chemotherapy induced vomiting (CIV) in acute phase (day 1-8), delayed phase (day 9-13), overall and initial 96 hours were recorded along with severity of vomiting and adverse effects. RESULTS Total 78 children were randomised (Aprepitant group: 37 and control group: 41). The proportion of patients with CR in CIV was significantly higher in Aprepitant group in acute phase (p=0.007), overall phase (p=0.007) and in initial 96 hours (p<0.001) but it was not different in delayed phase (p=0.07). The first episode of vomiting was also significantly delayed in aprepitant group (p=0.02). Adverse effect profile was similar in two groups. CONCLUSION Aprepitant significantly improves emesis control in children receiving induction therapy for AML, especially in acute phase and should be routinely incorporated as part of antiemetic prophylaxis. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02979548).
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- Atul Sharma
- Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Medical Oncology, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Yokokawa T, Suzuki K, Tsuji D, Hosonaga M, Kobayashi K, Kawakami K, Kawazoe H, Nakamura T, Suzuki W, Sugisaki T, Aoyama T, Hashimoto K, Hatori M, Tomomatsu T, Inoue A, Azuma K, Asano M, Takano T, Ohno S, Yamaguchi M. Influence of menopause on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in highly emetogenic chemotherapy for breast cancer: A retrospective observational study. Cancer Med 2023; 12:18745-18754. [PMID: 37676079 PMCID: PMC10557896 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Female sex and younger age are reported risk factors for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in highly emetogenic chemotherapy, but the underlying mechanism has not been elucidated. The purpose of this study was to clarify the impact of menopause on CINV. METHODS This retrospective observational study analyzed data from consecutive patients who received their first cycle of perioperative anthracycline-based chemotherapy for breast cancer between January 2018 and June 2020. The endpoints were association between CINV (vomiting, ≥Grade 2 nausea, complete response [CR] failure) and menopause as well as the association between CINV and follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH]/estradiol [E2]. RESULTS Data for 639 patients were analyzed. Among these patients, 109 (17.1%) received olanzapine (four antiemetic combinations) and 530 (82.9%) did not (three antiemetic combinations). Premenopausal state (amenorrhea lasting ≥12 months) was significantly associated with ≥Grade 2 nausea and CR failure in univariate analysis but not in multivariate analysis. The premenopausal FSH/E2 group (defined by serum levels; FSH <40 mIU/mL and E2 ≥20 pg/mL) had a significantly higher rate of ≥Grade 2 nausea than the postmenopausal FSH/E2 group (FSH ≥40 mIU/mL and E2 <20 pg/mL) (48.8% vs. 18.8%, p = 0.023). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that changes in FSH and E2 due to menopause may affect the severity of nausea and that FSH and E2 (especially FSH) levels might be useful indicators for CINV risk assessment.
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- Takashi Yokokawa
- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of PharmacyTokyo University of Pharmacy and Life SciencesTokyoJapan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Genetics, School of Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of ShizuokaShizuokaJapan
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- Breast Oncology CenterCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Care SciencesKeio University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical SciencesTokyoJapan
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Care SciencesKeio University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical SciencesTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Breast Oncology CenterCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Breast Oncology CenterCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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- Department of PharmacyCancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchTokyoJapan
