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Haematologica ; 2024 Jul 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39021214

RESUMO

In multiple myeloma (MM), advancements in treatments and toxicity management have enhanced survival rates. This, coupled with shifting age demographics in MM, necessitates an updated understanding of infection risks in MM patients compared to the general population. Using Swedish population-based registries, we investigated the incidence of infections in 8,672 Swedish symptomatic MM patients diagnosed 2008-2021 and 34,561 matched controls. Overall, MM patients had a 5-fold risk (hazard ratio (HR) = 5.30; 95%, Confidence Interval = CI 5.14-5.47) of developing any clinically significant infection compared to matched controls. Bacterial infections represented a 5-fold (HR 4.88; CI 4.70-5.07) increased risk, viral and fungal infections 7-fold compared to controls. The 1st year after MM diagnosis the risk of infections compared to controls was 7 -fold (HR 6.95; CI 6.61-7.30) and remained elevated up to 5 years after the myeloma diagnosis. The risk of infection compared to controls remained 5-fold in MM patients with follow-up till 2022. Preceding MM diagnosis, the risk compared to matched controls was significantly increased up to four years before MM diagnosis (HR1.16; CI 1.05-1.28). Among MM patients, 8% had died within 2 months of diagnosis and infection contributed to 32% of all deaths. After 1 year, 20% MM patients had died, and infection-related mortality was 27%. Our data constitute the largest population-based study to date on the risk of infections compared to the normal population in the era of modern MM therapies and confirms that infections still represent a major threat to patients and underscores importance of preventive strategies.

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Ann Intern Med ; 177(6): 711-718, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38768457

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a precursor of multiple myeloma (MM) and related conditions. In previous registry-based, retrospective studies, autoimmune diseases have been associated with MGUS. However, these studies were not based on a screened population and are therefore prone to ascertainment bias. OBJECTIVE: To examine whether MGUS is associated with autoimmune diseases. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study within iStopMM (Iceland Screens, Treats, or Prevents MM), a prospective, population-based screening study of MGUS. SETTING: Icelandic population of adults aged 40 years or older. PATIENTS: 75 422 persons screened for MGUS. MEASUREMENTS: Poisson regression for prevalence ratios (PRs) of MGUS among persons with or without an autoimmune disease, adjusted for age and sex. RESULTS: A total of 10 818 participants had an autoimmune disorder, of whom 599 had MGUS (61 with a prior clinical diagnosis and 538 diagnosed at study screening or evaluation). A diagnosis of an autoimmune disease was not associated with MGUS (PR, 1.05 [95% CI, 0.97 to 1.15]). However, autoimmune disease diagnoses were associated with a prior clinical diagnosis of MGUS (PR, 2.11 [CI, 1.64 to 2.70]). LIMITATION: Registry data were used to gather information on autoimmune diseases, and the homogeneity of the Icelandic population may limit the generalizability of these results. CONCLUSION: The study did not find an association between autoimmune disease and MGUS in a systematically screened population. Previous studies not done in systematically screened populations have likely been subject to ascertainment bias. The findings indicate that recommendations to routinely screen patients with autoimmune disease for MGUS may not be warranted. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE: The International Myeloma Foundation and the European Research Council.


Assuntos
Doenças Autoimunes , Programas de Rastreamento , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada , Humanos , Doenças Autoimunes/epidemiologia , Doenças Autoimunes/complicações , Doenças Autoimunes/diagnóstico , Masculino , Feminino , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/epidemiologia , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/diagnóstico , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/complicações , Islândia/epidemiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Transversais , Idoso , Adulto , Programas de Rastreamento/métodos , Prevalência , Estudos Prospectivos
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Haematologica ; 109(7): 2250-2255, 2024 07 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38205512

