scholarly journals Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Potential Target for Anti-Her-2 Therapy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghazi Zafar ◽  
Sameen Afzal ◽  
Asma Zafar ◽  
Samina Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Targeted Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunohistochemical Technique ◽  
Gastric Adenocarcinomas ◽  
Her 2 ◽  
Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma

Her-2 (ErbB-2) is an oncogene frequently overexpressed in breast and gastric adenocarcinomas, and anti-Her-2 targeted therapy can be given to such patients. Her-2 overexpression and role of anti-Her-2 targeted therapy in cases of gallbladder adenocarcinomas (GBC) are still debatable. Scoring protocols for Her-2 expression in breast and gastric carcinomas are standardized, however, not for carcinomas arising in other body organs like the gallbladder. This study is conducted to evaluate the expression of Her-2 in patients with GBC, which may benefit from targeted therapy. It is a cross-sectional study conducted on patients with GBC (n=63; 53 women and ten men). An automated immunohistochemical technique was used with an anti-ErbB2 antibody. Scoring was conducted according to the CAP (College of American Pathologists) criteria for breast cancer. Positive (3+) Her-2 staining was observed in 8/63 (12.7%). Nine cases (14.3%) showed equivocal staining (2+) pattern. All of the tumors showing Her-2 overexpression were moderately differentiated. This study indicates that a significant number of GBC cases show Her-2 overexpression. This subgroup may benefit from inhibitors of the Her-2 pathway. Standardization of scoring protocol for Her-2 expression in GBC is needed to better evaluate the predictive potential of Her-2 for the treatment of these tumors.

Role of D-dimer in patients of operable breast cancer with lymph node metastases: A matched cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Samanyoya Gochhait ◽  
SoumyaSwaroop Sahoo ◽  
Gaurav Chhabra ◽  
AshokKumar Mukhopahay ◽  
Subhadra Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Operable Breast Cancer ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Node Metastases ◽  
D Dimer

scholarly journals EVALUASI TERAPI ADJUVAN DAN KEJADIAN RELAPS PADA PASIEN PREMENOPAUSAL EARLY BREAST CANCER DI RSUP DR. SARDJITO YOGYAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Fef Rukminingsih ◽  
Tri Murti Andayani ◽  
Fita Rahmawati ◽  
Kartika Widayati
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Breast Cancer ◽  
Ductal Carcinoma ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Her 2 ◽  
Disease Free

Terapi adjuvan pada pasien early breast cancer (EBC) bertujuan untuk meningkatkan disease free survival, menurunkan risiko relaps dan menurunkan angka kematian. Tetapi pada kenyataannya masih sering dijumpai, pasien EBC yang telah mendapat terapi adjuvan mengalami relaps. Kejadian relaps sering dihubungkan dengan meningkatnya risiko kematian tanpa memperhatikan jenis pengobatan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui angka kejadian relaps pada pasien premenopausal EBC yang telah mendapatkan terapi adjuvan di RSUP dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif observasional dengan desain cross sectional study menggunakan data retrospektif yang diperoleh dari data rekam medik pasien premenopausal EBC di Poliklinik Kanker Terpadu “Tulip” RSUP dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta yang telah mengalami tindakan pembedahan pada tahun 2010-2013, bersifat hormon responsif dan HER-2 negatif, mendapatkan terapi adjuvan, perempuan dengan umur 18-60 tahun dan  riwayat pemeriksaan sampai bulan Desember 2016. Pasien akan di eksklusi bila mempunyai penyakit penyerta. Dari 30 pasien diketahui sebanyak 46,67% berumur 41-50 tahun, sebanyak 63,33% menunjukkan ekspresi ER-PR positif, sebanyak 93,34% merupakan invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Semua pasien mendapatkan terapi adjuvan kemoterapi menggunakan regimen kombinasi dan semua pasien mendapatkan terapi endokrin berupa tamoksifen. Relaps terjadi pada 11 pasien (36,67%) dan kejadian relaps paling banyak adalah metastasis tulang yaitu pada 8 pasien (26,67%).

