1. Kras and BRAF mutations are important for determining treatment with cetuximab and differentiating Lynch syndrome from sporadic colorectal cancers with microsatellite instability.
2. CpG island methylation phenotype (CIMP) refers to gene silencing through methylation of CpG islands.
3. Rare epimutations can cause multiple cancers through methylation-induced silencing of genes like MLH1.
1) The document discusses response rates and outcomes for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treated with various tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like imatinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, and bosutinib.
2) It reports that achieving a major cytogenetic response or deeper molecular response (e.g. MMR) at certain timepoints (e.g. 12 months) on imatinib is associated with improved progression-free and overall survival.
3) For patients who become resistant or intolerant to imatinib, the second-generation TKIs dasatinib, nilotinib and bosutinib have response rates ranging from
Haplo-cord transplantation offers similar results compared to MUD transplanta...cordbloodsymposium
This document summarizes results from a study comparing outcomes of haplo-cord stem cell transplantation (SCT) to matched unrelated donor (MUD) SCT in high-risk adult patients. The study found that haplo-cord SCT resulted in similar time to engraftment and survival rates as MUD SCT, with significantly lower rates of graft-versus-host disease. Both approaches resulted in comparable non-relapse mortality and relapse rates. The results suggest haplo-cord SCT is a valuable alternative to MUD SCT for high-risk patients lacking a matched adult donor.
Outcomes of Double Unit Cord Blood Transplantation in Patients with Malignant...cordbloodsymposium
The document analyzes data from the Eurocord Registry on outcomes of double unit cord blood transplantation, finding that higher pre-freezing CD34+ cell doses were associated with increased neutrophil engraftment and lower transplantation-related mortality, while higher post-thawing CD34+ cell doses were linked to higher engraftment rates; disease status at transplantation also impacted outcomes like disease free survival. The analysis included over 1,100 adult and over 200 pediatric transplants from the Eurocord database.
This document discusses hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for aplastic anemia. It addresses preparative regimens using cyclophosphamide with or without anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG), the effect of donor type on outcomes, and alternatives to matched sibling donors. Survival rates after HSCT from matched sibling donors are shown to be over 80% with cyclophosphamide conditioning. Outcomes with matched unrelated donors remain good at around 60% overall survival. Cord blood and haploidentical transplantation have been used as alternatives but require further study in aplastic anemia.
SOLACI Chile Congress 2011. Dr.Ajay Kirtane. Drug-Eluting Stents for Multivessel PCI: Indications and Outcomes. Find more presentations on the web site: www.solaci.org/
MLN Workshop: Maize lethal necrosis molecular breeding -- M GowdeCIMMYT
This document discusses molecular breeding approaches to improve resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) in maize. MLN is caused by the synergistic interaction of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus. The document outlines association mapping and QTL mapping studies to identify genomic regions associated with MLN resistance. Association mapping identified several significant SNPs explaining up to 59% of phenotypic variance. QTL mapping of bi-parental populations detected major additive QTL on chromosome 3 associated with resistance. Overall, the studies indicate MLN resistance is controlled by both major and minor genes, which can be used in molecular breeding programs like marker-assisted selection to improve elite maize lines
This document summarizes new therapies presented at an ASCO/ICML conference for lymphomas. For aggressive NHLs, novel targeted drugs and cell therapies were discussed. Studies showed improved outcomes for DLBCL with regimens adding drugs like lenalidomide or bortezomib to R-CHOP. Intensive therapies did not clearly improve survival for double hit lymphomas over R-CHOP. For indolent NHLs, new drugs and initial therapy strategies were reviewed. The document provided details on clinical trials and outcomes for various lymphoma subtypes and treatments.
1. Kras and BRAF mutations are important for determining treatment with cetuximab and differentiating Lynch syndrome from sporadic colorectal cancers with microsatellite instability.
2. CpG island methylation phenotype (CIMP) refers to gene silencing through methylation of CpG islands.
3. Rare epimutations can cause multiple cancers through methylation-induced silencing of genes like MLH1.
1) The document discusses response rates and outcomes for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treated with various tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like imatinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, and bosutinib.
