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Berrevoet F, van Cauteren L, Gunja N, Danker WA, Schmitz ND, Tomaszewski J, Stern L, Chandak A. Clinical outcomes of triclosan-coated barbed suture in open hernia repair: a retrospective cohort study. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-03012-0. [PMID: 38609582 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03012-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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PURPOSE We assessed clinical outcomes of patients undergoing open hernia repair using STRATAFIX™ Symmetric, a barbed triclosan-coated suture (TCS; Ethicon), versus conventional polydioxanone suture (PDS) for abdominal wall closure. METHODS This single-center retrospective cohort study identified patients undergoing hernia repair. The site used PDS from 2013 to 2016 and switched exclusively to barbed TCS in 2017. Outcomes were assessed at 30, 60, and 90 days. Multivariate regression analyses and Cox proportional hazards models were used. RESULTS Of 821 hernia repairs, 446 used barbed TCS and 375 used conventional PDS. Surgical site infections (SSIs) were significantly less frequent with barbed TCS (60 days, 5.9% vs. 11.4%; P = 0.0083; 90 days, 5.9% vs. 11.7%; P = 0.006) and this remained consistent after multivariate adjustment (60 days, OR [95% CI]: 0.5 [0.3-0.9]; 90 days, 0.5 [0.3-0.9]). Among patients with SSI, deep SSIs were less frequent with barbed TCS (60 days, 9.1% vs. 35.7%; P = 0.022; 90 days, 9.1% vs. 34.9%; P = 0.0252). Barbed TCS significantly reduced the risk of perioperative complications (HR [95% CI]: 0.5[0.3-0.8]; P = 0.0058). Hospital length of stay was 2.5 days shorter with barbed TCS (mean [95% CI]: 5.7[4.9-6.6] vs. 8.2[7.3-9.1] days; P < 0.0001). No differences in reoperation rate over time were observed by type of suture (HR[95% CI]:1.3 [0.5-3.4]; P = 0.4793). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that patients who underwent open hernia repair appeared to recover equally well regardless of the suture type. In addition, the use of barbed TCS was associated with significantly reduced risk of perioperative complications and hospital length of stay.
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- F Berrevoet
- University Hospital Gent, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- University Hospital Gent, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Ethicon Inc., 1000 US-202, Raritan, NJ, 08869, USA
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- Ethicon Inc., 1000 US-202, Raritan, NJ, 08869, USA
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- Ethicon Inc., 1000 US-202, Raritan, NJ, 08869, USA
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- Certara, 100 Overlook Center, Suite 101, Princeton, NJ, 08540, USA
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- Certara, 100 Overlook Center, Suite 101, Princeton, NJ, 08540, USA.
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Fard-Aghaie MH, Stern L, Ghadban T, Apostolova I, Lehnert W, Klutmann S, Hackert T, Izbicki JR, Li J, von Kroge PH, Heumann A. Decreased mebrofenin uptake in patients with non-colorectal liver tumors requiring liver volume augmentation-a single-center analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:92. [PMID: 38467934 PMCID: PMC10927876 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03280-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) remains a life-threatening complication after hepatectomy. To reduce PHLF, a preoperative assessment of liver function is indispensable. For this purpose, 99mTc-mebrofenin hepatobiliary scintigraphy with SPECT (MSPECT) can be used. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the predictive value of MSPECT for PHLF in patients with non-colorectal liver tumors (NCRLT) compared to patients with colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) undergoing extended liver resection. METHODS We included all patients undergoing extended liver resections via two-stage procedures between January 2019 and December 2021 at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany. All patients received a preoperative MSPECT. RESULTS Twenty patients were included. In every fourth patient, PHLF was observed. Four patients had PHLF grade C. There were no differences between patients with CRLM and NCRLT regarding PHLF rate and future liver remnant (FLR) volume. Patients with CRLM had higher mebrofenin uptake in the FLR compared to those with NCRLT (2.49%/min/m2 vs. 1.51%/min/m2; p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Mebrofenin uptake in patients with NCRLT was lower compared to those patients with CRLM. However, there was no difference in the PHLF rate and FLR volume. Cut-off values for the mebrofenin uptake might need adjustments for different surgical indications, surgical procedures, and underlying diseases.
