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IMPORTANCE Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy characterized by presence of abnormal clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow, with potential for uncontrolled growth causing destructive bone lesions, kidney injury, anemia, and hypercalcemia. Multiple myeloma is diagnosed in an estimated 34 920 people in the US and in approximately 588 161 people worldwide each year. OBSERVATIONS Among patients with multiple myeloma, approximately 73% have anemia, 79% have osteolytic bone disease, and 19% have acute kidney injury at the time of presentation. Evaluation of patients with possible multiple myeloma includes measurement of hemoglobin, serum creatinine, serum calcium, and serum free light chain levels; serum protein electrophoresis with immunofixation; 24-hour urine protein electrophoresis; and full-body skeletal imaging with computed tomography, positron emission tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. The Revised International Staging System combines data from the serum biomarkers β2 microglobulin, albumin, and lactate dehydrogenase in conjunction with malignant plasma cell genomic features found on fluorescence in situ hybridization-t(4;14), del(17p), and t(14;16)-to assess estimated progression-free survival and overall survival. At diagnosis, 28% of patients are classified as having Revised International Staging stage I multiple myeloma, and these patients have a median 5-year survival of 82%. Among all patients with multiple myeloma, standard first-line (induction) therapy consists of a combination of an injectable proteasome inhibitor (ie, bortezomib), an oral immunomodulatory agent (ie, lenalidomide), and dexamethasone and is associated with median progression-free survival of 41 months, compared with historical reports of 8.5 months without therapy. This induction therapy combined with autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation followed by maintenance lenalidomide is standard of care for eligible patients. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Approximately 34 920 people in the US and 155 688 people worldwide are diagnosed with multiple myeloma each year. Induction therapy with an injectable proteasome inhibitor, an oral immunomodulatory agent and dexamethasone followed by treatment with autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and maintenance therapy with lenalidomide are among the treatments considered standard care for eligible patients.
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- Andrew J Cowan
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System, Miami, Florida
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Now with Bristol Myers Squibb, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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RATIONALE Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix is extremely rare and the clinical characteristics and prognosis are not well known and there are no specific guidelines for treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS A 43-year-old woman was referred to our hospital for abnormal uterine bleeding lasting 1 month. DIAGNOSES Histological examination revealed a signet ring cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix. After evaluation of extragenital origin, the patient was diagnosed International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IIIC1 primary signet ring cell carcinoma or the uterine cervix. INTERVENTION The patient was prescribed concomitant chemo-radiation followed by intracavitary brachytherapy. OUTCOMES She showed no evidence of disease after treatment but, it recurred after 7 months of last treatment. LESSONS Different approaches to diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease are needed and molecular pathological studies related to the onset of the disease are required.
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- Yeon Hee Kim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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BACKGROUND In subfertile couples, couples who have tried to conceive for at least one year, intrauterine insemination (IUI) with ovarian hyperstimulation (OH) is one of the treatment modalities that can be offered. When IUI is performed a second IUI in the same cycle might add to the chances of conceiving. In a previous update of this review in 2010 it was shown that double IUI increases pregnancy rates when compared to single IUI. Since 2010, different clinical trials have been published with differing conclusions about whether double IUI increases pregnancy rates compared to single IUI. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness and safety of double intrauterine insemination (IUI) compared to single IUI in stimulated cycles for subfertile couples. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility (CGF) Group trials register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL in July 2020 and LILACS, Google scholar and Epistemonikos in February 2021, together with reference checking and contact with study authors and experts in the field to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled, parallel trials of double versus single IUIs in stimulated cycles in subfertile couples. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. We contacted study authors for additional information. MAIN RESULTS We identified in nine studies involving subfertile women. The evidence was of low quality; the main limitations were unclear risk of bias, inconsistent results for some outcomes and imprecision, due to small trials with imprecise results. We are uncertain whether double IUI improves live birth rate compared to single IUI (odds ratio (OR) 1.15, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.71 to 1.88; I2 = 29%; studies = 3, participants = 468; low quality evidence). The evidence suggests that if the chance of live birth following single IUI is 16%, the chance of live birth following double IUI would be between 12% and 27%. Performing a sensitivity analysis restricted to only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with low risk of selection bias showed similar results. We are uncertain whether double IUI reduces miscarriage rate compared to single IUI (OR 1.78, 95% CI 0.98 to 3.24; I2 = 0%; studies = 6, participants = 2363; low quality evidence). The evidence suggests that chance of miscarriage following single IUI is 1.5% and the chance following double IUI would be between 1.5% and 5%. The reported clinical pregnancy rate per woman randomised may increase with double IUI group (OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.23 to 1.86; I2 = 34%; studies = 9, participants = 2716; low quality evidence). This result should be interpreted with caution due to the low quality of the evidence and the moderate inconsistency. The evidence suggests that the chance of a pregnancy following single IUI is 14% and the chance following double IUI would be between 16% and 23%. We are uncertain whether double IUI affects multiple pregnancy rate compared to single IUI (OR 2.04, 95% CI 0.91 to 4.56; I2 = 8%; studies = 5; participants = 2203; low quality evidence). The evidence suggests that chance of multiple pregnancy following single IUI is 0.7% and the chance following double IUI would be between 0.85% and 3.7%. We are uncertain whether double IUI has an effect on ectopic pregnancy rate compared to single IUI (OR 1.22, 95% CI 0.35 to 4.28; I2 = 0%; studies = 4, participants = 1048; low quality evidence). The evidence suggests that the chance of an ectopic pregnancy following single IUI is 0.8% and the chance following double IUI would be between 0.3% and 3.2%. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Our main analysis, of which the evidence is low quality, shows that we are uncertain if double IUI improves live birth and reduces miscarriage compared to single IUI. Our sensitivity analysis restricted to studies of low risk of selection bias for both outcomes is consistent with the main analysis. Clinical pregnancy rate may increase in the double IUI group, but this should be interpreted with caution due to the low quality evidence. We are uncertain whether double IUI has an effect on multiple pregnancy rate and ectopic pregnancy rate compared to single IUI.
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- Lidija Rakic
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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Guarnieri FDF, Briso ALF, Ramos FDSES, Esteves LMB, Omoto ÉM, Sundfeld RH, Fagundes TC. Use of auxiliary devices during retreatment of direct resin composite veneers. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252171. [PMID: 34133430 PMCID: PMC8208554 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The removal of direct composite veneers, when the retreatment is necessary, represents a challenge to the clinician, since the healthy dental structure must be preserved. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the accuracy provided by different auxiliary devices during retreatment of direct composite veneers. Seventy-five bovine teeth were prepared for direct composite veneers, scanned (T1), and restored. Specimens were divided into 5 groups for retreatment: conventional high-speed handpiece without auxiliary device (WD); high-speed handpiece with a white LED (WL); high-speed handpiece with an UV light (UL); electric motor and multiplier 1/5 handpiece (EM); and conventional high-speed handpiece using magnifying loupe (ML). After retreatments, other scanning was performed (T2). Changes on dental wear or composite residues areas, as well as, the average between wear and presence of residues were measured. Data were submitted to Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s post-test (p≤ 0.05). There were greater areas of wear for ML, being statistically superior to WD and EM groups. The ML presented smaller residues areas, being statistically lower than the WD and EM groups. Regarding the average between wear and the presence of resin residues, additional wear occurred after re-preparation, regardless of the group. Magnifying loupe promoted greater areas of wear and smaller areas of resin residues than conventional high-speed handpiece and electric motor. Both techniques using light accessories did not differ from other ones.
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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Teixeira RF, Costa CM, Maria de Abreu C, Lessa CA, Carvalho AC, Kassar SB, Barreto ID, Gurgel RQ, Medeiros AM. Factors associated with extubation failure in very low birth weight infants: a cohort study in the northeast Brazil. J Perinat Med 2021; 49:506-513. [PMID: 33470964 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2020-0313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Identifying and understanding the main risk factors associated with extubation failure of very low birthweight (VLBW) infants in different populations can subsequently help in establishing better criteria while taking decision of extubation. The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with extubation failure in VLBW infants. METHODS A cohort study of VLBW infants who underwent their first extubation between April 2018 and December 2019 in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Alagoas, Brazil, were included in this study. Extubation failure was defined as reintubation within seven days of extubation. Relative risks of predictive variables different between the extubation success group (ES) and extubation failure group (EF) were estimated with a robust Poisson regression model. RESULTS Out of the 112 infants included, 26 (23%) cases exhibited extubation failure. Extremely low birth weight (RR 2.55, 95% CI 1.07, 6.06), mechanical ventilation duration for first extubation greater than seven days (RR 2.66, 95% CI 1.10, 6.45), vaginal delivery (RR 2.07, 95% CI 1.03, 4.18) and maternal chorioamnionitis (RR 4.89, 95% CI 1.26-18.98) remained independently associated with extubation failure. EF had a significant greater need for respiratory support, longer oxygen therapy duration, more bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and longer length of hospital stay, even when adjusted for confounding variables. CONCLUSIONS Extremely low birth weight infants needing mechanical ventilation, wherein the duration for first extubation was longer than seven days, with vaginal delivery and maternal chorioamnionitis failed more frequently at the first attempt of extubation. And this failure increased the risk of BPD and the length of hospital stay.
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- Raphaela Farias Teixeira
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- CESMAC University Centre, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
- Santa Monica Maternity School Hospital, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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Luque R, Benavides M, del Barco S, Egaña L, García-Gómez J, Martínez-García M, Pérez-Segura P, Pineda E, Sepúlveda JM, Vieito M. SEOM clinical guideline for management of adult medulloblastoma (2020). Clin Transl Oncol 2021; 23:940-947. [PMID: 33792841 PMCID: PMC8057961 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-021-02581-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Recent advances in molecular profiling, have reclassified medulloblastoma, an undifferentiated tumor of the posterior fossa, in at least four diseases, each one with differences in prognosis, epidemiology and sensibility to different treatments. The recommended management of a lesion with radiological characteristics suggestive of MB includes maximum safe resection followed by a post-surgical MR < 48 h, LCR cytology and MR of the neuroaxis. Prognostic factors, such as presence of a residual tumor volume > 1.5 cm2, presence of micro- or macroscopic dissemination, and age > 3 years as well as pathological (presence of anaplastic or large cell features) and molecular findings (group, 4, 3 or p53 SHH mutated subgroup) determine the risk of relapse and should guide adjuvant management. Although there is evidence that both high-risk patients and to a lesser degree, standard-risk patients benefit from adjuvant craneoespinal radiation followed by consolidation chemotherapy, tolerability is a concern in adult patients, leading invariably to dose reductions. Treatment after relapse is to be considered palliative and inclusion on clinical trials, focusing on the molecular alterations that define each subgroup, should be encouraged. Selected patients can benefit from surgical rescue or targeted radiation or high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous self-transplant. Even in patients that are cured by chemorradiation presence of significant sequelae is common and patients must undergo lifelong follow-up.
