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Transpl Infect Dis ; : e14355, 2024 Aug 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39136148

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BACKGROUND: While a penicillin allergy label has been linked to various negative clinical outcomes, limited studies have specifically characterized the implication of sulfonamide allergy labels (SAL) on clinical outcomes. We examined the impact of SAL on clinical outcomes of solid organ transplant recipients. METHODS: In this retrospective matched cohort study, we utilized the TriNetX US collaborative Network, a multicenter de-identified US database, and identified solid organ transplant recipients with and without SAL. The 1-year probability of developing Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP), toxoplasmosis, and nocardiosis was estimated and contrasted between the two study groups. The hazard ratio (HR) and the 95% confidence interval (CI) quantified the strength and direction of the association between SAL and these outcomes. RESULTS: When comparing 1571 solid organ transplant recipients with SAL to an equal number of matched controls, patients with SAL had a higher probability of developing nocardiosis (HR 3.85; 95% CI, 1.44-10.30; p = .004; corrected p = .04), and toxoplasmosis (HR, 1.87; 95% CI, 1.10-3.17; p = .019; corrected p = .19), but no difference in the risk of developing PJP (HR, 1.64; 95% CI, 0.68-3.95; p = .27). There was no mortality difference (HR, 1.31; 95% CI, 0.99-1.75; p = .061; corrected p = .6). SAL influenced antibiotic prescription with overutilization of dapsone, atovaquone, and pentamidine and underutilization of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. CONCLUSION: SAL is associated with an increased risk of opportunistic infections following solid organ transplantation. Measures to evaluate and de-label sulfonamide allergy prior to transplantation or desensitizing shortly after transplantation are advisable.

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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39128590

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BACKGROUND: Lanadelumab was well-tolerated and effective in preventing hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in the phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled HELP Study and subsequent open-label extension study, HELP OLE (NCT02741596). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate outcomes from HELP OLE for adolescent patients aged 12 to 17 years. METHODS: HELP OLE comprised patients who completed the HELP Study (rollovers) and new eligible (lanadelumab-naive) patients. Rollovers received a single dose of lanadelumab 300 mg at the last HELP Study visit (day 0). Treatment was then paused until patients experienced their first investigator-confirmed HAE attack, following which lanadelumab 300 mg was administered every 2 weeks (Q2W) for up to 33 months (4 weeks/month). Lanadelumab-naive patients received lanadelumab 300 mg Q2W from day 0. Patient-reported outcomes included Angioedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (AE-QoL). Safety was monitored throughout the study. RESULTS: The subgroup analysis included 21 patients (8 rollovers, 13 lanadelumab-naive patients); 95.2% completed ≥ 30 months on study. Mean (SD) monthly attack rates decreased from 1.58 (1.0) at baseline to 0.11 (0.2) during treatment (mean 94.7% reduction). Eight (38.1%) patients were attack-free during treatment and, on average, 99.1% of days were attack-free (mean 27.7 days/month). Patients reported a mean (SD) AE-QoL total score of 27.5 (17.5) at baseline vs 7.5 (13.2) at end of study. Twelve (57.1%) patients reported treatment-related treatment-emergent adverse events; however, there were no treatment-related serious adverse events. CONCLUSION: Lanadelumab provided long-term efficacy in preventing HAE attacks, was associated with clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life and high levels of treatment satisfaction, and was well-tolerated in adolescent patients.

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Sci Adv ; 10(30): eadl4013, 2024 Jul 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39047088

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To facilitate the detection and management of potential clinical antiviral resistance, in vitro selection of drug-resistant severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) against the virus Mpro inhibitor nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid active component) was conducted. Six Mpro mutation patterns containing T304I alone or in combination with T21I, L50F, T135I, S144A, or A173V emerged, with A173V+T304I and T21I+S144A+T304I mutations showing >20-fold resistance each. Biochemical analyses indicated inhibition constant shifts aligned to antiviral results, with S144A and A173V each markedly reducing nirmatrelvir inhibition and Mpro activity. SARS-CoV-2 surveillance revealed that in vitro resistance-associated mutations from our studies and those reported in the literature were rarely detected in the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data database. In the Paxlovid Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients trial, E166V was the only emergent resistance mutation, observed in three Paxlovid-treated patients, none of whom experienced COVID-19-related hospitalization or death.


