@article {pmid36989828,
year = {2023},
author = {Trillo, P and Sandoval, J and Trapani, D and Nicolò, E and Zagami, P and Giugliano, F and Tarantino, P and Vivanet, G and Ascione, L and Friedlaender, A and Esposito, A and Criscitiello, C and Curigliano, G},
title = {Evolution of biological features of invasive lobular breast cancer: Comparison between primary tumour and metastases.},
journal = {European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)},
volume = {185},
number = {},
pages = {119-130},
doi = {10.1016/j.ejca.2023.02.028},
pmid = {36989828},
issn = {1879-0852},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) has unique clinical-biological features. Phenotypical differences between primary tumours (PTs) and metastases (M) have been described for invasive ductal carcinoma, but data on ILC are limited.

METHODS: We retrospectively analysed patients with recurrent ILC from our institution from 2013 to 2020. We evaluated the discordance of the oestrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PgR) and HER2 between PT and M, to understand prognostic and therapeutic implications.

RESULTS: Thirteen percent (n = 91) of all patients had ILC. We observed 15%, 44% and 5% of ER, PgR and HER2 status discordance between PT and M. ER/PgR discordance was related to receptor loss and HER2 mainly due to gain. PT presented a luminal-like phenotype (93%); 6% and 1% were triple-negative (TNBC) and HER2-positive. In M, there was an increase in TNBC (16%) and HER2-positive (5%). Metastasis-free survival and overall survival (OS) were different according to clinical phenotype, with poorer prognosis for HER2+ and TNBC (p < 0.001); OS after metastatic progression did not differ across phenotypes (p = 0.079). In luminal-like ILC (n = 85) at diagnosis, we found that OS after relapse was poorer in patients experiencing a phenotype switch to TNBC but improved in patients with HER2 gain (p = 0.0028). Poorer survival was reported in patients with a PgR and/or ER expression loss of ≥25%. There was HER2-low enrichment in M1 (from 37% to 58%): this change was not associated with OS (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that phenotype switch after metastatic progression may be associated with patients' outcomes. Tumour biopsy in recurrent ILC could drive treatment decision-making, with prognostic implications.},
}

@article {pmid36976351,
year = {2023},
author = {Aiello, EN and D'Iorio, A and Solca, F and Torre, S and Bonetti, R and Scheveger, F and Colombo, E and Maranzano, A and Maderna, L and Morelli, C and Doretti, A and Amboni, M and Vitale, C and Verde, F and Ferrucci, R and Barbieri, S and Zirone, E and Priori, A and Pravettoni, G and Santangelo, G and Silani, V and Ticozzi, N and Ciammola, A and Poletti, B},
title = {Clinimetrics and feasibility of the Italian version of the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB) in non-demented Parkinson's disease patients.},
journal = {Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {36976351},
issn = {1435-1463},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study aimed at assessing the cross-sectional and longitudinal clinimetrics and feasibility of the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB) in non-demented Parkinson's disease (PD) patients.

METHODS: N = 109 PD patients underwent the FAB and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). A subsample of patients further underwent a thorough motor, functional and behavioral evaluation (the last including measures of anxiety, depression and apathy). A further subsample was administered a second-level cognitive battery tapping on attention, executive functioning, language, memory, praxis and visuo-spatial abilities. The following properties of the FAB were tested: (1) concurrent validity and diagnostics against the MoCA; (2) convergent validity against the second-level cognitive battery; (4) association with motor, functional and behavioral measures; (5) capability to discriminate patients from healthy controls (HCs; N = 96); (6) assessing its test-retest reliability, susceptibility to practice effects and predictive validity against the MoCA, as well as deriving reliable change indices (RCIs) for it, at a ≈ 6-month interval, within a subsample of patients (N = 33).

RESULTS: The FAB predicted MoCA scores at both T0 and T1, converged with the vast majority of second-level cognitive measures and was associated with functional independence and apathy. It accurately identified cognitive impairment (i.e., a below-cut-off MoCA score) in patients, also discriminating patients from HCs. The FAB was reliable at retest and free of practice effects; RCIs were derived according to a standardized regression-based approach.

DISCUSSION: The FAB is a clinimetrically sound and feasible screener for detecting dysexecutive-based cognitive impairment in non-demented PD patients.},
}

@article {pmid36974780,
year = {2023},
author = {Buonomo, OC and Pellicciaro, M and Materazzo, M and Berardi, S and Gigliotti, PE and Caspi, J and Meucci, R and Perretta, T and Portarena, I and Dauri, M and Pistolese, CA and Vanni, G},
title = {Surgical Treatments for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) in Elderly Patients.},
journal = {Anticancer research},
volume = {43},
number = {4},
pages = {1555-1562},
doi = {10.21873/anticanres.16305},
pmid = {36974780},
issn = {1791-7530},
abstract = {BACKGROUND/AIM: Despite an aging population, there is no consensus regarding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) treatment for elderly women. Breast surgery can be well tolerated even in elderly patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical management of DCIS in elderly patients.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed patients with DCIS from 2016 to 2022 at our Breast Unit and divided our population according to age.

RESULTS: Out of 231 patients with DCIS, 45 (19.5%) were elderly. The Charlson comorbidity index and American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score was significantly higher in the elderly (p<0.001 for both). Among the elderly, 10 (22.2%) patients received upstaging diagnoses, versus 18 (9.7%) in the control (p=0.048). Twelve (26.7%) of the elderly patients underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy, versus 93 (50%) in the control group (p=0.005). No difference was reported between groups in terms of breast conserving surgeries performed. A higher incidence of surgeries performed using local anesthesia was reported in the elderly group (p=0.041). Thirty-day surgical complications, according to Clavien-Dindo, did not show significant differences.

CONCLUSION: Despite higher comorbidity and ASA score, breast surgery is safe and feasible in elderly patients. Due to the higher risk of upstaging to invasive ductal carcinoma, surgery should be performed but sentinel lymph node biopsy should be omitted, owing to the low risk of lymph node metastasis and lower use of adjuvant treatments.},
}

@article {pmid36973739,
year = {2023},
author = {Cheng, X and Jia, X and Wang, C and Zhou, S and Chen, J and Chen, L and Chen, J},
title = {Hyperglycemia induces PFKFB3 overexpression and promotes malignant phenotype of breast cancer through RAS/MAPK activation.},
journal = {World journal of surgical oncology},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {112},
pmid = {36973739},
issn = {1477-7819},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common tumor in women worldwide. Diabetes mellitus is a global chronic metabolic disease with increasing incidence. Diabetes mellitus has been reported to positively regulate the development of many tumors. However, the specific mechanism of hyperglycemic environment regulating breast cancer remains unclear. PFKFB3 (6-phosphofructose-2-kinase/fructose-2, 6-bisphosphatase 3) is a key regulatory factor of the glycolysis process in diabetes mellitus, as well as a promoter of breast cancer. So, we want to explore the potential link between PFKFB3 and the poor prognosis of breast cancer patients with hyperglycemia in this study.

METHODS: Cell culture was utilized to construct different-glucose breast cancer cell lines. Immunohistochemistry was adopted to analyze the protein level of PFKFB3 in benign breast tissues, invasive ductal carcinoma with diabetes and invasive ductal carcinoma without diabetes. The Kaplan-Meier plotter database and GEO database (GSE61304) was adopted to analyze the survival of breast cancer patients with different PFKFB3 expression. Western blot was adopted to analyze the protein level of PFKFB3, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related protein and extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK) in breast cancer cells. Gene Set Cancer Analysis (GSCA) was utilized to investigate the potential downstream signaling pathways of PFKFB3. TargetScan and OncomiR were utilized to explore the potential mechanism of PFKFB3 overexpression by hyperglycemia. Transfections (including siRNAs and miRNA transfection premiers) was utilized to restrain or mimic the expression of the corresponding RNA. Cell functional assays (including cell counting, MTT, colony formation, wound-healing, and cell migration assays) were utilized to explore the proliferation and migration of breast cancer cells.

RESULTS: In this study, we demonstrated that the expression of PFKFB3 in breast cancer complicated with hyperglycemia was higher than that in breast cancer with euglycemia through cell experiment in vitro and histological experiment. PFKFB3 overexpression decreased the survival period of breast cancer patients and was correlated with a number of clinicopathological parameters of breast cancer complicated with diabetes. PFKFB3 promoted the proliferation and migration of breast cancer in a hyperglycemic environment and might be regulated by miR-26. In addition, PFKFB3 stimulated epithelial-mesenchymal transition of breast cancer in a hyperglycemic environment. In terms of downstream mechanism exploration, we predicted and verified the cancer-promoting effect of PFKFB3 in breast cancer complicated with hyperglycemia through RAS/MAPK pathway.

CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, PFKFB3 could be overexpressed by hyperglycemia and might be a potential therapeutic target for breast cancer complicated with diabetes.},
}

@article {pmid36973678,
year = {2023},
author = {Tong, S and Jiang, N and Wan, JH and Chen, CR and Wang, SH and Wu, CY and Guo, Q and Xiao, XY and Huang, H and Zhou, T},
title = {The effects of the prognostic biomarker SAAL1 on cancer growth and its association with the immune microenvironment in lung adenocarcinoma.},
journal = {BMC cancer},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {275},
pmid = {36973678},
issn = {1471-2407},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Inhibition of Serum Amyloid A-like 1 (SAAL1) expression could inhibit cancer progression and improve the prognosis of cancer patients. At present, the correlation between SAAL1 and lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) remains unclear. Therefore, this study surveyed the worth and pathway of SAAL1 in LAC progression and immunity.

METHODS: Bioinformatics and immunohistochemistry were used to identify the SAAL1 expression in LAC. The roles of SAAL1 expression in the existence values of LAC patients were explored, and the nomograms were constructed. Clinical values of SAAL1 co-expressed genes were evaluated by COX regression, survival, and Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. EDU and western blotting methods were used to inquiry the functions and pathways of the SAAL1 in cell growths. The correlation between the SAAL1 level and immune microenvironment was visualized using correlation research.

RESULTS: SAAL1 level was elevated in LAC tissues, and was observed in cancer tissues of dead patients. SAAL1 overexpression had something to do with shorter overall survival, progression-free interval, and disease-specific survival in LAC. The area under the curve of SAAL1 was 0.902 in normal tissues and cancer tissues. Inhibition of SAAL1 expression could inhibit cancer cell proliferation, which may be related to the decreased expression of cyclin D1 and Bcl-2 proteins. In LAC, SAAL1 level had something to do with stromal, immune, and estimate scores, and correlated with macrophages, T cells, Th2 cells, CD8 T cells, NK CD56dim cells, DC, eosinophils, NK CD56bright cells, pDC, iDC, cytotoxic cells, Tgd, aDC cells, B cells, Tcm, and TFH levels. SAAL1 overexpression had something to do with existence values and the immunity in LAC.

CONCLUSIONS: Inhibition of SAAL1 expression could regulate cancer growth via cyclin D1 and Bcl-2. SAAL1 is a promising prognostic biomarker in LAC patients.},
}

@article {pmid36970720,
year = {2022},
author = {Glencer, AC and Miller, PN and Greenwood, H and Maldonado Rodas, CK and Freimanis, R and Basu, A and Mukhtar, RA and Brabham, C and Kim, P and Hwang, ES and Rosenbluth, JM and Hirst, GL and Campbell, MJ and Borowsky, AD and Esserman, LJ},
title = {Identifying Good Candidates for Active Surveillance of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Insights from a Large Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy Cohort.},
journal = {Cancer research communications},
volume = {2},
number = {12},
pages = {1579-1589},
pmid = {36970720},
issn = {2767-9764},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a biologically heterogenous entity with uncertain risk for invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) development. Standard treatment is surgical resection often followed by radiation. New approaches are needed to reduce overtreatment. This was an observational study that enrolled patients with DCIS who chose not to pursue surgical resection from 2002 to 2019 at a single academic medical center. All patients underwent breast MRI exams at 3- to 6-month intervals. Patients with hormone receptor-positive disease received endocrine therapy. Surgical resection was strongly recommended if clinical or radiographic evidence of disease progression developed. A recursive partitioning (R-PART) algorithm incorporating breast MRI features and endocrine responsiveness was used retrospectively to stratify risk of IDC. A total of 71 patients were enrolled, 2 with bilateral DCIS (73 lesions). A total of 34 (46.6%) were premenopausal, 68 (93.2%) were hormone-receptor positive, and 60 (82.1%) were intermediate- or high-grade lesions. Mean follow-up time was 8.5 years. Over half (52.1%) remained on active surveillance without evidence of IDC with mean duration of 7.4 years. Twenty patients developed IDC, of which 6 were HER2 positive. DCIS and subsequent IDC had highly concordant tumor biology. Risk of IDC was characterized by MRI features after 6 months of endocrine therapy exposure; low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups were identified with respective IDC rates of 8.7%, 20.0%, and 68.2%. Thus, active surveillance consisting of neoadjuvant endocrine therapy and serial breast MRI may be an effective tool to risk-stratify patients with DCIS and optimally select medical or surgical management.