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- R. Luque
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de Las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Regional Universitario Carlos Haya, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta. ICO Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Donostia-Donostia Ospitalea, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Complexo Hospitalario de Ourense (CHUO), Orense, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital del Mar - Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Clinic I Provincial de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Vall D’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Link TW, Carnevale JA, Goldberg JL, Jones C, Kocharian G, Boddu SR, Lin N, Patsalides A, Gobin YP, Knopman J. Multiple pipeline embolization devices improves aneurysm occlusion without increasing morbidity: A single center experience of 140 cases. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 86:129-135. [PMID: 33775316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Rates of aneurysm occlusion with the pipeline embolization device (PED) has varied widely in the literature from 55.7% to 93.3% at 6 months, which may reflect a difference in technique including sizing and number of devices used. METHODS 140 cases at our institution were retrospectively reviewed, and aneurysms treated with a single PED vs. multiple were compared. RESULTS Complete aneurysm occlusion was achieved in 86.9% at 6 months, 91.8% at 1 year, and 97.6% at longest follow-up. Retreatment with an additional device was required in 7 (5.1%). Major and minor complication rate within 30 days was 1.4% and 5.0%, and at greater than 30 days was 0.8% and 3.1%. Patients treated with multiple PEDs had significantly higher rates of aneurysm occlusion at 6 months (92.9% vs. 75.6%, p = 0.017) and 12 months (98.4% vs. 81.1%, p = 0.014), with no difference in complications. The two groups were similar aside from a higher number of ophthalmic and paraophthalmic aneurysms treated with multiple PEDs (23.4% vs. 6.5%, p = 0.004; and 35.1% vs. 17.4%, p = 0.020), and more posterior communicating artery and recurrent aneurysms treated with a single PED (28.3% vs. 3.2%, p = 0.001; 23.9% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.031). The use of multiple PEDs was found to be an independent predictor of aneurysm occlusion in a multivariate analysis (p = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS The use of multiple PEDs for intracranial aneurysms leads to significantly higher occlusion rates without added morbidity. This benefit is particularly appropriate for ophthalmic segment aneurysms, while more distal segments with eloquent perforating branches should be managed with caution.
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- Thomas W Link
- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical Institution New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Kong S, Chen H, Huang K, Jin D, Zhang G, Ye F. Antibiotic susceptibility guided reuse of levofloxacin-based therapy in a penicillin-allergic patient for Helicobacter pylori infection: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24915. [PMID: 33725850 PMCID: PMC7969298 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Antibiotic resistance poses a challenge for Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment. Current guidelines strongly recommend avoiding repeated treatments with the same antibiotic to prevent the emergence of drug resistance. However, for penicillin-allergic patients with recurrent H. pylori eradication failures, avoiding repeated treatments with the same antibiotic severely limits the choice of treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS A 47-year-old woman with a penicillin allergy for whom 2 previous levofloxacin and bismuth-based therapies had failed. DIAGNOSIS H. pylori infection. INTERVENTIONS Agar dilution susceptibility testing and gene sequence analysis was performed to confirm levofloxacin susceptibility again. Therefore, we treated her with a 14-day regimen consisting of levofloxacin (500 mg once daily), furazolidone (100 mg twice daily), colloidal bismuth pectin (220 mg twice daily), and esomeprazole (20 mg twice daily). OUTCOMES The patient was successfully treated with a third levofloxacin and bismuth-based regimen. LESSONS Antibiotics included in previous failed therapies need not be eliminated if no antibiotic resistance is found on antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
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- Siya Kong
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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Boltin D, Beniashvili Z, Lahat A, Hirsch J, Nyssen OP, Mégraud F, O'Morain C, Gisbert JP, Niv Y. European Registry on Helicobacter pylori management (Hp-EuReg): First-line Therapy in Israel. Isr Med Assoc J 2021; 23:38-42. [PMID: 33443341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The antibiotic resistance profile of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is constantly changing. Up-to-date and reliable data for the effectiveness of first-line H. pylori treatment protocols are necessary to provide evidence-based best-practice guidelines. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness, compliance and safety of first-line treatment for H. pylori in Israel. METHODS An observational, prospective, multicenter study was conducted in tertiary referral centers in Israel, as part of the European registry on H. pylori management (Hp-EuReg). H. pylori-infected patients were included from 2013 to March 2020. Data collected included demographics, clinical data, diagnostic tests, previous eradication attempts, current treatment, compliance, adverse events, and treatment outcome result. RESULTS In total, 242 patients were registered, including 121 (50%) who received first-line therapy, 41% of these individuals received clarithromycin based triple therapy and 58.9% received a four-drug regimen. The overall effectiveness of first-line therapy was 85% and 86% by modified intention-to-treat and per protocol analyses, respectively. The effectiveness of both sequential and concomitant therapies was 100% while clarithromycin-based triple therapy achieved an eradication rate of 79%. Treatment eradication was higher among patients who received high dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) compared to those treated with low dose PPI (100% vs. 81.5% respectively, P < 0.01). No difference in treatment effectiveness was found between 7-, 10-, and 14-day treatment. CONCLUSIONS The effectiveness of clarithromycin-based triple therapy is suboptimal. First-line treatment of H. pylori infection should consist of four drugs, including high dose PPI, according to international guidelines.
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- Doron Boltin
- Division of Gastroenterology, Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson Campus), Petah Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rabin Medical Center (Sharon Campus), Petah Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie, Hôpital Pellegrin, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson Campus), Petah Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Hansen MKG, Smerdel MP, Waldstrøm M, Andersen RF, Adimi P, Jakobsen A, Steffensen KD. Carboplatin re-treatment in platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer patients. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2020; 86:751-759. [PMID: 33067703 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-020-04162-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Treatment of multi-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer represents a clinical challenge with limited choices. Anti-angiogenic therapy has shown great potential in combination with frontline-therapy. Studies investigating heavily pre-treated patients are few. This study investigated the effect of re-treating patients with carboplatin combined with bevacizumab and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) as a potential predictor of outcome. METHODS This single-center study enrolled 73 multi-resistant ovarian cancer patients from 2008 to 2015. Patients were treated with a combination of bevacizumab (10 mg/kg) and carboplatin (AUC5) every 3 weeks. Baseline plasma samples were analyzed for cfDNA levels. Treatment response was evaluated based on the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria and CA125 blood values. RESULTS The response rate according to RECIST and/or CA125 was 57%. Median number of cycles was 6. The median progression-free survival and overall survival was 5.0 and 11.2 months, respectively. Eighteen patients developed allergic reactions to carboplatin. Patients were grouped into two cfDNA-groups according to median value. The cfDNA value was correlated to progression-free survival (PFS, p = 0.015), but not to overall survival (OS, p = 0.067) in the univariate analysis. In the multivariate analysis both PFS and OS were highly correlated to the levels of cfDNA (PFS, hazard ratio = 1.87, p = 0.012; OS, hazard ratio = 1.67, p = 0.037) with patients with high levels of cfDNA having poorest outcome. CONCLUSION Our results might provide guidance in cases with heavily pre-treated patients, where alternatives are limited. Carboplatin and bevacizumab treatment should be weighed against best supportive care, current non-platinum therapies and experimental treatment. cfDNA seems to offer prognostic insight.
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- Mads Kingo Guldberg Hansen
- Department of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark,, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark.
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark,, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark,, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark,, Beriderbakken 4, 7100, Vejle, Denmark
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Mishra G, Dev A, Paul E, Cheung W, Koukounaras J, Jhamb A, Marginson B, Lim BG, Simkin P, Borsaru A, Burnes J, Goodwin M, Ramachandra V, Spanger M, Lubel J, Gow P, Sood S, Thompson A, Ryan M, Nicoll A, Bell S, Majeed A, Kemp W, Roberts SK. Prognostic role of alpha-fetoprotein in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with repeat transarterial chemoembolisation. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:483. [PMID: 32471447 PMCID: PMC7257176 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-06806-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Repeat transarterial chemoembolisation (rTACE) is often required for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to achieve disease control, however, current practice guidelines regarding treatment allocation vary significantly. This study aims to identify key factors associated with patient survival following rTACE to facilitate treatment allocation and prognostic discussion. METHOD Patients with HCC undergoing rTACE at six Australian tertiary centers from 2009 to 2014 were included. Variables encompassing clinical, tumour, treatment type and response factors were analysed against the primary outcome of overall survival. Univariate analysis and multivariate Cox regression modelling were used to identify factors pre- and post-TACE therapy significantly associated with survival. RESULTS Total of 292 consecutive patients underwent rTACE with mainly Child Pugh A cirrhosis (61%) and BCLC stage A (57%) disease. Median overall survival (OS) was 30 months (IQR 15.2-50.2) from initial TACE. On multivariate analysis greater tumour number (p = 0.02), higher serum bilirubin (p = 0.007) post initial TACE, and hepatic decompensation (p = 0.001) post second TACE were associated with reduced survival. Patients with serum AFP ≥ 200 ng/ml following initial TACE had lower survival (p = 0.001), compared to patients with serum AFP level that remained < 200 ng/ml post-initial TACE, with an overall survival of 19.4 months versus 34.7 months (p = 0.0001) respectively. CONCLUSION Serum AFP level following initial treatment in patients undergoing repeat TACE for HCC is a simple and useful clinical prognostic marker. Moreover, it has the potential to facilitate appropriate patient selection for rTACE particularly when used in conjunction with baseline tumour burden and severity of hepatic dysfunction post-initial TACE.
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- Gauri Mishra
- Gastroenterology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Gastroenterology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, Monash Health Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Radiology, Monash Health Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, 3004, Australia
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- Gastroenterology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Gastroenterology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Gastroenterology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Gastroenterology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Gastroenterology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, 3004, Australia.
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Minchom A, Yuan W, Crespo M, Gurel B, Figueiredo I, Wotherspoon A, Miranda S, Riisnaes R, Ferreira A, Bertan C, Pereira R, Clarke M, Baker C, Ang JE, Fotiadis N, Tunariu N, Carreira S, Popat S, O'Brien M, Banerji U, de Bono J, Lopez J. Molecular and immunological features of a prolonged exceptional responder with malignant pleural mesothelioma treated initially and rechallenged with pembrolizumab. J Immunother Cancer 2020; 8:e000713. [PMID: 32169873 PMCID: PMC7069263 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2020-000713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This case represents an exceptional response to pembrolizumab in a patient with epithelioid mesothelioma with a further response on rechallenge. CASE PRESENTATION A 77-year-old woman with advanced epithelioid mesothelioma extensively pretreated with chemotherapy demonstrated a prolonged response of 45 months to 52 cycles of pembrolizumab. On rechallenge with pembrolizumab, further disease stability was achieved. Serial biopsies and analysis by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence demonstrated marked immune infiltration and documented the emergency of markers of immune exhaustion. Whole exome sequencing demonstrated a reduction in tumor mutational burden consistent with subclone elimination by immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy. The relapse biopsy had missense mutation in BTN2A1. CONCLUSION This case supports rechallenge of programme death receptor 1 inhibitor in cases of previous CPI sensitivity and gives molecular insights.