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Zhang J, Cui X, Yang C, Zhong D, Sun Y, Yue X, Lan G, Zhang L, Lu L, Yuan H. A deep learning-based interpretable decision tool for predicting high risk of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients prescribed highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Cancer Med 2023; 12:18306-18316. [PMID: 37609808 PMCID: PMC10524079 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to develop a risk prediction model for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in cancer patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) and identify the variables that have the most significant impact on prediction. METHODS Data from Tianjin Medical University General Hospital were collected and subjected to stepwise data preprocessing. Deep learning algorithms, including deep forest, and typical machine learning algorithms such as support vector machine (SVM), categorical boosting (CatBoost), random forest, decision tree, and neural network were used to develop the prediction model. After training the model and conducting hyperparameter optimization (HPO) through cross-validation in the training set, the performance was evaluated using the test set. Shapley additive explanations (SHAP), partial dependence plot (PDP), and Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) techniques were employed to explain the optimal model. Model performance was assessed using AUC, F1 score, accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and Brier score. RESULTS The deep forest model exhibited good discrimination, outperforming typical machine learning models, with an AUC of 0.850 (95%CI, 0.780-0.919), an F1 score of 0.757, an accuracy of 0.852, a specificity of 0.863, a sensitivity of 0.784, and a Brier score of 0.082. The top five important features in the model were creatinine clearance (Ccr), age, gender, anticipatory nausea and vomiting, and antiemetic regimen. Among these, Ccr had the most significant predictive value. The risk of CINV decreased with increased Ccr and age, while it was higher in the presence of anticipatory nausea and vomiting, female gender, and non-standard antiemetic regimen. CONCLUSION The deep forest model demonstrated good discrimination in predicting the risk of CINV in cancer patients prescribed HEC. Kidney function, as represented by Ccr, played a crucial role in the model's prediction. The clinical application of this predictive tool can help assess individual risks and improve patient care by proactively optimizing the use of antiemetics in cancer patients receiving HEC.
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- Jingyue Zhang
- Department of PharmacyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
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- School of MathematicsTianjin UniversityTianjinChina
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- Department of PharmacyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
- Department of PharmacyTianjin Huanhu HospitalTianjinChina
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- Department of Medical OncologyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
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- Department of Medical OncologyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational MedicineTianjin UniversityTianjinChina
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- Department of PharmacyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
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- Department of Medical OncologyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational MedicineTianjin UniversityTianjinChina
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- Department of PharmacyTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjinChina
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Vieira C, Bergantim R, Madureira E, Barroso JC, Labareda M, Parreira ST, Castro A, Macedo A, Custódio S. Portuguese consensus on the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting induced by cancer treatments. Porto Biomed J 2023; 8:e234. [PMID: 37846304 PMCID: PMC10575355 DOI: 10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV) strongly affect the quality of life of patients with cancer. Inadequate antiemetic control leads to the decline of patients' quality of life, increases rescue interventions, and may even compromise adherence to cancer treatment. Although there are international recommendations for controlling CINV and RINV, these recommendations focus mainly on pharmacological management, with scarce information on additional measures that patients may adopt. Moreover, the prophylaxis and management of CINV/RINV are not always applied. Thus, we identified the need to systematize the strategies for preventing and managing CINV/RINV and the associated risk factors to implement and promote effective prophylactic antiemetic regimens therapy in patients with cancer. This review sought to create a set of practical recommendations for managing and controlling CINV/RINV, according to the current international recommendations for antiemetic therapy and the main risk factors. Conclusively, we intended to produce a patient-centered guidance document for health care professionals focused on the awareness, monitoring, and treatment of CINV/RINV.
