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View article: Association of the easix score with survival and adverse outcomes in a large elderly hispanic cohort of patients with multiple myeloma.
Association of the easix score with survival and adverse outcomes in a large elderly hispanic cohort of patients with multiple myeloma. Open
Background: Risk stratification in multiple myeloma (MM) is critical for guiding treatment decisions. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score, a simple biomarker-based tool, has shown promise in hematologic malignancies b…
View article: The Prognostic Indicators of Progression From Solitary Plasmacytoma to Multiple Myeloma: A Narrative Review.
The Prognostic Indicators of Progression From Solitary Plasmacytoma to Multiple Myeloma: A Narrative Review. Open
Solitary plasmacytomas (SPs), encompassing both solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP) and extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP), are rare plasma cell neoplasms that carry a risk of progression to multiple myeloma (MM). This review synthesizes curre…
View article: Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies in the treatment of lymphoma for human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients: A systematic review
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies in the treatment of lymphoma for human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients: A systematic review Open
Background: Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy has emerged as a highly effective treatment for relapsed and refractory lymphomas; however, its application in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus remains underexplored. People…
View article: Diagnostic potential of exosomal extracellular vesicles in oncology
Diagnostic potential of exosomal extracellular vesicles in oncology Open
Liquid biopsy can detect circulating cancer cells or tumor cell-derived DNA at various stages of cancer. The fluid from these biopsies contains extracellular vesicles (EVs), such as apoptotic bodies, microvesicles, exomeres, and exosomes. …
View article: Cystocerebral Syndrome in a Patient with Altered Mental Status
Cystocerebral Syndrome in a Patient with Altered Mental Status Open
BACKGROUND Cystocerebral syndrome is delirium occurring in the elderly that results from urinary retention and acute bladder distension. Urinary retention can cause cerebral issues, such as altered mental status, without having an infectio…
View article: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant for HIV patient's plasmablastic lymphoma: Case report
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant for HIV patient's plasmablastic lymphoma: Case report Open
Given the scarcity of data available on Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (Allo-HSCT), we share our experience. We review the barriers over…
View article: Development of purpura fulminans by Candida glabrata and Mucormycosis infection post-surgery
Development of purpura fulminans by Candida glabrata and Mucormycosis infection post-surgery Open
Purpura fulminans (PF) is a disorder with multifactorial causes that lead to acute localize skin microvasculature thrombosis. PF can be classified as one of the manifestations of disseminated vascular coagulation (DIC). Although, there are…
View article: Effectiveness of Virchow’s Node Fine-Needle Biopsy for the Discovery of Occult Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Effectiveness of Virchow’s Node Fine-Needle Biopsy for the Discovery of Occult Metastatic Prostate Cancer Open
In this case report, we describe the effectiveness of fine-needle aspiration of Virchow's node for the diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer in a 62-year-old male without any medical history, negative urinary tract symptoms, and a normal…
View article: A small molecule inhibits pancreatic cancer stem cells
A small molecule inhibits pancreatic cancer stem cells Open
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth highest cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with a projected 60,430 new cases diagnosed and 48,220 patients dying in 2021. We employed a small chemical, N-(6-Chloro-2-enzothiazolyl)-3, 4-dim…
View article: Perceptions and Misperceptions of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation
Perceptions and Misperceptions of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation Open
Hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is one of the most promising and potentially curative therapeutic options available for eligible patients with hematologic malignancies (HMs) or leukemias. However, the nature an…
View article: Making a Difference: A QI Approach to Improving Electrolyte Replacement Practice on an Inpatient Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy Unit
Making a Difference: A QI Approach to Improving Electrolyte Replacement Practice on an Inpatient Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy Unit Open
Background: Electrolyte abnormalities are common in hospitalized patients with hematologic malignancies and BMT recipients. Consequently, delays in replacing electrolytes may easily lead to significant dysregulations and clinical syndromes…