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BACKGROUND: There is increasing interest in documenting disparities in pain management for racial and ethnic minorities and patients with language barriers. Previous studies have found differential prescription patterns of opioids for racial and ethnic minority group and patients having limited English proficiency (LEP) after arthroplasty. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding how the intersection of these sociodemographic factors is associated with immediate postoperative pain management. This study aimed to explore language and racial-ethnic disparities in short-term opioid utilization after total hip and knee arthroplasty. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adult patients who underwent total hip and knee arthroplasty from 2015 to 2019 at an urban medical center. The primary predictor variables included LEP status and racial-ethnic category, and the primary outcome variables were oral morphine equivalents (OMEs) during 2 distinct postoperative periods: the first 12 hours after surgery and from the end of surgery to the end of postoperative day (POD) 1. Patient characteristics and perioperative metrics were described by language status, race, and ethnicity using nonparametric tests, as appropriate. We performed an adjusted generalized estimating equation to assess the total effect of the intersection of LEP and racial-ethnic categories on short-term postoperative opioid use in mean ratios (MRs). RESULTS: This study included a total of 4090 observations, in which 7.9% (323) patients had LEP. Patients reported various racial-ethnic categories, with 72.7% (2975) non-Hispanic White, and minority groups including non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI), Hispanic/Latinx, non-Hispanic Black/African American, and Others. Patients self-identifying as non-Hispanic AAPI received fewer OME regardless of LEP status during the first 12 hours postoperatively (MR for English proficient [EP], 0.12 [95% confidence interval, CI, 0.08-0.18]; MR for LEP, 0.22 [95% CI, 0.13-0.37]) and from end of surgery to the end of POD 1 (MR for EP, 0.24 [95% CI, 0.16-0.37]; MR for LEP, 0.42, [95% CI, 0.24-0.73]) than EP non-Hispanic White. Hispanic/Latinx patients with LEP received lower amounts of OME during the first postoperative 12 hours (MR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.17-0.53) and from end of surgery to the end of POD 1 (MR, 0.42; 95% CI 0.23-0.79) than EP non-Hispanic White. Furthermore, within the non-Hispanic White group, those with LEP received fewer OME within the first 12 hours (MR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.13-0.83). CONCLUSIONS: We identified an association between LEP, racial-ethnic identity, and short-term postoperative OME utilization after total knee and hip arthroplasty. The observed differences in opioid utilization imply there may be language and racial-ethnic disparities in acute pain management and perioperative care.
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Background: This study delves into the complex interaction between leisure activities and cognitive function in older people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on the moderating influence of depression. Despite the well-documented cognitive benefits of leisure activities among the older people, the intricate relationship between depression and the association between leisure activities and cognitive function in this specific demographic has been rarely reported. Methods: Drawing on data from the 2017-2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), this study meticulously examined a cohort of 713 participants aged 65-89 years. We constructed a moderation model to examine the impact of leisure activity on cognitive function in older people with disabilities, with depression levels as a moderating variable. Results: We found a positive association between engagement in leisure activities and cognitive function, highlighting the potential cognitive advantages associated with leisure engagement among disabled older people. However, the present analysis also reveals a significant moderation effect of depression on this relationship, shedding light on the nuanced nature of this association. Specifically, elevated levels of depression emerge as a critical moderator, attenuating the otherwise favorable impact of leisure activities on cognitive function among older people contending with disabilities. Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings provide a compelling rationale for tailored interventions that comprehensively target both leisure activity engagement and concurrent depression management, effectively fostering improvements in cognitive function among the cohort of disabled older people.
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Cognição , Depressão , Pessoas com Deficiência , Atividades de Lazer , Humanos , Atividades de Lazer/psicologia , Idoso , Feminino , Masculino , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Depressão/psicologia , Pessoas com Deficiência/psicologia , Pessoas com Deficiência/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Longitudinais , ChinaRESUMO
PURPOSE: This cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors influencing the intention for continual fertility treatments among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). METHODS: A total of 197 women were recruited through convenience sample from fertility hospitals in Gyeonggi-do and Busan, South Korea. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire incorporating measures of uncertainty; Depression Anxiety Stress Scales; Fatigue Severity Scale; Coping Scale for Infertility-Women; spousal support; treatment environment; and intention for continual fertility treatment. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, and logistic regression analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS 26.0. RESULTS: As many as 70.6% of the participants expressed an intention for continual fertility treatments. Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors such as uncertainty (odds ratio [OR] = 0.44, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.20~0.95), active coping (OR = 4.04, 95% CI 1.11~14.71), treatment environment (OR = 2.77, 95% CI 1.26~6.07), and the duration of marriage (OR = 2.61, 95% CI 1.24~5.49) were significantly related with this intention. CONCLUSION: These findings underscore the significance of uncertainty management, having proactive coping strategies, having supportive treatment environments, and considering the duration of marriage concerning women's intention for continual fertility treatment in the context of ART. The implications of these results extend to the development of nursing intervention programs aimed at providing crucial support for women undergoing ART and seeking to continue their infertility treatment.