SIGNIFICANCE: A retrospective analysis of 71 patients with DCIS who did not undergo upfront surgery demonstrated that breast MRI features after short-term exposure to endocrine therapy identify those at high (68.2%), intermediate (20.0%), and low risk (8.7%) of IDC. With 7.4 years mean follow-up, 52.1% of patients remain on active surveillance. A period of active surveillance offers the opportunity to risk-stratify DCIS lesions and guide decisions for operative management.},
}

@article {pmid36970436,
year = {2023},
author = {Yoshida, K and Kotsuma, T and Takaoka, Y and Tamenaga, S and Yamazaki, H and Nose, T and Murakami, N and Inaba, K and Akiyama, H and Masui, K and Takenaka, T and Kubota, H and Tselis, N and Masuda, N and Yasojima, H and Takeda, M and Mano, M and Nakamura, S and Utsunomiya, K and Tanigawa, N and Tanaka, E},
title = {HDR-brachytherapy for accelerated partial breast irradiation: Long-term experience from a Japanese institution.},
journal = {Journal of contemporary brachytherapy},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {1-8},
pmid = {36970436},
issn = {1689-832X},
abstract = {PURPOSE: We investigated the long-term oncological outcome of high-dose-rate (HDR) multicatheter interstitial brachytherapy (MIB) for adjuvant accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) after breast conserving surgery in Japanese patients.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between June 2002 and October 2011, 86 breast cancer patients were treated at National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital (trial number of the local institutional review board, 0329). Median age was 48 years (range, 26-73 years). Eighty patients had invasive and 6 patients non-invasive ductal carcinoma. Tumor stage distribution was pT0 in 2, pTis in 6, pT1 in 55, pT2 in 22, and pT3 in one patient, respectively. Twenty-seven patients had close/positive resection margins. Total physical HDR dose was 36-42 Gy in 6-7 fractions.

RESULTS: At a median follow-up of 119 months (range, 13-189 months), the 10-year local control (LC) and overall survival rate was 93% and 88%, respectively. Concerning the 2009 Groupe Européen de Curiethérapie-European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology risk stratification scheme, the 10-year LC rate was 100%, 100%, and 91% for patients considered as low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk, respectively. According to the 2018 American Brachytherapy Society risk stratification scheme, the 10-year LC rate was 100% and 90% for patients 'acceptable' and 'unacceptable' for APBI, respectively. Wound complications were observed in 7 patients (8%). Risk factors for wound complications were the omission of prophylactic antibiotics during MIB, open cavity implantation, and V100 ≥ 190 cc. No grade ≥ 3 late complications (CTCVE version 4.0) were observed.

CONCLUSIONS: Adjuvant APBI using MIB is associated with favorable long-term oncological outcomes in Japanese patients for low-risk, intermediate-risk, and acceptable groups of patients.},
}

@article {pmid36969041,
year = {2023},
author = {Xu, J and Xu, Y and Xu, C and Wang, C},
title = {Morphological and molecular pathological features of the breast carcinoma with choriocarcinomatous features: A case report and a literature review.},
journal = {Frontiers in oncology},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {984425},
pmid = {36969041},
issn = {2234-943X},
abstract = {Here we present a rare case of breast cancer with both invasive ductal carcinoma and choriocarcinoma components in a 55-year-old woman. Firstly, the serum human chorionic gonadotropin level showed 15.9mIU/ml preoperatively. And adequate immunohistochemical tests were performed on the specimen. Secondly, High-throughput sequencing was performed to detect the molecular characteristics of the two components, respectively. Then, DNA short tandem repeat (STR) analysis confirmed the homology of the two components, indicating the somatic origin of choriocarcinoma components. Finally, the clinical course and pathological characteristics of the case were reviewed and a literature search for other cases was performed.},
}

@article {pmid36959807,
year = {2023},
author = {Huang, Q and Nong, W and Tang, X and Gao, Y},
title = {An ultrasound-based radiomics model to distinguish between sclerosing adenosis and invasive ductal carcinoma.},
journal = {Frontiers in oncology},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1090617},
pmid = {36959807},
issn = {2234-943X},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: We aimed to develop an ultrasound-based radiomics model to distinguish between sclerosing adenosis (SA) and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary biopsies.

METHODS: From January 2020 to March 2022, 345 cases of SA or IDC that were pathologically confirmed were included in the study. All participants underwent pre-surgical ultrasound (US), from which clinical information and ultrasound images were collected. The patients from the study population were randomly divided into a training cohort (n = 208) and a validation cohort (n = 137). The US images were imported into MaZda software (Version 4.2.6.0) to delineate the region of interest (ROI) and extract features. Intragroup correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate the consistency of the extracted features. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) logistic regression and cross-validation were performed to obtain the radiomics score of the features. Based on univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, a model was developed. 56 cases from April 2022 to December 2022 were included for independent validation of the model. The diagnostic performance of the model and the radiomics scores were evaluated by performing the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. The calibration curve and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used for calibration and evaluation. Leave-One-Out Cross-Validation (LOOCV) was used for the stability of the model.

RESULTS: Three predictors were selected to develop the model, including radiomics score, palpable mass and BI-RADS. In the training cohort, validation cohort and independent validation cohort, AUC of the model and radiomics score were 0.978 and 0.907, 0.946 and 0.886, 0.951 and 0.779, respectively. The model showed a statistically significant difference compared with the radiomics score (p<0.05). The Kappa value of the model was 0.79 based on LOOCV. The Brier score, calibration curve, and DCA showed the model had a good calibration and clinical usefulness.

CONCLUSIONS: The model based on radiomics, ultrasonic features, and clinical manifestations can be used to distinguish SA from IDC, which showed good stability and diagnostic performance. The model can be considered a potential candidate diagnostic tool for breast lesions and can contribute to effective clinical diagnosis.},
}

@article {pmid36952359,
year = {2023},
author = {Wang, DY and Li, SF and Gao, SL and Yuan, P and Zhang, BL},
title = {Differences in clinical characteristics and prognosis between breast neuroendocrine carcinoma and breast invasive ductal carcinoma: A multicentre population-based study from China.},
journal = {Cancer medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/cam4.5819},
pmid = {36952359},
issn = {2045-7634},
abstract = {AIM: We constructed a multicentre cohort in China to analyse the differences in clinical characteristics, treatment strategies and prognoses between breast neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) of the breast.

METHODS: All patients with early-stage breast cancer who attended three hospitals in Beijing from 2000 to 2018 were included in the study. We used propensity score matching to make a 1:3 match between NEC and IDC.

RESULTS: After propensity score matching, 153 patients with IDC and 51 patients with NEC were analysed. Multivariate Cox regression showed that compared to patients with IDC, patients with NEC had a worse disease-free survival (HR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.69-5.12, p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION: NEC patients have a worse disease-free survival than IDC patients.},
}

@article {pmid36949078,
year = {2023},
author = {Gorman, C and Punzo, D and Octaviano, I and Pieper, S and Longabaugh, WJR and Clunie, DA and Kikinis, R and Fedorov, AY and Herrmann, MD},
title = {Interoperable slide microscopy viewer and annotation tool for imaging data science and computational pathology.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {1572},
pmid = {36949078},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {Humans ; *Microscopy/methods ; *Data Science ; Reproducibility of Results ; },
abstract = {The exchange of large and complex slide microscopy imaging data in biomedical research and pathology practice is impeded by a lack of data standardization and interoperability, which is detrimental to the reproducibility of scientific findings and clinical integration of technological innovations. We introduce Slim, an open-source, web-based slide microscopy viewer that implements the internationally accepted Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard to achieve interoperability with a multitude of existing medical imaging systems. We showcase the capabilities of Slim as the slide microscopy viewer of the NCI Imaging Data Commons and demonstrate how the viewer enables interactive visualization of traditional brightfield microscopy and highly-multiplexed immunofluorescence microscopy images from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Human Tissue Atlas Network, respectively, using standard DICOMweb services. We further show how Slim enables the collection of standardized image annotations for the development or validation of machine learning models and the visual interpretation of model inference results in the form of segmentation masks, spatial heat maps, or image-derived measurements.},
}

Humans
*Microscopy/methods
*Data Science
Reproducibility of Results

@article {pmid36951614,
year = {2023},
author = {Amano, M and Fujita, S and Takei, N and Sano, K and Wada, A and Sato, K and Kikuta, J and Kuwatsuru, Y and Tachibana, R and Sekine, T and Horimoto, Y and Aoki, S},
title = {Feasibility of Quantitative MRI Using 3D-QALAS for Discriminating Immunohistochemical Status in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast.},
journal = {Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/jmri.28683},
pmid = {36951614},
issn = {1522-2586},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional synthetic MRI of the breast has limited spatial coverage. Three-dimensional (3D) synthetic MRI could provide volumetric quantitative parameters that may reflect the immunohistochemical (IHC) status in invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) of the breast.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of 3D synthetic MRI using an interleaved Look-Locker acquisition sequence with a T2 preparation pulse (QALAS) for discriminating the IHC status, including hormone receptor (HR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER 2), and Ki-67 expression in IDC.

STUDY TYPE: Prospective observational study.

POPULATION: A total of 33 females with IDC of the breast (mean, 52.3 years).

FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE: A 3-T, 3D-QALAS gradient-echo and fat-suppressed T1-weighted 3D fast spoiled gradient-echo sequences.

ASSESSMENT: Two radiologists semiautomatically delineated 3D regions of interest (ROIs) of the whole tumors on the dynamic MRI that was registered to the synthetic T1-weighted images acquired from 3D-QALAS. The mean T1 and T2 were measured for each IDC.

STATISTICAL TESTS: Intraclass correlation coefficient for assessing interobserver agreement. Mann-Whitney U test to determine the relationship between the mean T1 or T2 and the IHC status. Multivariate logistic regression analysis followed by receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis for discriminating IHC status. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS: The interobserver agreement was good to excellent. There was a significant difference in the mean T1 between HR-positive and HR-negative lesions, while the mean T2 value differed between HR-positive and HR-negative lesions, between the triple-negative and HR-positive or HER2-positive lesions, and between the Ki-67 level > 14% and ≤ 14%. Multivariate analysis showed that the mean T2 was higher in HR-negative IDC than in HR-positive IDC. ROC analysis revealed that the mean T2 was predictive for discriminating HR status, triple-negative status, and Ki-67 level.

DATA CONCLUSION: 3D synthetic MRI using QALAS may be useful for discriminating IHC status in IDC of the breast.

EVIDENCE LEVEL: 1.

TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 2.},
}

@article {pmid36939947,
year = {2023},
author = {Maggi, G and D'Iorio, A and Aiello, EN and Poletti, B and Ticozzi, N and Silani, V and Amboni, M and Vitale, C and Santangelo, G},
title = {Correction to: Psychometrics and diagnostics of the Italian version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) in Parkinson's disease.},
journal = {Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1007/s10072-023-06746-4},
pmid = {36939947},
issn = {1590-3478},
}

@article {pmid36939123,
year = {2023},
author = {Mareti, E and Vavoulidis, E and Papanastasiou, A and Maretis, T and Tsampazis, N and Margioula-Siarkou, C and Chatzinikolaou, F and Giasari, S and Nasioutziki, M and Daniilidis, A and Zepiridis, L and Dinas, K},
title = {Evaluating the potential role of human papilloma virus infection in breast carcinogenesis via real-time polymerase chain reaction analyzes of breast fine needle aspiration samples from Greek patients.},
journal = {Diagnostic cytopathology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/dc.25130},
pmid = {36939123},
issn = {1097-0339},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Human papilloma virus (HPV), in addition to its known clinical contribution to cervical cancer is probably actively involved in the development of breast tumors in various populations worldwide. Predominant HPV types in breast cancer patients vary geographically. The present study further examines HPV incidence in Greece, based on molecular analysis of clinical cytological samples.

METHODS: Greek patient fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy samples were examined using RT-PCR and immunohistological staining. FNA biopsy samples were collected from 114 female patients, diagnosed between the years 2018 and 2021, 57 with C5 diagnosed breast cancer lesions and 57 diagnosed with benign diseases.

RESULTS: A total of three different HPV types were identified within the patient sample. HPV-39 was found only in the control group, in 1.8% of patients, while HPV-59 was present in both control and study groups in 1.8% and 3.5% respectively. HPV-16, on the other hand, was present only in the study group in 12.3% of cases. HPV type presence was statistically differentiated between histological groups. HPV-16 was exclusively in IDC, HPV-39 was present in one cyst diagnosed sample and HPV-59 was present in 3 samples that included fibroadenoma, IDC and LN diagnosis.

CONCLUSION: More international comparative studies are required to investigate population differences and HPV genotype distribution to offer definite answers to the effect that certain HPV types might have a role in breast cancer, as this study also supports, albeit in a cofactory role.},
}

@article {pmid36937402,
year = {2023},
author = {Zheng, C and Fu, C and Wen, Y and Liu, J and Lin, S and Han, H and Han, Z and Xu, C},
title = {Clinical characteristics and overall survival prognostic nomogram for metaplastic breast cancer.},
journal = {Frontiers in oncology},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1030124},
pmid = {36937402},
issn = {2234-943X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Metaplastic breast cancer (MBC) is a rare breast tumor and the prognostic factors for survival in patients still remain controversial. This study aims to develop and validate a nomogram to predict the overall survival (OS) of patients with MBC.