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Antivirais , Tratamento Farmacológico da COVID-19 , Farmacorresistência Viral , Mutação , SARS-CoV-2 , SARS-CoV-2/genética , SARS-CoV-2/efeitos dos fármacos , Farmacorresistência Viral/genética , Humanos , Antivirais/farmacologia , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , COVID-19/virologia , COVID-19/genética , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Proteases 3C de Coronavírus/genética , Proteases 3C de Coronavírus/antagonistas & inibidores , Lactamas , Leucina , Nitrilas , Prolina
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38877850

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Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by episodic swelling and life-threatening airway obstruction caused by laryngeal angioedema. In most HAE patients, reduced level of serum C1-Inhibitor (type-I-HAE) or presence of aberrant C1-Inhibitor (type-II-HAE) result in the lost of regulation of the complementary system and contact activation system with downstream over-activation of bradykinin - the chief mediator leading to angioedema. Type-III HAE (HAE-nl-C1INH) is rare without deficient or dysfunction of C1-Inhibitor, often with genetic aberrant related to the contact activation system. The prevalence of HAE in the population is estimated at 1 in 50,000 individuals, often with early onset, but due to the heterogeneity of the disease, there is frequently a significant delay in diagnosis. Recently, better awareness by physicians, more access to diagnostic tools, better management and prophylaxis has decreased morbidity and mortality. A focus in HAE patient care shift from management of attacks with on-demand medication, to use of prophylaxis to reduce attacks has improved the overall quality of life of patients with HAE. One area in HAE research that has not been emphasized is the long-term consequence of C1-INH deficiency in HAE patients, other than the typical manifestations of HAE, as evidence have emerged linking this disorder with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, auto-immune disorders, and malignancy. This review aims to gather the current knowledge and evidence of potential consequence of C1-Inhibitor deficiency in HAE aside from angioedema with emphasis in the improvement of long-term care and overall quality of life for HAE patients.

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Med Clin North Am ; 108(4): 747-755, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816115

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Hereditary angioedema is a rare autosomal dominant condition characterized by episodes of swelling of the upper airway, intestines, and skin. The disorder is characterized by deficiency in C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) or a decrease in functional C1-INH. Treatment options include on demand therapy (treatment of acute attacks), long-term prophylaxis, and short-term prophylaxis. Corticosteroids, epinephrine, and antihistamines are not effective for this form of angioedema. The high mortality in patients undiagnosed underscores a need for broader physician awareness to identify these patients and initiate therapy.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Humanos , Angioedemas Hereditários/diagnóstico , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Angioedemas Hereditários/terapia , Bradicinina/análogos & derivados , Bradicinina/uso terapêutico , Proteína Inibidora do Complemento C1/uso terapêutico , Proteína Inibidora do Complemento C1/genética , Médicos de Atenção Primária , Atenção Primária à Saúde
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N Engl J Med ; 391(1): 21-31, 2024 Jul 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38819395

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BACKGROUND: Hereditary angioedema is a rare disorder characterized by episodic, potentially life-threatening swelling caused by kallikrein-kinin dysregulation. Long-term prophylaxis can stabilize this system. Donidalorsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, specifically reduces prekallikrein expression. METHODS: In this phase 3, double-blind, randomized trial, we assigned patients with hereditary angioedema to receive donidalorsen (80 mg subcutaneously) or placebo once every 4 or 8 weeks. The primary end point was the time-normalized number of investigator-confirmed hereditary angioedema attacks per 4 weeks (attack rate) from week 1 to week 25. RESULTS: A total of 90 patients received donidalorsen every 4 weeks (45 patients), donidalorsen every 8 weeks (23 patients), or placebo (22 patients). The least-squares mean time-normalized attack rate was 0.44 (95% CI, 0.27 to 0.73) in the 4-week group, 1.02 (95% CI, 0.65 to 1.59) in the 8-week group, and 2.26 (95% CI, 1.66 to 3.09) in the placebo group. The mean attack rate from week 1 to week 25 was 81% lower (95% CI, 65 to 89) in the 4-week group than in the placebo group (P<0.001) and 55% lower (95% CI, 22 to 74) in the 8-week group than in the placebo group (P = 0.004); the median reduction in the attack rate from baseline was 90% in the 4-week group, 83% in the 8-week group, and 16% in the placebo group. The mean attack rate during weeks 5 to 25 was 87% lower (95% CI, 72 to 94) in the 4-week group than in the placebo group (P<0.001) and 60% lower (95% CI, 25 to 79) in the 8-week group than in the placebo group. Donidalorsen administered every 4 weeks resulted in an improvement in the least-squares mean total score for the change at week 25 on the Angioedema Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (scores range from 0 to 100, with a score of 100 indicating the worst possible quality of life) that was 18.6 points (95% CI, 9.5 to 27.7) better than that with placebo (P<0.001). The most common adverse events were erythema at the injection site, headache, and nasopharyngitis; 98% of adverse events were mild or moderate in severity. CONCLUSIONS: Donidalorsen treatment reduced the hereditary angioedema attack rate, a finding that supports potential prophylactic use for hereditary angioedema. (Funded by Ionis Pharmaceuticals; OASIS-HAE ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT05139810.).