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- Anna Minchom
- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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- Drug Development Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital/ Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK
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Abou Alaiwi S, Xie W, Nassar AH, Dudani S, Martini D, Bakouny Z, Steinharter JA, Nuzzo PV, Flippot R, Martinez-Chanza N, Wei X, McGregor BA, Kaymakcalan MD, Heng DYC, Bilen MA, Choueiri TK, Harshman LC. Safety and efficacy of restarting immune checkpoint inhibitors after clinically significant immune-related adverse events in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. J Immunother Cancer 2020; 8:e000144. [PMID: 32066646 PMCID: PMC7057439 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2019-000144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) induce a range of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) with various degrees of severity. While clinical experience with ICI retreatment following clinically significant irAEs is growing, the safety and efficacy are not yet well characterized. METHODS This multicenter retrospective study identified patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with ICI who had >1 week therapy interruption for irAEs. Patients were classified into retreatment and discontinuation cohorts based on whether or not they resumed an ICI. Toxicity and clinical outcomes were assessed descriptively. RESULTS Of 499 patients treated with ICIs, 80 developed irAEs warranting treatment interruption; 36 (45%) of whom were restarted on an ICI and 44 (55%) who permanently discontinued. Median time to initial irAE was similar between the retreatment and discontinuation cohorts (2.8 vs 2.7 months, p=0.59). The type and grade of irAEs were balanced across the cohorts; however, fewer retreatment patients required corticosteroids (55.6% vs 84.1%, p=0.007) and hospitalizations (33.3% vs 65.9%, p=0.007) for irAE management compared with discontinuation patients. Median treatment holiday before reinitiation was 0.9 months (0.2-31.6). After retreatment, 50% (n=18/36) experienced subsequent irAEs (12 new, 6 recurrent) with 7 (19%) grade 3 events and 13 drug interruptions. Median time to irAE recurrence after retreatment was 2.8 months (range: 0.3-13.8). Retreatment resulted in 6 (23.1%) additional responses in 26 patients whose disease had not previously responded. From first ICI initiation, median time to next therapy was 14.2 months (95% CI 8.2 to 18.9) and 9.0 months (5.3 to 25.8), and 2-year overall survival was 76% (95%CI 55% to 88%) and 66% (48% to 79%) in the retreatment and discontinuation groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Despite a considerable rate of irAE recurrence with retreatment after a prior clinically significant irAE, most irAEs were low grade and controllable. Prospective studies are warranted to confirm that retreatment enhances survival outcomes that justify the safety risks.
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- Sarah Abou Alaiwi
- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), University of Genoa School of Medicine and Surgery, Genova, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medical Oncology, Gustave Roussy Institute, Villejuif, Île-de-France, France
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Jules Bordet, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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George G, Schmidt L, Tolat P, Riese M, Kilari D. Salvage ipilimumab associated with a significant response in sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma. J Immunother Cancer 2020; 8:e000584. [PMID: 32114501 PMCID: PMC7057424 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2020-000584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastatic sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma (sRCC) is an aggressive variant of RCC with generally poor prognosis. Treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors or chemotherapy generates only short-lived responses. Recent research has suggested a role for combination checkpoint inhibition as first line treatment for metastatic sRCC. This therapy consists of induction with cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 inhibitor, ipilimumab, administered with programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor, nivolumab. After completion of four cycles of combination therapy, single-agent maintenance nivolumab is recommended until progression. Patients who progress on maintenance nivolumab are switched to alternate therapy. Herein, we present a case of a patient with RCC who progressed on maintenance nivolumab who, on retreatment with ipilimumab, demonstrated a significant response In addition, we summarize important findings to support the role of salvage ipilimumab in patients with sRCC. CASE PRESENTATION A 46-year-old man presented with flank pain and hematuria, the work up of which noted a left kidney mass for which he underwent nephrectomy and was diagnosed with localized sRCC with 60% sarcomatoid differentiation. Within 3 months of nephrectomy, he presented with recurrent flank pain and was diagnosed with recurrence of disease. He was treated with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg and nivolumab 3 mg/kg for four doses and demonstrated a partial response. He was then transitioned to single agent nivolumab maintenance. After 3 months on maintenance therapy, he was noted to have progression of disease. Given prior response to immune check point combination, it was decided to rechallenge the patient with 1 mg/kg ipilimumab. After two doses of ipilimumab and nivolumab combination therapy, the patient was noted to have a partial response. He maintained a response for an additional 9 months and treatment was eventually discontinued due to grade 3 toxicity and progression. CONCLUSIONS This case report demonstrates the utility of retreatment with ipilimumab as a salvage option for patients progressing on maintenance PD-1 inhibitors in metastatic RCC. Further studies are needed to identify predictors of response and toxicity to this approach, as well as the optimal scheduling of ipilimumab with maintenance nivolumab.
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- Gemlyn George
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
- Blood Research Institute, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53213, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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Coste Mazeau P, Hessas M, Martin R, Eyraud JL, Margueritte F, Aubard Y, Sallee C, Sire F, Gauthier T. Is there an interest in repeating the vaginal administration of dinoprostone (Propess®), to promote induction of labor of pregnant women at term? (RE-DINO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:51. [PMID: 31915047 PMCID: PMC6950885 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3985-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Labor is induced in over 20% of women in France. Prostaglandins, especially intravaginal dinoprostone (Propess®), are widely used to initiate cervical ripening. If labor does not start within 24 h, there is uncertainty about whether to administer a second dinoprostone pessary or to use oxytocin to induce labor in order to achieve a vaginal delivery. METHODS RE-DINO is a prospective, open-label, multicenter, randomized superiority trial with two parallel arms running in six French hospitals. A total of 360 patients ≥ 18 years of age at > 37 weeks of gestation who exhibit unfavorable cervical conditions (Bishop score < 6) 24 h after placement of the first Propess®, with fetuses in cephalic presentation, will be included. Patients with premature membrane rupture, uterine scars, or multiple pregnancies will be excluded. Our principal objective is to determine whether placement of a second Propess® (followed by oxytocin [Syntocinon®], if necessary) in women for whom the first Propess® failed to induce cervical ripening increases the vaginal delivery rate compared to direct oxytocin injection. The vaginal delivery rate is therefore the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes are the induction failure rates and maternofetal morbidity and mortality. DISCUSSION This study may help in determining the optimal way to induce labor after failure of a first Propess®, an unresolved problem to date. This trial explores the effectiveness and safety of placing a second Propess® and may contribute to development of an obstetric consensus. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered on 2 September 2016 at clinicaltrials.gov (identification number NCT02888041).
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- P Coste Mazeau
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Clinical Investigation Center, CHRU Limoges, 2 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mother and Children's Hospital, Limoges Regional University Hospitals, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000, Limoges, France
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Sezaki H, Suzuki F, Hosaka T, Fujiyama S, Kawamura Y, Akuta N, Kobayashi M, Suzuki Y, Saitoh S, Arase Y, Ikeda K, Kobayashi M, Kumada H. Initial- and re-treatment effectiveness of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir for Japanese patients with chronic hepatitis C virus-genotype 1/2/3 infections. J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:916-927. [PMID: 30903385 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-019-01575-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) are potent antiviral agents for hepatitis C virus (HCV) pan-genotypic infections; however, their clinical effectiveness and safety remain limited in the real-world. This study aimed to evaluate viral responses and the safety of GLE/PIB for patients with chronic HCV-1/2/3 infections during both initial- (Arm A) and re-treatment (Arm B) with all-oral direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs). METHODS This prospective-observational cohort study included Japanese patients with chronic HCV-1/2/3 infections (n = 271: 183 in Arm A and 83 in Arm B), who had started receiving GLE/PIB. Primary end point was a sustained virological response (SVR) rate at week 12 (SVR12) after the end of GLE/PIB treatment (EOT). RESULTS SVR12 was achieved by 99.4% of patients (180/181: modified intention-to-treat (mITT) analysis excluding 2 patients lost to follow-up) in Arm A. One patient with an HCV-3b infection who discontinued at week 8 failed to achieve SVR12. SVR12 was achieved by 97.7% of patients (85/87: mITT excluding 1 patient lost to follow-up) in Arm B. Virological relapse occurred in 2 patients with HCV-1b, presenting common 5 loci of resistance-associated substitutions (RASs) including A92 RASs in the NS5A lesion at baseline. Any adverse events (AEs) (grade ≥ 3) occurred in 8 patients (3.0%). 8 patients (3.0%) discontinued due to AEs, however, all of them achieved SVR12. CONCLUSIONS Initial and re-treatment with GLE/PIB are effective and safe for Japanese patients with HCV-1/2/3 in real-life settings. Further studies are required to elucidate the mechanism underlying treatment failures of GLE/PIB to completely eradicate HCV worldwide.
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- Hitomi Sezaki
- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan.
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Research Institute for Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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Mouri A, Kaira K, Yamaguchi O, Shiono A, Miura Y, Hashimoto K, Nishihara F, Murayama Y, Kobayashi K, Kagamu H. Clinical difference between discontinuation and retreatment with nivolumab after immune-related adverse events in patients with lung cancer. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2019; 84:873-880. [PMID: 31444618 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-019-03926-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND After the cessation of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy due to an immune-related adverse event (irAE), it remains unclear whether retreatment with ICI is more effective than its discontinuation. To explore the clinical significance of its retreatment, patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had treatment interruption of nivolumab due to irAEs were identified and the clinical differences between discontinuation and retreatment with nivolumab were retrospectively reviewed. METHODS 49 (26%) of 187 patients treated with nivolumab experienced the cessation of treatment due to a serious irAE. Retreatment was chosen in 21 patients (retreatment cohort), while 28 patients discontinued treatment (discontinuation cohort). RESULTS The most common irAEs requiring treatment cessation in 49 patients included pneumonitis (59.2%), adrenal insufficiency (8.2%), liver dysfunction (8.2%) renal dysfunction (8.2%), colitis (6.1%), hypothyroidism (4.1%), and rash (2.0%). The frequency of grade 3 or 4 initial irAEs did not differ between the retreatment and discontinuation cohorts; however, the incidence of renal dysfunction and colitis was higher in the retreatment cohort than in the discontinuation cohort. Retreatment with nivolumab displayed an overall response rate of 15%, without a significant increase in irAEs. The median overall survival and progression-free survival did not differ significantly between the retreatment and discontinuation cohorts, irrespective of the efficacy of prior nivolumab. CONCLUSIONS Retreatment exhibited a slightly higher efficacy without a significant increase in irAEs; however, the clinical significance of retreatment and discontinuation was similar in NSCLC patients that led to treatment interruption due to any irAE after initial nivolumab.