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- Cláudia Vieira
- Medical Oncology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil (IPO-PORTO), Porto, Portugal
- Research Center, Molecular Oncology Group, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil (IPO-PORTO), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Sociedade Portuguesa de Oncologia, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP), Porto, Portugal
- i3S—Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Porto, Portugal
- Department of Hematology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO), Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Department of Nutrition, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Medical Oncology Service, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
- iOncoCare - International Group for Oncologic Supportive Care Study, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital CUF Tejo, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte—Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Evidenze, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO), Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Medical Oncology Service, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Al-Salloum HF, Al-Harbi HE, Abdelazeem A. Effectiveness of antiemetic in reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adult patients; An oncology center experience. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2023; 29:1317-1325. [PMID: 36518002 DOI: 10.1177/10781552221118634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are two serious adverse effect of cancer chemotherapy. The objectives of this study are to assess patient satisfaction with antiemetics prescribed, incidence of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients, and the effectiveness of antiemetic regimens in reducing CINV. METHODS This is a prospective observational cross-sectional patient survey study, conducted between January and July 2021 in the oncology center at King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A suitable, data entry form was designed to collect data including patient demographics, cancer type, antiemetics prescribed, chemotherapy regimen, and incidence of CINV. RESULTS The sample comprised 283 cancer patients with a mean age of 47.7 (±14.6) years. Colorectal and breast cancer (n = 67; 23.6%, for each) were the two most common diagnoses. Among the patients who received chemotherapy, most patients (n = 144; 50.8%) received chemotherapy that was classified as highly emetogenic, and 139 (49%) received moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Antiemetics were given to control CINV before chemotherapy administration (as prophylaxis) were either combination therapy (170 patients (60.0%) received four classes of antiemetics, 72 (25.4%) received three classes; and 31 (10.9%) received two classes) or monotherapy (six patients (2.1%) received one drug). Four patients (1.4%) did not receive any antiemetic medication. Antiemetics given to control CINV after chemotherapy administration (for delayed CINV) were also either in combination (151 patients (53.3%) received three classes of antiemetics and 94 (33.2%) received two classes) or as monotherapy, where 27 patients (9.5%) received one medication. Eleven patients (3.8%) did not receive any antiemetic. The incidence rates for acute and delayed nausea after chemotherapy treatment were 32.1% and 30.7%, respectively; and those for acute and delayed vomiting were 13.4% and 10.2%, respectively. Acute nausea was much more frequent than vomiting. CONCLUSION The incidence of CINV was relatively high, and patients who received chemotherapy continued to experience nausea and vomiting despite receiving antiemetic treatment. This demonstrates that antiemetic regimens used are not effective in preventing CINV.
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- Haya F Al-Salloum
- Department of Pharmacy, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Xiao C, Qin M, Xia H, Xing Q, Wang D, Qian W. Effects of PC6 acupressure on acute and delayed nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy in patients with malignant neoplasm: a meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:510. [PMID: 37548707 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07976-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluating the intervention effect of PC6 acupressure on chemotherapy-induced acute, delayed nausea, and vomiting in malignant tumor patients. METHOD Eleven databases had been retrieved from January 2010 through January 2022. The published meta-analysis literature was hand-searched, and the language was limited to English and Chinese. The protocol of this meta-analysis was registered with PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42022323693). Two reviewers independently selected relevant eligible articles, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias. Meta-analysis was statistically analyzed using software RevMan 5.3. RESULT Ten randomized controlled trials with 975 patients were included. Only two studies were assessed as high quality; eight studies were evaluated as moderate. Meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group, PC6 acupressure reduced the occurrence number of acute (SMD = -0.39,95CI (-0.73, -0.05) P = 0.02), delayed (SMD = -0.51, 95% CI (-0.96, -0.05) P = 0.03) nausea and acute (SMD = -0.42,95% CI (-0.79, -0.06) P = 0.02), delayed (SMD = -0.37, 95% CI (-0.77, 0.03) P = 0.07) vomiting; it reduced the severity of acute (SMD = -0.34, 95% CI (-0.57, -0.11) P = 0.004), delayed (SMD = -0.79, 95% CI (-1.33, -0.25) P = 0.004) nausea and acute (SMD = -0.51, 95% CI (-0.79, -0.23) P = 0.0004), delayed (SMD = -0.50, 95% CI (-0.84, -0.17) P = 0.003) vomiting, while it did not reduced the experience time on acute and delayed CINV. CONCLUSION The meta-analysis shows the effectiveness of PC6 acupressure in preventing and treating nausea and vomiting. Large, high-quality, well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed in the future to determine the efficacy of PC6 acupressure on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
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- Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, JiangSu, China
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- Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, JiangSu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, JiangSu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, JiangSu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, JiangSu, China.