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Método Duplo-Cego , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Injeções Subcutâneas , Adulto Jovem , Oligonucleotídeos Antissenso/efeitos adversos , Oligonucleotídeos Antissenso/uso terapêutico , Idoso , Adolescente , Qualidade de Vida
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Lancet Haematol ; 11(6): e436-e447, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38710185

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BACKGROUND: Garadacimab is a fully human immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody targeting activated factor XII. This study evaluated long-term efficacy, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and safety data for garadacimab in adults with hereditary angioedema. METHODS: This global phase 2 study comprised a treatment period 1 (TP1: 12 weeks, double-blind, placebo-controlled) and a treatment period 2 (TP2: ≥44-week open-label extension). Patients aged 18-65 years with clinically confirmed hereditary angioedema were eligible. In TP1, 32 patients were randomly assigned (1:1:1:1) to receive subcutaneous garadacimab (75 mg, 200 mg, or 600 mg) or placebo every 4 weeks (once monthly). Randomisation was done using interactive response technology via block randomisation (block sizes 1-4). Subsequently, six additional patients in TP1 were assigned to open-label garadacimab 400 mg every 2 weeks. At the start of TP2, patients were re-randomised (if receiving placebo, garadacimab 75 mg, or garadacimab 400 mg) or continued to receive garadacimab 200 mg or garadacimab 600 mg once monthly. After a protocol amendment on March 20, 2020, patients originally assigned to the 600 mg dose were down-titrated to 200 mg at their next visit. The primary endpoint (published previously) was monthly attack rate for patients receiving 200 mg or 600 mg garadacimab in TP1 in the intention-to-treat population. Here, we assessed the impact of garadacimab on patient-reported and investigator-reported outcomes and HRQoL as well as long-term efficacy and safety. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03712228, and is completed. FINDINGS: Of 54 patients screened between Oct 29, 2018, and Aug 28, 2019, 32 randomised and six open-label patients completed TP1 and entered TP2 (20 in the garadacimab 200 mg group; 18 in the garadacimab 600 mg group; total 38 patients). Median age was 39·0 years (IQR 27·0-53·0), and 21 patients (55%) were female and 17 (45%) were male. In TP2, the median garadacimab exposure was 87·9 weeks (IQR 50·0-106·6) in the garadacimab 200 mg group and 44·1 weeks (24·1-56·1) in the garadacimab 600 mg group. Median monthly attack rates were 0·0 (IQR 0·0-0·1) in the garadacimab 200 mg group and 0·1 (0·0-0·4) in the garadacimb 600 mg group. Median reduction in monthly attack rate versus run-in was 100% (IQR 98-100) with garadacimab 200 mg. HRQoL improvements observed during TP1 with garadacimab were sustained throughout TP2. TP2 safety signals were consistent with TP1. Two patients experienced serious adverse events of diverticular perforation and asthma (not garadacimab-related). Treatment-emergent adverse events were mostly mild or moderate in severity. The most common adverse events were headache (nine of 38, 24%) and abdominal pain (seven of 38, 18%). There were no treatment-related deaths. INTERPRETATION: Once-monthly garadacimab for more than 2 years in patients with hereditary angioedema was well tolerated and efficacious in reducing monthly attack rate and improving HRQoL. These results reveal the potential of long-term prophylactic treatment with 200 mg once-monthly garadacimab towards complete disease control of patients with hereditary angioedema. FUNDING: CSL Behring.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados , Qualidade de Vida , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/efeitos adversos , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Método Duplo-Cego , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto Jovem , Adolescente , Idoso
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Pulm Ther ; 10(2): 225-236, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38782820