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- Atsuto Mouri
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan
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Pasquier D, Le Deley MC, Tresch E, Cormier L, Duterque M, Nenan S, Lartigau E. GETUG-AFU 31: a phase I/II multicentre study evaluating the safety and efficacy of salvage stereotactic radiation in patients with intraprostatic tumour recurrence after external radiation therapy-study protocol. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e026666. [PMID: 31377694 PMCID: PMC6686998 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Prostate cancer is the third most important cancer in terms of mortality in men. No standard local treatment exists for patients with an intraprostatic recurrence after radiotherapy. Stereotatic body radiotherapy (SBRT) could be a curative treatment for local recurrence. The phase I/II primary objective is the selection of the recommended dose for salvage-SBRT and to estimate the efficacy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We plan to perform a multicentre prospective phase I/II study including at least 47 patients. Eligible patients are patients with biochemical recurrence occurring at least 2 years after external radiotherapy for prostatic adenocarcinoma by the Phoenix definition (prostate-specific antigen (PSA) nadir +2 ng/mL) and histologically proven intraprostatic recurrence only (stage T1-T2 on relapse, PSA level ≤10 ng/mL, PSA doubling time >10 months, absence of pelvic or metastatic recurrence proven by choline or PSMA positron emission tomography scan, and pelvic and prostatic assessment by multiparametric MRI). The phase I primary objective is the selection of the recommended dose for salvage-SBRT (5×6, 6×6 or 5×5 Gy) based on dose-limiting toxicity (DLT). The dose of salvage-SBRT will be selected using a time-to-event continual reassessment method based on DLT defined as grade ≥3 gastrointestinal or urinary toxicity or any other grade 4 adverse event. The phase II primary outcome is to estimate the efficacy of the salvage-SBRT in terms of biochemical relapse-free survival rate (Phoenix definition: increase in serum total PSA ≥2 ng/mL above the nadir). Phase II secondary outcomes are acute and late toxicities, quality of life, clinical progression-free survival defined as the time interval between the date of registration and the date of clinical progression or death irrespective of the cause. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has received ethical approval from the Ethics committee 'Ile-de-France III'. Academic dissemination will occur through publication and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03438552.
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- David Pasquier
- Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
- CRIStAL UMR CNRS 9189, Lille University, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
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- Methodology and Biostatistic Unit, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon, Dijon, France
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- Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
- CRIStAL UMR CNRS 9189, Lille University, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
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Chicote B, Aramendi E, Irusta U, Owens P, Daya M, Idris A. Value of capnography to predict defibrillation success in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2019; 138:74-81. [PMID: 30836170 PMCID: PMC6504568 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2019.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Unsuccessful defibrillation shocks adversely affect survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Ventricular fibrillation (VF) waveform analysis is the tool-of-choice for the non-invasive prediction of shock success, but surrogate markers of perfusion like end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) could improve the prediction. The aim of this study was to evaluate EtCO2 as predictor of shock success, both individually and in combination with VF-waveform analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS In total 514 shocks from 214 OHCA patients (75 first shocks) were analysed. For each shock three predictors of defibrillation success were automatically calculated from the device files: two VF-waveform features, amplitude spectrum area (AMSA) and fuzzy entropy (FuzzyEn), and the median EtCO2 (MEtCO2) in the minute before the shock. Sensitivity, specificity, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the curve (AUC) were calculated, for each predictor individually and for the combination of MEtCO2 and VF-waveform predictors. Separate analyses were done for first shocks and all shocks. RESULTS MEtCO2 in first shocks was significantly higher for successful than for unsuccessful shocks (31mmHg/25mmHg, p<0.05), but differences were not significant for all shocks (32mmHg/29mmHg, p>0.05). MEtCO2 predicted shock success with an AUC of 0.66 for first shocks, but was not a predictor for all shocks (AUC 0.54). AMSA and FuzzyEn presented AUCs of 0.76 and 0.77 for first shocks, and 0.75 and 0.75 for all shocks. For first shocks, adding MEtCO2 improved the AUC of AMSA and FuzzyEn to 0.79 and 0.83, respectively. CONCLUSIONS MEtCO2 predicted defibrillation success only for first shocks. Adding MEtCO2 to VF-waveform analysis in first shocks improved prediction of shock success. VF-waveform features and MEtCO2 were automatically calculated from the device files, so these methods could be introduced in current defibrillators adding only new software.
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- Beatriz Chicote
- Communications Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Ingeniero Torres Quevedo Plaza, 1, 48013 Bilbao, Spain.
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- Communications Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Ingeniero Torres Quevedo Plaza, 1, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Communications Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Ingeniero Torres Quevedo Plaza, 1, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwesterm Medical Center (UTSW), 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwesterm Medical Center (UTSW), 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, USA
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Suda G, Nakai M, Sho T, Kimura M, Shimazaki T, Maehara O, Shigesawa T, Suzuki K, Nakamura A, Ohara M, Umemura M, Kawagishi N, Baba M, Natsuizaka M, Morikawa K, Ogawa K, Sakamoto N. The Successful Retreatment with Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir of Genotype 1 or 2 HCV-infected Hemodialysis Patients who Failed to Respond to NS5A and Protease Inhibitor Treatment. Intern Med 2019; 58:943-947. [PMID: 30568153 PMCID: PMC6478991 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2077-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Clinical trials and real-world data have proven that hepatitis C virus (HCV) in most infected patients can be eradicated by direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). However, the proper retreatment regimen for hemodialysis patients with HCV infection who have previously failed to respond to DAAs has not been clarified. We herein report, for the first time, the successful retreatment with glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, of three hemodialysis patients with genotype 1 or 2 HCV infection, who had previously failed to respond to combination therapy with an HCV-NA5A inhibitor (daclatasvir) and an HCV protease inhibitor (asunaprevir).
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- Goki Suda
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Hokkaido Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan
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Reddy AV, Mills MN, Liauw SL, Baliga S, Kersh CR. Long term control and preservation of renal function after multiple courses of stereotactic body radiation therapy for renal cell carcinoma. Can J Urol 2019; 26:9743-9745. [PMID: 31012841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is usually treated with surgery, with or without systemic therapy. For select patients, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) may be a suitable alternative. Although many reports exist on the successful use of SBRT, very few have described long term outcomes with regard to disease progression and renal function. We report a rare case of a single patient with primary, metastatic, and locally recurrent renal cell carcinoma who was successfully treated with SBRT. The patient has been disease-free for 8 years since treatment, with stable renal function even after two courses of SBRT to her solitary functioning kidney.
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- Abhinav V Reddy
- Transitional Year Program, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia, USA
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Fernandes GDS, Braghiroli MI, Artioli M, Paterlini ACCR, Teixeira MC, Gumz BP, Girardi DDM, Braghiroli OFM, Costa FP, Hoff PM. Combination of Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin and 5-Fluorouracil as a Rechallenge Regimen for Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients. J Gastrointest Cancer 2019; 49:470-475. [PMID: 28884286 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-017-0001-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Our objective was to evaluate the benefit of re-exposing patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) to a combination of oxaliplatin, irinotecan and 5-fluorouracil treatment. METHODS We retrospectively analysed patients with mCRC who received a combination of oxaliplatin, irinotecan and fluorouracil as a rechallenge regimen after progressing on the same drugs. Both FOLFOXIRI and FOLFIRINOX were used. Toxicity was evaluated for each treatment cycle, and survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS A total of 21 patients who were treated between January 2011 and December 2013 were selected for this study. Most of the patients (95.2%) had an ECOG status of 0-1. The median age at diagnosis was 52.1 years (range 36-77 years), and 14 (66.6%) patients had wild-type KRAS. Thirteen patients received FOLFIRINOX, and eight received FOLFOXIRI. Most patients had previously received at least three regimens, with 80% receiving anti-VEGF and 66% anti-EGFR antibodies. The response rate was 38%, and 24% patients had stable disease. The median time to disease progression was 4.0 months (range 1.0-9.1 months), and the median overall survival duration was 8.6 months (range 6.3-11.5 months). Most patients required dose adjustment and treatment delays. One patient experienced grade 5 neutropenic sepsis. CONCLUSIONS Both FOLFIRINOX and FOLFOXIRI are active and potentially feasible rechallenge treatment options for heavily pretreated patients with good performance status. With dose reduction and close monitoring for toxicity, the risk of serious adverse events can be minimised.
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- Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
- Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sírio-Libanês, SGAS 613-conjunto E lote 95-Asa Sul, Brasília, DF, 70200-001, Brazil
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- Hospital Sírio-Libanês, SGAS 613-conjunto E lote 95-Asa Sul, Brasília, DF, 70200-001, Brazil
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- Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
- Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Ahmed FZ, Fullwood C, Zaman M, Qamruddin A, Cunnington C, Mamas MA, Sandoe J, Motwani M, Zaidi A. Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections are expensive and associated with prolonged hospitalisation: UK Retrospective Observational Study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0206611. [PMID: 30601808 PMCID: PMC6314621 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background There are limited reports outlining the financial cost of treating cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection outside the United States. This study aimed to determine the average treatment cost of CIED infection in a large UK tertiary referral centre and compared costs of different treatment pathways that are recognised in the management of CIED infection (early versus delayed re-implantation). Methods We retrospectively analysed cost and length of stay (LOS) data for consecutive patients undergoing infected CIED extraction with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D [with defibrillator], CRT-P [with pacemaker]), implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and permanent pacemakers (PPMs). Results Between January 2013 and March 2015, complete data was available for 84 patients (18 [21.4%] CRT-D, 24 [28.6%] ICDs and 42 [50.0%] PPMs). When all cases were considered the cost of infection ranged from £5,139 (PPM) to £24,318 (CRT-D). Considering different treatment strategies; 41 (48.8%) underwent CIED extraction and re-implantation during the same admission (early re-implant strategy (ER). 43 (51.2%) underwent extraction, but were then discharged home to be re-admitted for day-case re-implantation (delayed re-implant strategy (DR)). Median LOS was significantly shorter in DR compared to ER (5.0 vs. 18.0 days, p<0.001). The total cost of CIED infection episode was similar for both treatment strategies (median £14,241.48 vs. £14,741.70 including wearable defibrillator (Lifevest) and outpatient antibiotics costs, ER vs. DR; p = 0.491). Conclusion CIED infections are expensive and associated with significant health-economic burden. When all device types were considered, a DR strategy is associated with reduced LOS without an increased cost penalty.
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- Fozia Zahir Ahmed
- Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Research and Innovation, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Centre for Biostatistics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
- Leeds Institute of Biomedical & Clinical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Batool R, Khan SW, Imran M, Barry Z, Ali SZ. Treatment outcomes of the drug resistant tuberculosis cases previously exposed to second line anti Tuberculosis drugs in Pakistan: A multi-center cross-sectional study. J PAK MED ASSOC 2019; 69:4-10. [PMID: 30623904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the treatment outcomes of the drug-resistant tuberculosis patients who were previously exposed to second line drugs. METHODS The retrospective study was conducted at eight Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (PMDT) sites in Sindh and Balochistan. Data of patients who were previously exposed to second line drugs and re-enrolled in the drug-resistant tuberculosis register at PMDT sites in Sindh and Balochistan between 2008 and 2016 was included for analysis. Data of those still under treatment or transferred to another treatment site was excluded. Association was explored between treatment outcomes and other independent variables, while in order to identify the risk factors associated with poor treatment outcomes univariate and multivariate logistic regression was used. RESULTS Overall, there were 3645 patients and 288(8%) were previously exposed to second line drugs. Of them, 95(33%) were excluded, and the final sample stood at 193; 99(51.3%) males and 94(48.7%) females. The median age of the sample was 29 years (inter-quartile range: 22-41 years). The mean duration of treatment was 20}11.14 months. Overall success rate of the re-treatment of previously treated patients was 105(54.4%). Observed relapse rate was 9(4.7%).. CONCLUSIONS The success rate for re-treatment drug-resistant tuberculosis patients was found to be unacceptably low. New drugs and novel regimens should be made widely available.
