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Prior daratumumab regimen were monotherapy (dara-mono) in one patient (II), and daratumumab with bortezomib and dexamethasone (DVd) in four patients. Responses to prior daratumumab were very good partial response (VGPR) in two patients (I and III), minor response-stable disease (MR-SD) in one patient (II), and progressive disease (PD) in two patients (IV and V). Median (range) number of IsaPomDex cycles received was 2 (1-4). Outcomes of IsaPomDex were PD in three patients (II, IV and V) and a response in two patients. Response categories were MR-SD in patient I and PR in patient III.Discussion Despite the limitations of our case series, we described the first UK real-world report of IsaPomDex outcomes in myeloma patients with a prior exposure to daratumumab.Conclusion Large prospective studies are required to further evaluate myeloma outcomes in this setting.The authors describe how contemporary learning theory and research provide the basis for models of the etiology and maintenance of anxiety and related disorders. They argue that contemporary learning theory accounts for much of the complexity associated with individual differences in the development and course of these disorders. These insights from modern research on learning overcome the limitations of earlier behavioral approaches, which were overly simplistic and have been justifiably criticized. The authors show how considerations of early learning histories and temperamental vulnerabilities affect the short- and long-term likelihood that experiences with stressful events will lead to the development of anxiety disorders. They also discuss how contextual variables during and after stressful learning experiences influence the maintenance of anxiety disorder symptoms. Thus, contemporary learning models provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the etiology and course of anxiety and related disorders.
To evaluate the efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of microwave ablation (MWA) compared to uterine artery embolization (UAE) as treatment for uterine fibroids.

A randomized controlled superiority trial, including premenopausal women 30-55years, with symptomatic uterine fibroids without any single fibroid exceeding mean diameter of eight centimeters. Patients were randomized to receive microwave ablation, performed abdominally or vaginally, or to uterine artery embolization. The primary outcome was volume difference of the three largest fibroids at 6months post treatment evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by a blinded radiologist analyzed by Mann-Whitney
-test. Secondary outcomes included symptom severity score (SSS), health related quality of life (HR-QoL), amount of menstrual bleeding, postoperative pain, length of hospitalization, need for additional treatment, adverse events and if patients would recommend the treatment to a friend.

Patients were recruited from 30 January 2017 to 12 September 2019, with a total of 17 patients treated in each group from May 2017 to December 2019. Superiority of MWA could not be established. The volume reduction was 41.8% (Interquartile range, IQR, 14-63) in the MWA group compared to 62.2% (IQR 34.9-80.1) in the UAE group (
 = 0.29). Effects on symptoms, HR-QoL and acceptability did not differ between groups. Days of hospitalization and sick leave were significantly fewer in the MWA group (
 < 0.001 and
 = 0.001).

Although superiority of MWA could not be established, it is a promising technique for treating uterine fibroids. It was well tolerated and associated with lower use of health care resources.
NCT02942537, www.clincialtrials.gov.
Although superiority of MWA could not be established, it is a promising technique for treating uterine fibroids. It was well tolerated and associated with lower use of health care resources. Trial registration NCT02942537, www.clincialtrials.gov.
Several studies scatteredly identified the myelodysplastic syndromes' transcriptomic profiles (MDS). However, the exploration of transcriptional signatures, key signalling pathways, and their association with prognosis and diagnosis in the integrated multiple datasets remains lacking.

We integrated the GSE4619, GSE19429, GSE30195, and GSE58831 microarray datasets of CD34 + cells for identifying the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the MDS. The series of bioinformatics methods are applied to identify the key hub genes, gene clusters, prognostic hub genes, and genes associated with diagnostic efficacy. Finally, we validated the expression differences of hub genes in the GSE114922 dataset.

We explored the DEGs related to gene ontology enrichment and KEGG pathways. We identified significant hub genes, including 168 upregulated hub genes (such as
) and 52 downregulated hub genes (such as
and
) in the MDS. In addition, we identified six significant molecular complex detection (MCODE)-derived upregulated gene clusters and one downregulated gene cluster, respectively. Moreover, we found that the higher expression level of
and
and the lower expression level of
and
hub genes are significantly correlated with shorter survival times of MDS patients. Furthermore, the area value under the ROC curve (AUC) of
and
prognostic genes are more than 0.80, indicating that these genes could be effectively used for the diagnostic efficacy of MDS patients.