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- M H Fard-Aghaie
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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Stüben BO, Plitzko GA, Stern L, Li J, Neuhaus JP, Treckmann JW, Schmeding R, Saner FH, Hoyer DP. Prognostic factors of poor postoperative outcomes in gastrectomies. Front Surg 2023; 10:1324247. [PMID: 38107405 PMCID: PMC10722220 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1324247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Background Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and is the third most common cause of cancer related death. Improving postoperative results by understanding risk factors which impact outcomes is important. The current study aimed to compare immediate perioperative outcomes following gastrectomy. Methods 302 patients following gastric resections over a 10-year period (January 2009-January 2020) were identified in a database and retrospectively analysed. Epidemiological as well as perioperative data was analysed, and a univariate and multivariate analysis performed to identify risk factors for in-hospital mortality. Results In general, gastrectomies were mainly performed electively (total vs. subtotal 95% vs. 85%, p = 0.004). Patients having subtotal gastrectomy needed significantly more PRBC transfusions compared to total gastrectomy (p = 0.039). Most emergency surgeries were performed for benign diseases, such as ulcer perforations or bleeding and gastric ischaemia. Only emergency surgery was significantly associated with poorer overall survival (HR 2.68, 95% CI 1.32-5.05, p = 0.003). Conclusion In-hospital mortality was comparable between total and subtotal gastrectomies. Only emergency interventions increased postoperative fatality risk.
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- B. O. Stüben
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical Centre University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Jiahui International Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical Centre University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical Centre University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical Centre University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical Centre University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical Centre University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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Stern L, Patel J, Kittleson M, Chang D, Patel N, Singer-Englar T, Velleca A, Norland K, Hamilton M, Czer L, Esmailian F, Kobashigawa J. Proceeding with Heart Transplant in Flow Positive Cyto-Negative Prospective Donor-Specific Crossmatch in Highly Sensitized Patients: Saving Lives. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.1667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Berrevoet F, Gunja N, Danker W, Schmitz ND, Tomaszewski J, Stern L, Chandak A, Van Cauteren L. P-142 CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF ABSORBABLE KNOTLESS BARBED SUTURE VERSUS OTHER CONVENTIONAL SUTURES FOR ABDOMINAL MIDLINE CLOSURE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING OPEN HERNIA REPAIRS. Br J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac308.239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Aim
We assessed clinical and economic outcomes of patients undergoing open hernia repair using absorbable knotless barbed suture versus conventional absorbable suture for abdominal wall closure.
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This retrospective cohort study identified patients undergoing hernia repair at a single center between 2013 and 2020. Fixed follow-up of 30, 60, and 90 days were used to assess outcomes (peri-operative complications, and resource utilization). Multivariate analyses for outcomes and Cox Proportional Hazards models for time to readmission and complications were conducted.
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Of 821 hernia repairs, 446 used absorbable knotless barbed suture and 375 used conventional absorbable suture. Baseline characteristics were largely similar between the groups. Surgical site infections (SSI) were significantly less frequent with absorbable knotless barbed suture (60-day, 5.9% vs. 11.4%; P=0.0083; 90-day, 5.9% vs. 11.7%; P=0.006) and remained consistent after multivariate adjustment (60-day, OR [95% CI]: 0.52 [0.29–0.92]; 90-day, 0.51 [0.28–0.90]). Among patients with SSI, deep SSI were less frequent with absorbable knotless barbed suture (60-day, 9.1% vs. 35.7%; P=0.022; 90-day, 9.1% vs. 34.9%; P=0.0252). Absorbable knotless barbed suture significantly reduced the risk of peri-operative complications over time (HR 0.57 [95% CI 0.36–0.92]; P=0.0203). Hospital length of stay was, on average, 2.74 days longer in conventional absorbable suture patients (mean [95% CI] 8.75 [7.83–9.78] vs. 6.01 [5.16–6.99] days; P<.0001).
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Significant differences between sutures were seen with peri-operative infections, which occurred less frequently with absorbable knotless barbed suture and less severe. Peri-operative complications and length of stay were significantly reduced with absorbable knotless barbed suture.