METHODS: We searched the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database for data about patients including metaplastic breast cancer and infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC) from 2010 to 2018. The survival outcomes of patients between MBC and IDC were analyzed and compared with the Kaplan-Meier (KM) method. MBC patients were randomly allocated to the training set and validation I set by a ratio of eight to two. Meanwhile, the performance of this model was validated again by the validation II set, which consisted of MBC patients from the Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University between 2010 and 2018. The independent prognostic factors were selected by univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses. The nomogram was constructed to predict individual survival outcomes for MBC patients. The discriminative power, calibration, and clinical effectiveness of the nomogram were evaluated by the concordance index (C-index), the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and the decision curve analysis (DCA).

RESULTS: MBC had a significantly higher T stage (T2 and above accounting for 75.1% vs 39.9%), fewer infiltrated lymph nodes (N0 accounted for 76.2% vs 67.7%), a lower proportion of ER (22.2% vs 81.2%), PR (13.6% vs 71.4%), and HER-2(6.7% vs 17.7%) positive, radiotherapy(51.6% vs 58.0%) but more chemotherapy(67.5% vs 44.7%), and a higher rate of mastectomy(53.2% vs 36.8%), which was discovered when comparing the clinical baseline data between MBC and IDC. Age at diagnosis, T, N, and M stage, as well as surgery and radiation treatment, were all significant independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS). In the validation I cohort, the nomogram's C-index (0.769 95% CI 0.710 -0.828) was indicated to be considerably higher than the standard AJCC model's (0.700 95% CI 0.644 -0.756). Nomogram's great predictive capability capacity further was supported by the comparatively high C-index of the validation II sets (0.728 95%CI 0.588-0.869).

CONCLUSIONS: Metaplastic breast cancer is more aggressive, with a worse clinical prognosis than IDC. This nomogram is recommended for patients with MBC, both American and Chinese, which can help clinicians make more accurate individualized survival analyses.},
}

@article {pmid36934657,
year = {2023},
author = {Varun, K and Zoltan, K and Alba, S and Manuel, B and Elisabeth, K and Dimitrios, T and Jan B, G and Maik, B and Khurrum, S and Berend, I and Stephen, H and Thomas, F and Julia, S and Peter, N and Stefan, K},
title = {Elevated markers of DNA damage and senescence are associated with the progression of albuminuria and restrictive lung disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.},
journal = {EBioMedicine},
volume = {90},
number = {},
pages = {104516},
doi = {10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104516},
pmid = {36934657},
issn = {2352-3964},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to investigate the cascade involving DNA damage, senescence, and senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) in experimental diabetes and in a four-year follow-up study in patients with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

METHODS: Kidney, lung, and liver were studied in 4 months diabetic db/db mice and age-matched controls for the presence of DNA damage and fibrosis. DNA damage (comet-tail-length and ɤH2Ax-positivity in white blood cells), urinary p21-excretion, and plasma IL-6 and TGF-β1 were determined from 115 healthy participants, 34 patients with pre-diabetes and 221 with type 2 diabetes. Urinary albumin-creatinine-ratio, lung function, and transient elastography of the liver were performed in a prospective follow-up study over 4 years.

FINDINGS: db/db mice showed an increased nuclear ɤH2AX signal in all tissues as compared to the background control. Markers for DNA damage, senescence, and SASP were increased in patients with diabetes. The presence of nephropathy, restrictive lung disease (RLD), and increased liver stiffness was in a cross-sectional design associated with increased markers for DNA damage, senescence, and SASP. The progression of nephropathy over 4 years was predicted by increased DNA damage, senescence, and SASP, while the progression of RLD was associated with increased DNA damage and IL-6 only. The progression of liver stiffness was not associated with any of these parameters. HbA1c was not predictive for progression.

INTERPRETATION: In db/db mice, the cascade of DNA damage is associated with diabetes-related complications. In patients with diabetes, the progression of complications in the kidney and lung is predicted by markers reflecting DNA damage, and senescence-triggered organ fibrosis.

FUNDING: This work was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) in the CRC 1118 and CRC 1158, by the GRK DIAMICOM, by the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), and by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts, Baden-Württemberg (Kompetenznetzwerk Präventivmedizin).},
}

@article {pmid36933533,
year = {2023},
author = {Tahir, N and Zahid, M and Jillani, A and Tahir, S and Yaseen, M and Abbas, Q and Abdul Shakoor, R and Hussain, SZ and Shahid, I},
title = {Impact of alternate Mn doping in ternary nanocomposites on their structural, optical and antimicrobial properties: Comparative analysis of photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial activity.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {337},
number = {},
pages = {117706},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117706},
pmid = {36933533},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {The present study was done to investigate and compare the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of two in situ Manganese doped ternary nanocomposites. The dual ternary hybrid systems comprised Mn-doped Ag2WO4 coupled with MoS2-GO and Mn-doped MoS2 coupled with Ag2WO4-GO. Both hierarchical alternate Mn-doped ternary heterojunctions formed efficient plasmonic catalysts for wastewater treatment. The novel nanocomposites were well-characterized using XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDS, HR-TEM, XPS, UV-VIS DRS, and PL techniques confirming the successful insertion of Mn[+2] ions in respective host substrates. The bandgap of the ternary nanocomposites evaluated by the tauc plot showed them visible light-active nanocomposites. The photocatalytic ability of both Mn-doped coupled nanocomposites was investigated against the dye methylene blue. Both ternary nanocomposites showed excellent sunlight harvesting ability for dye degradation in 60 min. The maximum catalytic efficiency of both photocatalysts was obtained at a solution pH value of 8, photocatalyst dose and oxidant dose of 30 mg/100 mL and 1 mM for Mn-Ag2WO4/MoS2-GO, 50 mg/100 mL, 3 mM for Mn-MoS2/Ag2WO4-GO keeping IDC of 10 ppm for all photocatalysts. The nanocomposites showed excellent photocatalytic stability after five successive cycles. The response surface methodology was used as a statistical tool for the evaluation of the photocatalytic response of several interacting parameters for dye degradation by ternary composites. The antibacterial activity was determined by the inactivation of gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria by support-based doped ternary hybrids.},
}

@article {pmid36933394,
year = {2023},
author = {Vormittag-Nocito, E and Acosta, AM and Agarwal, S and Narayan, KD and Kumar, R and Al Rasheed, MRH and Kajdacsy-Balla, A and Behm, FG and Mohapatra, G},
title = {In-Depth Comparison of Genetic Variants Demonstrates a Close Relationship Between Invasive and Intraductal Components of Prostate Cancer.},
journal = {Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc},
volume = {36},
number = {6},
pages = {100130},
doi = {10.1016/j.modpat.2023.100130},
pmid = {36933394},
issn = {1530-0285},
abstract = {Intraductal carcinoma (IDC) of the prostate is often associated with concurrent high-grade invasive prostate cancer (PCa) and poor clinical outcomes. In this context, IDC is thought to represent the retrograde spread of invasive prostatic adenocarcinoma into the acini and ducts. Prior studies have demonstrated a concordance of PTEN loss and genomic instability between the IDC and high-grade invasive components of PCa, but larger genomic association studies to solidify our understanding of the relationship between these 2 lesions are lacking. Here, we evaluate the genomic relationship between duct-confined (high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and IDC) and invasive components of high-grade PCa using genetic variants generated by whole exome sequencing. High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and IDC were laser-microdissected, and PCa and nonneoplastic tissue was manually dissected from 12 radical prostatectomies. A targeted next-generation sequencing panel was used to identify disease-relevant variants. Additionally, the degree of overlap between adjacent lesions was determined by comparing exome-wide variants detected using whole exome sequencing data. Our results demonstrate that IDC and invasive high-grade PCa components show common genetic variants and copy number alterations. Hierarchical clustering of genome-wide variants suggests that in these tumors, IDC is more closely related to the high-grade invasive components of the tumor compared with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. In conclusion, this study reinforces the concept that, in the context of high-grade PCa, IDC likely represents a late event associated with tumor progression.},
}

@article {pmid36932870,
year = {2023},
author = {Rastin, M and Mahmoudi, M and Tabasi, N and Kia, N and Hajavi, J and Esmaeili, SA},
title = {The Evaluation of the Effect of Tolerogenic Probiotics on the Maturation of Healthy Dendritic Cells versus Immature Dendritic Cells.},
journal = {Iranian journal of immunology : IJI},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {26-35},
doi = {10.22034/iji.2023.91783.2131},
pmid = {36932870},
issn = {1735-367X},
abstract = {Background: Dendritic cells, (DCs) as one of the important immune cell populations, are responsible for the initiation, development, and control of acquired immune responses. Myeloid dendritic cells can be used as a vaccine for several autoimmune diseases and cancers. Tolerogenic probiotics with regulatory properties can affect the maturation and development of immature dendritic cells (IDC) into mature DCs with certain immunomodulatory effects. Objective: To assess the immunomodulatory effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii, as two tolerogenic probiotics, in the differentiation and maturation of myeloid dendritic cells. Methods: The IDCs were derived from the healthy donors in GM-CSF and IL 4 medium. Mature DCs (MDC) were produced with L. delbrueckii, L. rhamnosus, and LPS from IDCs. Real-Time PCR and flow cytometry were used to confirm the DC maturation and to determine DC markers as well as IDO, IL10, and IL12 expression levels, respectively. Results: Probiotic-derived DCs showed a significant reduction in the level of HLA-DR (P≤0.05), CD86 (P≤0.05), CD80 (P≤0.001), CD83 (P≤0.001), and CD1a. Also, the expression of IDO (P≤0.001) and IL10 increased while IL12 expression decreased (P≤0.001). Conclusion: Our findings revealed that tolerogenic probiotics could induce regulatory DCs by reducing co-stimulatory molecules along with increasing the expression of IDO and IL10 during the differentiation process. Therefore, the induced regulatory DCs probably can be used in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases.},
}

@article {pmid36931261,
year = {2023},
author = {Cardona Barberán, A and Bonte, D and Boel, A and Thys, V and Paredis, R and Machtelinckx, F and De Sutter, P and De Croo, I and Leybaert, L and Stoop, D and Coucke, P and Vanden Meerschaut, F and Heindryckx, B},
title = {Assisted oocyte activation does not overcome recurrent embryo developmental problems.},
journal = {Human reproduction (Oxford, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/humrep/dead051},
pmid = {36931261},
issn = {1460-2350},
abstract = {STUDY QUESTION: Can recurrent embryo developmental problems after ICSI be overcome by assisted oocyte activation (AOA)?

SUMMARY ANSWER: AOA did not improve blastocyst formation in our patient cohort with recurrent embryo developmental problems after ICSI.

WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: The use of AOA to artificially induce calcium (Ca2+) rises by using Ca2+ ionophores (mainly calcimycin and ionomycin) has been reported as very effective in overcoming fertilization failure after ICSI, especially in patients whose Ca2+ dynamics during fertilization are deficient. However, there is only scarce and contradictory literature on the use of AOA to overcome embryo developmental problems after ICSI, and it is not clear whether abnormal Ca2+ patterns during fertilization disturb human preimplantation embryo development. Moreover, poor embryo development after ICSI has also been linked to genetic defects in the subcortical maternal complex (SCMC) genes.

STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION: This prospective cohort single-center study compared ICSI-AOA cycles and previous ICSI cycles in couples with normal fertilization rates (≥60%) but impaired embryonic development (≤15% blastocyst formation) in at least two previous ICSI cycles. In total, 42 couples with embryo developmental problems were included in this study from January 2018 to January 2021.

Of the 42 couples included, 17 underwent an ICSI-AOA cycle consisting of CaCl2 injection and double ionomycin exposure. Fertilization, blastocyst development, pregnancy, and live birth rates after ICSI-AOA were compared to previous ICSI cycles. In addition, the calcium pattern induced by the male patient's sperm was investigated by mouse oocyte calcium analysis. Furthermore, all 42 couples underwent genetic screening. Female patients were screened for SCMC genes (TLE6, PADI6, NLRP2, NLRP5, NLRP7, and KHDC3L) and male patients were screened for the sperm-oocyte-activating factor PLCZ1.

We compared 17 AOA cycles to 44 previous ICSI cycles from the same patient cohort. After AOA, a total fertilization rate of 68.95% (131/190), a blastocyst development rate of 13.74% (18/131), a pregnancy rate of 29.41% (5/17), and a live birth rate of 23.53% (4/17) were achieved, which was not different from the previous ICSI cycles (76.25% (321/421, P-value = 0.06); 9.35% (30/321, P-value = 0.18), 25.00% (11/44, P-value = 0.75), and 15.91% (7/44, P-value = 0.48), respectively). Calcium analysis showed that patient's sperm induced calcium patterns similar to control sperm samples displaying normal embryo developmental potential. Genetic screening revealed 10 unique heterozygous variants (in NLRP2, NLRP5, NLRP7, TLE6, and PADI6) of uncertain significance (VUS) in 14 females. Variant NLRP5 c.623-12_623-11insTTC (p.?) was identified in two unrelated individuals and variant NLRP2 c.1572T>C (p.Asp524=) was identified in four females. Interestingly, we identified a previously reported homozygous mutation PLCZ1, c.1499C>T (p.Ser500Leu), in a male patient displaying impaired embryonic development, but not showing typical fertilization failure.