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Infertilidade Feminina , Intenção , Humanos , Feminino , Estudos Transversais , Fertilidade , Técnicas de Reprodução AssistidaRESUMO
Plexiform neurofibromas (PNFs) are nerve tumors caused by loss of NF1 and dysregulation of RAS-MAPK signaling in Schwann cells. Most PNFs shrink in response to MEK inhibition, but targets with increased and durable effects are needed. We identified the anaphylatoxin C5a as increased in PNFs and expressed largely by PNF m acrophages. We defined pharmacokinetic and immunomodulatory properties of a C5aR1/2 antagonist and tested if peptide antagonists augment the effects of MEK inhibition. MEK inhibition recruited C5AR1 to the macrophage surface; short-term inhibition of C5aR elevated macrophage apoptosis and Schwann cell death, without affecting MEK-induced tumor shrinkage. PNF macrophages lacking C5aR1 increased the engulfment of dying Schwann cells, allowing their visualization. Halting combination therapy resulted in altered T-cell distribution, elevated Iba1+ and CD169+ immunoreactivity, and profoundly altered cytokine expression, but not sustained trumor shrinkage. Thus, C5aRA inhibition independently induces macrophage cell death and causes sustained and durable effects on the PNF microenvironment.
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Citofagocitose , Neurofibroma Plexiforme , Humanos , Macrófagos/patologia , Quinases de Proteína Quinase Ativadas por Mitógeno , Neurofibroma Plexiforme/patologia , Transdução de Sinais , Microambiente TumoralRESUMO
PURPOSE: This study characterizes attitudes and decision-making around the desire for future children in young women newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and assesses how clinical factors and perceived risk may impact these attitudes. METHODS: This is a prospective study in women < 45 years with newly diagnosed stage 1-3 breast cancer. Patients completed a REDCap survey on fertility and family-building in the setting of hypothetical risk scenarios. Patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics were collected through surveys and medical record. RESULTS: Of 140 study patients [median age = 41.4 (range 23-45)], 71 (50.7%) were interested in having children. Women interested in future childbearing were younger than those who were not interested (mean = 35.2 [SD = 5.2] vs 40.9 years [3.90], respectively, p < 0.001), and more likely to be childless (81% vs 31%, p < 0.001). 54 women (77.1% of patients interested in future children) underwent/planned to undergo oocyte/embryo cryopreservation before chemotherapy. Interest in future childbearing decreased with increasing hypothetical recurrence risk, however 17% of patients wanted to have children despite a 75-100% hypothetical recurrence risk. 24.3% of patients wanted to conceive < 2 years from diagnosis, and 35% of patients with hormone receptor positive tumors were not willing to complete 5 years of hormone therapy. CONCLUSION: Many young women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer prioritize childbearing. Interest in having a biologic child was not associated with standard prognostic risk factors. Interest decreased with increasing hypothetical recurrence risk, though some patients remained committed to future childbearing despite near certain hypothetical risk. Individual risk assessment should be included in family-planning discussions throughout the continuum of care as it can influence decision-making.