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- F Berrevoet
- General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Gent , Gent , Belgium
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- Health Economics and Market Access , J&J MedTech, Raritan , United States
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- Health Economics and Market Access , J&J MedTech, Raritan , United States
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- Medical Affairs , J&J MedTech, Raritan , United States
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- Medical Affairs , J&J MedTech, Raritan , United States
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- Evidence and Access , Certara, New York , United States
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- Evidence and Access , Certara, New York , United States
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- General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Gent , Gent , Belgium
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Stern L, Johnson R, Shakouri P, Athavale A, Lamoreaux B, Marder B, Mandayam S. AB1050 CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH COINCIDENT GOUT AND ADVANCED CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.2489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundPatients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for developing gout1 and vice versa.2 Those with both gout and CKD present distinct challenges for patients and physicians because of the high prevalence of other comorbidities and restrictions on gout medication use, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatories3,4 and some oral urate-lowering therapies (ULTs).5 This unique patient population has not been well characterized using real-world data.ObjectivesThis retrospective chart review study of patients with coincident gout and CKD was conducted to better understand patient characteristics and treatment patterns of this population. This study is unique in that patient data were obtained from nephrologists, allowing a glimpse of how they view gout and its management.Methods111 nephrologists provided de-identified medical record data of their most-recently seen advanced (stage 3─5) CKD patients. Patients met study criteria for gout if any of the following were true: gout listed as a comorbidity, ULT use, or visible tophi or gout flares documented. A patient’s gout was determined to be uncontrolled if they had serum uric acid >6 mg/dL in addition to ≥1 visible tophus, ≥2 gout flares in the past year, or gouty arthritis (≥1 tender or swollen joint). Characteristics of this unique population were examined, along with gout management patterns. Differences between patients with controlled and uncontrolled gout were also investigated using data from patients’ most recent evaluation.Results173 patients with stages 3-5 CKD and who met study criteria for gout were included. Mean age was 58.3±18.1 years and BMI averaged 32.0 ± 11.8 kg/m2. A higher than expected proportion of patients were female (47%). The most common comorbidities were hypertension (85%), diabetes mellitus (47%), anemia of CKD (42%), CKD-mineral bone disorder (41%), ischemic heart disease (23%), and congestive heart failure (21%). Mean CKD duration was 4.1 ± 5.5 years, mean estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at most recent visit was 32.3 ± 13.9 ml/min/1.73 m2, and 62% were using a ULT. 23 patients (13%) had uncontrolled gout (48% female, 63.1 ± 16.4 years, mean eGFR 32.0 ± 14.6 ml/min/1.73 m2), all of whom had been prescribed a ULT. Compared with controlled gout patients, uncontrolled patients had higher rates of pulmonary hypertension (14% vs. 4%), gout-related chronic pain in the 12-months prior to data collection (63% vs. 42%), and joint involvement (joint swelling, tenderness, flexibility loss, and/or damage/lesions on x-ray; 26% vs. 9%). Colchicine was also used more frequently in uncontrolled gout patients (26% vs. 7%).ConclusionThe coincident gout with advanced CKD population described here shows unique differences from the general gout population, including a high proportion of females (47%). Given that women have a lower likelihood of developing gout at the same serum uric acid level,6 this finding was particularly surprising (general gout population: 67% male7). Importantly, nearly 40% of included patients were not utilizing a ULT, leaving them susceptible to developing the painful and debilitating sequalae of uncontrolled gout. Additionally, 41% of the study population had a CKD-related mineral bone disorder, indicating that patients with coincident gout and CKD may have bones that are more vulnerable to gout-related bone damage. Our study confirms a high prevalence of gout and its associated comorbidities in patients with advanced CKD and suggests another nephrology education opportunity to highlight the potential benefits of gout monitoring, earlier intervention, and management.References[1]Safiri S, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol 2020;72:1916-27.[2]Feig DI. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2009; 18: 526–530.[3]Stamp LK, et al. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2021; 17(10): 633–641.[4]Wallace SL, et al. J Rheumatol 1991; 18(2): 264-9.[5]Abdelatif AA and Elkhalili N. Am J Ther 2014; 21: 523-34.[6]Bhole V, et al. Arthritis Rheum 2010;62:1069-76.[7]Francis-Sedlak M, et al. Rheumatol Ther 2021;8:183-97.Disclosure of InterestsLeonard Stern Speakers bureau: Horizon Therapeutics, Consultant of: Horizon Therapeutics, Richard Johnson Shareholder of: Colorado Research Partners LLC and XORTX Therapeutics, Speakers bureau: Horizon Therapeutics, Consultant of: Horizon Therapeutics, Payam Shakouri Speakers bureau: Horizon Therapeutics and Relypsa, Consultant of: Horizon Therapeutics, Amod Athavale Grant/research support from: Horizon Therapeutics, Brian LaMoreaux Shareholder of: Horizon Therapeutics, Employee of: Horizon Therapeutics, Brad Marder Shareholder of: Horizon Therapeutics, Employee of: Horizon Therapeutics, Sreedhar Mandayam Shareholder of: Medingenii Capital LLC and Prosalus Capital LLC, Speakers bureau: Otsuka and Alexion, Consultant of: US Renal Care and Aurinia, Grant/research support from: Travere, Norvartis, Omeros, Roche, Vertex, Equillium, Goldfinch Bio, and Pfizer