Role of Sildenafil in the Treatment of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn (PPHN) - Should it Be Withdrawn from Market of Bangladesh due to Threat of being Misuses

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-104
Author(s):  
Maksudur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
MAK Azad Chowdhury ◽  
Abu Sayeed Munsi
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cardiac Intensive Care ◽  
Hospital Protocol

Background: Recently it has been apprehended that sildenafil, a drug which has been successfully using in the treatment of PPHN and erectile dysfunction in adult, is going to be withdrawn from the market of Bangladesh due to threat of its misuses. Objective: The aim of this study was to see the extent of uses of sildenafil in the treatment of PPHN and importance of availability of this drugs in the market inspite of its probable misuses. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), special baby care unit (SCABU) and cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) of Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital from June, 2017 to May 2018. Neonates with PPHN were enrolled in the study. All cases were treated with oral sildenefil for PPHN along with others management according to hospital protocol. Data along with other parameters were collected and analyzed. Results: Total 320 patients with suspected PPHN were admitted during the study period. Among them 92 (29%) cases had PPHN. Male were 49(53 %) cases and female were 43(47%) cases. Mean age at hospital admission was 29.7±13.4 hours. Based on echocardiography,13(14%) cases had mild, 38 (41%) cases moderate and 41(45%) cases severe PPHN. Mean duration of sildenafil therapy was 11.9±7.1 days. Improved from PPHN were 83 (90%) cases. Mortality was 10% (9). Conclusion: In this study it was found that the incidence of PPHN is 29% among the suspected newborns. Sildenafil is successfull in improving the oxygenation of PPHN and to decrease the mortality of neonates. DS (Child) H J 2019; 35(2) : 100-104

Role of Fibrinolytic Therapy in Empyema Thoracis – A Hospital Based one year Cross Sectional Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-350
Author(s):  
Dr. Girish.L Dandagi ◽  
◽  
Venkat kalyana kumar. P ◽  
Dr. Dr.Isaac Mathew ◽  
Dr. Dr.G S Gaude Dr. Dr.G S Gaude
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fibrinolytic Therapy ◽  
Empyema Thoracis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
One Year

scholarly journals First Prospective Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Immigration Background and Education in Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Breast Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Elna Kuehnle ◽  
Wulf Siggelkow ◽  
Kristina Luebbe ◽  
Iris Schrader ◽  
Karl-Heinz Noeding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Generation Immigrants ◽  
Cancer Early Detection

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Although immigrant health is an important issue in national health policy, there is a serious shortage of data in many countries. Most studies lack information on educational status, which is a major limitation. This prospective cross-sectional study analyzed a real-world breast cancer population on the influence of immigration background and educational status on participation in breast cancer early detection programs in the federal state of Lower Saxony, Germany. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data collection was conducted from 2012 to 2016 in six certified breast cancer centers using a standardized questionnaire for patients’ interview and tumor-specific data from the patients’ medical records. <b><i>Results:</i></b> 2,145/3,047 primary breast cancer cases were analyzed. 17.5% of our patients had a history of immigration, including <i>n</i> = 202 first-generation immigrants and <i>n</i> = 168 second-generation immigrants. Most of them were citizens of EU27 member states. No significant difference was seen in age, tumor stage, histology, grading, Ki-67, Her2/neu-status, and hormone receptor status compared to the native cohort. 100% participation rate in the breast cancer early detection programs were seen in patients with no school graduation. With regards to the national mammography screening program, participation decreased significantly with educational status (<i>p</i> = 0.0003). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> No tumor biological differences were seen between immigrants and German natives. In first-generation immigrants, early detection programs were well accepted despite sociocultural and language differences. Participation rate decreased significantly with higher education levels irrespective of country of origin. Immigration background does not have a negative effect on the participation in breast cancer screening. This mainly relates to immigrants from EU27 member states.

scholarly journals Factors associated with emotional exhaustion in healthcare professionals involved in the COVID-19 pandemic: an application of the job demands-resources model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serena Barello ◽  
Rosario Caruso ◽  
Lorenzo Palamenghi ◽  
Tiziana Nania ◽  
Federica Dellafiore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Resources ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose The purpose of the present cross-sectional study is to investigate the role of perceived COVID-19-related organizational demands and threats in predicting emotional exhaustion, and the role of organizational support in reducing the negative influence of perceived COVID-19 work-related stressors on burnout. Moreover, the present study aims to add to the understanding of the role of personal resources in the Job Demands-Resources model (JD-R) by examining whether personal resources—such as the professionals’ orientation towards patient engagement—may also strengthen the impact of job resources and mitigate the impact of job demands. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 532 healthcare professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. It adopted the Job-Demands-Resource Model to study the determinants of professional’s burnout. An integrative model describing how increasing job demands experienced by this specific population are related to burnout and in particular to emotional exhaustion symptoms was developed. Results The results of the logistic regression models provided strong support for the proposed model, as both Job Demands and Resources are significant predictors (OR = 2.359 and 0.563 respectively, with p < 0.001). Moreover, healthcare professionals’ orientation towards patient engagement appears as a significant moderator of this relationship, as it reduces Demands’ effect (OR = 1.188) and increases Resources’ effect (OR = 0.501). Conclusions These findings integrate previous findings on the JD-R Model and suggest the relevance of personal resources and of relational factors in affecting professionals’ experience of burnout.

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