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Neoplasias da Mama , Preservação da Fertilidade , Infertilidade Feminina , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Mama/epidemiologia , Neoplasias da Mama/terapia , Estudos Prospectivos , FertilidadeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The distribution of species and characteristics of non
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BACKGROUND: Randomized controlled trials in Guinea-Bissau and Uganda have revealed that the intensive promotion of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) impairs growth in early infancy. When newborn growth is impaired, small amounts of formula may be combined with breastfeeding to promote growth. METHODS: To determine if breastfeeding combined with once-daily formula supplementation improves growth among at-risk newborns, we conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau and Kampala, Uganda. We randomly assigned 324 healthy breastfeeding newborns who weighed 2000 g to 2499 g at birth or <2600 g at 4 days old to once-daily formula feeding through 30 days as a supplement to frequent breastfeeding followed by EBF from 31 days through 6 months, or to EBF through 6 months. The primary outcome was weight-for-age z score (WAZ) at 30 days. Other outcomes included weight-for-length z score (WLZ), length-for-age z score (LAZ), breastfeeding cessation, adverse events, and serious adverse events through 180 days. RESULTS: Daily formula consumption in the intervention group was 31.9 ± 11.8 mL. The random assignment did not impact WAZ, WLZ, LAZ, breastfeeding cessation, adverse events, or serious adverse events through 180 days. In the intervention and control groups, 19 (12%) and 35 (21%) infants, respectively, reported nonformula supplementation in the first 30 days (P = .02). CONCLUSIONS: Once-daily formula supplementation for 30 days was well-tolerated, but the small volume consumed did not alter growth through 180 days of age. Further research would be required to determine if larger formula volumes, longer duration of treatment, or more frequent feeding are effective at increasing growth for this at-risk population.
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Aleitamento Materno , Suplementos Nutricionais , Lactente , Feminino , Recém-Nascido , Humanos , Uganda , Alimentos Formulados , Fatores de Risco , Fórmulas Infantis , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como AssuntoRESUMO
Aplastic anemia (AA) is a lethal hematological disorder; however, its pathogenesis is not fully understood. Although immunosuppressive therapy (IST) is a major treatment option for AA, one-third of patients do not respond to IST and its resistance mechanism remains elusive. To understand AA pathogenesis and IST resistance, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) of bone marrow (BM) from healthy controls and patients with AA at diagnosis. We found that CD34+ early-stage erythroid precursor cells and PROM1+ hematopoietic stem cells were significantly depleted in AA, which suggests that the depletion of CD34+ early-stage erythroid precursor cells and PROM1+ hematopoietic stem cells might be one of the major mechanisms for AA pathogenesis related with BM-cell hypoplasia. More importantly, we observed the significant enrichment of CD8+ T cells and T cell-activating intercellular interactions in IST responders, indicating the association between the expansion and activation of T cells and the positive response of IST in AA. Taken together, our findings represent a valuable resource offering novel insights into the cellular heterogeneity in the BM of AA and reveal potential biomarkers for IST, building the foundation for future precision therapies in AA.
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Background: The purpose of this study was to identify the total, direct, and indirect influence of spousal support on pregnancy stress among married immigrant pregnant women. The study aimed to determine the relative magnitudes of specific mediating effects of coping styles and self-esteem. Method: A cross-sectional correlational survey was conducted in Jeonnam with 206 married immigrant pregnant women. Data were collected from September 7 to November 7 in 2019. A self-report questionnaire was used to measure spousal support, pregnancy stress, coping styles, and self-esteem. The study employed a linear multiple regression analysis to examine the potential multi-mediating effects. The effect size was set at 0.15, the significance level at 0.05, and the power at 0.95. Through the analysis, the researchers explored the mediating mechanisms among the variables and identified the presence of multi-mediating effects. Results: The effect sizes (b) and statistical significance (p) for the predictors were as follows: problem-focused coping (b = 0.13, p = 0.001), emotion-focused coping (b = 0.11, p = 0.004), and self-esteem (b = 0.10, p < 0.001). Emotion-focused coping (b = 0.26, p = 0.001) and self-esteem (b = -0.20, p = 0.035) had a significant impact on pregnancy stress. The total effect of spousal support on pregnancy stress was significant at -0.25 (p < 0.001), and the direct effect was also significant at -0.26 (p < 0.001). We observed significant mediating effects for emotion-focused coping and self-esteem. Conclusions: As a result of this study, the self-esteem of married immigrant pregnant women can have a protective effect by preventing the aggravation of pregnancy stress in the relationship between spousal support and pregnancy stress. Meanwhile, the emotion-focused coping style can balance out the effect of self-esteem. Therefore, in order to alleviate the stress of pregnancy for women, it is necessary to provide intervention to help improve self-esteem with spousal support. In addition, nursing professionals should help them use appropriate coping styles.