RESUMO

There is some evidence that a prior cancer is a risk factor for the development of multiple myeloma (MM). If this is true, prior cancer should be associated with a higher prevalence or increased progression rate of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), the precursor of MM and related disorders. Those with a history of cancer might therefore constitute a target population for MGUS screening. This two-part study is the first study to evaluate a relationship between MGUS and prior cancers. First, we evaluated whether prior cancers were associated with having MGUS at the time of screening in the Iceland Screens Treats or Prevents Multiple Myeloma (iStopMM) study that includes 75,422 individuals screened for MGUS. Next, we evaluated the association of prior cancer and the progression of MGUS to MM and related disorders in a population-based cohort of 13,790 Swedish individuals with MGUS. A history of prior cancer was associated with a modest increase in the risk of MGUS (odds ratio=1.10; 95% confidence interval: 1.00-1.20). This excess risk was limited to prior cancers in the year preceding MGUS screening. A history of prior cancer was associated with progression of MGUS, except for myeloid malignancies which were associated with a lower risk of progression (hazard ratio=0.37; 95% confidence interval: 0.16-0.89; P=0.028). Our findings indicate that a prior cancer is not a significant etiological factor in plasma cell disorders. The findings do not warrant MGUS screening or different management of MGUS in those with a prior cancer.


Assuntos
Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada , Humanos , Islândia/epidemiologia , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/epidemiologia , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/diagnóstico , Suécia/epidemiologia , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Fatores de Risco , Mieloma Múltiplo/epidemiologia , Mieloma Múltiplo/diagnóstico , Mieloma Múltiplo/etiologia , Neoplasias/epidemiologia , Neoplasias/etiologia , Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Progressão da Doença , Adulto , Vigilância da População
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Haematologica ; 108(12): 3392-3398, 2023 Dec 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37439374

RESUMO

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is an asymptomatic precursor condition that precedes multiple myeloma and related disorders but has also been associated with other medical conditions. Since systematic screening is not recommended, MGUS is typically diagnosed due to underlying diseases and most cases are not diagnosed. Most previous studies on MGUS disease associations have been based on clinical cohorts, possibly resulting in selection bias. Here we estimate this selection bias by comparing clinically diagnosed and screened individuals with MGUS with regards to demographics, laboratory features, and comorbidities. A total of 75,422 participants in the Iceland Screens, Treats, or Prevents Multiple Myeloma (iStopMM) study were screened for MGUS by serum protein electrophoresis, immunofixation and free light chain assay (clinicaltrials gov. Identifier: NCT03327597). We identified 3,352 individuals with MGUS, whereof 240 had previously been clinically diagnosed (clinical MGUS), and crosslinked our data with large, nationwide registries for information on comorbidities. Those with clinical MGUS were more likely to have at least one comorbidity (odds ratio=2.24; 95% confidence interval: 1.30-4.19), and on average had more comorbidities than the screened MGUS group (3.23 vs. 2.36, mean difference 0.68; 95% confidence interval: 0.46-0.90). They were also more likely to have rheumatological disease, neurological disease, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or endocrine disorders. These findings indicate that individuals with clinical MGUS have more comorbidities than the general MGUS population and that previous studies have been affected by significant selection bias. Our findings highlight the importance of screening data when studying biological and epidemiological implications of MGUS.


Assuntos
Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada , Mieloma Múltiplo , Paraproteinemias , Humanos , Mieloma Múltiplo/diagnóstico , Mieloma Múltiplo/epidemiologia , Mieloma Múltiplo/complicações , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/diagnóstico , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/epidemiologia , Islândia , Paraproteinemias/diagnóstico , Paraproteinemias/epidemiologia , Comorbidade , Progressão da Doença
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Transplant Cell Ther ; 29(4): 275.e1-275.e5, 2023 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36720458

RESUMO

Revaccination against tetanus and diphtheria after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is usually effective, but the duration of the immunity is unknown. We conducted this study to evaluate humoral immunity to tetanus and diphtheria in long-term survivors and to provide knowledge regarding the need for boosters. The median time from HCT to blood sampling was 14 years (range, 8 to 40 years). All patients had received at least 3 doses of vaccines against both tetanus and diphtheria, either monovalent or combination vaccines containing a full dose of the diphtheria toxoid component. In addition, 1 or more booster doses were administered to 21 of the 146 patients (14%). On enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, levels <.1 IU/mL for diphtheria and <.01 IU/mL for tetanus were considered low or seronegative. Values between .01 and .5 IU/mL for tetanus and between .1 and 1.0 IU/mL for diphtheria were considered to represent partial protection, and levels >.5 and >1.0 IU/mL were considered high and protective, respectively. In all, 39% of patients were seronegative against diphtheria, 52% had some protection, and 9% had a high titer. In contrast, no patient had become seronegative to tetanus, 32% had "partial protection" against tetanus and 68% had a high titer. In multivariate analysis, active graft-versus-host-disease, sex, or time from sampling did not affect the probability of becoming seronegative or seropositive. Younger age was associated with lower antibody levels to tetanus toxoid, but age was not correlated with antibody levels against diphtheria toxoid. Tetanus immunity was maintained after vaccination in most long-term survivors, but immunity against diphtheria was poor, and boosters should be considered.