Our strict inclusion criteria, requiring at least two ICSI cycles with impaired embryo development, reduced cycle-to-cycle variability, while the requirement of a lower blastocyst development not influenced by a poor fertilization excluded couples who otherwise would be selective cases for AOA; however, these criteria limited the sample size of this study. Targeted genetic screening might be too restricted to identify a genetic cause underlying the phenotype of poor embryo development for all patients. Moreover, causality of the identified VUS should be further determined.

Strong evidence for AOA overcoming impaired embryonic development is still lacking in the literature. Thus far, only one article has reported a beneficial effect of AOA (using calcimycin) compared to previous ICSI cycles in this patient population, whilst two more recent sibling-oocyte control studies (one using calcimycin and the other ionomycin) and our research (using ionomycin) could not corroborate these findings. Although no major abnormalities have been found in children born after AOA, this technique should be reserved for couples with a clear Ca2+-release deficiency. Finally, genetic screening by whole-exome sequencing may reveal novel genes and variants linked to embryo developmental problems and allow the design of more personalized treatment options, such as wild-type complementary RNA or recombinant protein injection.

This study was supported by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (grant FWO.OPR.2015.0032.01 to B.H. and grant no. 1298722N to A.B.). A.C.B., D.B., A.B., V.T., R.P., F.M., I.D.C., L.L., D.S., P.D.S., P.C., and F.V.M. have nothing to disclose. B.H. reports a research grant from the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research and reports being a board member of the Belgian Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Belgian Ethical Committee on embryo research.

TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03354013.},
}

@article {pmid36927911,
year = {2023},
author = {Mitsuyoshi, A and Yanagawa, T and Kikumori, K and Hori, A and Oshima, K and Shinke, G and Katsuyama, S and Ikeshima, R and Hiraki, M and Ohmura, Y and Sugimura, K and Masuzawa, T and Hata, T and Takeda, Y and Murata, K},
title = {[A Case of De Novo Stage Ⅳ Breast Cancer with Umbilical Metastasis and Peritoneal Dissemination].},
journal = {Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy},
volume = {50},
number = {3},
pages = {366-368},
pmid = {36927911},
issn = {0385-0684},
abstract = {The patient was a 48-year-old woman. At the time of consultation, a hard mass of 30 mm in size was palpated in area A of the right breast, and a firm mass of about 10 mm was seen in the umbilical region. Histological diagnosis of the breast mass was invasive ductal carcinoma. PET-CT scan showed accumulation in the right breast, as well as suspicion of umbilical metastasis and peritoneal dissemination, uterine mass, and left ovarian cancer. Since this is an atypical metastatic site for invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast, and the possibility of peritoneal dissemination due to gynecological cancer complications cannot be ruled out, resection of the umbilical mass and laparoscopy was performed. The review laparoscopy revealed no evidence of primary cancer in the uterine body or left ovary, and a white nodular lesion of suspected seeding in the peritoneum around the left ovary. The histology and immunostaining results of the umbilical mass and left peri-ovarian nodule both showed glandular luminal structures similar to those of the primary breast cancer, and the left peri-ovarian nodule was ER positive, GATA3 positive, and PAX8 negative, leading to the diagnosis of umbilical metastasis and peritoneal seeding derived from breast cancer. Umbilical metastasis is often referred to as Sister Mary Joseph's nodule in the case of visceral malignancies and is often associated with peritoneal dissemination and is often caused by invasive metastasis of peritoneal dissemination lesions on the dorsal side of the umbilical region. In this case, histological examination of the umbilical specimen showed no disseminated lesion on the peritoneal side, so it was not considered to be an invasive metastasis due to peritoneal dissemination.},
}

@article {pmid36927901,
year = {2023},
author = {Miyazaki, S and Iwasaki, K and Narita, T and Yoneda, G and Takei, H and Jibiki, N},
title = {[A Case of Bilateral HER2-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with Complete Response on One Side with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan].},
journal = {Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy},
volume = {50},
number = {3},
pages = {327-331},
pmid = {36927901},
issn = {0385-0684},
abstract = {A 52-year-old female with stage Ⅳ, bilateral, HER2-positive, breast cancer as well as bilateral axillary lymph node(LN) metastasis and bilateral pulmonary metastasis was administered trastuzumab plus pertuzumab plus docetaxel as a standard chemotherapy. After this treatment the right breast cancer, right axillary LN metastasis, and bilateral pulmonary metastases contracted, while the left breast cancer and left axillary LN metastasis expanded. Trastuzumab emtansine was then administered, and the left axillary LN metastasis contracted, however, the left breast cancer expanded, resulting in marked breast engorgement. When trastuzumab deruxtecan(T-DXd)was administered, the left breast cancer contracted for the first time during the overall treatment process, and the signs of breast inflammation disappeared. Other lesions showed no recrudescence. T-DXd was administered seven times, and, at the stage of maximum contraction during the treatment period, a total left mastectomy and left axillary LN dissection were performed. Pathological examination then confirmed that tumor cells were no longer present in the left breast and left axillary LN. In this case T-DXd was highly effective for the local treatment of intractable, HER2-positive, breast cancer.},
}

@article {pmid36927792,
year = {2023},
author = {Onkar, S and Cui, J and Zou, J and Cardello, C and Cillo, AR and Uddin, MR and Sagan, A and Joy, M and Osmanbeyoglu, HU and Pogue-Geile, KL and McAuliffe, PF and Lucas, PC and Tseng, GC and Lee, AV and Bruno, TC and Oesterreich, S and Vignali, DAA},
title = {Immune landscape in invasive ductal and lobular breast cancer reveals a divergent macrophage-driven microenvironment.},
journal = {Nature cancer},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {36927792},
issn = {2662-1347},
abstract = {T cell-centric immunotherapies have shown modest clinical benefit thus far for estrogen receptor-positive (ER[+]) breast cancer. Despite accounting for 70% of all breast cancers, relatively little is known about the immunobiology of ER[+] breast cancer in women with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). To investigate this, we performed phenotypic, transcriptional and functional analyses for a cohort of treatment-naive IDC (n = 94) and ILC (n = 87) tumors. We show that macrophages, and not T cells, are the predominant immune cells infiltrating the tumor bed and the most transcriptionally diverse cell subset between IDC and ILC. Analysis of cellular neighborhoods revealed an interplay between macrophages and T cells associated with longer disease-free survival in IDC but not ILC. Our datasets provide a rich resource for further interrogation into immune cell dynamics in ER[+] IDC and ILC and highlight macrophages as a potential target for ER[+] breast cancer.},
}

@article {pmid36926632,
year = {2023},
author = {Tower, A and Hughes, J and Moore, L and Srivastava, K},
title = {Mixed metaplastic carcinoma of the breast: a case report.},
journal = {Journal of surgical case reports},
volume = {2023},
number = {3},
pages = {rjad144},
pmid = {36926632},
issn = {2042-8812},
abstract = {A 68 year-old woman with no significant medical history discovered a lump incidentally in her left breast. The patient's initial imaging revealed a 4.6-cm irregular mass at 11:00 categorized as a BI-RADS 5 as well as an enlarged axillary lymph node and an area of 2.5 cm of heterogeneous calcifications in the 3 o'clock position. The 4.6-cm lesion was revealed to be infiltrating ductal carcinoma with a squamous component, mixed metaplastic carcinoma, which was strongly ER (100+)/PR (100+) positive, HER-2/Neu negative on FISH. The 2.5-cm calcifications were ductal carcinoma in situ. The patient completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and had an excellent response. After further discussion, the patient elected for breast conservation therapy and underwent a left wireless localized partial mastectomy with a left axillary dissection. Surgical pathology revealed a near complete pathologic response with only 8-mm residual tumour as well as a negative conversion of the clipped axillary node.},
}

@article {pmid36926394,
year = {2023},
author = {Wang, YJ and Huang, CP and Hong, ZJ and Liao, GS and Yu, JC},
title = {Invasive breast carcinoma with osteoclast-like stromal giant cells: A case report.},
journal = {World journal of clinical cases},
volume = {11},
number = {7},
pages = {1521-1527},
pmid = {36926394},
issn = {2307-8960},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Invasive breast carcinoma with osteoclast-like stromal giant cells (OGCs) is an extremely rare morphology of breast carcinomas. To the best of our knowledge, the most recent case report describing this rare pathology was published six years ago. The mechanism controlling the development of this unique histological formation is still unknown. Further, the prognosis of patients with OGC involvement is also controversial.

CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of a 48-year-old woman, who presented to the outpatient department with a palpable, growing, painless mass in her left breast for about one year. Sonography and mammography revealed a 26.5 mm × 18.8 mm asymmetric, lobular mass with circumscribed margin and the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System was category 4C. Sono-guided aspiration biopsy revealed invasive ductal carcinoma. The patient underwent breast conserving surgery and was diagnosed with invasive breast carcinoma with OGCs, grade II, with intermediate grade of ductal carcinoma in situ (ER: 80%, 3+, PR: 80%, 3+, HER-2: negative, Ki 67: 30%). Adjuvant chemotherapy and post-operation radiotherapy were initiated thereafter.

CONCLUSION: As a rare morphology of breast cancer, breast carcinoma with OGC occurs most often in relatively young women, has less lymph node involvement, and its occurrence is not race-dependent.},
}

@article {pmid36926252,
year = {2023},
author = {Song, G and Zhang, Y},
title = {Clinicopathological characteristics, treatments, and prognosis of breast ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion: A narrative review.},
journal = {Chronic diseases and translational medicine},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {5-13},
pmid = {36926252},
issn = {2589-0514},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion (DCIS-MI) is defined as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with a microscopic invasive focus ≤1 mm in the longest diameter. The current literature is controversial concerning the clinical prognostic features and management of DCIS-MI. This narrative review described recently reported literature regarding the characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of it.

METHODS: Searching PubMed for relevant articles covering the period of 1982 to 2021 using the following terms by MeSH and free-word: breast cancer, microinvasion, DCIS, DCIS-MI, and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC).

RESULTS: DCIS-MI tends to express more aggressive pathological features such as necrosis, HER2+, ER- or PR-, and high nuclear grade. The overall prognosis of DCIS-MI is typically good, however, some indicators such as young age, HR-, HER2+ and multimicroinvasive lesions, were associated with worse prognoses. And there are also conflicting results on the differences between the prognoses of DCIS-MI and DCIS or T1a-IDC. Postoperative chemotherapy and anti-HER2 therapy still have uncertain benefits and are more likely to be used to treat high-risk patients who are HR- orHER2+ to improve the prognosis.

CONCLUSION: DCIS-MI has more aggressive pathological features, which may suggest its biological behavior is worse than that of DCIS and similar to early IDC. Although the overall prognosis of DCIS-MI is good, when making decisions about adjuvant therapy clinicians need to give priority to the hormone receptor status, HER2 expression and axillary lymph node status of patients, because these may affect the prognosis and treatment response.},
}

@article {pmid36923390,
year = {2023},
author = {Surabhi, DM and Wilson, JC and Singh, M and Green, L},
title = {Recognizing invasive breast carcinoma of no special type with medullary pattern.},
journal = {Radiology case reports},
volume = {18},
number = {5},
pages = {1788-1792},
pmid = {36923390},
issn = {1930-0433},
abstract = {Invasive breast carcinoma of no special type (IBC-NST) with medullary pattern is an uncommon histologic type of invasive breast carcinoma. It is associated with high-grade, poorly differentiated tumor cells that form large sheets of irregular confluent tumor cells associated with a prominent lymphocytic infiltrate. Patients with IBC-NST with medullary pattern are often postmenopausal women with a high body mass index and multiparity. We report the case of a 71-year-old woman who presented for routine screening mammography and breast mass suspicious for malignancy, initially thought to be invasive ductal carcinoma with an associated prominent lymphoid infiltrate. However, it was ultimately diagnosed as IBC-NST with medullary pattern, and radiologic imaging (particularly ultrasound and mammography) along with pathology review were critical in making the diagnosis. We make the case of the importance of radiographic imaging in diagnosing this condition, as the prognosis of IBC-NST with medullary pattern is typically more favorable compared to IBC-NST.},
}

@article {pmid36914070,
year = {2023},
author = {Tholany, J and Suzuki, H and Livorsi, DJ and Perencevich, EN and Goto, M},
title = {The association of infectious diseases consultation and 30-day mortality rates among veterans with enterococcal bacteremia: a propensity-score matched retrospective cohort study.},
journal = {Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.cmi.2023.03.009},
pmid = {36914070},
issn = {1469-0691},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Infectious disease consultation (IDC) has been associated with improved outcomes in several infections, but the benefit of IDC among patients with enterococcal bacteremia has not been fully evaluated.

METHODS: We performed a 1:1 propensity-score matched retrospective cohort study evaluating all patients with enterococcal bacteremia at 121 Veterans Health Administration acute-care hospitals from 2011 to 2020. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality. We performed conditional logistic regression to calculate the odds ratio (OR) to determine the independent association of IDC and 30-day mortality adjusted for vancomycin susceptibility and the primary source of bacteremia.

RESULTS: 12,666 patients with enterococcal bacteremia were included. 8,400 (63.3%) had IDC and 4,266 (36.7%) did not have IDC. 2,972 patients in each group were included after propensity-score matching. Conditional logistic regression revealed that IDC was associated with a significantly lower 30-day mortality rate compared to patients without IDC (OR=0.56; 95% CI, 0.50-0.64). The association of IDC was observed irrespective of vancomycin susceptibility, and when the primary source of bacteremia was a urinary tract infection, or from an unknown primary source. IDC was also associated with higher appropriate antibiotic use, blood culture clearance documentation, and the use of echocardiography.

CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that IDC was associated with improved care processes and 30-day mortality rates among patients with enterococcal bacteremia. IDC should be considered for patients with enterococcal bacteremia.},
}

@article {pmid36905704,
year = {2023},
author = {Öztürk, Ç and Okcu, O and Öztürk, SD and Aşkan, G and Şen, B and Bedir, R},
title = {A new practical method of estimating tumoral microenvironment parameters of possible prognostic significance in patients with invasive breast carcinoma: Combined microenvironment score.},
journal = {Annals of diagnostic pathology},
volume = {64},
number = {},
pages = {152128},
doi = {10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2023.152128},
pmid = {36905704},
issn = {1532-8198},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In recent years, the tumor microenvironment has become increasingly recognized as an influential factor in breast cancer development and growth. The parameters that form the microenvironment are the tumor stroma ratio and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. In addition, tumor budding, which shows the ability of the tumor to metastasize, gives information about the progression of the tumor. In this study, the combined microenvironment score (CMS) was determined with these parameters, and the relationship between CMS and prognostic parameters and survival was evaluated.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: In our study, tumor stroma ratio, tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, and tumor budding were evaluated in hematoxylin-eosin sections of 419 patients with invasive ductal carcinoma. Patients were scored separately for each of these parameters, and these scores were summed to determine the CMS. The patients were divided into 3 groups according to CMS and the relationship between CMS and prognostic parameters and the survival of the patients was studied.

RESULTS: The patients with CMS 3 had higher histological grade and Ki67 proliferation index compared to CMS 1 and 2. Additionally, lymphovascular invasion, axillary lymph node and distant metastasis were more common. Disease-free, and overall survival were significantly shortened in the CMS 3 group. CMS was found as an independent risk factor for DFS (HR: 2.144 (95 % CI: 1.219-3.77) p: 0.008), but not an independent risk factor for OS.

CONCLUSION: CMS is a prognostic parameter that can be easily evaluated and does not require extra time and cost. Evaluating the morphological parameters of the microenvironment with a single scoring system will contribute to routine pathology practice and predict patient prognosis.},
}

@article {pmid36902676,
year = {2023},
author = {Ruan, Z and Quan, Q and Wang, Q and Jiang, J and Peng, R},
title = {New Staging System and Prognostic Model for Malignant Phyllodes Tumor Patients without Distant Metastasis: A Development and Validation Study.},
journal = {Journal of clinical medicine},
volume = {12},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/jcm12051889},
pmid = {36902676},
issn = {2077-0383},
abstract = {PURPOSE: To build a new staging system and new prognostic models for MPTB.

METHODS: We performed a comprehensive analysis of the data from the SEER database.

RESULTS: We discussed the characteristics of MPTB by comparing 1085 MPTB cases with 382,718 invasive ductal carcinoma cases. We established a new stage- and age-stratification system for MPTB patients. Furthermore, we built two prognostic models for MPTB patients. The validity of these models was confirmed through multifaceted and multidata verification.

CONCLUSIONS: Our study provided a staging system and prognostic models for MPTB patients, which can not only help to predict patient outcomes, but also enhance the understanding of the prognostic factors associated with MPTB.},
}

@article {pmid36901095,
year = {2023},
author = {Shenkman, G},
title = {The Mediating Role of Insecure Attachment in the Gap in Parenthood Desire between Lesbian and Gay Individuals and Their Heterosexual Counterparts.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph20054084},
pmid = {36901095},
issn = {1660-4601},
abstract = {Previous studies have shown that lesbian and gay (LG) individuals, in comparison to their heterosexual counterparts, tend to report lower levels of parenthood desire. While numerous variables have been suggested to explain this gap in parenthood aspirations, no study has investigated the mediating role of avoidant attachment in the association between sexual orientation and parenthood desire. For that purpose, a sample of 790 cisgender Israelis aged 18-49 years (M = 28.27, SD = 4.76) was recruited using convenience sampling. Among the participants, 345 self-reported as predominantly or exclusively lesbian or gay and 445 self-reported as exclusively heterosexual. Participants completed online questionnaires assessing their sociodemographic characteristics, parenthood desire, and avoidant and anxious attachment styles. Mediation analyses were performed using the PROCESS macro, and the results revealed that LG individuals reported lower parenthood desire, higher avoidant attachment, and higher anxious attachment compared to heterosexual individuals. Moreover, avoidant attachment had a significant mediation effect in the association between sexual orientation and parenthood desire. The findings suggest that LG individuals are more likely to report higher avoidant attachment due to possible rejection and discrimination from family members and peers, and this may be associated with lower parenthood desire. The results contribute to the growing body of research on family formation and parenthood aspirations among LG individuals, and specifically studies aimed at delineating the factors that contribute to the gap in parenthood aspirations between sexual minority individuals and their heterosexual counterparts.},
}

@article {pmid36900347,
year = {2023},
author = {Lee, JH and Ryu, JM and Lee, SK and Chae, BJ and Lee, JE and Kim, SW and Nam, SJ and Yu, J},
title = {Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Metaplastic Breast Cancer Compared with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.},
journal = {Cancers},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/cancers15051556},
pmid = {36900347},
issn = {2072-6694},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Metaplastic breast cancer (MpBC) is an aggressive histologic type of breast cancer. Although MpBC has a poor prognosis and is responsible for a large proportion of breast cancer mortalities, the clinical features of MpBC compared with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) are not well known, and the optimal treatment has not been identified.

METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 155 MpBC patients and 16,251 IDC cases who underwent breast cancer surgery in a single institution between January 1994 and December 2019. The two groups were matched 1:4 by age, tumor size, nodal status, hormonal receptor status, and HER2 status using propensity-score matching (PSM). Finally, 120 MpBC patients were matched with 478 IDC patients. Disease-free survival and overall survival of MpBC and IDC patients both before and after PSM were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier survival, and multivariable Cox regression analysis was performed to identify variables affecting long-term prognosis.

RESULTS: The most common subtype of MpBC was triple-negative breast cancer, and nuclear and histologic grades were higher than those of IDC. Pathologic nodal staging of the metaplastic group was significantly lower than that of the ductal group, and more frequent adjuvant chemotherapy was performed in the metaplastic group. Multivariable Cox regression analysis indicated that MpBC was an independent prognostic factor for disease-free survival (HR = 2.240; 95% CI, 1.476-3.399, p = 0.0002) and overall survival (HR = 1.969; 95% CI, 1.147-3.382, p = 0.0140). However, survival analysis revealed no significant difference between MpBC and IDC patients in disease-free survival (HR = 1.465; 95% CI, 0.882-2.432, p = 0.1398) or overall survival (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.542; 95% confidential interval (CI), 0.875-2.718, p = 0.1340) after PSM.

CONCLUSION: Although the MpBC histologic type had poor prognostic factors compared with IDC, it can be treated according to the same principles as aggressive IDC.},
}

@article {pmid36900164,
year = {2023},
author = {Osiecki, R and Kozikowski, M and Sarecka-Hujar, B and Pyzlak, M and Dobruch, J},
title = {Prostate Cancer Morphologies: Cribriform Pattern and Intraductal Carcinoma Relations to Adverse Pathological and Clinical Outcomes-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.},
journal = {Cancers},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/cancers15051372},
pmid = {36900164},
issn = {2072-6694},
abstract = {The present study aimed to assess the association between the cribriform pattern (CP)/intraductal carcinoma (IDC) and the adverse pathological and clinical outcomes in the radical prostatectomy (RP) cohort. A systematic search was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis statement (PRISMA). The protocol from this review was registered on the PROSPERO platform. We searched PubMed[®], the Cochrane Library and EM-BASE[®] up to the 30th of April 2022. The outcomes of interest were the extraprostatic extension (EPE), seminal vesicle invasion (SVI), lymph node metastasis (LNS met), risk of biochemical recurrence (BCR), distant metastasis (MET) and disease-specific death (DSD). As a result, we identified 16 studies with 164 296 patients. A total of 13 studies containing 3254 RP patients were eligible for the meta-analysis. The CP/IDC was associated with adverse outcomes, including EPE (pooled OR = 2.55, 95%CI 1.23-5.26), SVI (pooled OR = 4.27, 95%CI 1.90-9.64), LNs met (pooled OR = 6.47, 95%CI 3.76-11.14), BCR (pooled OR = 5.09, 95%CI 2.23-11.62) and MET/DSD (pooled OR = 9.84, 95%CI 2.75-35.20, p < 0.001). In conclusion, the CP/IDC belong to highly malignant prostate cancer patterns which have a negative impact on both the pathological and clinical outcomes. The presence of the CP/IDC should be included in the surgical planning and postoperative treatment guidance.},
}

@article {pmid36897545,
year = {2023},
author = {Kikuchi, M and Gomi, N and Ueki, A and Osako, T and Terauchi, T},
title = {Effectiveness and tasks of breast MRI surveillance for high-risk women with cancer susceptibility genes other than BRCA1/2: a single institution study.},
journal = {Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {36897545},
issn = {1880-4233},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: In Japan, with the introduction of multigene panel testing, there is an urgent need to build a new medical system for hereditary breast cancer patients that covers pathogenic variants other than BRCA1/2. The aim of this study was to reveal the current status of breast MRI surveillance for high-risk breast cancer susceptibility genes other than BRCA1/2 and the characteristics of detected breast cancer.

METHODS: We retrospectively examined 42 breast MRI surveillance with contrast performed on patients with hereditary tumors other than BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants at our hospital from 2017 to 2021. MRI exams were evaluated independently by two radiologists. Final histopathological diagnosis for malignant lesions were obtained from surgical specimen.

RESULTS: A total of 16 patients included TP53, CDH1, PALB2, ATM pathogenic variants and 3 variant of unknown significance. 2 patients with TP53 pathogenic variants were detected breast cancer by annual MRI surveillance. The rate of cancer detection was 12.5% (2/16). One patient was detected synchronous bilateral breast cancer and unilateral multiple breast cancers (3 lesions in 1 patient), so there were 4 malignant lesions in total. Surgical pathology of 4 lesions were 2 ductal carcinoma in situ, 1 invasive lobular carcinoma, and 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. MRI findings of 4 malignant lesions were detected as 2 non mass enhancement, 1 focus and 1 small mass. All of 2 patients with PALB2 pathogenic variants had previously developed breast cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: Germline TP53 and PALB2 were strongly associated with breast cancer, suggesting that MRI surveillance is essential for breast cancer-related hereditary predisposition.},
}

@article {pmid36896205,
year = {2023},
author = {Terasaki, A and Bando, H and Ueda, A and Okazaki, M and Hashimoto, S and Iguchi-Manaka, A and Kondo, Y and Hara, H},
title = {Local recurrence of breast cancer histologically resembling Paget disease presumably due to needle tract seeding: a case report.},
journal = {International cancer conference journal},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {143-148},
pmid = {36896205},
issn = {2192-3183},
abstract = {Seeding of cancer cells along the needle tract during core needle biopsy is a well-known phenomenon, with a reported frequency of between 22 and 50% [Hoorntje et al. in Eur J Surg Oncol 30:520-525, 2004;Liebens et al. in Maturitas 62:113-123, 2009;Diaz et al. in AJR Am J Roentgenol 173:1303-1313, 1999;]. Local recurrence due to needle tract seeding is rare because the immune system eliminates the cancer cells in most cases. In addition, most local recurrences due to needle tract seeding occur as invasive carcinoma after diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast or mucinous carcinoma, and needle tract seeding due to noninvasive carcinoma is uncommon. We herein report a rare case of local breast cancer recurrence histologically resembling Paget disease, presumably due to needle tract seeding after core needle biopsy for diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast. After receiving a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ, the patient underwent skin-sparing mastectomy and breast reconstruction with a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. The pathological study showed ER/PgR-negative ductal carcinoma in situ, and no postoperative radiation therapy or systemic therapy was administered. Six months after the surgery, the patient had a breast cancer recurrence histologically resembling Paget disease, presumably in the scar of her core needle biopsy. The pathological study showed Paget disease localized in the epidermis, no invasive carcinoma, and no lymph node metastasis. It was morphologically similar to the primary lesion and was diagnosed as a local recurrence due to needle tract seeding.},
}

@article {pmid36893606,
year = {2023},
author = {Göransson, S and Chen, S and Olofsson, H and Larsson, O and Strömblad, S},
title = {An extracellular matrix stiffness-induced breast cancer cell transcriptome resembles the transition from ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC).},
journal = {Biochemical and biophysical research communications},
volume = {654},
number = {},
pages = {73-79},
doi = {10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.03.001},
pmid = {36893606},
issn = {1090-2104},
abstract = {Identifying mechanisms driving the transition from ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive breast cancer remains a challenge in breast cancer research. Breast cancer progression is accompanied by remodelling and stiffening of the extracellular matrix, leading to increased proliferation, survival, and migration. Here, we studied stiffness-dependent phenotypes in MCF10CA1a (CA1a) breast cancer cells cultured on hydrogels with stiffness corresponding to normal breast and breast cancer. This revealed a stiffness-associated morphology consistent with acquisition of an invasive phenotype in breast cancer cells. Surprisingly, this strong phenotypic switch was accompanied by relatively modest transcriptome-wide alterations in mRNA levels, as independently quantified using both DNA-microarrays and bulk RNA sequencing. Strikingly, however, the stiffness-dependent alterations in mRNA levels overlapped with those contrasting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). This supports a role of matrix stiffness in driving the pre-invasive to invasive transition and suggests that mechanosignalling may be a target for prevention of invasive breast cancer.},
}