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Turgut A, Erkuş S, Koca A, Payzıner L, Çiçek AO, Kalenderer Ö. Analysis of the factors causing tight cast syndrome after closed reduction and casting of pediatric distal radius fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018; 52:329-333. [PMID: 30170884 PMCID: PMC6205031 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the most important factors which can cause “tight cast syndrome’’ (TCS) in pediatric patients with distal radius fractures. Methods Patients, who were at or under 15 years old and treated conservatively with an diagnosis of distal radius fracture between August 2015 and August 2017 were included in to the study. Fifty four patients, who had been found to experience TCS were accepted as group 1 and sixty-two patients without TCS as group 2. Cast index, pre-/post reduction translation, pre-/post reduction angulation, localization and displacement of the fracture, need for re-manipulation, and presence of associated distal ulna fracture were evaluated for both groups. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate cut off value for cast index values for both TCS and loss of reduction and logistic regression analysis of the other possible factors. Results Pre-/post-reduction translation (over 50% and 10%, respectively) (odds ratios:0.167 and 0.524, respectively), a cast index value below than 0.775 (odds ratio:3.080), displaced type fracture (odds ratio:8.028), presence of re-manipulation (odds ratio:0.131) and associated distal ulna fracture (odds ratio:2.029) were found to be statistically significantly important for the occurrence of TCS. The most important factors were decreased cast index value and presence of initially displaced type fracture. Loss of reduction (LOR) risk was found to be increased in patients with a cast index value of greater than 0.875. Conclusion One should be very careful when following a pediatric patient who have a displaced distal radius fracture which has initial/post reduction translation in AP plane, which is associated with distal ulna fracture, which required re-manipulation and most importantly which cast index is under than 0.775 in terms of occurrence of TCS. We recommend obtaining a cast index value between 0.775 and 0.875 to prevent both TCS and LOR. Level of evidence Level III, Therapeutic study.
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- Ali Turgut
- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey.
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Glund S, Stangier J, van Ryn J, Schmohl M, Moschetti V, Haazen W, De Smet M, Gansser D, Norris S, Lang B, Reilly P, Kreuzer J. Restarting Dabigatran Etexilate 24 h After Reversal With Idarucizumab and Redosing Idarucizumab in Healthy Volunteers. J Am Coll Cardiol 2018; 67:1654-1656. [PMID: 27150693 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Balermpas P, Stera S, Müller von der Grün J, Loutfi-Krauss B, Forster MT, Wagner M, Keller C, Rödel C, Seifert V, Blanck O, Wolff R. Repeated in-field radiosurgery for locally recurrent brain metastases: Feasibility, results and survival in a heavily treated patient cohort. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0198692. [PMID: 29874299 PMCID: PMC5991396 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is an established primary treatment for newly diagnosed brain metastases with high local control rates. However, data about local re-irradiation in case of local failure after SRS (re-SRS) are rare. We evaluated the feasibility, efficacy and patient selection characteristics in treating locally recurrent metastases with a second course of SRS. Methods We retrospectively evaluated patients with brain metastases treated with re-SRS for local tumor progression between 2011 and 2017. Patient and treatment characteristics as well as rates of tumor control, survival and toxicity were analyzed. Results Overall, 32 locally recurrent brain metastases in 31 patients were irradiated with re-SRS. Median age at re-SRS was 64.9 years. The primary histology was breast cancer and non-small-cellular lung cancer (NSCLC) in respectively 10 cases (31.3%), in 5 cases malignant melanoma (15.6%). In the first SRS-course 19 metastases (59.4%) and in the re-SRS-course 29 metastases (90.6%) were treated with CyberKnife® and the others with Gamma Knife. Median planning target volume (PTV) for re-SRS was 2.5 cm3 (range, 0.1–37.5 cm3) and median dose prescribed to the PTV was 19 Gy (range, 12–28 Gy) in 1–5 fractions to the median 69% isodose (range, 53–80%). The 1-year overall survival rate was 61.7% and the 1-year local control rate was 79.5%. The overall rate of radiological radio-necrosis was 16.1% and four patients (12.9%) experienced grade ≥ 3 toxicities. Conclusions A second course of SRS for locally recurrent brain metastases after prior local SRS appears to be feasible with acceptable toxicity and can be considered as salvage treatment option for selected patients with high performance status. Furthermore, this is the first study utilizing robotic radiosurgery for this indication, as an additional option for frameless fractionated treatment.
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- Panagiotis Balermpas
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
- Saphir Radiosurgery Center, Frankfurt, Germany
- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) partner site: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute for Neuroradiology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
- Saphir Radiosurgery Center, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) partner site: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Saphir Radiosurgery Center, Frankfurt, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Saphir Radiosurgery Center, Frankfurt, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Raj PKT, Mudrakola DP, Baby D, Govindankutty RK, Davis D, Sasikumar TP, Ealla KKR. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Two Different Endodontic Retreatment Systems in Removal of Gutta-percha: An in vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2018; 19:726-731. [PMID: 29959303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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AIM To determine the effectiveness of two different endodontic retreatment systems for the removal of laterally compacted gutta-percha (GP). MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-three freshly extracted human maxillary central incisors were used for the study. The teeth were instrumented with K-flex files and obturated using lateral condensation technique with GP and AH Plus sealer. The teeth were divided into three retreatment groups, each group consisting of 21 teeth. Group I: D-RaCe desobturation files (D-RaCe); group II: ProTaper Universal retreatment files (PTUR); group III: Hedstrom files (H-file). After removal of GP, the teeth were split longitudinally and divided into three equal parts: Cervical, middle, and apical third. The middle and apical thirds of all root halves were examined using scanning electron microscope (SEM). The total surface area covered by the residual debris was evaluated using Motic Image plus 2.0 software. Statistical analysis was done by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test with a p-value <0.05 used to determine significance and Tukey's multiple post hoc tests used for comparison between the groups, and 't' test was done for comparison between the thirds within the same group. RESULTS The PTUR retreatment files showed overall better performance compared with D-RaCe files and H-files. The PTUR files performed better at middle third compared with others. The PTUR files and D-RaCe files performed equally at apical third better than H-files. CONCLUSION ProTaper retreatment files are better compared with D-RaCe files and H-files for the retreatment of the previously endodontically treated teeth. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Highest efficacy for the removal of GP was shown by ProTaper Universal System followed by D-RaCe and H-file.
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- P K Thaju Raj
- Department of Conservative and Endodontics, P.S.M. College of Dental Science & Research, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Dental Center, AIMST University Kedah, Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative and Endodontics, P.S.M. College of Dental Science & Research, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative and Endodontics, P.S.M. College of Dental Science & Research, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative and Endodontics, P.S.M. College of Dental Science & Research, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, MNR Dental College & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India, Phone: +919849409070, e-mail:
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Kästner S, Gonser P, Paprottka F, Kaye KO. Removal of Polyacrylamide Gel (Aquamid ®) from the Lip as a Solution for Late-Onset Complications: Our 8-Year Experience. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018. [PMID: 29516176 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-018-1114-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The polyacrylamide hydrogel Aquamid® has been used as a permanent filler to enhance facial soft tissue volume and correct wrinkles since 2001. Various long-term studies have proved the safety of the product. Nonetheless, if complications such as migration occur, they can be difficult to treat. METHODS Eleven patients suffering from late-onset complications after taking Aquamid® injections in the lips underwent product removal and subsequent labial reconstruction between 2009 and 2017. The reconstruction was performed using a modified bikini reduction technique combined, in eight cases, with immediate autologous fat grafting. RESULTS In all the patients, general fibrosis and a diffused distribution of the product within all three layers of the lips resulted in the need for labial reconstruction. Migration, as far as in the mucosa and perioral skin, accounted for macroscopically visible yellowish accumulations. In ten out of eleven cases, an individually modified bikini reduction technique, with or without any combination of autologous fat grafting, led to an esthetically satisfying result. One patient developed a severe upper lip necrosis. CONCLUSION Contradictory to several previous studies attesting to the lack of migration after Aquamid® application to the lips, capsule formation around the product is impaired, allowing for migration even years after the injection. Product aspiration is not possible in these cases, thus necessitating complex lip reconstruction. Bikini reduction and fat grafting are valuable tools for labial reconstruction. Product residuals within the mucosa have to be accepted. Special care has to be taken while treating smokers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Sonja Kästner
- Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Ocean Clinic Marbella, Marbella, Spain.
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- Department for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Ocean Clinic Marbella, Marbella, Spain
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- Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Ocean Clinic Marbella, Marbella, Spain
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Kawakami Y, Ochi H, Hayes CN, Imamura M, Tsuge M, Nakahara T, Katamura Y, Kohno H, Kohno H, Tsuji K, Takaki S, Mori N, Honda Y, Arataki K, Takahashi S, Kira S, Tamura T, Masuda K, Nakamura T, Kikkawa M, Chayama K. Efficacy and safety of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir with ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C patients who failed daclatasvir/asunaprevir therapy: pilot study. J Gastroenterol 2018; 53:548-556. [PMID: 28815329 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-017-1380-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Japan, daclatasvir (DCV) and asunaprevir (ASV) therapy was the first IFN-free treatment to be approved, and thousands of patients have since been successfully treated, with an SVR rate of around 90%. The converse, however, is that around 10% of patients fail to achieve viral eradication and must be retreated using a different approach. This study is to evaluate treatment efficacy of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and ribavirin in patients who failed to respond to DCV and ASV therapy. METHODS Thirty patients were treated with 12 weeks of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and ribavirin. We evaluated the rate of sustained virological response 12 weeks after the end of treatment (SVR12) and examined the incidence of adverse events during ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and ribavirin treatment. NS5A and NS5B resistance-associated variants (RAVs) in treatment failure cases were examined. RESULTS The overall SVR12 rate was 86.7% (26/30). Large decreases in mean log10 HCV RNA levels were observed in patients without cirrhosis, and the SVR12 rate for these patients was 100% (12/12). In cases of cirrhosis, SVR12 rate was 72.2% (13/18). The common factors in treatment failure cases were the presence of liver cirrhosis and both NS5A L31M/I and Y93H RAVs. The frequency of RAVs did not change before and after treatment among patients who relapsed. CONCLUSION Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir with ribavirin is an effective retreatment option for patients with chronic hepatitis C who failed to respond to prior daclatasvir and asunaprevir therapy.