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Rao L, Comfort A, Goodman S, Stern L, Shah N, Fuentes L, Brandi K, Robinson J, Gatimu J, Blum M, Harper C. P53 Contraceptive metrics for LARC removal: Findings from a contraceptive intervention. Contraception 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2020.07.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cipres D, Steinauer J, Rodriguez A, Alvarez J, Stern L, Seidman D. Women's concerns regarding sexually transmitted infection compared with unwanted pregnancy. Contraception 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2016.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Chiche L, Perrin A, Stern L, Kutikova L, Cohen-Nizard S, Lefrère F. [Cost per responder associated with romiplostim and rituximab treatment for adult primary immune thrombocytopenia in France]. Transfus Clin Biol 2014; 21:85-93. [PMID: 24797790 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2014.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2013] [Accepted: 03/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This analysis compared the response rates and cost per responder associated with romiplostim and rituximab in adult immune thrombocytopenia from the French National Health System payer perspective. METHODS A decision analytic model was developed to estimate the cost per patient and per responder of treating adult immune thrombocytopenia patients with romiplostim versus rituximab over 6 months. A systematic literature review identified phase 3 randomized controlled trials. Published response rates were extracted (response definition: ≥50×10(9) platelets/liter). Resource utilization was based on French and international treatment guidelines, and clinical expert opinion. Unit costs were derived from literature and French reimbursement lists, and included the costs of routine physician visits, treatment administration, and emergency care. Non-responders incurred bleeding-related event costs. RESULTS The literature review identified a phase 3 randomized controlled trial for romiplostim with a response rate of 83%. Due to a lack of phase 3 randomized controlled trials for rituximab, a systematic review of studies was selected as the best source, reporting a response rate of 62.5%. Romiplostim and rituximab were associated with similar treatment costs, with an estimated cost per patient for romiplostim of €17,456 and €17,068 for rituximab. Rituximab resulted in a 30% higher cost per responder (€27,308 for rituximab versus €21,031 for romiplostim). Romiplostim use reduced drug administration, intravenous immunoglobulin, and bleeding-related hospitalization costs compared to rituximab. CONCLUSIONS Due to its high efficacy leading to lower bleeding-related costs, romiplostim represents an efficient use of resources for adult immune thrombocytopenia patients in the French healthcare system.
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- Service de médecine interne, centre de compétence PACA ouest pour la prise en charge des cytopénies autoimmunes, hôpital de la Conception, Aix-Marseille université, 13005 Marseille, France
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- LA-SER Analytica, 24, West 40th Street, Floor 8, 10018 New York, États-Unis.
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- LA-SER Analytica, 24, West 40th Street, Floor 8, 10018 New York, États-Unis
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- Amgen (Europe) GmbH, Dammstrasse 23, Opus 105, 6301 Zug, Suisse
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- Amgen SAS, Building B, 62/64 boulevard Victor-Hugo, 92200 Neuilly, France
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- Service de biothérapie, hôpital Necker, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France
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Kobashigawa LC, Hamilton M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Bairey Merz CN. Hormone therapy in women after heart transplantation. Transplant Proc 2013; 45:3386-8. [PMID: 24182821 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2013] [Accepted: 06/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal women has been controversial regarding cardiac outcomes and adverse effects. Studies suggest that HT may cause increase in heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The use of HT in heart transplantation has not been firmly established. METHODS The records of 356 female heart transplant recipients, undergoing transplantation from 1994 to 2011, were reviewed. We found 19 patients after age 35 years who were initiated on HT for noncontraceptive purposes. These patients were compared 1:3 with a contemporaneous control group matched for age, sex, era, and time after heart transplantation (paired for time from transplantation to initiation of HT). We assessed for subsequent 5-year survival, freedom from cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV; stenosis ≥ 30%), freedom from nonfatal major adverse cardiac events (NF-MACE; myocardial infarction, heart failure, percutaneous cardiac intervention, stroke, and need for pacemaker/defibrillator), and subsequent 1-year freedom from any-treated rejection. Additionally, we compared significant adverse effects of HT between groups. RESULTS HT patients compared with control subjects revealed no significant difference in subsequent 5-year survival (79% vs 75%; P = .66), freedom from CAV (90% vs 88%; P = .85), or NF-MACE (90% vs 93%; P = .65). There was also no significant difference in subsequent 1-year freedom from any-treated rejection between the groups. Other adverse effects of HT including subsequent 5-year incidence of thrombosis (pulmonary embolus), malignancy, and stroke were also similar to control subjects. CONCLUSIONS HT is not associated with poor outcome or adverse effects in female heart transplant patients after age 35 years. However, a larger cohort of patients is necessary to confirm these observations.
