Important factors improving outcome of young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Four categories of important factors improving outcome of young adults and older adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are biologic type, clinical trials, pediatric vs. adult treatment regimen, and psychosocial challenges. Overall, the outcome of ALL in the age group has improved and beginning to catch up with that in children, as exemplified by CALGB 10403, a pediatric treatment regimen. Each is dependent for optimum development, however, on progress in the others. Without adequate psychosocial support and improvement, progress in clinical trials, translational research, and pediatric regimen application is impaired. Without clinical trials, advances in translational research, optimal pediatric regimen application and adequate psychosocial research are restricted. Overall, we have improved the outcome and outlook of ALL in AYAs, as exemplified by CALGB 10403, but we and our current and future patients still have a long way to go.     

胰岛素强化降糖方案治疗2型糖尿病的应用及对患者胰岛功能影响分析

目的分析胰岛素强化降糖方案治疗2型糖尿病的应用及对患者胰岛功能影响。方法入组该院2018年8月—2020年4月收治的2型糖尿病患者共110例,随机分组,对照组的患者给予胰岛素多次皮下注射治疗,观察组给予早期胰岛素强化降糖方案治疗。比较两组血糖达标时间、使用胰岛素的用量、出现低血糖次数、血糖波动幅度、治疗前后患者空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖和糖化血红蛋白、HOMA-β、HOMA-IR、治疗总有效率、不良反应。结果观察组血糖达标时间短于对照组,使用胰岛素的用量、出现低血糖次数、血糖波动幅度低于对照组相应的指标,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前两组空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖和糖化血红蛋白、HOMA-β、HOMA-IR比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),而治疗后两组的空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖和糖化血红蛋白、HOMA-IR均降低,HOMA-β均显著升高,观察组空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖和糖化血红蛋白、HOMA-IR显著低于对照组,而HOMA-β显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组出现2例低血糖反应,对照组出现9例低血糖反应,差异有统计学意义(χ²=4.950,P=0.026<0.05)。结论给予早期胰岛素强化降糖方案治疗对血糖波动的临床效果确切,可更好控制血糖和减少胰岛素的用药量,促进患者胰岛功能的改善,并提高治疗的安全性。     

Conditioning regimens in autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma: a comparative study of efficacy and toxicity from the Spanish Registry for Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma

High-dose chemoradiotherapy conditioning regimens for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) are generally held to give similar results in multiple myeloma (MM), but no specific comparative study has been published. We addressed this issue by comparing the main high-dose chemoradiotherapy regimens used in the Spanish Registry. Patient cohorts included 315 cases treated with 200 mg/m2 melphalan (MEL200), 127 patients with 140 mg/m2 melphalan plus total body irradiation (MEL140 + TBI) and 121 cases with 12 mg/kg busulphan plus 140 mg/m2 melphalan (BUMEL). After ASCT, granulocyte and platelet recovery time was similar in all conditioning groups. There were no differences in transplant-related mortality. All regimens yielded a similar response in reference to pre-ASCT MM status, although BUMEL produced a slightly better overall response when compared with the other regimens (97% vs. 89% and 92%, P = 0.003). The 5-year overall survival (OS) with BUMEL was 47% [95% confidence interval (CI) 26-68] compared with 43% (CI 31-54) for MEL140 + TBI and 37% (CI: 18-56) for MEL200. The median survival for the BUMEL group was 64 months compared with 45 and 37 months for the MEL200 and MEL140 + TBI groups respectively. These differences were non-significant (P = 0.2). The median event-free survival (EFS) was better for BUMEL (32 months) than for MEL200 (22 months) or for MEL140 + TBI (20 months). The differences in EFS between BUMEL and the other conditioning regimens reached statistical significance (P = 0.01). Nevertheless, the adjusted multivariate analysis for OS and EFS revealed that the conditioning regimens had no independent prognostic value. We concluded that three different conditioning regimens, commonly used for ASCT in MM, have a similar antimyeloma effect. However, the trend for better results observed in our series with BUMEL requires a prospective trial.     