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- Yoshiiku Kawakami
- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
- Department of Center for Integrated Medical Research, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
- Laboratory for Digestive Diseases, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
- Liver Research Project Center, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
- Laboratory for Digestive Diseases, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), Hiroshima, Japan.
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Halfon P, Scholtès C, Izopet J, Larrat S, Trimoulet P, Zoulim F, Alric L, Métivier S, Leroy V, Ouzan D, de Lédinghen V, Mohamed S, Pénaranda G, Khiri H, Thélu MA, Plauzolles A, Chiche L, Bourlière M, Abravanel F. Retreatment with direct-acting antivirals of genotypes 1-3-4 hepatitis C patients who failed an anti-NS5A regimen in real world. J Hepatol 2018; 68:595-597. [PMID: 28987520 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2017.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Philippe Halfon
- Laboratoire Alphabio, Marseille, France; Hôpital Européen, Marseille, France.
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- CHU Toulouse Purpan, UMR 152 IRD Toulouse 3, Toulouse, France
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- Institut Arnault Tzanck, Saint Laurent du Var, France
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Daniel P, Bewick T, McKeever TM, Roberts M, Ashton D, Smith D, Latip L, Lim WS. Healthcare reconsultation in working-age adults following hospitalisation for community-acquired pneumonia. Clin Med (Lond) 2018; 18:41-46. [PMID: 29436438 PMCID: PMC6330906 DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.18-1-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is associated with prolonged symptom persistence during recovery. However, the effect of the residual symptom load on healthcare utilisation is unknown. The aim of this study was to quantify healthcare reconsultation within 28 days of hospital discharge for an index episode of CAP, and explore reasons for these reconsultations. Adults of working age admitted to any of four hospitals in the UK, with a primary diagnosis of CAP, were prospectively studied. Of 108 patients, 71 (65.7%) reconsulted healthcare services within 28 days of discharge; of these, 90.1% consulted their GP. Men were less likely to reconsult than women (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.34, 95% confidence interval 0.13-0.91, p=0.032). Persistence of respiratory symptoms accounted for the majority of these reconsultations. Healthcare utilisation is high in working-age adults after an episode of hospitalised CAP and, in most cases, is due to failure to resolve index symptoms.
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- Priya Daniel
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Livada R, Hosn K, Shiloah J, Anderson KM. Management of heat-induced bone necrosis following thermal removal of gutta-percha. Quintessence Int 2018; 49:535-542. [PMID: 29662971 DOI: 10.3290/j.qi.a40246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Many endodontically treated teeth require a post to improve the retention of the coronal restoration, which necessitates removal of the coronal part of the gutta-percha from the canal by thermal method, among other techniques. However, this technique carries the risk of heat conduction to the attachment unit of the periodontium and infliction of permanent damage especially in cases where the remaining root's dentin walls are thin. The overall objective of this article is to report on the clinical manifestations, histologic description, and periodontal management of three cases of heat-induced damage following thermal removal of gutta-percha.
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Keim L, Koneru S, Ramos VFM, Murr N, Hoffnung DS, Murman DL, Cooper JS, Torres-Russotto D. Hyperbaric oxygen for late sequelae of carbon monoxide poisoning enhances neurological recovery: case report. Undersea Hyperb Med 2018; 45:83-87. [PMID: 29571236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Neuropsychiatric sequelae have been reported in 15%-45% of survivors of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO₂) therapy reduces the incidence of cognitive and neurological a dysfunction. The efficacy of providing HBO₂ beyond the first one to two days after initial insult is unknown. However, some evidence exists for the benefit of this treatment. We report on treating a patient 14 months after CO injury, who responded with markedly improved neurologic status. A 27-year-old scholar was found comatose due to CO poisoning (carboxyhemoglobin = 31.7%). He received five acute HBO₂ treatments. After discharge, he developed chorea, Parkinsonism, dystonia, memory loss, slowed processing speed and verbal fluency, leaving him disabled. After the patient reached a clinical plateau, HBO₂ was tried again at 90 minutes at 2.4 ATA plus air breaks. Neuropsychological testing was performed at baseline and after each 20 HBO₂ cycles, five of which were performed during the period from 14-22 months after CO exposure. After the first 20 treatments, Parkinsonism and dystonia improved. After 40 sessions, further improvements were seen on mental speed, verbal fluency, and fine motor movements. The outcome following 100 treatments was that the patient regained independence, including the ability to drive and to become gainfully employed. Our case calls into question the concept that HBO₂ therapy has no role during the chronic phase of CO brain injury. Randomized clinical trials should be considered to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of HBO₂ in patients with neurological sequelae following CO injury.
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- Lon Keim
- Hyperbaric Medicine Center, Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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- Hyperbaric Medicine Center, Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska U.S
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Kanda T, Nirei K, Matsumoto N, Higuchi T, Nakamura H, Yamagami H, Matsuoka S, Moriyama M. Retreatment of patients with treatment failure of direct-acting antivirals: Focus on hepatitis C virus genotype 1b. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:8120-8127. [PMID: 29290649 PMCID: PMC5739919 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i46.8120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Revised: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The recent development of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) against hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection could lead to higher sustained virological response (SVR) rates, with shorter treatment durations and fewer adverse events compared with regimens that include interferon. However, a relatively small proportion of patients cannot achieve SVR in the first treatment, including DAAs with or without peginterferon and/or ribavirin. Although retreatment with a combination of DAAs should be conducted for these patients, it is more difficult to achieve SVR when retreating these patients because of resistance-associated substitutions (RASs) or treatment-emergent substitutions. In Japan, HCV genotype 1b (GT1b) is founded in 70% of HCV-infected individuals. In this minireview, we summarize the retreatment regimens and their SVR rates for HCV GT1b. It is important to avoid drugs that target the regions targeted by initial drugs, but next-generation combinations of DAAs, such as sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir for 12 wk or glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for 12 wk, are proposed to be potential solution for the HCV GT1b-infected patients with treatment failure, mainly on a basis of targeting distinctive regions. Clinicians should follow the new information and resources for DAAs and select the proper combination of DAAs for the retreatment of HCV GT1b-infected patients with treatment failure.
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- Tatsuo Kanda
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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Moretto G, Casaril A, Inama M. Use of biological mesh in trans-anal treatment for recurrent recto-urethral fistula. Int Urol Nephrol 2017; 49:1605-1609. [PMID: 28695312 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-017-1652-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the author's experience on a mini-invasive technique using bioprosthetic plug and a rectal wall flap advancement in the treatment of recurrent recto-urethral fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 2013 and 2015, seven patients with recurrent recto-urethral fistula were referred to the Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy. Intraoperatively all patients were found to have a rectal wall lesion and were treated with urinary and fecal diversion. For the persistence of the fistula, all the patients underwent a mini-invasive treatment consisting on placement of a bioprosthetic plug in the fistula covered by an endorectal advancement flap through a trans-anal and trans-urethral combined technique. RESULTS Median operative time was 48 min with a median blood loss of 30 ml. Median hospital stay was 3 days (IQR 1-3). No case of fistula recurrence or plug migration was described. None of the patients experienced fecal or urinary incontinence. All patients obtained complete fistula healing. CONCLUSIONS Recurrent recto-urethral fistula is a challenging postsurgical complication for surgeons and urologists, and its best treatment is still unknown. Our method seems to be feasible and effective for the treatment of complex recto-urethral fistula.
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- G Moretto
- General Surgery Unit, Hospital "Dott. Pederzoli", Via Monte Baldo 24, 37019, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Hospital "Dott. Pederzoli", Via Monte Baldo 24, 37019, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Hospital "Dott. Pederzoli", Via Monte Baldo 24, 37019, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy.
- Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy.
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Grassia R, Capone P, Iiritano E, Vjero K, Cereatti F, Martinotti M, Rozzi G, Buffoli F. Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Rescue treatment with a modified cyanoacrylate. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:10609-10616. [PMID: 28082813 PMCID: PMC5192272 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i48.10609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified cyanoacrylate [N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate associated with methacryloxysulfolane (NBCA + MS)] to treat non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NV-UGIB).
METHODS In our retrospective study we took into account 579 out of 1177 patients receiving endoscopic treatment for NV-UGIB admitted to our institution from 2008 to 2015; the remaining 598 patients were treated with other treatments. Initial hemostasis was not achieved in 45 of 579 patients; early rebleeding occurred in 12 of 579 patients. Thirty-three patients were treated with modified cyanoacrylate: 27 patients had duodenal, gastric or anastomotic ulcers, 3 had post-mucosectomy bleeding, 2 had Dieulafoy’s lesions, and 1 had duodenal diverticular bleeding.
RESULTS Of the 45 patients treated endoscopically without initial hemostasis or with early rebleeding, 33 (76.7%) were treated with modified cyanoacrylate glue, 16 (37.2%) underwent surgery, and 3 (7.0%) were treated with selective transarterial embolization. The mean age of patients treated with NBCA + MS (23 males and 10 females) was 74.5 years. Modified cyanoacrylate was used in 24 patients during the first endoscopy and in 9 patients experiencing rebleeding. Overall, hemostasis was achieved in 26 of 33 patients (78.8%): 19 out of 24 (79.2%) during the first endoscopy and in 7 out of 9 (77.8%) among early rebleeders. Two patients (22.2%) not responding to cyanoacrylate treatment were treated with surgery or transarterial embolization. One patient had early rebleeding after treatment with cyanoacrylate. No late rebleeding during the follow-up or complications related to the glue injection were recorded.
CONCLUSION Modified cyanoacrylate solved definitively NV-UGIB after failure of conventional treatment. Some reported life-threatening adverse events with other formulations, advise to use it as last option.
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VanDevanter DR, Flume PA, Morris N, Konstan MW. Probability of IV antibiotic retreatment within thirty days is associated with duration and location of IV antibiotic treatment for pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2016; 15:783-790. [PMID: 27139161 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2016.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Revised: 03/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are few objective data to guide management of cystic fibrosis (CF) pulmonary exacerbations. We studied intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment failure as defined by a need to retreat patients with IV antibiotics within 30days of completion of a prior IV antibiotic treatment for pulmonary exacerbation. METHODS The first IV-treated exacerbation on or after Jan. 1, 2010 among US CF Foundation Patient Registry patients was studied, combining treatments separated by <7days into single treatments. IV treatment duration categories were: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-22, and ≥23days (inclusive). Logistic regressions for IV retreatment in ≤30days were adjusted with 12 categorical covariates, including age, sex, lung function, prior-year exacerbations, CF complications, CF Care Program, and ever/never treated in hospital. RESULTS 777 of 13,579 patients (5.7%) were retreated within 30days, with incidence varying by treatment duration: 1-4days, 8.7%; 5-8days; 6.6%; 9-12days, 3.2%; 13-16days, 4.5%; 17-22days, 6.2%; ≥23days, 10.3% and hospitalization: ever, 5.0%; never 8.5%. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) for retreatment (compared to 13-16days treatment) were: 1-4days, 1.94 [95%CI 1.49, 2.54] P<.001; 5-8days, 1.55 [1.18, 2.04] P=.002; 9-12days, 0.78 [0.58, 1.04] P=.09; 17-22days, 1.12 [0.88, 1.42] P=.37; ≥23days, 1.46 [1.12, 1.91] P=.005. Adjusted retreatment OR for never/ever hospitalized was 1.57 [1.29, 1.90] P<.001. Prior-year exacerbation number, oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, and female sex were significantly associated with retreatment. Modeling hazard rate time-dependence showed that treatment duration and location-associated hazard rates attenuated within a few months after treatment. CONCLUSION After adjustment for covariates known to be associated with increased risk of IV treatment for exacerbation, IV antibiotic treatments of <9 and ≥23days and those without hospitalization were significant risk factors for IV retreatment within 30days of completion of an exacerbation treatment.