@article {pmid36891453,
year = {2023},
author = {Wadhwa, S and Ashwini, RK and Khadri, SIS},
title = {A Diagnostic Revelation: Case of a Mucinous Carcinoma of the Breast.},
journal = {Indian journal of surgical oncology},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {144-149},
pmid = {36891453},
issn = {0975-7651},
abstract = {Mucinous or colloid cancers are a rare subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma, making up only 2-3% of infiltrating carcinomas. Prevalence of pure mucinous breast cancer(PMBC) among infiltrating duct carcinomas in less than 60 year olds is 2-7%, and in less than 35 year olds, it is 1%. Mucinous carcinoma of the breast is divided into 2 subtypes, the pure type and mixed type. PMBC is characterized by a lower incidence of nodal involvement, favourable histological grade, and higher ER/PR expression. Axillary metastases are rare, though found in 12-14%. It has a better prognosis than infiltrative ductal cancer with 10-year survival being more than 90%. Here is the case of a 70-year-old female who presented with lump in the left breast since 3 years. On examination, we detected a left breast lump occupying the whole breast except lower outer quadrant, measuring 10 × 8 cm with overlying skin stretched with puckering and engorged veins seen, nipple displaced laterally and higher by 1 cm, firm to hard in consistency, and mobile with breast tissue. Sonomammography, mammography, FNAC and biopsy were suggestive of benign phyllodes tumour. Patient was hence posted for simple mastectomy on the left side with removal of attached lymph nodes (near axillary tail). Histopathological examination revealed pure mucinous breast carcinoma with nine lymph nodes, free from tumour and showing reactive hyperplasia. Immunohistochemistry studies demonstrated ER + , PR + , HER-2-NEU-. The patient was started on hormonal therapy. Therefore, mucinous carcinoma of the breast is a rare entity with imaging features sometimes mimicking a benign tumour such as Phyllodes tumour, hence making it important to include it as a differential diagnosis in our daily practice. It is especially important in the subtyping of carcinoma of the breast since it carries a favourable risk profile with less chances of lymph node involvement, higher hormone receptor positivity and good response to endocrine treatment.},
}

@article {pmid36891420,
year = {2023},
author = {Rateria, N and Naidu, PG and Tewari, M},
title = {Invasive Cancer in Accessory Axillary Breast: a Rare Presentation.},
journal = {Indian journal of surgical oncology},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {40-41},
pmid = {36891420},
issn = {0975-7651},
abstract = {Accessory breast tissue has an incidence of 0.3-6% and primary cancer arising in it is even rarer 0.2-0.6%. It may have aggressive course with tendency for early metastasis. Due to its rarity, variety of differentials, and lack of clinical awareness, treatment is usually delayed. We present here an interesting case of a 65-year-old lady with a 8 × 7-cm hard lump in right axillary region for 3 years with fungation for 3 months and with no concomitant breast lesion or axillary lymphadenopathy. Biopsy revealed invasive ductal carcinoma with no systemic metastasis. Management of accessory breast cancer follows same guidelines with primary treatment being wide excision and lymphadenectomy. Adjuvant therapies include radiotherapy and hormonal therapy.},
}

@article {pmid36890060,
year = {2023},
author = {Verspyck, E and Attal, N},
title = {Diagnosing nociplastic pain in cancer survivors: a major step forward.},
journal = {British journal of anaesthesia},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.bja.2023.02.006},
pmid = {36890060},
issn = {1471-6771},
abstract = {Nociplastic pain syndromes include particular fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, headache, complex regional pain syndrome, and idiopathic orofacial pain. Several mechanisms have been proposed to account for nociplastic pain including central sensitisation, alterations of pain modulatory controls, epigenetic changes, and peripheral mechanisms. Importantly, nociplastic pain might also be present in patients with cancer pain, particularly those with pain related to complications of cancer treatment. Increased awareness of nociplastic pain associated with cancer should have important implications for monitoring and managing such patients.},
}

@article {pmid36884000,
year = {2023},
author = {Thapa, P and Singh, V and Gupta, K and Shrivastava, A and Kumar, V and Kataria, K and Mishra, PR and Mehta, DS},
title = {Point-of-care devices based on fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy for tumor margin detection during breast cancer surgery: Towards breast conservation treatment.},
journal = {Lasers in surgery and medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/lsm.23651},
pmid = {36884000},
issn = {1096-9101},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Fluorescence-based methods are highly specific and sensitive and have potential in breast cancer detection. Simultaneous fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy during intraoperative procedures of breast cancer have great advantages in detection of tumor margin as well as in classification of tumor to healthy tissues. Intra-operative real-time confirmation of breast cancer tumor margin is the aim of surgeons, and therefore, there is an urgent need for such techniques and devices which fulfill the surgeon's priorities.

METHODS: In this article, we propose the development of fluorescence-based smartphone imaging and spectroscopic point-of-care multi-modal devices for detection of invasive ductal carcinoma in tumor margin during removal of tumor. These multimodal devices are portable, cost-effective, noninvasive, and user-friendly. Molecular level sensitivity of fluorescence process shows different behavior in normal, cancerous and marginal tissues. We observed significant spectral changes, such as, red-shift, full-width half maximum (FWHM), and increased intensity as we go towards tumor center from normal tissue. High contrast in fluorescence images and spectra are also recorded for cancer tissues compared to healthy tissues. Preliminary results for the initial trial of the devices are reported in this article.

RESULTS: A total 44 spectra from 11 patients of invasive ductal carcinoma (11 spectra for invasive ductal carcinoma and rest are normal and negative margins) are used. Principle component analysis is used for the classification of invasive ductal carcinoma with an accuracy of 93%, specificity of 75% and sensitivity of 92.8%. We obtained an average 6.17 ± 1.66 nm red shift for IDC with respect to normal tissue. The red shift and maximum fluorescence intensity indicates p < 0.01. These results described here are supported by histopathological examination of the same sample.

CONCLUSION: In the present manuscript, simultaneous fluorescence-based imaging and spectroscopy is accomplished for the classification of IDC tissues and breast cancer margin detection.},
}

@article {pmid36883497,
year = {2023},
author = {},
title = {Yassir Alaa Muhammed Hassan Shubbar CORRELATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND MOLECULAR SUBTYPES OF FEMALE BREAST CARCINOMA IN SOUTH REGION OF IRAQ.},
journal = {Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)},
volume = {76},
number = {1},
pages = {97-107},
doi = {10.36740/WLek202301114},
pmid = {36883497},
issn = {0043-5147},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The aim: To correlate variable clincopathological parameters with molecular subtypes of the breast carcinoma, which affect the prognosis and management of breast malignancy.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: In this study a total of 511 female patients with breast carcinoma were included, ranging from 32 to 85 years of age, with 35.8% premenopausal and 64.1% being post-menopausal. The sample slides were stained immunohistochemically for estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), ki67 and HER2, the tumors were graded histologically using the Nottingham criteria system.

RESULTS: Results: Most tumors (72.8%) ranged between 2 and 5 cm in size; the most common histological type of breast carcinoma (49.7%) was invasive ductal carcinoma of no special type, with grade 2 presented in 51.8% cases; most frequent stage at time of presentation was stage 3A, found in 39.9%; the most frequent molecular subtype was ER and/or PR+, Her2- with low proliferation rate ki67<14% subtype in 48.5%, and those group were more likely (statistically significant) to be older, have stage 3 breast cancer, present with tumor size between 2 and 5 cm and tend to be well differentiated histological grade (grade1), mostly with lymph node positive, and most likely have tumor type of invasive ductal carcinoma of no special type.

CONCLUSION: Conclusions: the most common histological type of breast carcinoma in Iraq south was invasive ductal carcinoma of no special type and most cases showed (ER and/or PR+, HER 2-, low ki67) as the most common molecular subtype.},
}

@article {pmid36883168,
year = {2023},
author = {Heller, B and Amir, A and Waxman, R and Maaravi, Y},
title = {Hack your organizational innovation: literature review and integrative model for running hackathons.},
journal = {Journal of innovation and entrepreneurship},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {6},
pmid = {36883168},
issn = {2192-5372},
abstract = {This article aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on the hackathon phenomenon to offer scholars a common ground for future research and managers and practitioners research-based guidelines on best planning and running a hackathon. A review of the most relevant literature on hackathons was conducted to serve as the research basis for our integrative model and guidelines. This article synthesizes the research on hackathons to offer comprehensible guidelines for practitioners while also providing questions for future hackathon researchers. We differentiate between the different design characteristics of hackathons while noting their advantages and disadvantages, discuss tools and methodologies for successful hackathon setup and execution step-by-step, and provide recommendations to encourage project continuity.},
}

@article {pmid36883155,
year = {2022},
author = {Ali Khadem, Z and Abdul Wadood Al-Shammaree, S},
title = {Prognostic Value of Intracellular Transcription of Factors HIF-1α and p53 and Their Relation to Estradiol and TNM Parameters of Breast Cancer Tissues in Women with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in Thi-Qar Province, Iraq.},
journal = {Archives of Razi Institute},
volume = {77},
number = {4},
pages = {1341-1348},
pmid = {36883155},
issn = {2008-9872},
abstract = {Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women's health, with an increasing incidence worldwide. This study aimed to measure the intracellular concentration of the hypoxia-inducible factor 1 α (HIF-1α), tumor suppression protein p53, and estradiol (E2) in tumor tissues of adult females with breast cancer and their relation to tumor grade, tumor size, and lymph node metastases (LNM). The study was conducted on 65 adult female participants with breast mass admitted to the operating theater in Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital and Al-Habboby Teaching Hospital in Nasiriyah, Iraq, from January to November 2021. Fresh breast tumor tissues were collated and homogenized for intracellular biochemical analysis using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. In total, 44 (58%) out of 65 patients, in the age range of 18-42 years and the mean±SD age of 32.55±6.40 years, had fibroadenomas, and other 21 (42%) cases, in the age range of 32-80 years and the mean±SD age of 56±14.4 years had invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) breast cancer. Intracellular levels of HIF-1α, p53, and E2 were elevated significantly (P<0.001) in IDC cases compared to the benign group. The most malignant tumors of IDC cases were in grade III and sizes T2 and T3. The tissue concentrations of HIF-1α, P53, and E2 were significantly elevated in patients with tumor stage T3 compared to T2 and T1. A significant elevation was found in the levels of HIF-1α, p53, and E2 in the positive LNM subgroup compared to the negative LNM group. Based on the obtained results, the prognostic value of the intracellular HIF-1α is considered to be a useful prognostic factor in Iraqi women with ICD and the combination of a HIF-1α protein with the nonfunctional p53 and E2 tends to indicate the proliferation, invasiveness, and metastases of the breast tumors.},
}

@article {pmid36880192,
year = {2023},
author = {Zhao, Y and Chai, N and Li, S and Yan, L and Zhou, C and He, J and Zhang, H},
title = {Evaluation of the efficacy of chemotherapy for tubular carcinoma of the breast: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results cohort study.},
journal = {Cancer medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/cam4.5763},
pmid = {36880192},
issn = {2045-7634},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The use of systematic treatment for tubular carcinoma (TC) of the breast remained controversial. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of chemotherapy on TC to develop individualized treatment strategies.

METHODS: Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, 6486 eligible cases with TC and 309,304 with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) were collected. Breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS) was assessed through multivariable Cox analyses and Kaplan-Meier analyses. Differences between groups were balanced using propensity score matching (PSM) and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW).

RESULTS: Compared with IDC patients, TC patients had a more favorable long-term BCSS after PSM (hazard ratio = 0.62, p = 0.004) and IPTW (hazard ratio = 0.61, p < 0.001). Chemotherapy was an unfavorable predictor of BCSS for TC (hazard ratio = 3.20, p < 0.001). After stratifying by hormone receptor (HR) and lymph node (LN) status, chemotherapy was correlated with worse BCSS in the HR+/LN- subgroup (hazard ratio = 6.95, p = 0.001) but showed no impact on BCSS in the HR+/LN+ (hazard ratio = 0.75, p = 0.780) and HR-/LN- (hazard ratio = 7.87, p = 0.150) subgroups.

CONCLUSIONS: Tubular carcinoma is a low-grade malignant tumor with favorable clinicopathological features and excellent long-term survival. Adjuvant chemotherapy was not recommended for TC regardless of HR and LN status, while the therapy regimens should be carefully individualized.},
}

@article {pmid36876593,
year = {2023},
author = {Wang, L and Luo, R and Chen, Y and Liu, H and Guan, W and Li, R and Zhang, Z and Duan, S and Wang, D},
title = {Breast Cancer Growth on Serial MRI: Volume Doubling Time Based on 3-Dimensional Tumor Volume Assessment.},
journal = {Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/jmri.28670},
pmid = {36876593},
issn = {1522-2586},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The volume doubling time (VDT) of breast cancer was most frequently calculated using the two-dimensional (2D) diameter, which is not reliable for irregular tumors. It was rarely investigated using three-dimensional (3D) imaging with tumor volume on serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

PURPOSE: To investigate the VDT of breast cancer using 3D tumor volume assessment on serial breast MRIs.