Identifying key hub genes and their association with the prognosis and diagnostic efficacy may provide substantial clues for the treatment and diagnosis of MDS patients.
Identifying key hub genes and their association with the prognosis and diagnostic efficacy may provide substantial clues for the treatment and diagnosis of MDS patients.Alphaviruses are emerging and reemerging viruses that cause disease syndromes ranging from incapacitating arthritis to potentially fatal encephalitis. While infection by arthritogenic and encephalitic alphaviruses results in distinct clinical manifestations, both virus groups induce robust innate and adaptive immune responses. However, differences in cellular tropism, type I interferon induction, immune cell recruitment, and B and T cell responses result in differential disease progression and outcome. In this review, we discuss aspects of immune responses that contribute to protective or pathogenic outcomes after alphavirus infection.
Removal of skin cancers on the scalp, forehead, and temple can result in surgical defects with exposed bone. In such cases, reconstruction becomes challenging due to limited vascularity for flap or graft repair.

Demonstrate the usefulness of secondary intention healing of scalp, forehead, and temple defects over exposed bone.

A retrospective case series of 41 patients who had Mohs Micrographic Surgery with post-surgical scalp, forehead, or temple defects involving exposed bone. These patients then underwent secondary intention healing.

90% of patients successfully healed. Average time to complete granulation was 92 days, and average time to full re-epithelialization was 186 days. Visual analog scale assessment of final scar quality resulted in 57% being good, 35% being fair, and 8% being poor. No patient had infection or other serious complication. Mean follow-up duration was 272 days.

This case series shows the viability of secondary intention healing of scalp wounds over exposed bone. Study power was not adequate to predict time to complete healing based on defect size, or allow association of patient factors with the risk of nonhealing. Managing patient expectations, and emphasizing the importance of early occlusive wound care is paramount for healing success.
This case series shows the viability of secondary intention healing of scalp wounds over exposed bone. Study power was not adequate to predict time to complete healing based on defect size, or allow association of patient factors with the risk of nonhealing. Managing patient expectations, and emphasizing the importance of early occlusive wound care is paramount for healing success.
Certolizumab pegol (CZP) is a TNF-ɑ inhibitor used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) in adult patients, including women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) and patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). There are currently limited real-world data on CZP for treatment of PsO.

To examine the use of CZP for treatment of PsO in clinical practice at two dermatology clinics in Canada.

We conducted a retrospective chart analysis of 59 patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis receiving CZP. Clinical efficacy was measured using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Body Surface Area (BSA), and Physician Global Assessment (PGA). Drug survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier plots.

Of the 59 patients, 36 (61%) were female, of whom 23 (63.9%) were WOCBP. Twenty-three (39.0%) patients received CZP as their first biologic treatment. The main reasons for choosing CZP were its efficacy in both PsO and PsA, and for WOCBP due to little or no cross-placental transfer. Improvement of symptoms was observed after 3 months of treatment and was maintained for the 12-month analysis period. After 12 months of treatment, the patients' mean PASI score decreased from 13.0 (±5.8) at baseline to 2.3 (±4.3), mean BSA score from 13.1% (±6.7%) to 1.7% (±2.6%), and mean PGA score from 3.0 (±0.6) to 0.8 (±0.6). Overall CZP drug survival rate was 76.3% at 12 months, with no difference between biologic-naive and biologic-experienced patients.

CZP was effective and well tolerated in this cohort of patients with moderate-to-severe PsO in a real-world setting.
CZP was effective and well tolerated in this cohort of patients with moderate-to-severe PsO in a real-world setting.
Oral nicotinamide is recommended in individuals with a field of cancerization or with ≥1 previous cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).

To evaluate the effect of nicotinamide in prevention of skin cancers.

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effect of nicotinamide. We used Medline, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases from their inception to October 2020 to search the following concepts "nicotinamide"; "randomized controlled trial" (validated filters). MKI-1 purchase Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts for intervention and study design before searching full texts for eligibility criteria. To be eligible, ≥1 outcome had to be covered. We used a standardized collection grid to complete data extraction in duplicate. The primary outcome was skin cancers (all types). Secondary outcomes were basal cell carcinomas (BCCs); cSCCs; actinic keratoses; melanomas; digestive, cutaneous, and biochemical adverse effects (AEs). Subgroup analyses were planned
.

We screened 4730 citations and found 29 trials (3039 patients) meeting inclusion criteria. Nicotinamide was associated with a significant reduction in skin cancers compared to control (rate ratio 0.50 (95% CI, 0.29-0.85;

= 64%; 552 patients; 5 trials); moderate strength of the evidence). Heterogeneity was explained by risk of bias. Nicotinamide was associated with a significant reduction in BCCs and cSCCs, and increased risk of digestive AEs.

Oral nicotinamide should be considered in healthy patients or organ transplant recipients with history of skin cancer (GRADE weak recommendation; moderate-quality evidence), in particular of BCC and cSCC.
Oral nicotinamide should be considered in healthy patients or organ transplant recipients with history of skin cancer (GRADE weak recommendation; moderate-quality evidence), in particular of BCC and cSCC.
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