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INTRODUCTION: The presence of antibiotic allergy labels can have harmful impacts on clinical outcomes, particularly among immunosuppressed patients, in whom there have been associations with increased complications, readmission rates, and mortality. We explore the effects of a sulfonamide allergy label (SAL) on clinical outcomes in adult patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). METHODS: In this retrospective matched cohort study, we utilized TriNetX, a multicenter national database, to match 535 adult patients with PJP and SAL to an equal number of controls. We identified cases indexed between 01/01/2010 and 01/01/2023 utilizing ICD-10 codes for PJP and allergy status to sulfonamides and through detection of P. jirovecii antigen with immunofluorescence or PCR. Propensity score matching was performed in a 1:1 fashion for demographics and comorbidities, and our analysis included clinical outcomes that occurred within 30 days after the occurrence of the index event. RESULTS: While hospitalization risk tended to be lower among patients with SAL as compared to controls (RR: 0.90; 95% CI 0.81-1.01), there were no major differences in the risk of respiratory failure (RR: 0.94; 95% CI 0.84-1.05), prednisone use (RR: 1; 95% CI 0.91-1.10), intensive level of care requirement (RR: 0.85; 95% CI 0.69-1.06), intubation (RR: 0.85; 95% CI 0.61-1.19), or mortality (RR: 0.98; 95% CI 0.68-1.42). The presence of SAL did however impact antibiotic prescription patterns, with an underutilization of trimethoprim (RR: 0.50; 95% CI 0.43-0.59) and sulfamethoxazole (RR, 0.47; 95% CI 0.40-0.56) and overuse of alternative agents by patients with SAL as compared to controls. Yet, there was no difference in the occurrence of adverse outcomes such as hepatotoxicity (RR: 1.09; 95% CI 0.49-2.45) or acute kidney injury (RR: 0.94; 95% CI 0.78-1.14) between patients with SAL and controls. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of SAL alters antibiotic prescription patterns among adults with Pneumocystis infection but has no clinically significant impact on outcomes.

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Pediatr Allergy Immunol ; 35(4): e14129, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38664926

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Monitoring is a major component of asthma management in children. Regular monitoring allows for diagnosis confirmation, treatment optimization, and natural history review. Numerous factors that may affect disease activity and patient well-being need to be monitored: response and adherence to treatment, disease control, disease progression, comorbidities, quality of life, medication side-effects, allergen and irritant exposures, diet and more. However, the prioritization of such factors and the selection of relevant assessment tools is an unmet need. Furthermore, rapidly developing technologies promise new opportunities for closer, or even "real-time," monitoring between visits. Following an approach that included needs assessment, evidence appraisal, and Delphi consensus, the PeARL Think Tank, in collaboration with major international professional and patient organizations, has developed a set of 24 recommendations on pediatric asthma monitoring, to support healthcare professionals in decision-making and care pathway design.


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Asma , Humanos , Asma/diagnóstico , Asma/terapia , Criança , Qualidade de Vida , Antiasmáticos/uso terapêutico , Técnica Delphi , Monitorização Fisiológica/métodos
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract ; 12(6): 1614-1621, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38609017

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BACKGROUND: Clinical trials investigating drugs for the acute treatment of hereditary angioedema attacks have assessed many different outcomes. This heterogeneity limits the comparability of trial results and may lead to selective outcome reporting bias and a high burden on trial participants. OBJECTIVE: To achieve consensus on a core outcome set composed of key outcomes that ideally should be used in all clinical efficacy trials involving the acute treatment of hereditary angioedema attacks. METHODS: We conducted a Delphi consensus study involving all relevant parties: patients with hereditary angioedema, hereditary angioedema expert clinicians and clinical researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies. Two Internet-based survey rounds were conducted. In round 1, panelists indicated the importance of individual outcomes used in clinical trials on a 9-point Likert scale. Based on these results, a core outcome set was developed and voted on by panelists in round 2. RESULTS: A total of 58 worldwide panelists completed both rounds. The first round demonstrated high importance scores and substantial agreement among the panelists. In the second round, a consensus of 90% or greater was achieved on a core outcome set consisting of five key outcomes: change in overall symptom severity at one predetermined time point between 15 minutes and 4 hours after treatment, time to end of progression of all symptoms, the need for rescue medication during the entire attack, impairment of daily activities, and treatment satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: This international study obtained a high level of consensus on a core outcome set for the acute treatment of hereditary angioedema attacks, consisting of five key outcomes.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Humanos , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Resultado do Tratamento , Técnica Delphi , Inquéritos e Questionários , Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto , Consenso , Feminino , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde
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J Allergy Clin Immunol ; 154(2): 398-411.e1, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38670233