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Stern L, Unger Z, Debevec E, Ginde S, Morfesis J, Patel A. STAYING ON TRACK: A CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF AUTOMATED REMINDERS FOR HPV VACCINE SERIES COMPLETION. Contraception 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2013.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patel A, Roston A, Owais A, Roston A, Keith L, Stern L. Immediate postabortion IUD placement for women with unknown STI status in a high-risk population: what's the dilemma? Contraception 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2013.05.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Stern L, Stout-Rostron S. What progress has been made in coaching research in relation to 16 ICRF focus areas from 2008 to 2012? Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/17521882.2012.757013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Roston A, Stern L, Debevec E, Davis M, Todd G, Morfesis J, Patel A. O174 COMMUNICATION METHOD PREFERENCE FOR PATIENT REMINDERS. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(12)60604-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Calvo E, Casciano R, Stern L, Brechenmacher T, Stergiopoulos S, Coombs J. Survival Among Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (ARCC) Patients with >2 Prior Targeted Therapies. Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33393-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Patel J, Kittleson M, Czer L, Rafiei M, Stern L, Patel D, Hage A, Esmailian F, Kobashigawa J. 46 The Policy of Placing Older Donors into Older Recipients: Is It Worth It? J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Kearney B, Chai W, Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Czer L, Kobashigawa J. 588 Does Level of Education Affect Outcome after Heart Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Patel J, Kittleson M, Kansara P, Rafiei M, Stern L, Chang D, Azarbal B, Czer L, Esmailian F, Kobashigawa J. 340 Outcomes Validation of the New ISHLT Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy Coronary Angiogram Grading Scale. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Czer L, Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Esmailian F, Kobashigawa J. 301 Infectious Complications of Desensitization Therapy: Is the Cure Worse Than the Disease? J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Moriguchi J, Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Chai W, Chang D, Trento A, Czer L, Kobashigawa J. 684 Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism after Heart Transplantation: Characterization of an Old Problem. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Stern L, Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Dilibero D, Hage A, Czer L, Kobashigawa J. 586 Use of Generic Immunosuppression: Does It Truly Matter? J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Chang D, Czer L, Trento A, Kobashigawa J. 457 Desensitization Therapy with Immunoglobulin (IVIG) and Rituximab for Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Czer L, Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Chang D, Azarbal B, Trento A, Kobashigawa J. 341 Distal Pruning as an Important Factor for Outcome in the New ISHLT Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy Grading Scale. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Moriguchi J, Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Czer L, Trento A, Kobashigawa J. 677 Older Patients with Hemodynamic Compromise Rejection: What Happened to Immunosenescence? J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Rafiei M, Patel J, Kittleson M, Patel N, Stern L, Azarbal B, Czer L, Trento A, Kobashigawa J. 479 First -Year Rejection and Cylex Scores Suggest the Importance of Acute Events in the Development of Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Patel J, Kittleson M, Rafiei M, Stern L, Tang Z, Chang D, Luthringer D, Czer L, Trento A, Kobashigawa J. 683 The Natural History of Biopsy Negative Rejection after Heart Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Kobashigawa J, Patel J, Rafiei M, Stern L, Kittleson M, Czer L, Esmailian F. 447 Late Response to Desensitization Therapy. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Patel J, Kittleson M, Czer L, Rafiei M, Stern L, Esmailian F, Reinsmoen N, Kobashigawa J. 78 Are Donor-Specific Antibodies Detected after Heart Transplant All Bad? J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Casciano R, Wang X, Stern L, Liu Z, Parikh R, Riechelmann R, Cadiot G, Strosberg J. 6618 POSTER Cross-Sectional Analysis of Resource Utilization Among Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumours. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)71929-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Copley JB, Germain M, Stern L, Pankewycz O, Katznelson S, Shah T, Wang O, Turner SA, Sprague SM. Evaluation of cinacalcet HCl treatment after kidney transplantation. Transplant Proc 2011; 42:2503-8. [PMID: 20832532 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2009] [Revised: 02/02/2010] [Accepted: 04/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperparathyroidism often remains or develops after kidney transplantation. Vitamin D sterol used as treatment for an elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) level and associated bone disease may be contraindicated due to hypercalcemia. The calcimimetic cinacalcet HCl (cinacalcet), which lowers PTH and calcium (Ca) in chronic kidney disease patients, may represent an alternate therapeutic modality. METHODS This multicenter, retrospective, observational study examined 41 kidney transplant patients receiving cinacalcet for ≥3 months starting ≥3 months posttransplantation. Levels of intact PTH, Ca, and phosphorus (P) were examined during the assessment phase (3-6 months after initiation). RESULTS Median PTH decreased 21.8% during the assessment phase (P < .001), with 32.5% of patients exhibiting a ≥30% decrease in PTH from baseline. Median Ca decreased 6.8% (P < .0001). Median serum P rose 10.0% (P = .0124), but remained within normal limits. The estimated glomerular filtration rate was stable throughout the study. CONCLUSIONS Cinacalcet may be useful for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism after kidney transplantation. Randomized, prospectively designed clinical trials are required to confirm these results.