2) It reports that achieving a major cytogenetic response or deeper molecular response (e.g. MMR) at certain timepoints (e.g. 12 months) on imatinib is associated with improved progression-free and overall survival.
3) For patients who become resistant or intolerant to imatinib, the second-generation TKIs dasatinib, nilotinib and bosutinib have response rates ranging from
Haplo-cord transplantation offers similar results compared to MUD transplanta...cordbloodsymposium
This document summarizes results from a study comparing outcomes of haplo-cord stem cell transplantation (SCT) to matched unrelated donor (MUD) SCT in high-risk adult patients. The study found that haplo-cord SCT resulted in similar time to engraftment and survival rates as MUD SCT, with significantly lower rates of graft-versus-host disease. Both approaches resulted in comparable non-relapse mortality and relapse rates. The results suggest haplo-cord SCT is a valuable alternative to MUD SCT for high-risk patients lacking a matched adult donor.
Outcomes of Double Unit Cord Blood Transplantation in Patients with Malignant...cordbloodsymposium
The document analyzes data from the Eurocord Registry on outcomes of double unit cord blood transplantation, finding that higher pre-freezing CD34+ cell doses were associated with increased neutrophil engraftment and lower transplantation-related mortality, while higher post-thawing CD34+ cell doses were linked to higher engraftment rates; disease status at transplantation also impacted outcomes like disease free survival. The analysis included over 1,100 adult and over 200 pediatric transplants from the Eurocord database.
This document discusses hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for aplastic anemia. It addresses preparative regimens using cyclophosphamide with or without anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG), the effect of donor type on outcomes, and alternatives to matched sibling donors. Survival rates after HSCT from matched sibling donors are shown to be over 80% with cyclophosphamide conditioning. Outcomes with matched unrelated donors remain good at around 60% overall survival. Cord blood and haploidentical transplantation have been used as alternatives but require further study in aplastic anemia.
SOLACI Chile Congress 2011. Dr.Ajay Kirtane. Drug-Eluting Stents for Multivessel PCI: Indications and Outcomes. Find more presentations on the web site: www.solaci.org/
MLN Workshop: Maize lethal necrosis molecular breeding -- M GowdeCIMMYT
This document discusses molecular breeding approaches to improve resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) in maize. MLN is caused by the synergistic interaction of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus. The document outlines association mapping and QTL mapping studies to identify genomic regions associated with MLN resistance. Association mapping identified several significant SNPs explaining up to 59% of phenotypic variance. QTL mapping of bi-parental populations detected major additive QTL on chromosome 3 associated with resistance. Overall, the studies indicate MLN resistance is controlled by both major and minor genes, which can be used in molecular breeding programs like marker-assisted selection to improve elite maize lines
This document summarizes new therapies presented at an ASCO/ICML conference for lymphomas. For aggressive NHLs, novel targeted drugs and cell therapies were discussed. Studies showed improved outcomes for DLBCL with regimens adding drugs like lenalidomide or bortezomib to R-CHOP. Intensive therapies did not clearly improve survival for double hit lymphomas over R-CHOP. For indolent NHLs, new drugs and initial therapy strategies were reviewed. The document provided details on clinical trials and outcomes for various lymphoma subtypes and treatments.
The document summarizes chemotherapy options for bladder cancer patients. It discusses standard first-line treatments for "fit" patients like gemcitabine/cisplatin and MVAC, and trials comparing these regimens. For "unfit" patients unable to receive cisplatin, it presents a randomized phase II/III trial comparing gemcitabine/carboplatin to methotrexate/carboplatin/vinblastine which showed similar efficacy and toxicity between the arms. The trial helped establish an option for treating this patient population.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance and Smoldering Multiple My...MedicineAndHealthUSA
1. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) are premalignant conditions where patients have a higher risk of progression to multiple myeloma or related diseases.
2. Studies show the prevalence of MGUS increases with age, affects more African Americans, and higher M-protein levels are associated with increased risk of progression.