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Gestantes , Estresse Psicológico , Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Estresse Psicológico/prevenção & controle , Estudos Transversais , Adaptação Psicológica , AutoimagemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects women's physical and mental health. Depression, stress, sleep disturbance, and eating attitude problems have been known to influence PMS. Furthermore, restrictions of daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to changes in sleep patterns and eating attitudes. Thus, it is necessary to closely examine how these factors affect PMS. This study aimed to examine the levels of PMS, stress, depression, sleep disturbance, and eating attitude problems among female college students who experience dysmenorrhea and determine the factors associated with PMS. METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey design was conducted using a convenience sample of 143 female college students in C City, South Korea. Data were collected from September 1 to 19, 2021 in South Korea using an online self-administered survey. Differences in participants' level of PMS according to physical health variables (e.g., smoking, water intake, menstrual pain intensity) and psychological issues (i.e., stress, depression, sleep disturbances, and eating attitude problems) were assessed with independent sample t-tests and one-way ANOVAs. Correlational analyses between these variables were also conducted. Additionally, multiple regression was performed to identify the factors influencing PMS. RESULTS: PMS severity was between normal (27.3%) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) (72.7%). PMS was associated positively with depression (r = .284, p = 001), stress (r = .274, p = .001), sleep disturbance (r = .440, p < .001), and eating attitude problems (r = .266, p = .001). Additionally, menstrual pain intensity (ß = 0.204), sleep disturbances (ß = 0.375), and eating attitude problems (ß = 0.202) were found to influence PMS. The regression model was significant (F = 16.553, p < .001) with an explanatory power of 24.7%. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the influencing factors of PMS identified in this study, interventions for participants experiencing PMS should be made. We propose that further study should be conducted to examine whether the severity of PMS changes according to menstrual pain, the pattern and degree of its change, and the paths through which sleep quality and eating attitude problems affect PMS.
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Dismenorreia , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual , Feminino , Humanos , Dismenorreia/epidemiologia , Dismenorreia/complicações , Estudos Transversais , Pandemias , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual/epidemiologia , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual/psicologia , EstudantesRESUMO
Interest has grown in synthesizing participant level data of a study with relevant external aggregate information. Several efficient and flexible procedures have been developed under the assumption that the internal study and the external sources concern the same population. This homogeneity condition, albeit commonly being imposed, is hard to check due to limitedly available external information in aggregate data forms. Bias may be introduced when the assumption is violated. In this article, we propose a penalized likelihood approach that avoids undesirable bias by simultaneously selecting and synthesizing consistent external aggregate information. The proposed approach provides a general framework which incorporate consistent external information from heterogeneous study populations as long as the conditional distribution of the dependent variable under investigation is same and differences in the independent variable distributions are properly accounted for via a semi-parametric density ratio model. The proposed approach also properly accounts for the sampling errors in the external information. A two-step estimator and an optimization algorithm are proposed for computation. We establish the selection and estimation consistency and the asymptotic normality of the two-step estimator. The proposed approach is illustrated with an analysis of gestational weight gain management studies.
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Algoritmos , Humanos , Funções Verossimilhança , Viés , Viés de SeleçãoRESUMO
Interest in incorporating historical data in the clinical trial has increased with the rising cost of conducting clinical trials. The intervention arm for the current trial often requires prospective data to assess a novel treatment, and thus borrowing historical control data commensurate in distribution to current control data is motivated in order to increase the allocation ratio to the current intervention arm. Existing historical control borrowing adaptive designs adjust allocation ratios based on the commensurability assessed through study-level summary statistics of the response agnostic of the distributions of the trial subject characteristics in the current and historical trials. This can lead to distributional imbalance of the current trial subject characteristics across the treatment arms as well as between current control data and borrowed historical control data. Such covariate imbalance may threaten the internal validity of the current trial by introducing confounding factors that affect study endpoints. In this article, we propose a Bayesian design which borrows and updates the treatment allocation ratios both covariate-adaptively and commensurate to covariate dependently assessed similarity between the current and historical control data. We employ covariate-dependent discrepancy parameters which are allowed to grow with the sample size and propose a regularized local regression procedure for the estimation of the parameters. The proposed design also permits the current and the historical controls to be similar to varying degree, depending on the subject level characteristics. We evaluate the proposed design extensively under the settings derived from two placebo-controlled randomized trials on vertebral fracture risk in post-menopausal women.
