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Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are particularly vulnerable to drug-related problems (DRPs) given the toxicity of concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).

To investigate the number and type of potential DRPs (pDRPs) in HNC outpatients undergoing five consecutive cycles of CCRT.

A single-centre, non-randomized, non-interventional, observational study was conducted at the Oncological Outpatient Clinic of the Center for Integrated Oncology at the University Hospital Bonn, Germany. Clinical pharmacists took a comprehensive medication history, documented laboratory data, assessed patients' symptom burden, and retrospectively performed medication reviews at study entry and on the first day of each therapy cycle without any clinical intervention.

In 26 patients, the mean number of pDRPs continuously increased during therapy course, from 4.8 (SD 2.7, range 2-12) at cycle 1 to 6.9 (SD 2.6, range 2-12) at cycle 5, with drug-drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, inappropriate durations of use, and inappropriate dosage intervals being the most common. Considering only new and recurrent pDRPs, the mean number was 4.3 (SD 2.3, range 2-9) at cycle 1 and lower in the further therapy course with an average of 1.3 (SD 1.7, range 0-7) at cycle 2 and 1.9 (SD 1.5, range 0-5) at cycle 5. The number of pDRPs was found to be associated with medication regimen complexity and health-related quality of life assessed in the first therapy cycle.

pDRPs frequently occurred in HNC outpatients demonstrating the need for pharmaceutical care. A methodological framework for repeated medication reviews was established, facilitating implementation into routine healthcare practice.
pDRPs frequently occurred in HNC outpatients demonstrating the need for pharmaceutical care. A methodological framework for repeated medication reviews was established, facilitating implementation into routine healthcare practice.
Although oral anticancer medications (OAM) provide opportunity for treatment at home, challenges include prescription filling, monitoring side effects, safe handling, and adherence. We assessed understanding of and adherence to OAM in vulnerable patients.

This 2018 pilot study defined vulnerable patients based on Chinese language, older age (≥65 years), and subsidized insurance. All participants had a cancer diagnosis and were taking an OAM filled through the hospital's specialty pharmacy. Participants reported on OAM taking (days per week, times per day, special instructions) and handling (handling, storage, disposal). The specialty pharmacist classified patient-reported responses about OAM taking and handling as adequate or inadequate. OAM regimens were classified by complexity.

Of 61 eligible patients, 55 participated. Mean age was 68 years (standard deviation [SD] = 12) and 53% were female. CHIR99021 Patient subgroups were 27% Chinese, 64% ≥65 years, and 9% subsidized insurance. Forty-nine percent were on frontline therapy and median time on OAM was 1 year (Quartile 1 = 0.4, Quartile 3 = 1.7). Adequacy of OAM taking (30%) and handling (15%) were low; 15% had adequacy in both. Adequacy of OAM taking and handling did not vary by patient subgroup or regimen complexity. Mean patient-reported adherence was high (5.4, SD = 1, possible range 1-6) and did not vary by adequacy of OAM taking or handling.

Understanding of OAM taking and handling in this group of vulnerable patients was low and did not align with patient-reported adherence. Future interventions should ensure that patients understand how to safely take and handle OAM, thereby optimizing their therapeutic potential.
Understanding of OAM taking and handling in this group of vulnerable patients was low and did not align with patient-reported adherence. Future interventions should ensure that patients understand how to safely take and handle OAM, thereby optimizing their therapeutic potential.Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are a demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system based on the involvement of the optic nerve and/or spinal cord. The disease is characterized by high recurrence and disability. NMOSD is mainly diagnosed by AQP4-IgG and MOG-IgG. However, there are still some patients with negative or undetermined double-antibody, and AQP4-IgG and MOG-IgG cannot indicate the clinical disease activity. Therefore, it is urgent to explore interesting biomarkers in serum and cerebrospinal fluid to promote early clinical diagnosis and/or as a target for diagnosis and treatment. This article summarized the research progress in serum and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of astrocytes, neurons, myelin sheath, and other damage after the onset of NMOSD. Besides the value of microglial activation-related proteins in the diagnosis and treatment of NMOSD was prospected, so as to promote the research progress of NMOSD.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Treatment is still largely targeted at lowering intraocular pressure. Intraocular pressures can be lowered through a variety of topical medications, lasers and incisional surgeries. There are currently several classes of topical medications available in the US that are aimed at lowering intraocular pressure through a variety of different mechanisms. Additionally, there have been numerous different formulations and fixed-dose combination medications that offer greatly expanded treatment options over the last several years. The wide variety of topical medications aim to address the issues with compliance, effectiveness and side effect profile that vary among each individual patient and disease. Purpose Three new topical medications, netarsudil 0.02%, latanoprostene bunod 0.24% and fixed-dose combination netarsudil 0.02% - latanoprost 0.005% have been approved in the US market to treat glaucoma. This review article will summarize the studies looking at their effectiveness and side effect profiles and discuss their utilization in the treatment of glaucoma. Additionally, we will briefly discuss future directions of research in topical glaucoma medications.

Three new topical glaucoma medications offer additional treatment options for patient with glaucoma. Further research is needed to better understand the utility of sustained release formulations in the treatment of glaucoma.
Three new topical glaucoma medications offer additional treatment options for patient with glaucoma. Further research is needed to better understand the utility of sustained release formulations in the treatment of glaucoma.
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