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- D R VanDevanter
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Luo X, Zhang B, Dong S, Zhang B, Chen X. Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Tumor Thrombus Occupying the Right Atrium and Portal Vein: A Case Report and Literature Review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1049. [PMID: 26313767 PMCID: PMC4602908 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2015] [Revised: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with tumor thrombus extended through the major hepatic veins and inferior vena cava into the right atrium (RA) are rare, and most cases are considered as the advanced stage with a poor prognosis.We report a case of HCC with a tumor thrombus extending into the RA and a tumor thrombus in the portal vein. A literature search for case reports was performed on PubMed.Compared with the published literature, our case is one of the youngest patients, but with the most advanced HCC that invades both the hepatic inflow and outflow vasculature. For this patient, we resected the tumor thrombus in the RA with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass, and then removed the tumor thrombus in the portal vein and ligated the left branch of portal vein. Because of insufficient remnant liver volume, microwave ablation and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization were performed to control the growth of HCC. The patient survived 6 months after surgery.This case suggests that for patients with extension of HCC into the RA and portal vein, surgery is a useful therapeutic modality, even in case that liver tumor cannot be resected.
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- Xin Luo
- From the Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Moussazadeh N, Lis E, Katsoulakis E, Kahn S, Svoboda M, DiStefano NM, McLaughlin L, Bilsky MH, Yamada Y, Laufer I. Five-Year Outcomes of High-Dose Single-Fraction Spinal Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015; 93:361-7. [PMID: 26232858 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize local tumor control and toxicity risk in very long-term survivors (>5 years) after high-dose spinal image guided, intensity modulated radiation therapy delivered as single-dose stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Previously published spinal SRS outcome analyses have included a heterogeneous population of cancer patients, mostly with short survival. This is the first study reporting the long-term tumor control and toxicity profiles after high-dose single-fraction spinal SRS. METHODS AND MATERIALS The study population included all patients treated from June 2004 to July 2009 with single-fraction spinal SRS (dose 24 Gy) who had survived at least 5 years after treatment. The endpoints examined included disease progression, surgical or radiation retreatment, in-field fracture development, and radiation-associated toxicity, scored using the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group radiation morbidity scoring criteria and the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0. Local control and fracture development were assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis. RESULTS Of 278 patients, 31 (11.1%), with 36 segments treated for spinal tumors, survived at least 5 years after treatment and were followed up radiographically and clinically for a median of 6.1 years (maximum 102 months). The histopathologic findings for the 5-year survivors included radiation-resistant metastases in 58%, radiation-sensitive metastases in 22%, and primary bone tumors in 19%. In this selected cohort, 3 treatment failures occurred at a median of 48.6 months, including 2 recurrences in the radiation field and 1 patient with demonstrated progression at the treatment margins. Ten lesions (27.8%) were associated with acute grade 1 cutaneous or gastrointestinal toxicity. Delayed toxicity ≥ 3 months after treatment included 8 cases (22.2%) of mild neuropathy, 2 (5.6%) of gastrointestinal discomfort, 8 (22.2%) of dermatitides, and 3 (8.3%) of myalgias/myositis. Thirteen treated levels (36.1%) in 12 patients demonstrated progressive vertebral body collapse or endplate fractures at a median of 25.7 months (range 11.6-76.0), of which 5 (14%) became symptomatic and subsequently required percutaneous cement augmentation or surgery. CONCLUSIONS In the longest-term series to date, high-dose single-fraction spinal SRS retained an excellent safety profile among long-term survivors (>5 years).
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- Nelson Moussazadeh
- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York; Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York; Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York; Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
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Locci-Molina N, Wang A, Kroumpouzos G. Melasma Improving Spontaneously upon Switching from a Combined Oral Contraceptive to a Hormone-releasing Intrauterine Device: A Report of Four Cases. Acta Derm Venereol 2015; 95:624-5. [PMID: 25394784 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Berkwitt A, Osborn R, Grossman M. The utility of inpatient rebound bilirubin levels in infants readmitted after birth hospitalization for hyperbilirubinemia. Hosp Pediatr 2015; 5:74-78. [PMID: 25646199 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2014-0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES There are few data evaluating the role of inpatient rebound bilirubin levels in the management of infants readmitted after their birth hospitalization for indirect hyperbilirubinemia. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the clinical utility of inpatient rebound bilirubin levels within this patient population. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted of 226 infants readmitted after their birth hospitalization for indirect hyperbilirubinemia. Data from 130 infants with rebound bilirubin levels drawn at a mean of 6.1±2.4 hours after discontinuation of phototherapy were compared with data from 96 infants without rebound bilirubin levels. The primary outcome was readmission to the hospital, and secondary outcomes included length of stay and discharge time. A subgroup analysis compared characteristics of children who required repeat phototherapy versus those who did not. RESULTS Overall, 5 of 130 patients from the rebound group were readmitted compared with 4 of 96 patients from the no-rebound group (P=.98). Length of stay was significantly longer for patients with rebound bilirubin levels (27.7 vs 23.2 hours; P=.001). Patients with bilirubin levels lowered to ≤14 mg/dL were less likely to receive repeat phototherapy than those with levels>14 mg/dL (2 of 129 vs 12 of 97; P=.001). CONCLUSIONS Early inpatient rebound bilirubin levels do not successfully predict which patients will require hospital readmission for repeat phototherapy. Children with bilirubin levels lowered to ≤14 mg/dL with phototherapy are unlikely to receive repeat phototherapy.
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- Adam Berkwitt
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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Lee YH, Wu CH, Wang LJ, Wong YC, Chen HW, Wang CJ, Lin BC, Hsu YP. Predictive factors for early failure of transarterial embolization in blunt hepatic injury patients. Clin Radiol 2014; 69:e505-11. [PMID: 25248288 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2014.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2014] [Revised: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 08/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the early success of transarterial embolization (TAE) in patients with traumatic liver haemorrhage and to determine independent factors for its failure. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2009 to December 2012, TAE was performed in 48 patients for traumatic liver haemorrhage. Their medical charts were reviewed for demographic information, pre-TAE vital signs and laboratory data, injury grade, type of contrast medium extravasation (CME) at CT, angiography findings, and early failure. "Early failure" was defined as the need for repeated TAE or a laparotomy for hepatic haemorrhage within 4 days after TAE. Variables were compared between the early success and early failure groups. Variables with univariate significance were also analysed using multivariate logistic regression for predictors of early failure. RESULTS Among 48 liver TAE cases, nine (18.8%) were early failures due to liver haemorrhage. Early failure was associated with injury grade (p = 0.039), major liver injury (grades 4 and 5; p = 0.007), multiple CMEs at angiography (p = 0.031), incomplete TAE (p = 0.002), and elevated heart rate (p = 0.026). Incomplete embolization (OR = 8; p = 0.042), and heart rate >110 beats/min (bpm; OR = 8; p = 0.05) were independent factors for early failure of TAE in the group with major liver injuries. CONCLUSION Major hepatic injury is an important factor in early failure. Patients with a heart rate >110 bpm and incomplete embolization in the major injury group have an increased rate of early failure. The success rate of proximal TAE was comparable to that of the more time-consuming, superselective, distal TAE.
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- Y-H Lee
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan.
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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Wuthrick EJ, Curran WJ, Camphausen K, Lin A, Glass J, Evans J, Andrews DW, Axelrod R, Shi W, Werner-Wasik M, Haacke EM, Hillman GG, Dicker AP. A pilot study of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy and sunitinib in previously irradiated patients with recurrent high-grade glioma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014; 90:369-75. [PMID: 25104067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Revised: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 05/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Angiogenic blockade with irradiation may enhance the therapeutic ratio of radiation therapy (RT) through vascular normalization. We sought to determine the safety and toxicity profile of continuous daily-dosed sunitinib when combined with hypofractionated stereotactic RT (fSRT) for recurrent high-grade gliomas (rHGG). METHODS AND MATERIALS Eligible patients had malignant high-grade glioma that recurred or progressed after primary surgery and RT. All patients received a minimum of a 10-day course of fSRT, had World Health Organization performance status of 0 to 1, and a life expectancy of >3 months. During fSRT, sunitinib was administered at 37.5 mg daily. The primary endpoint was acute toxicity, and response was assessed via serial magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS Eleven patients with rHGG were enrolled. The fSRT doses delivered ranged from 30 to 42 Gy in 2.5- to 3.75-Gy fractions. The median follow-up time was 40 months. Common acute toxicities included hematologic disorders, fatigue, hypertension, and elevated liver transaminases. Sunitinib and fSRT were well tolerated. One grade 4 mucositis toxicity occurred, and no grade 4 or 5 hypertensive events or intracerebral hemorrhages occurred. One patient had a nearly complete response, and 4 patients had stable disease for >9 months. Two patients (18%) remain alive and progression-free >3 years from enrollment. The 6-month progression-free survival was 45%. CONCLUSIONS Sunitinib at a daily dose of 37.5 mg given concurrently with hypofractionated stereotactic reirradiation for rHGG yields acceptable toxicities and an encouraging 6-month progression-free survival.
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- Evan J Wuthrick
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sharif MO, Catleugh M, Merry A, Tickle M, Dunne SM, Brunton P, Aggarwal VR, Chong LY. Replacement versus repair of defective restorations in adults: resin composite. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014; 2014:CD005971. [PMID: 24510679 PMCID: PMC7388846 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005971.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Composite filling materials have been increasingly used for the restoration of posterior teeth in recent years as a tooth-coloured alternative to amalgam. As with any filling material composites have a finite life-span. Traditionally, replacement was the ideal approach to treat defective composite restorations, however, repairing composites offers an alternative more conservative approach to the tooth structure where restorations are partly still serviceable. Repairing the restoration has the potential of taking less time and may sometimes be performed without the use of local anaesthesia hence it may be less distressing for a patient when compared with replacement. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of replacing (with resin composite) versus repair (with resin composite) in the management of defective resin composite dental restorations in permanent molar and premolar teeth. SEARCH METHODS For the identification of studies relevant to this review we searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register (to 24 July 2013); the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 6); MEDLINE via OVID (1946 to 24 July 2013); EMBASE via OVID (1980 to 24 July 2013); BIOSIS via Web of Knowledge (1969 to 24 July 2013); Web of Science (1945 to 24 July 2013); and OpenGrey (to 24 July 2013). Researchers, experts and organisations known to be involved in this field were contacted in order to trace unpublished or ongoing studies. No restrictions were placed on the language or date of publication when searching the electronic databases. SELECTION CRITERIA Trials were selected if they met the following criteria: randomised controlled trial (including split-mouth studies), involving replacement and repair of resin composite restorations in adults with a defective molar restoration in a permanent molar or premolar teeth. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed titles and abstracts for each article identified by the searches in order to decide whether the article was likely to be relevant. Full papers were obtained for relevant articles and both review authors studied these. The Cochrane Collaboration statistical guidelines were to be followed for data synthesis. MAIN RESULTS The search strategy retrieved 298 potentially eligible studies, after de-duplication. After examination of the titles and abstracts, full texts of potentially relevant studies were retrieved but none of the retrieved studies met the inclusion criteria of the review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There are no published randomised controlled trials relevant to this review question. There is therefore a need for methodologically sound randomised controlled trials that are reported according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement (www.consort-statement.org/). Further research also needs to explore qualitatively the views of patients on repairing versus replacement and investigate themes around pain, anxiety and distress, time and costs.