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Teorema de Bayes , Projetos de Pesquisa , Feminino , Humanos , Simulação por Computador , Estudos Prospectivos , Tamanho da Amostra , Ensaios Clínicos como AssuntoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Despite guidelines recommending narrow-spectrum perioperative antibiotics (NSPA) as prophylaxis for most children undergoing congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery, broad-spectrum perioperative antibiotics (BSPA) are variably used, and their impact on postoperative outcomes is poorly understood. METHODS: We used administrative data from U.S. hospitals participating in the Vizient Clinical Data Base. Admissions from 2011 to 2018 containing a qualifying CHD surgery in children 0-17 years old were evaluated for exposure to BSPA versus NSPA. Propensity score-adjusted models were used to compare postoperative length of hospital stay (PLOS) by exposure group, while adjusting for confounders. Secondary outcomes included subsequent antimicrobial treatment and in-hospital mortality. RESULTS: Among 18 088 eligible encounters from 24 U.S. hospitals, BSPA were given in 21.4% of CHD surgeries, with mean BSPA use varying from 1.7% to 96.1% between centers. PLOS was longer for BSPA-exposed cases (adjusted hazard ratio 0.79; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.71-0.89, P < .0001). BSPA was associated with higher adjusted odds of subsequent antimicrobial treatment (odds ratio [OR] 1.24; 95% CI: 1.06-1.48), and there was no significant difference in adjusted mortality between exposure groups (OR 2.06; 95% CI: 1.0-4.31; P = .05). Analyses of subgroups with the most BSPA exposure, including high-complexity procedures and delayed sternal closure, also did not find (but could not exclude) a measurable benefit from BSPA on PLOS. CONCLUSIONS: BSPA use was common in high-risk populations, and varied substantially between centers. Standardizing perioperative antibiotic practices between centers may reduce unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic exposure and improve clinical outcomes.
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Antibacterianos , Cardiopatias Congênitas , Criança , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Adolescente , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Fatores de Risco , Hospitalização , Tempo de InternaçãoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer survivors are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality compared with the general population. The impact of objective social and built neighborhood attributes on CVD risk in a cohort of female breast cancer survivors was examined. METHODS: The 3975 participants came from the Pathways Study, a prospective cohort of women with invasive breast cancer from an integrated health care system in northern California. Women diagnosed with breast cancer from 2006 through 2013 were enrolled on average approximately 2 months after diagnosis. Their baseline addresses were geocoded and appended to neighborhood attributes for racial/ethnic composition, socioeconomic status (SES), population density, urbanization, crime, traffic density, street connectivity, parks, recreational facilities, and retail food environment. Incident CVD events included ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or stroke. Cox proportional hazards models estimated associations of neighborhood attributes with CVD risk, which accounted for clustering by block groups. Fully adjusted models included sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral factors. RESULTS: During follow-up through December 31, 2018, 340 participants (8.6%) had CVD events. A neighborhood racial/ethnic composition measure, percent of Asian American/Pacific Islander residents (lowest quintile hazard ratio [HR], 1.85; 95% CI, 1.03-3.33), and crime index (highest quartile HR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.08-2.03) were associated with the risk of CVD events independent of individual SES, hormone receptor status, treatment, cardiometabolic comorbidities, body mass index, and physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: With the application of a socio-ecological framework, how residential environments shape health outcomes in women with breast cancer and affect CVD risk in this growing population can be understood.
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Neoplasias da Mama , Sobreviventes de Câncer , Doenças Cardiovasculares , Humanos , Feminino , Estudos Prospectivos , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , Características de ResidênciaRESUMO
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are the cornerstone of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) therapy. Although mutations in NR3C1, which encodes the GC receptor (GR), and other genes involved in GC signaling occur at relapse, additional mechanisms of adaptive GC resistance are uncertain. We transplanted and treated 10 primary mouse T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemias (T-ALLs) initiated by retroviral insertional mutagenesis with GC dexamethasone (DEX). Multiple distinct relapsed clones from 1 such leukemia (T-ALL 8633) exhibited discrete retroviral integrations that upregulated Jdp2 expression. This leukemia harbored a Kdm6a mutation. In the human T-ALL cell line CCRF-CEM, enforced JDP2 overexpression conferred GC resistance, whereas KDM6A inactivation unexpectedly enhanced GC sensitivity. In the context of KDM6A knockout, JDP2 overexpression induced profound GC resistance, counteracting the sensitization conferred by KDM6A loss. These resistant "double mutant" cells with combined KDM6A loss and JDP2 overexpression exhibited decreased NR3C1 mRNA and GR protein upregulation upon DEX exposure. Analysis of paired samples from 2 patients with KDM6A-mutant T-ALL in a relapsed pediatric ALL cohort revealed a somatic NR3C1 mutation at relapse in 1 patient and a markedly elevated JDP2 expression in the other. Together, these data implicate JDP2 overexpression as a mechanism of adaptive GC resistance in T-ALL, which functionally interacts with KDM6A inactivation.