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BACKGROUND: Angioedema (AE) manifests with intermittent, localized, self-limiting swelling of the subcutaneous and/or submucosal tissue. AE is heterogeneous, can be hereditary or acquired, may occur only once or be recurrent, may exhibit wheals or not, and may be due to mast cell mediators, bradykinin, or other mechanisms. Several different taxonomic systems are currently used, making it difficult to compare the results of studies, develop multicenter collaboration, and harmonize AE treatment. OBJECTIVE: We developed a consensus on the definition, acronyms, nomenclature, and classification of AE (DANCE). METHODS: The initiative involved 91 experts from 35 countries and was endorsed by 53 scientific and medical societies, and patient organizations. A consensus was reached by online discussion and voting using the Delphi process over a period of 16 months (June 2021 to November 2022). RESULTS: The DANCE initiative resulted in an international consensus on the definition, classification, and terminology of AE. The new consensus classification features 5 types and endotypes of AE and a harmonized vocabulary of abbreviations/acronyms. CONCLUSION: The DANCE classification complements current clinical guidelines and expert consensus recommendations on the diagnostic assessment and treatment of AE. DANCE does not replace current clinical guidelines, and expert consensus algorithms and should not be misconstrued in a way that affects reimbursement of medicines prescribed by physicians using sound clinical judgment. We anticipate that this new AE taxonomy and nomenclature will harmonize and facilitate AE research and clinical studies, thereby improving patient care.


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Angioedema , Consenso , Terminologia como Assunto , Humanos , Angioedema/classificação , Angioedema/diagnóstico , Abreviaturas como Assunto , Técnica Delphi
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract ; 12(6): 1558-1567, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38423294

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BACKGROUND: Biologic modifiers targeting type 2 (T2) airway inflammation are effective in reducing asthma exacerbation. However, real-world and comparative effectiveness studies remain limited. OBJECTIVE: To examine and compare the real-world impact of anti-T2 asthma biologics. METHODS: In this retrospective, new user cohort study, we used the MarketScan, a Commercial Claims and Encounters Database, to identify adult patients with asthma who began to receive an anti-T2 biologic agent (anti-IL-5s, dupilumab, or omalizumab). We examined the influence of the biologic class on asthma exacerbation by comparing the average number of asthma exacerbation 1 year before and after biologic initiation. We conducted multivariable regression analyses to compare the effectiveness of these asthma biologics on reducing the incidence of asthma exacerbations within 18 months of the initial administration of biologics while controlling for demographic variables, comorbidities, and asthma severity. RESULTS: We identified 5,538 asthma patients who were new to taking an anti-T2 biologic [mean age [±SD], 45.6 (12.78) years; 65.8% female). Asthma biologics reduced asthma exacerbation by 11% to 47%, particularly among patients with two or more asthma exacerbations in the year preceding biologic initiation (31% to 65% reduction). Biologics were especially effective in reducing asthma-related hospitalizations (44.6% to 60%). After adjusting for baseline demographics, asthma medication, and comorbidities, dupilumab was associated with a lower estimated mean number of asthma exacerbation per year and lower adjusted odds ratio for developing an asthma exacerbation relative to other biologics (50% to 80% less likely). CONCLUSIONS: Anti-T2 asthma biologics reduced asthma exacerbation in real-word settings. Evidence supports growing literature reporting that dupilumab might have a more favorable impact on asthma exacerbation relative to other asthma biologics.


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Antiasmáticos , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados , Asma , Produtos Biológicos , Humanos , Asma/tratamento farmacológico , Asma/epidemiologia , Feminino , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto , Produtos Biológicos/uso terapêutico , Antiasmáticos/uso terapêutico , Estados Unidos/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Omalizumab/uso terapêutico , Progressão da Doença
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Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol ; 132(6): 723-729.e4, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38412917

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BACKGROUND: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disease with variable expression. In some families with identical genetic abnormalities, the expression can range from several attacks per month to no attacks at all. It is hypothesized that post-transcriptional gene regulation accounts for the variable expression of the disease. OBJECTIVE: To identify candidate microRNAs (miRNAs) that could play a role in HAE by determining whether miRNAs are differentially expressed in patients with HAE vs non-HAE individuals and whether expression profiles are tracked with severity. METHODS: This study compared serum miRNA expression in patients with HAE vs non-HAE using RNA sequencing. Associations between miRNA expression and HAE severity were assessed in patients with mild disease (<6 attacks a year) vs severe disease (>1 attack per month). The functions of candidate miRNAs were analyzed using in silico methods. RESULTS: There were robust miRNA expression differences between patients with HAE and non-HAE controls. A cluster analysis identified subgroups of patients with HAE having unique miRNA profiles that tracked with frequency of attacks. Two miRNAs, miR-99b-5p and miR-127-3p, were differentially expressed between mild and severe HAE (adjusted P < .05). In silico analysis revealed a function of differentially expressed miRNAs in regulation of C1 esterase inhibitor, kininogen, the bradykinin B2 receptor, and adherens junction function. CONCLUSION: Candidate microRNAs were identified that could distinguish patients with and without HAE and may be used to identify phenotypes of HAE.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Biomarcadores , MicroRNAs , Humanos , Angioedemas Hereditários/sangue , Angioedemas Hereditários/genética , Angioedemas Hereditários/diagnóstico , Feminino , Biomarcadores/sangue , Masculino , Adulto , MicroRNAs/sangue , MicroRNAs/genética , Proteína Inibidora do Complemento C1/genética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Receptor B2 da Bradicinina/genética
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World Allergy Organ J ; 17(1): 100858, 2024 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38235261