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Chow R, Yin LB, Baqri W, Huang R, Boldt G, Younus J, Lock M, Prsic E, Zimmermann C, Herrstedt J. Prevalence and predictors of long-delayed (> 120 h) chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)-a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:505. [PMID: 37535218 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07978-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although there have been reports of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) beyond 120 h, its overall prevalence has not been systematically examined. The aim of this review and meta-analysis was to report on the prevalence of this long-delayed CINV. METHODS This review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022346963). PubMed (Medline), Embase, and Cochrane Central were searched from inception until August 2022. Articles were included if they reported on CINV > 120 h after initiation of the chemotherapy regimen and patients received a single-agent highly emetogenic (HEC) or moderately emetogenic (MEC) antineoplastic agent for 1 day alone or in combination with low/minimal emetogenic chemotherapy. For all eligible articles, individual study authors were contacted and requested to provide individual patient-level data of demographics, emetogenicity of chemotherapy regimens, and daily incidence of nausea and vomiting. Forward stepwise logistic regression identified predictors for the incident day's CINV based on prior day's CINV episodes, controlling for patient demographics, and stratified by regimen emetogenicity. RESULTS A total of 2048 patients from 2 studies were included in this individual patient data meta-analysis: 1333 patients (65%) received HEC and 715 (35%) received MEC. Among those receiving HEC, 325 (24%) experienced acute, 652 (49%) delayed, and 393 (31%) long-delayed nausea; 107 (8%) experienced acute, 179 (14%) delayed, and 79 (6%) long-delayed vomiting. Among those receiving MEC, 48 (7%) experienced acute, 272 (38%) delayed, and 167 (24%) long-delayed nausea; 12 (2%) experienced acute, 97 (14%) delayed, and 42 (6%) long-delayed vomiting. Nausea in the long-delayed phase was as severe as in the delayed phase. Patients experiencing nausea and vomiting on days 4 and 5 were at significant risk of experiencing long-delayed CINV. CONCLUSION While not as prevalent as delayed nausea and vomiting, long-delayed CINV affects a significant proportion of patients and severity is similar. Patients with delayed CINV, specifically on days 4-5, are at risk of experiencing long-delayed CINV.
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- Ronald Chow
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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Uchiike A, Kono H, Miura K, Hayama T, Tsutsumi D, Tsuboi S, Ohtsuka S, Hidaka S. Olanzapine treatment effectively relieves breakthrough chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a real-world experience. J Pharm Health Care Sci 2023; 9:24. [PMID: 37525281 PMCID: PMC10391758 DOI: 10.1186/s40780-023-00293-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Olanzapine treatment prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC). However, its role in the secondary prevention of breakthrough CINV in real-world cancer care should be further evaluated. METHOD We conducted a retrospective study on patients receiving olanzapine to prevent breakthrough CINV refractory to standard antiemetic therapy. The major outcome was improvement in CINV, defined as any downgrade in CINV symptoms, according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Comprete response was defined as no symptoms in CINV, i.e., Grade 0. These outcomes were compared in the HEC versus non-HEC groups and the standard- (5 or 10 mg/day) versus low- (2.5 mg/day) dose groups. The other outcome measurement was adverse events (AEs). RESULTS We analyzed 127 patients, including 92 women, with a median age of 50 years (range: 19-89 years). Baseline CINV severity was grade 1, 2, and 3 in 18%, 69%, and 13% of the patients, respectively. After prophylaxis with olanzapine at doses of 2.5, 5, or 10 mg/day, improvement was observed in 105 (83%) patients, with a complete response in 42 patients (33%). The improvement and complete remission rates for the HEC (n = 96) and non-HEC (n = 31) groups were 86% and 71% (p = 0.048) versus 38% and 19% (p = 0.062), respectively. The rates for the standard- (n = 98) and low- (n = 29) dose groups were 86% and 82% (p = 0.568) versus 28% and 52% (p = 0.015), respectively. Thirty-four patients (27%) experienced olanzapine-related AEs, mainly somnolence (n = 28). Grade 3 or higher AEs were not observed. CONCLUSION Our study results support the clinical application of olanzapine for the secondary prevention of breakthrough CINV.