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Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células T Precursoras , Criança , Humanos , Camundongos , Animais , Glucocorticoides/farmacologia , Glucocorticoides/uso terapêutico , Dexametasona/farmacologia , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células T Precursoras/tratamento farmacológico , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células T Precursoras/genética , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células T Precursoras/metabolismo , Receptores de Glucocorticoides/genética , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras/metabolismo , Recidiva , Proteínas RepressorasRESUMO
Individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 develop rat sarcoma virus (RAS)-mitogen-activated protein kinase-mitogen-activated and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (RAS-MAPK-MEK)-driven nerve tumors called neurofibromas. Although MEK inhibitors transiently reduce volumes of most plexiform neurofibromas in mouse models and in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients, therapies that increase the efficacy of MEK inhibitors are needed. BI-3406 is a small molecule that prevents Son of Sevenless (SOS)1 interaction with Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncoprotein (KRAS)-GDP, interfering with the RAS-MAPK cascade upstream of MEK. Single agent SOS1 inhibition had no significant effect in the DhhCre;Nf1 fl/fl mouse model of plexiform neurofibroma, but pharmacokinetics (PK)-driven combination of selumetinib with BI-3406 significantly improved tumor parameters. Tumor volumes and neurofibroma cell proliferation, reduced by MEK inhibition, were further reduced by the combination. Neurofibromas are rich in ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1)+ macrophages; combination treatment resulted in small and round macrophages, with altered cytokine expression indicative of altered activation. The significant effects of MEK inhibitor plus SOS1 inhibition in this preclinical study suggest potential clinical benefit of dual targeting of the RAS-MAPK pathway in neurofibromas. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Interfering with the RAS-mitogen-activated protein kinase (RAS-MAPK) cascade upstream of mitogen activated protein kinase kinase (MEK), together with MEK inhibition, augment effects of MEK inhibition on neurofibroma volume and tumor macrophages in a preclinical model system. This study emphasizes the critical role of the RAS-MAPK pathway in controlling tumor cell proliferation and the tumor microenvironment in benign neurofibromas.
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Neurofibroma Plexiforme , Neurofibroma , Neurofibromatose 1 , Animais , Camundongos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , MAP Quinases Reguladas por Sinal Extracelular/metabolismo , Quinases de Proteína Quinase Ativadas por Mitógeno , Neurofibroma/tratamento farmacológico , Neurofibroma Plexiforme/tratamento farmacológico , Neurofibromatose 1/tratamento farmacológico , Neurofibromatose 1/patologia , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/uso terapêutico , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas p21(ras)/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas p21(ras)/uso terapêutico , Microambiente Tumoral , Proteína SOS1/metabolismoRESUMO
A myriad of organ-specific complications have been observed with COVID-19. While racial/ethnic minorities have been disproportionately burdened by this disease, our understanding of the unique risk factors for complications among a diverse population of cancer patients remains limited. This is a multi-institutional, multi-ethnic cohort study evaluating COVID-19 complications among cancer patients. Patients with an invasive cancer diagnosis and confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were identified from March to November 2020. Demographic and clinical data were obtained and a multivariate logistic regression was employed to evaluate the impact of demographic and clinical factors on COVID-19 complications. The study endpoints were evaluated independently and included any complication, sepsis, pulmonary complications and cardiac complications. A total of 303 patients were evaluated, of whom 48% were male, 79% had solid tumors, and 42% were Hispanic/Latinx (Hispanic). Malignant hematologic cancers were associated with a higher risk of sepsis (OR 3.93 (95% CI 1.58-9.81)). Male patients had a higher risk of sepsis (OR 4.42 (95% CI 1.63-11.96)) and cardiac complications (OR 2.02 (95% CI 1.05-3.89)). Hispanic patients had a higher odds of any complication (OR 2.31 (95% CI 1.18-4.51)) and other race was associated with a higher odds of cardiac complications (OR 2.41 (95% CI 1.01-5.73)). Clinically, fever, cough, and ≥2 co-morbidities were independently significantly associated with any complication. This analysis evaluated covariates that can significantly predict a myriad of complications among a multi-ethnic cohort of cancer patients. The conclusions drawn from this analysis elucidate a mechanistic understanding of differential illness severity from COVID-19.