3. SMM is defined by an M-protein ≥3g/dL and bone marrow plasma cells ≥10%, and carries higher risks and faster times to progression than MGUS. Treatment is typically not recommended until end organ damage occurs.
The document discusses immunotherapy options for nonmetastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It summarizes results from several clinical trials evaluating the addition of immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens. A key trial, CheckMate 816, found that neoadjuvant nivolumab plus chemotherapy significantly improved pathologic complete response rates and event-free survival compared to chemotherapy alone in patients with resectable stage IB-IIIA NSCLC. Based on these results, nivolumab was approved by the FDA in combination with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting for resectable NSCLC tumors. The document provides an overview of evolving treatment approaches incorporating immunotherapy to improve outcomes for nonmetastatic NSCLC
1) Vinorelbine is an agent used in chemotherapy regimens for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Studies have shown vinorelbine combined with cisplatin improves survival compared to cisplatin alone.
2) The E1505 trial examined using adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery for NSCLC, including regimens of cisplatin combined with vinorelbine, docetaxel, or gemcitabine. It also explored adding bevacizumab to these regimens.
3) Results from the ECOG 4599 study showed that for advanced NSCLC, bevacizumab combined with paclitaxel and carboplatin improved median survival compared to paclitax
• Gastric cancer prognosis and cell ratio factors Oleg Kshivets
OBJECTIVE: We examined cell ratio factors (CRF) significantly affecting gastric cancer (EC) patients GCP) survival. CRF - ratio between cancer cells (CC) and blood cells subpopulations.
METHODS: We analyzed data of 799 consecutive GCP (T1-4N0-2M0) (age=57.1±9.4 years; tumor size=5.4±3.1 cm) radically operated (R0) and monitored in 1975-2022 (m=558, f=241; total gastrectomies=173, distal gastrectomies=461; proximal gastrectomies=165; combined gastrectomies=247 with resection of esophagus, pancreas, liver, duodenum, diaphragm, colon transversum, splenectomy, etc; only surgery-S=624, adjuvant chemoimmunotherapy-AT=175 (5-FU + thymalin/taktivin); T1=238, T2=220, T3=184, T4=157; N0=437, N1=109, N2=253, M0=799; G1=222, G2=164, G3=413. Variables selected for prognosis study were input levels of 45 blood parameters, sex, age, TNMG, cell type, tumor size. Survival curves were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Differences in curves between groups of GCP were evaluated using a log-rank test. Multivariate Cox modeling, discriminant analysis, clustering, SEPATH, Monte Carlo, bootstrap and neural networks computing were used to determine any significant dependence.
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2128.9±2300.3 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 58.4%, 10 years – 51.9%, 20 years – 39%, 30 years – 27.2%. 318 GCP lived more than 5 years (LS=4304.5±2290.6 days), 169 GCP – more than 10 years (LS=5919.5±2020 days). 290 GCP died because of GC (LS=651±347.2 days). Cox modeling displayed that G CP survival significantly depended on CRF: healthy cells/CC, erythrocytes/CC, monocytes/CC, phase transition (PT) in terms of synergetics early—invasive cancer; PT N0--N12, age, G1-3, hemorrhage time, ESS, sex, AT, prothrombin index, residual nitrogen. Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early—invasive cancer (rank=1); PT N0--N12 (2); healthy cells/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), thrombocytes/CC (5), monocytes/CC (6), segmented neutrophils/CC (7), leucocytes/CC (8), lymphocytes/CC (9), stick neutrophils/CC (10), eosinophils/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: GCP survival after radical procedures significantly depended on CRF.
E’ arrivata l’estate, come nutrirsi?
Ce lo racconta Federica Pessina, nostra dietista, mentre Chiara Zanotti ci accompagnerà nella preparazione di gustose ricette, facili da preparare, fresche e nutrienti.
Potete sbizzarrivi con leggere le slide di Federica e preparare le ricette autonomamente oppure seguire Chiara passo dopo passo nella preparazione delle ricette.