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- Akihiro Uchiike
- Nihon University Itabashi Hospital Tumor Center, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi, 173-8610, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pharmacy, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science, School of Pharmacy, Nihon University, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Hematology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Medical Oncology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nihon University Itabashi Hospital Tumor Center, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi, 173-8610, Tokyo, Japan.
- Division of Hematology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Nihon University Itabashi Hospital Tumor Center, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi, 173-8610, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pharmacy, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nihon University Itabashi Hospital Tumor Center, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi, 173-8610, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pharmacy, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nihon University Itabashi Hospital Tumor Center, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi, 173-8610, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pharmacy, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nihon University Itabashi Hospital Tumor Center, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi, 173-8610, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pharmacy, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science, School of Pharmacy, Nihon University, Chiba, Japan
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Weller M, Le Rhun E, Van den Bent M, Chang SM, Cloughesy TF, Goldbrunner R, Hong YK, Jalali R, Jenkinson MD, Minniti G, Nagane M, Razis E, Roth P, Rudà R, Tabatabai G, Wen PY, Short SC, Preusser M. Diagnosis and management of complications from the treatment of primary central nervous system tumors in adults. Neuro Oncol 2023; 25:1200-1224. [PMID: 36843451 PMCID: PMC10326495 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noad038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/28/2023] Open
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Central nervous system (CNS) tumor patients commonly undergo multimodality treatment in the course of their disease. Adverse effects and complications from these interventions have not been systematically studied, but pose significant challenges in clinical practice and impact function and quality of life, especially in the management of long-term brain tumor survivors. Here, the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) has developed recommendations to prevent, diagnose, and manage adverse effects and complications in the adult primary brain CNS tumor (except lymphomas) patient population with a specific focus on surgery, radiotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. Specifically, we also provide recommendations for dose adaptations, interruptions, and reexposure for pharmacotherapy that may serve as a reference for the management of standard of care in clinical trials. We also summarize which interventions are unnecessary, inactive or contraindicated. This consensus paper should serve as a reference for the conduct of standard therapy within and outside of clinical trials.
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- Michael Weller
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- The Brain Tumour Center at the Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Center of Neurosurgery, Department of General Neurosurgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Brain Tumor Center, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, South Korea
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- Neuro Oncology Cancer Management Team, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust & University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena, Italy
- IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyorin University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Third Department of Medical Oncology, Hygeia Hospital, Marousi, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neuroscience, City of Health and Science and University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neurology & Neuro-Oncology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Center for Neurooncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner site Tübingen, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Center for Neuro-oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine 1, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
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Michel A, Lee RT, Salehi E, Accordino MK. Improving Quality of Life During Chemotherapy: Cannabinoids, Cryotherapy, and Scalp Cooling. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2023; 43:e390428. [PMID: 37267515 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_390428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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There have been significant advances in the treatment of cancer in the past decade. However, patients continue to suffer from significant side effects of antineoplastic agents that greatly affect their quality of life (QOL), including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). This review aims to provide an updated overview of emerging strategies for the management and prevention of these immediate and long-lasting side effects. The use of integrative medicine including cannabis continues to evolve in the realm of CINV and cancer-related anorexia. Although no pharmaceutical agent has been approved for the prevention of CIPN, cryotherapy, compression therapy and, more recently, cryocompression therapy have shown benefit in small trials, but there are concerns with tolerability especially related to cryotherapy. More data are necessary to determine an effective and tolerable option to prevent CIPN in large, randomized studies. Scalp cooling (SC), which has a similar mechanism to cryotherapy and compression therapy for CIPN prevention, has proven to be an effective and tolerable approach in randomized studies and has significantly limited CIA, an entity that definitively affects the QOL of patients living with cancer. Taken together, cannabis, cryotherapy, compression and cryocompression therapy, and SC all strive to improve the QOL of patients living with cancer by minimizing the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Alissa Michel
- Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
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Graham M, Renaud E, Lucas CJ, Schneider J, Martin JH. Medicinal Cannabis Guidance and Resources for Health Professionals to Inform Clinical Decision Making. Clin Ther 2023; 45:527-534. [PMID: 37414503 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Interest in the use of cannabis as a medicine has markedly increased during the last decade, with an unprecedented number of patients now seeking advice or prescriptions for medicinal cannabis. Unlike other medicines prescribed by physicians, many medicinal cannabis products have not undergone standard clinical trial development required by regulatory authorities. Different formulations with varying strengths and ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol are available, and this diversity of medicinal cannabis products available for a myriad of therapeutic indications adds to the complexity. Physicians face challenges and barriers in their clinical decision making with medicinal cannabis because of current evidence limitations. Research efforts to address evidence limitations are ongoing; in the interim, educational resources and clinical guidance are being developed to address the gap in clinical information and support the needs of health professionals. METHODS This article provides an overview of various resources that health professionals may use when seeking information about medicinal cannabis in the absence of high-quality evidence and clinical guidelines. It also identifies examples of international evidence-based resources that support clinical decision making with medicinal cannabis. FINDINGS Similarities and differences between international examples of guidance and guideline documents are identified and summarized. IMPLICATIONS Guidance can help guide physicians in the individualized choice and dose of medicinal cannabis. Before quality clinical trials and regulator-approved products with risk management programs, safety data require clinical and academic collaborative pharmacovigilance.
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- Myfanwy Graham
- Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Drug Repurposing and Medicines Research, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Drug Repurposing and Medicines Research, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Drug Repurposing and Medicines Research, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Drug Repurposing and Medicines Research, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Drug Repurposing and Medicines Research, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales, Australia
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Beauchemin MP, Roth ME, Parsons SK. Reducing Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Outcome Disparities Through Optimized Care Delivery: A Blueprint from the Children's Oncology Group. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2023; 12:314-323. [PMID: 36716260 PMCID: PMC10282820 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2022.0136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Achieving equitable, high-quality cancer care delivery across socioeconomically and biologically diverse populations requires multilevel interventions, including those at the patient, provider, institution, and policy levels that influence cost, quality, and access to care. For adolescent and young adults (AYAs), who experience suboptimal health outcomes compared with younger and older people with cancer, cancer care delivery is influenced by additional contextual factors unique to the patients' developmental stage, psychosocial and economic status, and cancer subtype. In this review, we highlight the most pressing research needs in AYA cancer care delivery and opportunities to improve outcomes for this population.
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- Melissa P. Beauchemin
- School of Nursing, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatrics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Shaw JH, Wesemann LD, Banka TR, North WT, Charters MA, Davis JJ. Oral Dexamethasone Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)00404-7. [PMID: 37105325 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intravenous dexamethasone has been shown to reduce pain in total joint arthroplasty. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated the postoperative effects and safety of oral dexamethasone as a potential augment to multimodal pain management in outpatient knee arthroplasty. METHODS The authors prospectively randomized 109 consecutive patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. Patients were assigned to Group A (57 patients) received 4 mg of dexamethasone by mouth twice per day starting postoperative day (POD) one for four days and Group B received placebo capsules. All healthcare professionals and patients were blinded to group allocation. The primary outcome was defined as postoperative pain scores. Secondary outcomes included 90-day postoperative complications, nausea and vomiting, daily opioid usage, assistance for ambulation, difficulty sleeping, and early patient reported outcomes. Demographics were similar between groups. RESULTS The patients who received dexamethasone had statistically significant decrease in VAS scores when averaging POD 1 to 4 (P=0.01). The average VAS scores among individual days were significantly lower with dexamethasone on POD 2, 3, and 4. While taking dexamethasone, morning and mid-day VAS scores were significantly lower. There was no difference between the groups with opioid use, nausea or vomiting, 90-day complications, ability to walk with/without assistance, difficulty sleeping, and early patient reported outcomes. CONCLUSION This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial demonstrated that oral dexamethasone following primary total knee arthroplasty can reduce postoperative pain. This may be a beneficial option in ambulatory surgery where intravenous limitations exist, but larger series are needed to further evaluate the safety profile in this population.
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- Jonathan H Shaw
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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