STUDY TYPE: Retrospective.

SUBJECTS: Sixty women (age at diagnosis: 57 ± 10 years) with breast cancer, assessed by two or more breast MRI examinations. The median interval time was 791 days (range: 70-3654 days).

FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE: 3-T, fast spin-echo T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), single-shot echo-planar diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and gradient echo dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging.

ASSESSMENT: Three radiologists independently reviewed the morphological, DWI, and T2WI features of lesions. The whole tumor was segmented to measure the volume on contrast-enhanced images. The exponential growth model was fitted in the 11 patients with at least three MRI examinations. The VDT of breast cancer was calculated using the modified Schwartz equation.

STATISTICAL TESTS: Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-squared test, intraclass correlation coefficients, and Fleiss kappa coefficients. A P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. The exponential growth model was evaluated using the adjusted R[2] and root mean square error (RMSE).

RESULTS: The median tumor diameter was 9.7 mm and 15.2 mm on the initial and final MRI, respectively. The median adjusted R[2] and RMSE of the 11 exponential models were 0.97 and 15.8, respectively. The median VDT was 540 days (range: 68-2424 days). For invasive ductal carcinoma (N = 33), the median VDT of the non-luminal type was shorter than that of the luminal type (178 days vs. 478 days). On initial MRI, breast cancer manifesting as a focus or mass lesion showed a shorter VDT than that of a non-mass enhancement (NME) lesion (median VDT: 426 days vs. 665 days).

DATA CONCLUSION: A shorter VDT was observed in breast cancer manifesting as focus or mass as compared to an NME lesion.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 2.},
}

@article {pmid36876173,
year = {2023},
author = {Akbari, ME and Akbari, A and Khayamzadeh, M and Salmanian, R and Akbari, M},
title = {Ten-Year Survival of Breast Cancer in Iran: A National Study (Retrospective Cohort Study).},
journal = {Breast care (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {12-21},
pmid = {36876173},
issn = {1661-3791},
abstract = {PURPOSE: This study aimed to estimate the 5- and 10-year survival rates of breast cancer in Iran.

METHODS: This retrospective cohort study was performed in 2019 on breast cancer patients registered in the national cancer registry system of Iran during 2007-2014. The patients were contacted to collect their information and status (alive or dead). Age and pathological type of tumor were categorized into five groups, and the place of residence was divided into 13 regions. The Kaplan-Meier method and the Cox proportional hazards model were used for data analysis.

RESULTS: A total of 87,902 patients were diagnosed with breast cancer during the study, 22,307 of whom were followed-up. The 5- and 10-year survival rates of the patients were 80% and 69%, respectively. The mean age of the patients was 50.68 ± 12.76 years (median age, 49 years). About 2.3% of the patients were male. The 5- and 10-year survival rates were 69% and 50% in men, respectively. The highest survival rate was reported in the age group of 40-49 years, and the lowest rate was found in the age group of ≥70 years. Of all pathological types, 88% were found in the invasive ductal carcinoma group; the highest survival rate was reported in the noninvasive carcinoma group. The highest survival rate was reported in the Tehran region and the lowest in the Hamedan region. Based on the results, the Cox proportional hazards model, sex, age group, and pathological type were statistically significant differences.

CONCLUSION: This nationwide study performed on breast cancer patients indicated an improvement in the overall survival rate of these patients over the past years (the 5-year survival rate increased from 71% in 2011 to 80% in the present study), which might be attributed to advances in cancer management.},
}

@article {pmid36868097,
year = {2023},
author = {Aktan, Ç and Küçükaslan, AŞ and Türk, BA and Yildirim, I},
title = {Expression analysis of novel long non-coding RNAs for invasive ductal and invasive lobular breast carcinoma cases.},
journal = {Pathology, research and practice},
volume = {244},
number = {},
pages = {154391},
doi = {10.1016/j.prp.2023.154391},
pmid = {36868097},
issn = {1618-0631},
abstract = {AIM: Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) serve as important regulatory molecules of gene expression and protein functionality at multiple biological levels, and their deregulation plays a key role in tumorigenesis including in breast cancer metastasis. Therefore, in this study, we aim to compare the expression of novel lncRNAs in the landscape of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and invasive lobular (ILC) carcinoma of breast.

MAIN METHODS: We have designed an in-silico approach to find the lncRNAs that regulate the breast cancer. Then, we used the clinical samples to carry out the verification of our in silico finding. In the present study, the tissues of breast cancer were deparaffinized. RNA was extracted by the TRIzole method. After synthesizing cDNA from the extracted RNA, expression levels of lncRNAs were analyzed by qPCR using primers specifically designed and validated for the targeted lncRNAs. In this study, breast biopsy materials from 41 female patients with IDC and 10 female patients with ILC were examined histopathological and expression changes of candidate lncRNAs were investigated in line with the findings. The results were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25 version.

RESULTS: The mean age of the cases was 53.78 ± 14.96. The minimum age was 29, while the maximum age was 87. While 27 of the cases were pre-menopausal, 24 cases were post-menopausal. The number of hormone receptor-positive cases was found to be 40, 35, and 27 for ER, PR, and cerb2/neu, respectively. While the expressions of LINC00501, LINC00578, LINC01209, LINC02015, LINC02584, ABCC5-AS1, PEX5L-AS2, SHANK2-AS3 and SOX2-OT showed significant differences (p < 0.05), the expressions of LINC01206, LINC01994, SHANK2-AS1, and TPRG1-AS2 showed no significant differences (p > 0.05). In addition, it was determined that the regulation of all lncRNAs could be able to involve in the development of cancer such as the NOTCH1, NFKB, and estrogen receptor signalings.

CONCLUSION: As a result, it was thought that the discovery of novel lncRNAs might be an important player in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic development of breast cancer.},
}

@article {pmid36868037,
year = {2023},
author = {Abate, F and Russo, M and Ricciardi, C and Tepedino, MF and Romano, M and Erro, R and Pellecchia, MT and Amboni, M and Barone, P and Picillo, M},
title = {Wearable sensors for assessing disease severity and progression in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.},
journal = {Parkinsonism & related disorders},
volume = {109},
number = {},
pages = {105345},
doi = {10.1016/j.parkreldis.2023.105345},
pmid = {36868037},
issn = {1873-5126},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is an atypical parkinsonism characterized by prominent gait and postural impairment. The PSP rating scale (PSPrs) is a clinician-administered tool to evaluate disease severity and progression. More recently, digital technologies have been used to investigate gait parameters. Therefore, object of this study was to implement a protocol using wearable sensors evaluating disease severity and progression in PSP.

METHODS: Patients were evaluated with the PSPrs as well as with three wearable sensors located on the feet and lumbar area. Spearman coefficient was used to assess the relationship between PSPrs and quantitative measurements. Furthermore, sensor parameters were included in a multiple linear regression model to assess their ability in predicting the PSPrs total score and sub-scores. Finally, differences between baseline and three-month follow-up were calculated for PSPrs and each quantitative variable. The significance level in all analyses was set at ≤ 0.05.

RESULTS: Fifty-eight evaluations from thirty-five patients were analyzed. Quantitative measurements showed multiple significant correlations with the PSPrs scores (r between 0.3 and 0.7; p < 0.05). Linear regression models confirmed the relationships. After three months visit, significant worsening from baseline was observed for cadence, cycle duration and PSPrs item 25, while PSPrs item 10 showed a significant improvement.

CONCLUSION: We propose wearable sensors can provide an objective, sensitive quantitative evaluation and immediate notification of gait changes in PSP. Our protocol can be easily introduced in outpatient and research settings as a complementary tool to clinical measures as well as an informative tool on disease severity and progression in PSP.},
}

@article {pmid36866842,
year = {2023},
author = {Abdollahpour, N and Helali, F and Rasoulzadeh, Y and Hassankhani, H},
title = {Barriers and Challenges to Human Factors/Ergonomics Knowledge Transfer to Small Business Enterprises in an Industrially Developing Country.},
journal = {IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-18},
doi = {10.1080/24725838.2023.2179687},
pmid = {36866842},
issn = {2472-5846},
abstract = {Occupational ApplicationWe found that small business enterprises (SBEs) face intra- and extra-organizational barriers in different dimensions related to their work system to practically implement human factors/ergonomics (HFE) knowledge transfer and to achieve its benefits in an industrially developing country. Utilizing a three-zone lens, we evaluated the feasibility of overcoming the barriers identified by stakeholders, especially ergonomists. To overcome the identified barriers in practice, three types of macroergonomics interventions (top-down, middle-out, and bottom-up) were distinguished through macroergonomics theory. The bottom-up approach of macroergonomics, as a participatory HFE intervention, was considered as the entry point to overcome the perceived barriers in the first zone of the lens, which included such themes as lack of competence, lack of involvement and interaction, and inefficient training and learning approaches. This approach focused on improving emotional literacy as a care zone among the small business enterprise personnel.},
}

@article {pmid36863342,
year = {2023},
author = {Aggius-Vella, E and Chebat, DR and Maidenbaum, S and Amedi, A},
title = {Activation of human visual area V6 during egocentric navigation with and without visual experience.},
journal = {Current biology : CB},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.cub.2023.02.025},
pmid = {36863342},
issn = {1879-0445},
abstract = {V6 is a retinotopic area located in the dorsal visual stream that integrates eye movements with retinal and visuo-motor signals. Despite the known role of V6 in visual motion, it is unknown whether it is involved in navigation and how sensory experiences shape its functional properties. We explored the involvement of V6 in egocentric navigation in sighted and in congenitally blind (CB) participants navigating via an in-house distance-to-sound sensory substitution device (SSD), the EyeCane. We performed two fMRI experiments on two independent datasets. In the first experiment, CB and sighted participants navigated the same mazes. The sighted performed the mazes via vision, while the CB performed them via audition. The CB performed the mazes before and after a training session, using the EyeCane SSD. In the second experiment, a group of sighted participants performed a motor topography task. Our results show that right V6 (rhV6) is selectively involved in egocentric navigation independently of the sensory modality used. Indeed, after training, rhV6 of CB is selectively recruited for auditory navigation, similarly to rhV6 in the sighted. Moreover, we found activation for body movement in area V6, which can putatively contribute to its involvement in egocentric navigation. Taken together, our findings suggest that area rhV6 is a unique hub that transforms spatially relevant sensory information into an egocentric representation for navigation. While vision is clearly the dominant modality, rhV6 is in fact a supramodal area that can develop its selectivity for navigation in the absence of visual experience.},
}

@article {pmid36856731,
year = {2023},
author = {Cao, S and Kalin, ML and Huang, X},
title = {EPISOL: A software package with expanded functions to perform 3D-RISM calculations for the solvation of chemical and biological molecules.},
journal = {Journal of computational chemistry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/jcc.27088},
pmid = {36856731},
issn = {1096-987X},
abstract = {Integral equation theory (IET) provides an effective solvation model for chemical and biological systems that balances computational efficiency and accuracy. We present a new software package, the expanded package for IET-based solvation (EPISOL), that performs 3D-reference interaction site model (3D-RISM) calculations to obtain the solvation structure and free energies of solute molecules in different solvents. In EPISOL, we have implemented 22 different closures, multiple free energy functionals, and new variations of 3D-RISM theory, including the recent hydrophobicity-induced density inhomogeneity (HI) theory for hydrophobic solutes and ion-dipole correction (IDC) theory for negatively charged solutes. To speed up the convergence and enhance the stability of the self-consistent iterations, we have introduced several numerical schemes in EPISOL, including a newly developed dynamic mixing approach. We show that these schemes have significantly reduced the failure rate of 3D-RISM calculations compared to AMBER-RISM software. EPISOL consists of both a user-friendly graphic interface and a kernel library that allows users to call its routines and adapt them to other programs. EPISOL is compatible with the force-field and coordinate files from both AMBER and GROMACS simulation packages. Moreover, EPISOL is equipped with an internal memory control to efficiently manage the use of physical memory, making it suitable for performing calculations on large biomolecules. We demonstrate that EPISOL can efficiently and accurately calculate solvation density distributions around various solute molecules (including a protein chaperone consisting of 120,715 atoms) and obtain solvent free energy for a wide range of organic compounds. We expect that EPISOL can be widely applied as a solvation model for chemical and biological systems. EPISOL is available at https://github.com/EPISOLrelease/EPISOL.},
}

@article {pmid36856291,
year = {2023},
author = {Johnson, HM and Valero, V and Yang, WT and Smith, BD and Krishnamurthy, S and Shen, Y and Lin, H and Lucci, A and Rauch, GM and Kuerer, HM},
title = {Eliminating Breast Surgery for Invasive Cancer with Exceptional Response to Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy: Prospective Multicenter Clinical Trial Planned Initial Feasibility Endpoint.},
journal = {Journal of the American College of Surgeons},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/XCS.0000000000000670},
pmid = {36856291},
issn = {1879-1190},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Response to neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) for breast cancer enables tailoring of subsequent therapies. Image-guided breast biopsy after NST can accurately predict a pathologic complete response (pCR). The feasibility phase of the clinical trial reported here assesses omission of breast surgery followed by radiotherapy in terms of local recurrence prior to trial expansion.