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- J B Copley
- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida 33331, USA.
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Duensing L, Eksterowicz N, Macario A, Brown M, Stern L, Ogbonnaya A. Patient and physician perceptions of treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic pain with oral opioids. Curr Med Res Opin 2010; 26:1579-85. [PMID: 20429822 DOI: 10.1185/03007991003783747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study physician and patient perceptions of moderate-to-severe chronic pain and its management with oral opioids. METHODS Two separate surveys were developed and administered to one of two respective study groups: patients and physicians. All study participants recruited from a pool of individuals who had previously agreed to participate in market research. Survey questions addressed the impact of various factors (e.g., quality of life indicators, potential for opioid addiction, side-effects) on pain management decision making, patient satisfaction and compliance. Responses for the first 500 patients and 275 physicians to respond were assessed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS On average, patients were 53 years of age, white (89%), and female (71%). The majority of patients (80%) had been taking oral opioids longer than 6 months. Physicians reported that 45% of their patients received schedule II opioids, with 27% having severe chronic pain. Patients indicated the most common activities interfered with by chronic pain were exercising (76% of patients), working outside the home (67%), and job responsibilities (60%). When developing a treatment approach physicians considered patients' sleeping (91%), walking (86%), maintaining an independent lifestyle (84%), and job responsibilities (83%). Patients and physicians both rated the ability to relieve pain and the duration of relief as the most important factors when considering opioid therapy. The majority (63%) of patients reported experiencing opioid side effects. When physicians discontinued opioids due to side effects, the most frequent reason was nausea (78%) for immediate-release opioids, and constipation (64%) for extended-release formulations. CONCLUSION The ability to relieve pain and the duration of that pain relief are the most important factors for both patients and physicians when selecting an opioid. A high percentage of patients surveyed experienced side effects related to their treatment, which may impact adherence and overall treatment effectiveness. Study results should be assessed within study limitations including responder and selection biases, physicians responded about their patients, who were not the same patients surveyed, and the fact that the survey instruments were not formally validated. Further research is warranted to address these limitations.
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- American Academy of Pain Management, Sonora, CA, USA
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Stern L. TU-B-204C-01: Breast Specific Gamma Imaging. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3469195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Leaf DE, Wolf M, Stern L. Elevated FGF-23 in a patient with rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2009; 25:1335-7. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfp682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Wiederkehr D, Casciano R, Stern L, Zheng J, Baladi J. Therapeutic care in metastatic renal cell carcinoma during the follow-up phase of the RECORD-1 phase III trial. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e17531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e17531 Background: Following drug discontinuation for progression or adverse event in a clinical trial for relapsed or stage IV kidney cancer, supportive care including surgery, palliative radiotherapy, or bisphosphonates continue to be recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). However, published data on active therapeutic agents given to patients following study drug discontinuation in recent clinical trials is limited. Methods: World Health Organization Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes or therapeutic names, captured from the follow-up phase in a phase III clinical trial (RECORD-1) of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients, were used to describe antineoplastic therapies following discontinuation of study drug. Prior to trial, patients had progressed on at least one VEGFr-TKI therapy. Results: Of the 130 patients with follow-up after discontinuation of study drug, 78.5% received at least one of the following: corticosteroids, radiotherapy, protein kinase inhibitors, mTOR inhibitor, pyrimidine analogues, monoclonal antibodies, interferons, and investigational drugs. Among patients who received an active agent, nearly three-quarters (73.5%) utilized targeted therapy (protein kinase inhibitors, mTOR inhibitor, monoclonal antibodies). Conclusions: In a clinical trial setting with mRCC patients who have received several classes of systemic therapy, care delivered following study drug discontinuation often includes an active antineoplastic agent, despite the limited supportive evidence in this setting. While the placebo control with supportive care in a double-blind phase is acceptable to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a therapy for regulatory approval purposes, decision makers must also consider how these data may inform comparisons with the usual alternatives available to and used by physicians and patients in the non-trial setting. [Table: see text]