曲妥珠单抗联合IP方案或SOX方案化疗在人类表皮生长因子受体-2阳性晚期胃癌中的有效性和安全性比较

目的 探讨人类表皮生长因子受体-2(HER-2)阳性晚期胃癌中曲妥珠单抗联合IP方案或SOX方案化疗的有效性和安全性。方法 连续性纳入自2015年6月至2017年6月内蒙古医科大学附属医院收治的58例HER-2阳性晚期胃癌,利用随机数字表法分为SOX组和IP组,每组29例。SOX组给予曲妥珠单抗联合替吉奥+奥沙利铂治疗;IP组给予曲妥珠单抗联合伊立替康+顺铂治疗,比较两个疗程后两组病人血清肿瘤标志物和新生血管标志物的变化,以及化疗效果和不良反应差异。结果 两个治疗疗程后,两组病人血清肿瘤标志物癌胚抗原(CEA),糖类蛋白19-9(CA19-9),糖类抗原125(CA125)以及组织多肽特异性抗原(TPS)水平均差异无统计学意义(t=0.628,P=0.532;t=0.879,P=0.383;t=0.828,P=0.411;t=0.719,P=0.476);新生血管标志物内皮生长因子(VEGF)、血管生成素-2(Ang-2)、内皮抑素(ES)、色素上皮衍生因子(PEDF)水平亦差异无统计学意义(t=0.701,P=0.486;t=0.955,P=0.343;t=1.803,P=0.077;t=0.991,P=0.326;);SOX组客观有效率(ORR)及病控制率(DCR)分别为44.83%和82.76%;IP组ORR及DCR分别为34.48%和69.97%,均差异无统计学意义(χ²=0.648,P=0.421;χ²=1.506,P=0.219)。但IP组骨髓抑制(58.62%)和恶心呕吐(3.45%)发生率明显高于SOX组(31.03%,6.90%),差异有统计学意义(χ²=4.461,P=0.035;χ²=5.836,P=0.016)。结论 曲妥珠单抗联合SOX化疗方案或IP方案在HER-2阳性晚期胃癌病人中疗效相当,但SOX方案不良反应发生率较少,值得临床推广。     

Impacto da frequência posológica na adesão terapêutica em doenças cardiovasculares crónicas: revisão sistemática e meta‐análise

Introduction and ObjectiveNon‐adherence to drug treatment is a major health problem. In Europe, it has been estimated that 9% of cardiovascular events can be attributed to non‐adherence. The complexity of dosing regimens is one of the factors identified as contributing to non‐adherence. In this systematic review we aimed to assess the impact of dosing frequency on adherence to drug treatment in patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.MethodsMEDLINE and the Cochrane Library (November 2013) were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing different dosing regimens (once‐daily administration vs. two or more daily administrations) and assessing adherence to therapy in patients with chronic cardiovascular disease. Only trials with at least five months of follow‐up were included. The results of the studies were pooled through a random effects meta‐analysis. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were derived. Statistical heterogeneity was calculated using the I² test.ResultsFour RCTs (a total of 2557 patients) were included. Dosing regimens with once‐daily administration were associated with a significant 56% reduction in risk of non‐adherence to drug therapy (RR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.35‐0.54, I²=25%).ConclusionsFew clinical trials have assessed the long‐term impact of dosing frequency on medication adherence in chronic cardiovascular disease. The best available evidence suggests that taking medication once daily decreases the risk of non‐adherence to treatment by approximately 50%. The impact on clinical outcomes remains to be established.     

Upfront Consolidation Combining Yttrium-90 Ibritumomab Tiuxetan and High-Dose Therapy with Stem Cell Transplantation in Poor-Risk Patients with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

We evaluated the safety and efficacy of standard-dose yttrium-90 (Y⁹⁰) ibritumomab tiuxetan combined with high-dose BEAM (carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, and melphalan) after first-line induction treatment in young patients with poor prognoses diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT00689169). Seventy-five high-risk (≥2 International Prognostic Index [IPI] factors) consecutive DLBCL patients (≤65 years old) in complete remission (CR) or partial remission (PR) after rituximab chemotherapy were treated with Y⁹⁰ ibritumomab tiuxetan and BEAM regimen followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). The median follow-up was 34 months. Of the 75 patients, 71 underwent ASCT and were eligible for analysis. Median time to reach a neutrophil count of >500/μL and platelet count of >20,000/μL was 11 days. Mucositis ≥3 (51%) occurred in most patients. Other adverse events were similar to those seen with BEAM alone. The overall response rate was 86%; 59 patients (83%) achieved a CR or unconfirmed CR. The 2-year event-free survival (EFS), overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival were 79%, 83%, and 91%, respectively. Disease status (CR/PR) and positron emission tomography (PET) findings before transplantation did not predict treatment failure. The IPI (2 versus >2) and maximum tumor diameter of ≥10 cm at diagnosis appeared to be prognosis factors for OS but not for EFS. Adding Y⁹⁰ ibritumomab tiuxetan to BEAM is safe and does not increase transplantation-related toxicity. First-line consolidation with Y⁹⁰ ibritumomab tiuxetan and high-dose chemotherapy induced high rates of EFS and OS in poor-prognosis patients with DLBCL, regardless of PET status after induction treatment and warrants a randomized study.     