La prevenzione inizia dalla tavola e in estate la parola d’ordine è: Idratazione!
Buona estate
Link: colazione con Chiara Zanotti www.aipleucemiamieloidecronica.it/cooking-academy-con-chiara-focaccia-proteica-al-quark-e-frutti-di-bosco/
Link: piatto unico ideale per il pranzo o la cena con Chiara Zanotti www.aipleucemiamieloidecronica.it/cooking-academy-con-chiara-riso-venere-con-seppie-e-gamberi-di-mazara-del-vallo/
The document summarizes chemotherapy options for bladder cancer patients. It discusses standard first-line treatments for "fit" patients like gemcitabine/cisplatin and MVAC, and trials comparing these regimens. For "unfit" patients unable to receive cisplatin, it presents a randomized phase II/III trial comparing gemcitabine/carboplatin to methotrexate/carboplatin/vinblastine which showed similar efficacy and toxicity between the arms. The trial helped establish an option for treating this patient population.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance and Smoldering Multiple My...MedicineAndHealthUSA
1. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) are premalignant conditions where patients have a higher risk of progression to multiple myeloma or related diseases.
2. Studies show the prevalence of MGUS increases with age, affects more African Americans, and higher M-protein levels are associated with increased risk of progression.
3. SMM is defined by an M-protein ≥3g/dL and bone marrow plasma cells ≥10%, and carries higher risks and faster times to progression than MGUS. Treatment is typically not recommended until end organ damage occurs.
The document discusses immunotherapy options for nonmetastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It summarizes results from several clinical trials evaluating the addition of immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens. A key trial, CheckMate 816, found that neoadjuvant nivolumab plus chemotherapy significantly improved pathologic complete response rates and event-free survival compared to chemotherapy alone in patients with resectable stage IB-IIIA NSCLC. Based on these results, nivolumab was approved by the FDA in combination with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting for resectable NSCLC tumors. The document provides an overview of evolving treatment approaches incorporating immunotherapy to improve outcomes for nonmetastatic NSCLC
1) Vinorelbine is an agent used in chemotherapy regimens for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Studies have shown vinorelbine combined with cisplatin improves survival compared to cisplatin alone.
2) The E1505 trial examined using adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery for NSCLC, including regimens of cisplatin combined with vinorelbine, docetaxel, or gemcitabine. It also explored adding bevacizumab to these regimens.
3) Results from the ECOG 4599 study showed that for advanced NSCLC, bevacizumab combined with paclitaxel and carboplatin improved median survival compared to paclitax
• Gastric cancer prognosis and cell ratio factors Oleg Kshivets
OBJECTIVE: We examined cell ratio factors (CRF) significantly affecting gastric cancer (EC) patients GCP) survival. CRF - ratio between cancer cells (CC) and blood cells subpopulations.
METHODS: We analyzed data of 799 consecutive GCP (T1-4N0-2M0) (age=57.1±9.4 years; tumor size=5.4±3.1 cm) radically operated (R0) and monitored in 1975-2022 (m=558, f=241; total gastrectomies=173, distal gastrectomies=461; proximal gastrectomies=165; combined gastrectomies=247 with resection of esophagus, pancreas, liver, duodenum, diaphragm, colon transversum, splenectomy, etc; only surgery-S=624, adjuvant chemoimmunotherapy-AT=175 (5-FU + thymalin/taktivin); T1=238, T2=220, T3=184, T4=157; N0=437, N1=109, N2=253, M0=799; G1=222, G2=164, G3=413. Variables selected for prognosis study were input levels of 45 blood parameters, sex, age, TNMG, cell type, tumor size. Survival curves were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Differences in curves between groups of GCP were evaluated using a log-rank test. Multivariate Cox modeling, discriminant analysis, clustering, SEPATH, Monte Carlo, bootstrap and neural networks computing were used to determine any significant dependence.