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- Analytica International, New York, NY; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Florham Park, NJ
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- Analytica International, New York, NY; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Florham Park, NJ
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- Analytica International, New York, NY; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Florham Park, NJ
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- Analytica International, New York, NY; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Florham Park, NJ
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- Analytica International, New York, NY; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Florham Park, NJ
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Stern L, Gautier R. Recherches Sur Le Liquide CÉphalo-Rachidien: I.–Les Rapports Entre Le Liquide CÉphalo-Rachidien et la Circulation Sanguine. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3109/13813452109146211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Stern L, Gautier R. III. – Rapports Entre Le Liquide Céphalo-Rachidien Des Espaces Ventriculaires Et Celui Des Espaces Sous-Arachnoïdiens. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3109/13813452309145975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Wiederkehr D, Kaura S, Mody-Patel N, Ogbonnaya A, Stern L. Cost associated with distant, contralateral, and local-regional breast cancer recurrence in a vertically integrated health care system. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.1141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Iqbal N, Seshadri P, Stern L, Loh J, Kundu S, Jafar T, Samaha FF. Serum resistin is not associated with obesity or insulin resistance in humans. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2005; 9:161-5. [PMID: 16080635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Resistin has proposed link with obesity related insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The physiologic role of resistin in humans remains unknown. It is suggested that circulating resistin levels are not associated with obesity or insulin resistance in humans. However, the effects of weight loss on serum resistin concentration has not been studied. In order to better understand the physiologic role of resistin in human obesity, we measured the serum resistin concentration in subjects with severe obesity (before and after 6-months of dietary intervention) to test the hypothesis that serum resistin concentrations are elevated amongst individuals with severe obesity and weight loss would reduce these levels. METHODS Seventy-one obese subjects (defined as BMI > 35 kg/m2) who were randomized to low fat (LF) vs low carbohydrates (LC) diets and who completed the 6-month follow-up were studied. Their baseline demographic information was collected and serum resistin, insulin, glucose were measured at baseline and at 6-months. RESULTS Subjects in LC diet lost more weight than LF (-19.54 +/- 7.87 lbs vs -7.83 +/- 11.23 lbs., p = 0.001). Insulin sensitivity (HOMA) improved in LC group compared with LF group [-3.72 +/- 9.84 (LC) vs +1.31 +/- 7.31 (LF), p = 0.006]. Serum resistin levels did not decrease in either diet. CONCLUSIONS Our study found that despite a significant weight loss and improvement in insulin sensitivity there was no reduction in serum resistin concentration in morbidly obese men with metabolic syndrome suggesting that resistin does not play a central role in obesity related insulin resistance.
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Minier F, Carles D, Pelluard F, Alberti EM, Stern L, Saura R. Syndrome de Di George, étude rétrospective de 52 cas. Arch Pediatr 2005; 12:254-7. [PMID: 15734119 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2004.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2004] [Accepted: 10/13/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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UNLABELLED The deletion of chromosome 22q11.2 is involved in the majority of DiGeorge or velo-cardiofacial syndrome. The phenotypic variability was noted in the "CATCH 22" acronym. This acronym doesn't recapitulate the full spectrum of the symptoms. The diagnosis of this syndrome can be done with the prenatal diagnosis, with fetal pathology or with a child alive. METHODS Review of 52 cases with the microdeletion 22q11. Six cases were diagnosed during the prenatal period, 12 cases at fetal pathology examination, and 34 cases during infancy. RESULTS Cardiac malformations were the major indications (75%) to search for the microdeletion. The facial dysmorphy was difficult to diagnose during the antenatal period or in dead foetus, thereby it was not often recognized. The renal anomalies usually present in 35% of cases, were diagnosed in only 6 to 16% of the cases in our study. CONCLUSION Phenotypic diversity of the DiGeorge syndrome is important. Its knowledge allows to better determine the indications of the research of the microdeletion. 22q11.2.
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- Unité de foetopathologie, service d'anatomie pathologique, CHU Pellegrin, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux cedex, France.