TP方案联合热灌注化疗对老年晚期卵巢癌患者免疫功能及血清特异性指标的影响

目的探讨TP方案联合热灌注化疗对老年晚期卵巢癌患者免疫功能及血清特异性指标的影响。方法选取2016年10月至2018年10月于我院接受治疗的老年晚期卵巢癌患者84例,随机将其等分成对照组和观察组,对照组行TP方案,观察组在对照组基础上行腹腔热灌注化疗(IPHC)。比较两组近期疗效、免疫功能、血清指标情况。结果观察组疗效较对照组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组血清YKL、CA125、HE4及CD8+含量较对照组降低,血清CD4+、CD3+及CD4+/CD8+比值较对照组升高(P<0.05)。结论TP方案联合热灌注化疗可有效提升老年晚期卵巢癌近期疗效,降低血清特异性指标,提升机体免疫功能。     

从药动学/药效学角度优化头孢哌酮/舒巴坦的临床给药方案

头孢哌酮/舒巴坦是目前临床广泛使用的一种β-内酰胺类合剂。该药抗菌谱广,主要用于治疗呼吸道感染、腹腔感染等多种感染。该药临床已使用多年,对于耐药菌的治疗地位也越来越受到广泛关注。故综述其药动学/药效学特点,总结文献报道的给药方案优化策略,以供临床使用中借鉴和参考。     

109例成人软组织肉瘤化疗的疗效分析

背景与目的:成人软组织肉瘤(soft tissue sarcoma,STS)发病率低,化疗效果不肯定.本研究通过分析成人软组织肉瘤病例的临床特征,探讨化疗在成人软组织肉瘤综合治疗中的意义.方法:回顾性分析2000年1月至2005年12月在中山大学肿瘤防治中心诊断为软组织肉瘤,并接受化疗的109例患者的临床资料和化疗情况,统计各一线化疗方案的有效率及患者的生存资料.结果:109例患者中有66例行姑息化疗,40例行辅助化疗,3例行新辅助化疗.姑息化疗患者一线化疗方案的总有效率为22.7%,中位生存期16.9个月,1年和2年生存率分别为63.6%和33.3%,中位无进展生存期为3.4个月.仅发生肺转移的患者中位生存期为25.1个月,仅发生肝转移的患者中位生存期为11.8个月,两者比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).MAID方案是最常用的一线化疗方案,其次是CYVADIC方案,有效率(完全缓解 部分缓解)分别为28.0%和22.2%.确诊后半年内发生转移的患者比半年后转移的患者中位生存期短(11.8个月vs.42.9个月),两者之间差异有统计学意义(P=0.04).结论:MAID和CYVADIC均为有效的化疗方案,既往使用过常规剂量的阿霉素±异环磷酰胺后进展的患者仍可能从大剂量异环磷酰胺化疗中获益.肝转移患者比肺转移患者对化疗更不敏感,确诊后半年内出现转移的患者预后较确诊半年后转移者差.     

CyclOBEAP (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, bleomycin, etoposide, doxorubicin, prednisolone) regimen with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a pilot study. The Adult Lymphoma Treatment Study Group (ALTSG)

We conducted a multi-institutional collaborative study to examine the usefulness and safety of third-generation chemotherapy CyclOBEAP (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, bleomycin, etoposide, doxorubicin, prednisolone) combined with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in the treatment of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Subjects included patients with aggressive NHL who were 60 yr of age or younger and had been diagnosed as having a low-intermediate, high-intermediate, or high risk using the International Prognostic Index (IPI). A total of 24 patients were enrolled in the study between May 1997 and March 1998, including 9 low-intermediate-risk cases, 13 high-intermediate-risk cases and 2 high-risk cases. Although all 24 patients were originally enrolled in the study, one adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma case was subsequently excluded. Thus, in the end, 23 cases were evaluated. Evaluation of the efficacy of therapy revealed complete remission in 20 patients (87%). Of these 20 patients, 8 were low-intermediate-risk cases (89%) and 12 were either high-intermediate- or high-risk cases (86%). Partial remission was achieved in 2 patients (8.7%). The 2-yr survival rate was 91.3%, and the 2-yr disease-free survival rate was 81.8%. Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions were granulocytopenia (87%), thrombocytopenia (17.4%) and liver dysfunction (4.3%). CyclOBEAP therapy has been associated with a high remission rate for aggressive NHL. When combined with G-CSF, a high relative dose intensity was maintained for each drug administered (0.94-0.97). Furthermore, although the observation period was short, both the survival rate and disease-free survival rate were good. Hence, we concluded that there were no problems associated with the procedure in terms of safety.