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COVID-19 , Neoplasias , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos de Coortes , COVID-19/complicações , COVID-19/etnologia , Neoplasias/complicações , Neoplasias/etnologia , Fatores de Risco , SARS-CoV-2 , População Branca , Hispânico ou LatinoRESUMO
PURPOSE: Pseudocirrhosis is a term used to describe changes in hepatic contour that mimic cirrhosis radiographically, but lack the classic pathologic features of cirrhosis. This radiographic finding is frequently found in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), but the risk factors and clinical consequences are poorly understood. METHODS: In this retrospective study, we identified patients with MBC and pseudocirrhosis who were treated at a single center from 2002 to 2021. We used chart extraction and radiology review to determine demographic characteristics, treatment history, imaging features, and complications of pseudocirrhosis. RESULTS: 120 patients with MBC and pseudocirrhosis were identified with the following BC subtypes: hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative (n = 99, 82.5%), HR+/HER2+ (n = 14, 11.7%), HR- /HER2+ (n = 3, 2.5%), and triple negative (TNBC; n = 4, 3.3%). All patients had liver metastases and 82.5% (n = 99) had > 15 liver lesions. Thirty-six patients (30%) presented with de novo metastatic disease. Median time from MBC diagnosis to pseudocirrhosis was 29.2 months. 50% of patients had stable or responding disease at the time of pseudocirrhosis diagnosis. Sequelae of pseudocirrhosis included radiographic ascites (n = 97, 80.8%), gastric/esophageal varices (n = 68, 56.7%), splenomegaly (n = 26, 21.7%), GI bleeding (n = 12, 10.0%), and hepatic encephalopathy (n = 11, 9.2%). Median survival was 7.9 months after pseudocirrhosis diagnosis. Radiographic ascites was associated with shorter survival compared to no radiographic ascites (42.8 vs. 76.2 months, p = < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This is the largest case series of patients with MBC and pseudocirrhosis. Nearly all patients had HR+ MBC and extensive liver metastases. Survival was short after pseudocirrhosis and prognosis worse with radiographic ascites.
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Neoplasias da Mama , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Humanos , Feminino , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Ascite , Prognóstico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/secundário , Receptor ErbB-2RESUMO
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society (ACS) Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines are associated with longer survival among CRC survivors, but few report behaviors consistent with the guidelines. METHODS: The Tools To Be Fit study, based on the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework, is a full factorial experimental to optimize a remotely delivered 48-week diet and physical activity intervention for non-metastatic CRC survivors. The intervention includes a core component (booklet and personal report). CRC survivors (N = 400) are additionally randomly assigned to one of 16 combinations of four candidate components, each with 2 options: 1) text messaging (on/off); 2) self-monitoring modality (digital/paper); 3) health coaching (on/off); and 4) support person coaching (on/off). OUTCOMES: Our primary outcome is adherence to the ACS guidelines after 48 weeks using a score that includes physical activity from accelerometers, dietary intake from a food frequency questionnaire, and body mass index (BMI) measured by a technician. Secondary outcomes include the ACS score after 24 weeks and score components at 24 and 48 weeks. Exploratory outcomes include adherence and change in Social Cognitive Theory constructs. We will explore moderation by sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological/behavioral factors; and change in the ACS score in relation to change in levels of insulin, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, gut microbiome structure, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbance. DISCUSSION: The proposed study aims to inform a randomized controlled trial to determine whether an optimized intervention reduces risk of recurrence among CRC survivors.
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Sobreviventes de Câncer , Neoplasias Colorretais , Humanos , Índice de Massa Corporal , Neoplasias Colorretais/terapia , Exercício Físico , Sobreviventes , Estados Unidos , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como AssuntoRESUMO
Aspergillus tracheobronchitis, an uncommon form of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, is characterized by the development of a pseudomembrane, ulcers, or an obstruction that is predominantly confined to the tracheobronchial tree. Pseudomembranous Aspergillus tracheobronchitis is the most severe form of Aspergillus tracheobronchitis, and only a few cases have been reported in Korea. We report the characteristic chest CT findings in a patient diagnosed with pseudomembranous Aspergillus tracheobronchitis after bronchoscopy and successfully treated by proper antifungal treatment.