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Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a common condition treated by allergist/immunologists, but the only FDA-approved biologic medication, omalizumab, may be underutilized globally. Objective: This study was performed to determine the global prescription of omalizumab for treatment of CSU by allergists/immunologists. Methods: Anonymous questionnaire surveys were distributed online to World Allergy Organization (WAO) members worldwide. Categorical data were analyzed for descriptive analysis using one-way frequency tabulation in SAS 9.4. Results: There were 348 respondents (43 missing data); Average age 51 (range 28-90); M/F 48%/52%. 58% had > 15 years of clinical experience and 10% < 5; 42% worked in private clinics, 36% public hospitals, 24% academia, 18% private hospitals, and 4% in community practice. Eighty-two percent (82%) prescribed omalizumab for CSU patients and use of omalizumab was highest among young practitioners. The most significant barriers were cost (63%) and restricted formulary (24%). Drug safety (63%) and chances of adverse events (47%) were the most significant factors deciding treatment. Twenty-two percent (22%) reported 80-100% of CSU patients were complete responders to omalizumab; 34% preferred increasing frequency (q 2-weeks), and 18% preferred increasing dose (600 mg q 4-weeks) for partial or non-responders. UAS7, UCT, and CU-QoL were used to assess CSU by 55%, 29%, and 25% of respondents, respectively. Autoimmune thyroid disease (62%), thyroid abnormality (43%) and allergic rhinitis (35%) were the most frequent comorbidities reported. Conclusions: Most clinicians favored omalizumab over other potential treatments due to safety. Although younger clinicians were more likely to prescribe omalizumab, cost and formulary access were major barriers. Only 22% of respondents reported 80% or greater of their patients had complete response to omalizumab, indicating the need for novel CSU therapies.

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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract ; 12(3): 733-743.e10, 2024 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38122865

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BACKGROUND: Berotralstat is a first-line, once-daily oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor approved for prophylaxis of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in patients 12 years or older. OBJECTIVE: This analysis examined the safety and effectiveness of long-term prophylaxis with berotralstat. METHODS: APeX-2 was a phase 3, parallel-group, multicenter trial in patients with HAE caused by C1-inhibitor deficiency (NCT03485911). Part 1 was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of 150 and 110 mg of berotralstat over 24 weeks. In part 2, berotralstat-treated patients continued the same treatment, and placebo-treated patients were re-randomized to 150 or 110 mg of berotralstat for 24 weeks. In part 3, all patients were treated with open-label berotralstat at 150 mg, which could be continued for up to an additional 4 years. In part 3, the primary endpoint was long-term safety and tolerability. Secondary endpoints included HAE attack rates and quality of life (QoL). RESULTS: Eighty-one patients entered part 3. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in 82.7% of patients, with most being mild or moderate in severity. The most common TEAEs were nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, arthralgia, coronavirus infection, and diarrhea. Drug-related TEAEs occurred in 14.8% of patients, but none were serious. For patients who completed 96 weeks of berotralstat treatment (n = 70), the mean (standard error) change in attack rate from baseline was -2.21 (0.20) attacks/mo. Clinically meaningful improvements in QoL were also observed, with the largest improvements in the functioning domain. CONCLUSION: Berotralstat was generally well tolerated, provided rapid and sustained reductions in HAE attacks and improved QoL over 96 weeks.


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Angioedemas Hereditários , Pirazóis , Humanos , Angioedemas Hereditários/tratamento farmacológico , Angioedemas Hereditários/prevenção & controle , Proteína Inibidora do Complemento C1/uso terapêutico , Método Duplo-Cego , Qualidade de Vida , Resultado do Tratamento
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