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- Mohammad O Sharif
- School of Dentistry, The University of ManchesterCoupland III Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- Public Health England ‐ Cumbria and LancashireRoom 251, Preston Business CentreWatling Street RoadFulwoodUKPR2 8DY
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- NHS HerefordshirePublic Health DepartmentRuckhall LaneBelmontHerefordUKHR2 9RP
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- School of Dentistry, The University of ManchesterCoupland III Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- Kings College London Dental InstitutePrimary Dental CareDenmark Hill CampusCaldecot RoadLondonUKSE5 9RW
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- Leeds Dental InstituteFixed & Removable ProsthodonticsClarendon WayLeedsUKLS2 9LU
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- School of Dentistry, The University of ManchesterCoupland III Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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Sharif MO, Merry A, Catleugh M, Tickle M, Brunton P, Dunne SM, Aggarwal VR, Chong LY. Replacement versus repair of defective restorations in adults: amalgam. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014; 2014:CD005970. [PMID: 24510713 PMCID: PMC7390478 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005970.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Amalgam is a common filling material for posterior teeth, as with any restoration amalgams have a finite life-span. Traditionally replacement was the ideal approach to treat defective amalgam restorations, however, repair offers an alternative more conservative approach where restorations are only partially defective. Repairing a restoration has the potential of taking less time and may sometimes be performed without the use of local anaesthesia hence it may be less distressing for a patient when compared with replacement. Repair of amalgam restorations is often more conservative of the tooth structure than replacement. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of replacing (with amalgam) versus repair (with amalgam) in the management of defective amalgam dental restorations in permanent molar and premolar teeth. SEARCH METHODS For the identification of studies relevant to this review we searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register (to 5 August 2013); the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 7); MEDLINE via OVID (1946 to 5 August 2013); EMBASE via OVID (1980 to 5 August 2013); BIOSIS via Web of Knowledge (1969 to 5 August 2013); Web of Science (1945 to 5 August 2013) and OpenGrey (to 5 August 2013). Researchers, experts and organisations known to be involved in this field were contacted in order to trace unpublished or ongoing studies. No restrictions were placed on the language or date of publication when searching the electronic databases. SELECTION CRITERIA Trials were selected if they met the following criteria: randomised controlled trial (including split-mouth studies), involving replacement and repair of amalgam restorations in adults with a defective restoration in a molar or premolar tooth/teeth. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed titles and abstracts for each article identified by the searches in order to decide whether the article was likely to be relevant. Full papers were obtained for relevant articles and both review authors studied these. The Cochrane Collaboration statistical guidelines were to be followed for data synthesis. MAIN RESULTS The search strategy retrieved 201 potentially eligible studies after de-duplication. After examination of the titles and abstracts, full texts of the relevant studies were retrieved but none of these met the inclusion criteria of the review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There are no published randomised controlled trials relevant to this review question. There is therefore a need for methodologically sound randomised controlled trials that are reported according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement (www.consort-statement.org/). Further research also needs to explore qualitatively the views of patients on repairing versus replacement and investigate themes around pain, distress and anxiety, time and costs.
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- Mohammad O Sharif
- School of Dentistry, The University of ManchesterCoupland III Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- NHS HerefordshirePublic Health DepartmentRuckhall LaneBelmontHerefordUKHR2 9RP
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- Public Health England ‐ Cumbria and LancashireRoom 251, Preston Business CentreWatling Street RoadFulwoodUKPR2 8DY
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- School of Dentistry, The University of ManchesterCoupland III Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- Leeds Dental InstituteFixed & Removable ProsthodonticsClarendon WayLeedsUKLS2 9LU
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- Kings College London Dental InstitutePrimary Dental CareDenmark Hill CampusCaldecot RoadLondonUKSE5 9RW
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- School of Dentistry, The University of ManchesterCoupland III Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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Strojan P, Beitler JJ, Silver CE, Mendenhall WM, Shaha AR, Rinaldo A, Takes RP, Ferlito A. When is re-irradiation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma not indicated? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 271:3107-9. [PMID: 24213275 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2801-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Primož Strojan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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BACKGROUND Each year approximately 350,000 women in the United Kingdom and millions more worldwide, experience perineal suturing following childbirth. The postpartum management of perineal trauma is a core component of routine maternity care. However, for those women whose perineal wound dehisces (breaks down), the management varies depending on individual practitioners preferences as there is limited scientific evidence and no clear guidelines to inform best practice. For most women the wound will be managed expectantly whereas, others may be offered secondary suturing. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of secondary suturing of dehisced perineal wounds compared to non-suturing (healing by secondary intention, expectancy). SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (31 July 2013) and reference lists of retrieved studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of secondary suturing of dehisced perineal wounds (second-, third- or fourth-degree tear or episiotomy), following wound debridement and the removal of any remaining suture material within the first six weeks following childbirth compared with non-suturing. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion. Two review authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. Data were checked for accuracy. MAIN RESULTS Two small studies of poor methodological quality including 52 women with a dehisced and/or infected episiotomy wound at point of entry have been included.Only one small study presented data in relation to wound healing at less than four weeks, (the primary outcome measure for this review), although no reference was made to demonstrate how healing was measured. There was a trend to favour this outcome in the resuturing group, however, this difference was not statistically significant (risk ratio (RR) 1.69, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.73 to 3.88, one study, 17 women).Similarly, only one trial reported on rates of dyspareunia (a secondary outcome measure for this review) at two months and six months with no statistically significant difference between both groups; two months, (RR 0.44, 95% CI 0.18 to 1.11, one study, 26 women) and six months, (RR 0.39, 95% CI 0.04 to 3.87, one study 32 women). This trial also included data on the numbers of women who resumed sexual intercourse by two months and six months. Significantly more women in the secondary suturing group had resumed intercourse by two months (RR 1.78, 95% CI 1.10 to 2.89, one study, 35 women), although by six months there was no significant difference between the two groups (RR 1.08, 95% CI, 0.91 to 1.28).Neither of the trials included data in relation to the following prespecified secondary outcome measures: pain at any time interval; the woman's satisfaction with the aesthetic results of the perineal wound; exclusive breastfeeding; maternal anxiety or depression. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Based on this review, there is currently insufficient evidence available to either support or refute secondary suturing for the management of broken down perineal wounds following childbirth. There is an urgent need for a robust randomised controlled trial to evaluate fully the comparative effects of both treatment options.
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- Lynn M Dudley
- Maternity Centre, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK, ST4 6QG
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Huang CF, Yeh ML, Hsieh MH, Hsieh MY, Lin ZY, Chen SC, Wang LY, Huang JF, Juo SHH, Lin YC, Dai CY, Chuang WL, Yu ML. Clinical utility of host genetic IL-28B variants in hepatitis C virus genotype 1 Asian patients retreated with pegylated interferon plus ribavirin. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013; 28:1515-20. [PMID: 23560893 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.12211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Host interleukin-28B (IL-28B) genetic variants determine a sustained virological response (SVR) in hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV-1) treatment-naïve patients. Its impact on treatment-experienced Asian patients with peginterferon/ribavirin in is to be elucidated. METHODS IL-28B rs8099917 genotype was determined in 70 HCV-1 treatment-experienced patients retreated with 48-week peginterferon/ribavirin. RESULTS The SVR rate was 60.0% and was significantly higher in previous relapsers than in nonresponders (72.7% and 13.3%, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed that the most important factor predictive of an SVR was previous relapse (Odds ratio [OR]/95% confidence interval [CI]: 14.76/2.72-80.06, P = 0.002), followed by the carriage of rs8099917 TT genotype (OR/95% C.I.: 7.67/1.27-46.49, P = 0.03). Comparing to patients with TG/GG genotype, those with TT genotype had significantly higher rates of rapid virological response (29.3% vs 0%, P = 0.03), end-of-treatment virological response (86.2% vs 50.0%, P = 0.01), SVR (69.0% vs 16.7%, P = 0.002), and lower relapse rate (22.0 % vs 66.7%, P = 0.04). The SVR rate was similarly low between previous nonresponders with different rs8099917 genotypes (12.5% vs 14.3%, P = 1). On the contrary, previous relapsers with rs8099917 TT genotype had a significantly higher SVR rate than those who carried rs8099917 TG/GG genotype (78.0 % vs 20.0%, P = 0.02). Stepwise logistic regression analysis revealed that the only factor predictive of an SVR in previous relapsers was the carriage of rs809997 TT genotype (OR/95% CI:18.50/1.82-188.39, P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS Host IL-28B genetic variants played a role in Asian relapsers but not nonresponders retreated with peginterferon/ribavirin. Direct antiviral agents might be possibly avoidable in Asian relapsers with favorable IL-28B genotype.
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- Chung-Feng Huang
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Hepatobiliary Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Occupational Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Ray JJ, Kirkpatrick TC. Healing of apical periodontitis through modern endodontic retreatment techniques. Gen Dent 2013; 61:19-23. [PMID: 23454316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The presence of apical periodontitis in teeth which have undergone initial root canal treatment is largely attributed to bacteria residing in or invading from the apical root canal space. Bacteria-associated apical periodontitis will not heal spontaneously, nor will systemic antibiotics eradicate the infection. Only endodontic retreatment, endodontic surgery, or extraction will control the bacterial etiology. Modern retreatment is an effective means of addressing apical periodontitis. A mandibular premolar with apical periodontitis, apical root resorption, and overfilled gutta percha was retreated with post removal, retrieval of gutta percha from beyond the apex, ultrasonic irrigation and disinfection, and placement of a collagen internal matrix to facilitate a well-controlled MTA apical fill. The magnification and illumination imparted by the operating microscope was integral to achievement of treatment objectives. The patient's symptoms were resolved and complete osseous healing occurred. During treatment planning, clinicians should consider the capability of modern endodontic techniques to overcome technical challenges, often allowing the natural dentition to be preserved and restored to function days after retreatment.
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