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2128.9±2300.3 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 58.4%, 10 years – 51.9%, 20 years – 39%, 30 years – 27.2%. 318 GCP lived more than 5 years (LS=4304.5±2290.6 days), 169 GCP – more than 10 years (LS=5919.5±2020 days). 290 GCP died because of GC (LS=651±347.2 days). Cox modeling displayed that G CP survival significantly depended on CRF: healthy cells/CC, erythrocytes/CC, monocytes/CC, phase transition (PT) in terms of synergetics early—invasive cancer; PT N0--N12, age, G1-3, hemorrhage time, ESS, sex, AT, prothrombin index, residual nitrogen. Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early—invasive cancer (rank=1); PT N0--N12 (2); healthy cells/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), thrombocytes/CC (5), monocytes/CC (6), segmented neutrophils/CC (7), leucocytes/CC (8), lymphocytes/CC (9), stick neutrophils/CC (10), eosinophils/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: GCP survival after radical procedures significantly depended on CRF.
E’ arrivata l’estate, come nutrirsi?
Ce lo racconta Federica Pessina, nostra dietista, mentre Chiara Zanotti ci accompagnerà nella preparazione di gustose ricette, facili da preparare, fresche e nutrienti.
Potete sbizzarrivi con leggere le slide di Federica e preparare le ricette autonomamente oppure seguire Chiara passo dopo passo nella preparazione delle ricette.
La prevenzione inizia dalla tavola e in estate la parola d’ordine è: Idratazione!
Buona estate
Link: colazione con Chiara Zanotti www.aipleucemiamieloidecronica.it/cooking-academy-con-chiara-focaccia-proteica-al-quark-e-frutti-di-bosco/
Link: piatto unico ideale per il pranzo o la cena con Chiara Zanotti www.aipleucemiamieloidecronica.it/cooking-academy-con-chiara-riso-venere-con-seppie-e-gamberi-di-mazara-del-vallo/
“Sospensione della terapia: sempre sicura?”
Carlo Gambacorti Passerini
Professore di Ematologia (Uni Milano Bicocca)
Direttore Ematologia, Ospedale San Gerardo,
Monza
This document summarizes updates from clinical trials studying treatment-free remission in chronic myeloid leukemia patients. It discusses reasons to stop tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment, results from major trials like STIM1 and ENESTfreedom showing 42-50% of patients remain in remission 1-5 years after stopping treatment. Key factors for successful treatment cessation include sustained deep molecular response for multiple years. The document outlines safety and predictive factors as well as future research directions in working towards potentially curing CML.
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but the heat and humidity can also wreak havoc on your skin. From itchy rashes to unwanted pigmentation, several skin conditions become more prevalent during these warmer months.
The skin is the largest organ and its health plays a vital role among the other sense organs. The skin concerns like acne breakout, psoriasis, or anything similar along the lines, finding a qualified and experienced dermatologist becomes paramount.
5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
10 Benefits an EPCR Software should Bring to EMS Organizations Traumasoft LLC
The benefits of an ePCR solution should extend to the whole EMS organization, not just certain groups of people or certain departments. It should provide more than just a form for entering and a database for storing information. It should also include a workflow of how information is communicated, used and stored across the entire organization.
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principlesanaghabharat01
This SlideShare presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Declaration of Helsinki, a foundational document outlining ethical guidelines for conducting medical research involving human subjects.
Co-Chairs, Val J. Lowe, MD, and Cyrus A. Raji, MD, PhD, prepared useful Practice Aids pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease for this CME/AAPA activity titled “Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neuroradiology in Diagnosis and Treatment.” For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at https://bit.ly/3PvVY25. CME/AAPA credit will be available until June 28, 2025.
Travel Clinic Cardiff: Health Advice for International TravelersNX Healthcare
Travel Clinic Cardiff offers comprehensive travel health services, including vaccinations, travel advice, and preventive care for international travelers. Our expert team ensures you are well-prepared and protected for your journey, providing personalized consultations tailored to your destination. Conveniently located in Cardiff, we help you travel with confidence and peace of mind. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/Pt1nA32sdHQ
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