Assuntos
Difteria , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas , Tétano , Humanos , Difteria/prevenção & controle , Tétano/prevenção & controle , Anticorpos Antibacterianos , Toxoide Tetânico , Vacinação , Toxoide Diftérico , Corynebacterium
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Haematologica ; 108(6): 1640-1651, 2023 06 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36300775

RESUMO

The prevalence of multiple myeloma (MM) is increasing in Nordic countries and the rest of the western world. Patients aged ≥75 years at diagnosis constitute an increasing proportion of all MM patients, but are underrepresented in randomized clinical trials. There is an urgent need for studies of the characteristics, treatment and outcome in this cohort. We present data from two nationwide population-based registries of all MM patients diagnosed in Denmark from January 1, 2005 until February 18, 2020, and in Sweden from January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2019, including treatment data for patients diagnosed until 2018 (Denmark) and 2019 (Sweden). In total 4,647 patients were ≥75 years at diagnosis, compared to 7,378 younger patients. Patients ≥75 years, accounting for approximately 40% of all MM patients, are a distinct cohort with more advanced disease at diagnosis, reflected by higher International Staging System (ISS) stage, and a higher proportion have renal failure and anemia. We found a more gradual introduction of modern medications in the older cohort than in the younger, despite simultaneous changes in guidelines. Compared to the cohorts in randomized controlled trials that guide the treatment of non-transplant eligible patients, we found a higher proportion of patients ≥75 years and presenting with ISS III in the real-world populations. Nevertheless, response rates and survival are increasing, indicating that modern treatment regimens are effective and well tolerated also in elderly MM patients in real-world populations.


Assuntos
Mieloma Múltiplo , Idoso , Humanos , Mieloma Múltiplo/diagnóstico , Mieloma Múltiplo/epidemiologia , Mieloma Múltiplo/terapia , Suécia/epidemiologia , Prevalência , Sistema de Registros , Dinamarca/epidemiologia
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Blood Cancer J ; 12(9): 133, 2022 09 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36100605

RESUMO

Serum free light chain (FLC) concentration is greatly affected by kidney function. Using a large prospective population-based cohort, we aimed to establish a reference interval for FLCs in persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A total of 75422 participants of the iStopMM study were screened with serum FLC, serum protein electrophoresis and immunofixation. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated from serum creatinine. Central 99% reference intervals were determined, and 95% confidence intervals calculated. Included were 6461 (12%) participants with measured FLCs, eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2, not receiving renal replacement therapy, and without evidence of monoclonality. Using current reference intervals, 60% and 21% had kappa and lambda FLC values outside the normal range. The FLC ratio was outside standard reference interval (0.26-1.65) in 9% of participants and outside current kidney reference interval (0.37-3.10) in 0.7%. New reference intervals for FLC and FLC ratio were established. New reference intervals for the FLC ratio were 0.46-2.62, 0.48-3.38, and 0.54-3.30 for eGFR 45-59, 30-44, and < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 groups, respectively. The crude prevalence of LC-MGUS in CKD patients was 0.5%. We conclude that current reference intervals for FLC and FLC ratio are inaccurate in CKD patients and propose new eGFR based reference intervals to be implemented.