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Escudier B, Venner P, Stern L, Donovan M, Croteau D, Champagne P, Bukowski R. Prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma after failure of immunotherapy: Lessons from a large phase III trial. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.4547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- B. Escudier
- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, ON, Canada; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec, PQ, Canada; Covance Inc, Princeton, NJ; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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A bitmap display of the Fourier spectra has been developed which allows convenient whole chromosome scanning for genes and other features. Use of a limited sliding window gives rapid visualization and localization of coding regions in the chromosomes, as well as non-coding features such as repetitive DNA. The method works particularly well on organisms with a skewed base composition, to provide an overview of genomic features.
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- Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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A method has been developed for discovering patterns in DNA sequences. Loosely based on the well-known Lempel Ziv model for text compression, the model detects repeated sequences in DNA. The repeats can be forward or inverted, and they need not be exact. The method is particularly useful for detecting distantly related sequences, and for finding patterns in sequences of biased nucleotide composition, where spurious patterns are often observed because the bias leads to coincidental nucleotide matches. We show here the utility of the method by applying it to genomic sequences of Plasmodium falciparum. A single scan of chromosomes 2 and 3 of P. falciparum, using our method and no other a priori information about the sequences, reveals regions of low complexity in both telomeric and central regions, long repeats in the subtelomeric regions, and shorter repeat areas in dense coding regions. Application of the method to a recently sequenced contig of chromosome 10 that has a particularly biased base composition detects a long internal repeat more readily than does the conventional dot matrix plot. Space requirements are linear, so the method can be used on large sequences. The observed repeat patterns may be related to large-scale chromosomal organization and control of gene expression. The method has general application in detecting patterns of potential interest in newly sequenced genomic material.
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- L Stern
- Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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Stern L. There she is, your ideal. Newsweek 2001; 138:60-1. [PMID: 11534250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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When an image feature moves with sufficient speed it should become smeared across space, due to temporal integration in the visual system, effectively creating a spatial motion pattern that is oriented in the direction of the motion. Recent psychophysical evidence shows that such "motion streak signals" exist in the human visual system. In this study, we report neurophysiological evidence that these motion streak signals also exist in the primary visual cortex of cat and monkey. Single neuron responses were recorded for two kinds of moving stimuli: single spots presented at different velocities and drifting plaid patterns presented at different spatial and temporal frequencies. Measurements were made for motion perpendicular to the spatial orientation of the receptive field ("perpendicular motion") and for motion parallel to the spatial orientation of the receptive field ("parallel motion"). For moving spot stimuli, as the speed increases, the ratio of the responses to parallel versus perpendicular motion increases, and above some critical speed, the response to parallel motion exceeds the response to perpendicular motion. For moving plaid patterns, the average temporal tuning function is approximately the same for both parallel motion and perpendicular motion; in contrast, the spatial tuning function is quite different for parallel motion and perpendicular motion (band pass for the former and low pass for the latter). In general, the responses to spots and plaids are consistent with the conventional model of cortical neurons with one rather surprising exception: Many cortical neurons appear to be direction selective for parallel motion. We propose a simple explanation for "parallel motion direction selectivity" and discuss its implications for the motion streak hypothesis. Taken as a whole, we find that the measured response properties of cortical neurons to moving spot and plaid patterns agree with the recent psychophysics and support the hypothesis that motion streak signals are present in V1.
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- W S Geisler
- Department of Psychology and Center for Vision and Image Sciences, University of Texas, Austin 78712, USA
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Duwe KM, Newhouse JH, Fayter J, Stern L, Budorick NE. Conservative management of an extrarenal pseudoaneurysm after percutaneous needle biopsy of a renal allograft. J Ultrasound Med 2000; 19:281-283. [PMID: 10759353 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2000.19.4.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- K M Duwe
- Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Center of the New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York 10032, USA
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Allison L, Stern L, Edgoose T, Dix TI. Sequence complexity for biological sequence analysis. Comput Chem 2000; 24:43-55. [PMID: 10642879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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A new statistical model for DNA considers a sequence to be a mixture of regions with little structure and regions that are approximate repeats of other subsequences, i.e. instances of repeats do not need to match each other exactly. Both forward- and reverse-complementary repeats are allowed. The model has a small number of parameters which are fitted to the data. In general there are many explanations for a given sequence and how to compute the total probability of the data given the model is shown. Computer algorithms are described for these tasks. The model can be used to compute the information content of a sequence, either in total or base by base. This amounts to looking at sequences from a data-compression point of view and it is argued that this is a good way to tackle intelligent sequence analysis in general.
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- School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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