Assuntos
Cadeias Leves de Imunoglobulina , Insuficiência Renal Crônica , Humanos , Cadeias lambda de Imunoglobulina , Estudos Prospectivos , Valores de Referência , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/diagnóstico
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Eur J Haematol ; 106(6): 774-782, 2021 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33565126

RESUMO

High proportion of patients with multiple myeloma suffer from comorbidities which may alter clinical management. Therefore, our aims were to evaluate the prevalence of comorbidities and their impact on survival. We included patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma 1990-2013 in Sweden and all diagnoses from each patient from 1985. A total of 13 656 patients with multiple myeloma were included in the study, thereof 7404 (54%) had comorbidity at diagnosis. The risk of death was increased for those with one comorbidity at diagnosis compared to those without any comorbidity (hazard ratio = 1.19; 95% confidence interval:1.14-1.25); this risk was higher for those with two (1.38; 1.30-1.47) and three or more comorbidities (1.72; 1.62-1.83). Furthermore, the risk of death was increased in patients with prior history of cancer, arrhythmia, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular disease, chronic lung disease, psychological disease, peptic ulcer, neurological disease, peripheral vascular disease, chronic kidney disease, dementia, and inflammatory bowel disease. This large study shows that over 50% of multiple myeloma patients have a comorbidity at diagnosis and survival decreased with increasing numbers of comorbidities. This emphasizes the importance of comorbidities when evaluating patients and deciding on treatment strategies for individuals with multiple myeloma.


Assuntos
Mieloma Múltiplo/mortalidade , Sistema de Registros , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Comorbidade , Intervalo Livre de Doença , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Taxa de Sobrevida , Suécia/epidemiologia
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Haematologica ; 105(4): 1067-1073, 2020 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31792034

RESUMO

Multiple myeloma causes lytic bone lesions and fractures. The impact of fractures on multiple myeloma (MM) survival is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fractures on survival in MM using data from MM patients diagnosed in Sweden in the years 1990-2013, identified from the Swedish Cancer Registry. Information on date of birth, MM diagnosis, fractures, and death was collected from central registries. A Cox regression model was used to compare survival in patients with and without a fracture at MM diagnosis and another Cox model was used with fracture as a time-dependent variable to assess the effect of fracture on survival after MM diagnosis. Results were adjusted for age, sex, year of diagnosis, and previous fractures. A total of 14,013 patients were diagnosed with MM during the study, of whom 1,213 (8.7%) were diagnosed with a fracture at MM diagnosis, and 3,235 (23.1%) after diagnosis. Patients with a fracture at diagnosis were at a significantly increased risk of death (hazard ratio=1.28; 95% confidence interval: 1.19-1.37). The risk of death was significantly increased in patients with a fracture after MM diagnosis (2.00; 1.90-2.10). The impact of fractures on survival did not change significantly between the two calendar periods 1990-1999 and 2000-2013 (0.98; 0.89-1.08). Our large study shows that MM patients with fractures are at a significantly increased risk of dying compared to those without fractures, which stresses the importance of preventing bone disease in MM.


Assuntos
Fraturas Ósseas , Mieloma Múltiplo , Fraturas Ósseas/epidemiologia , Fraturas Ósseas/etiologia , Humanos , Mieloma Múltiplo/diagnóstico , Mieloma Múltiplo/epidemiologia , Modelos de Riscos Proporcionais , Sistema de Registros , Fatores de Risco , Suécia/epidemiologia
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Br J Haematol ; 186(1): 37-44, 2019 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30906990

RESUMO

Parental longevity is associated with an increased life expectancy; results with regard to specific diseases are conflicting. There are limited data focusing on host characteristics and their effect on survival among multiple myeloma (MM) patients and individuals with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Therefore, our aim was to evaluate the impact of parental longevity on survival of patients with MM and MGUS. A total of 4675 patients with MM, 6812 MGUS patients and 13 398 population-based controls for MM as well as 19 110 controls for MGUS, from 1988 to 2013, were included in the study. Longevity was defined as >90 years of age. Among MM patients, parental longevity was associated with a decreased risk of death [hazard ratio (HR) = 0·92, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·84-0·99] and the same was true for MGUS patients (HR = 0·87, 95% CI 0·78-0·96). Having one long lived parent significantly decreased the risk of death in both groups, but was not statistically significant when both parents exceeded 90 years of age. In conclusion, parental longevity decreases the risk of death for patients with MM and MGUS which may reflect the importance of the host's genetic and environmental factors in relation to survival.


Assuntos
Longevidade/fisiologia , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/mortalidade , Mieloma Múltiplo/mortalidade , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Feminino , Humanos , Expectativa de Vida , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Gamopatia Monoclonal de Significância Indeterminada/epidemiologia , Mieloma Múltiplo/epidemiologia , Pais , Análise de Sobrevida
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