STUDY DESIGN: Women with unicentric, cT1-2 N0-1 M0 triple-negative (TNBC) or HER2-positive (HER2+BC) cancer with <2cm residual disease on post-NST imaging were eligible to enroll. If no residual invasive or in-situ disease was identified by image-guided, vacuum-assisted core biopsy (VACB), breast surgery was omitted, and radiotherapy delivered. The primary endpoint for the feasibility phase was ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) at 6 months. If any recurrence occurred during the feasibility phase the trial would halt.

RESULTS: Thirteen patients were enrolled from March 2017 to October 2018. The mean age was 60.8 years (range 51-75) and most patients were white (69.2%), non-Hispanic/Latino (84.6%). All patients had invasive ductal carcinoma (6 TNBC, 7 HER2+B). Mean tumor size was 2.4 centimeters (range 0.9-5.0 cm) before NST and 0.7cm (range 0-1.8cm) post-NST. Seven patients (53.8%) had residual disease identified on VACB; the remaining six (46.2%) comprised the feasibility cohort. At a median follow-up of 44.3 (range 41.3-51.3) months, there were no IBTR in this cohort.

CONCLUSIONS: These early data suggest that omission of breast surgery in patients with invasive TNBC and HER2+BC with no evidence of residual disease on standardized VACB following NST is potentially feasible. Results from the expansion phase of this clinical trial will be reported per protocol pre-specified analyses.},
}

@article {pmid36853294,
year = {2023},
author = {Montazer, F and Boozari, B and Alizadeh-Navaei, R},
title = {Evaluation of LGR5 Cancer Stem Cell Marker Expression in Breast Cancer and Its Relationship with Hormonal Profile and Clinical Pathological Features.},
journal = {Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP},
volume = {24},
number = {2},
pages = {467-470},
doi = {10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.2.467},
pmid = {36853294},
issn = {2476-762X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Due to the high prevalence of breast cancer and the importance of evaluating new prognostic criteria for effective treatment of these patients, this study was performed to investigate the role of LGR5 in breast cancer and its relationship with hormonal and clinicalopathological features of the disease.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed on breast cancer tissue samples in the archives of the pathology department of Firoozabadi Hospital in Tehran between 2019 and 2021. Inclusion criteria included invasive ductal carcinoma and exclusion criteria were preoperative chemotherapy. Blocks were examined for LGR5 marker expression by IHC method using LGR5 monoclonal antibody kits (Abcam). The expression pattern of LGR5 marker was cytoplasmic and cells presenting brown staining in the cytoplasm were considered positive for this marker and in terms of distribution and severity of staining were divided into three groups: mild, moderate and severe.

RESULTS: This study was performed on 60 patients with breast cancer with a mean age of 55.5±9.7. Most of the patients (55%) were in grade II. The KI67 marker was positive in 45 cases (75%) and the HER2 marker in 14 cases (23.3%) and 8 cases (13.3%) were triple-negative. The expression severity of staining of LGR5 marker in 41 cases (68.3%) was moderate and the distribution of marker expression in 31 cases (51.7%) was moderate. No significant relationship was observed between LGR5 expression severity and tumor characteristics.

CONCLUSION: LGR5 marker is expressed in a remarkable percentage of breast cancer patients and has no significant relationship with tumor characteristics.},
}

@article {pmid36850582,
year = {2023},
author = {Russo, M and Amboni, M and Barone, P and Pellecchia, MT and Romano, M and Ricciardi, C and Amato, F},
title = {Identification of a Gait Pattern for Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease.},
journal = {Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {23},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {36850582},
issn = {1424-8220},
abstract = {The aim of this study was to determine a gait pattern, i.e., a subset of spatial and temporal parameters, through a supervised machine learning (ML) approach, which could be used to reliably distinguish Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Thus, 80 PD patients underwent gait analysis and spatial-temporal parameters were acquired in three different conditions (normal gait, motor dual task and cognitive dual task). Statistical analysis was performed to investigate the data and, then, five ML algorithms and the wrapper method were implemented: Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), Naïve Bayes (NB), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and K-Nearest Neighbour (KNN). First, the algorithms for classifying PD patients with MCI were trained and validated on an internal dataset (sixty patients) and, then, the performance was tested by using an external dataset (twenty patients). Specificity, sensitivity, precision, accuracy and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve were calculated. SVM and RF showed the best performance and detected MCI with an accuracy of over 80.0%. The key features emerging from this study are stance phase, mean velocity, step length and cycle length; moreover, the major number of features selected by the wrapper belonged to the cognitive dual task, thus, supporting the close relationship between gait dysfunction and MCI in PD.},
}

@article {pmid36848617,
year = {2023},
author = {Esserman, LJ and Ali, H and McKenzie, T},
title = {When Less Can Be More: How the 10-Year Updated Results From the Randomized Controlled AMAROS Trial Should Affect Axillary Management in the Setting of a Positive Node.},
journal = {Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {JCO2202070},
doi = {10.1200/JCO.22.02070},
pmid = {36848617},
issn = {1527-7755},
abstract = {The Oncology Grand Rounds series is designed to place original reports published in the Journal into clinical context. A case presentation is followed by a description of diagnostic and management challenges, a review of the relevant literature, and a summary of the authors' suggested management approaches. The goal of this series is to help readers better understand how to apply the results of key studies, including those published in Journal of Clinical Oncology, to patients seen in their own clinical practice.It is important to reflect on how far we as a medical community have come when treating breast cancer. Ongoing research, clinical trials, and better understanding of biology have transformed our understanding and treatment of breast cancer. There is still much to learn. Although progress was slow for decades, treatments have evolved more quickly in the recent past. The Halsted radical mastectomy, first popularized in 1894, was performed for almost a century, and although it decreased local recurrence, it did not improve survival. This well-intentioned surgery disfigured women and was abandoned as better systemic therapies were introduced and less aggressive surgical procedures were found to be equivalent in clinical trials. The evolution of trials in the modern era has taught us an important lesson. De-escalation of surgical interventions in the setting of improved systemic therapy can lead to better patient outcomes. We present a case of a clinician with an early-stage invasive ductal carcinoma responsive to neoadjuvant endocrine therapy and who subsequently underwent a partial mastectomy with axillary sentinal lymph node biopsy. Although clinically node-negative, she was pathologically node-positive, and concerned about both optimizing her outcomes and minimizing the risk of lymphedema. The release of 10-year follow-up data from the AMAROS trial furthers our knowledge and understanding of the impact of local control measures of the axilla. The concepts illustrated by the findings of AMAROS may be applied in clinical practice and ultimately help us make rational treatment choices and support shared decision making for patients like ours.},
}

@article {pmid36843866,
year = {2023},
author = {Mansoor, NS and Arifin, F and Kornain, NKM and Razalli, MM},
title = {A rare invasive male breast cancer of nonspecific type presenting at a primary care clinic: Importance of early diagnosis and management.},
journal = {Journal of family & community medicine},
volume = {30},
number = {1},
pages = {65-67},
pmid = {36843866},
issn = {1319-1683},
abstract = {Male breast cancer is a rare disease with an incidence rate of <1% of all breast cancer cases, and only 1% of all male malignancies. Men tend to present at an older age and with more advanced stages compared to women. We report a case of a 74-year-old man who presented at a primary care clinic with a right subareolar painless breast mass. A mammogram and core biopsy were performed. A diagnosis of right invasive breast carcinoma was rendered. The patient underwent a right total mastectomy with ipsilateral axillary lymph node dissection, which revealed an invasive ductal carcinoma of no special type (NST). Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapy were included in the adjuvant treatment plan. In this report, we discuss the important role of the primary care physician (PCP) in early diagnosis and referral for definitive management. The PCP also plays an essential role in the holistic care of male breast cancer patients, including the management of physical, psychological, social, and underlying chronic diseases.},
}

@article {pmid36827339,
year = {2023},
author = {Kelly, HK and Geller, S and Swami, V and Shenkman, G and Levy, S and Ridge, D},
title = {A relational investigation of Israeli gay fathers' experiences of surrogacy, early parenthood, and mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {18},
number = {2},
pages = {e0282330},
pmid = {36827339},
issn = {1932-6203},
abstract = {Perinatal distress affects approximately 10% of fathers, but little is known about how gay fathers experience the challenges surrounding childbirth and early parenting of a child. This study explored gay fathers' experiences of having a baby via transnational surrogacy, raising that baby as a gay parent, and the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 Israeli men to understand their experiences of surrogacy and early parenthood, focusing on the impact on their mental health and the relational factors involved. Secondary narrative analysis revealed that fathers constructed surrogacy as a perilous quest that required strong intentionality to undertake. The first year of parenthood was conceptualised alternately as a joyful experience and/or one that challenged fathers' identities and mental health. A relational framework was applied to better conceptualise the fathers' narratives, revealing that actual connections-and the potentials for links-considerably shaped experiences of surrogacy, perinatal distress and recovery. Implications for research and policy are discussed.},
}

@article {pmid36819928,
year = {2023},
author = {Rounds, AK and Tractenberg, RE and Groah, SL and Frost, JK and Ljungberg, IH and Navia, H and Pham, CT},
title = {Urinary Symptoms Are Unrelated to Leukocyte Esterase and Nitrite Among Indwelling Catheter Users.},
journal = {Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation},
volume = {29},
number = {1},
pages = {82-93},
pmid = {36819928},
issn = {1945-5763},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To explore the association between dipstick results and urinary symptoms.

METHOD: This was a prospective 12-month observational study of real-time self-administered urine dipstick results and symptoms in a community setting that included 52 spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) participants with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) who use an indwelling catheter. Symptoms were collected using the Urinary Symptom Questionnaire for Neurogenic Bladder-Indwelling Catheter (USQNB-IDC). The USQNB-IDC includes actionable (A), bladder (B1), urine quality (B2), and other (C) symptoms; analyses focused on A, B1, and B2 symptoms. Dipstick results include nitrite (NIT +/-), and leukocyte esterase (LE; negative, trace, small, moderate, or large). Dipstick outcomes were defined as strong positive (LE = moderate/large and NIT+), inflammation positive (LE = moderate/large and NIT-), negative (LE = negative/trace and NIT-), and indeterminate (all others).

RESULTS: Nitrite positive dipsticks and moderate or large LE positive dipsticks were each observed in over 50% of the sample in every week. Strong positive dipstick results were observed in 35% to 60% of participants in every week. A, B1, or B2 symptoms co-occurred less than 50% of the time with strong positive dipsticks, but they also co-occurred with negative dipsticks. Participants were asymptomatic with a strong positive dipstick an average of 30.2% of the weeks. On average, 73% of the time a person had a negative dipstick, they also had no key symptoms (95% CI, .597-.865).

CONCLUSION: No association was observed between A, B1, and B2 symptoms and positive dipstick. A negative dipstick with the absence of key symptoms may better support clinical decision-making.},
}

@article {pmid36819793,
year = {2022},
author = {Wuraola, FO and Olasehinde, O and Di Bernardo, M and Akinkuolie, AA and Adisa, AO and Aderounmu, AA and Mohammed, TO and Omoyiola, OZ and Kingham, TP and Alatise, OI},
title = {Breast cancer in elderly patients: a clinicopathological review of a Nigerian database.},
journal = {Ecancermedicalscience},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1484},
pmid = {36819793},
issn = {1754-6605},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Breast cancer in the elderly population has not been evaluated in the Nigerian context. With the rising incidence of breast cancer and the changing demographics, it is likely that an increasing number of elderly patients will be managed in the coming years in Nigeria. This review describes the clinicopathological profile of elderly patients with breast cancer in a Nigerian database.

METHOD: From a prospective institutional database, elderly patients (65 years and above) managed for breast cancer over a 9-year period were reviewed. Details of their socio-demographic characteristics, patterns of presentation, pathology, treatment and outcome were obtained and analysed.

RESULTS: Of the 607 patients managed during the study period, there were 87 older patients accounting for 14.3% of the total. There was a progressive rise in the number of patients with breast cancer towards the latter part of the study. Expectedly, they were all post-menopausal, with their ages ranging from 65 to 92 years, with a mean of 71 ± 6.58 years. Systemic hypertension was the commonest co-morbidity (29.8%). The mean tumour size at presentation was 10 cm, with the majority presenting with stage 3 disease. Invasive ductal carcinoma was the predominant histological type 83 (95.4%); 44.4% of those who had immunohistochemistry were oestrogen receptor-positive. Approximately half underwent mastectomy (52.8%), 63 (72.4%) had chemotherapy, 8 (44.4%) had hormonal therapy and only 6 (6.9%) had combined multimodal therapy in addition to surgery. Overall 5-year survival was 42.1%.

CONCLUSION: The pattern of presentation and outcomes of care in this elderly cohort is similar to the general population. Early presentation and use of multimodal treatment is still the mainstay of survival.},
}

@article {pmid36816390,
year = {2022},
author = {Balsak, S and Yozgat, CY and Yuzkan, S and Uyar, A},
title = {Comparison of ultrasonographic and mammographic features of extremely rare papillary carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma.},
journal = {Contemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland)},
volume = {26},
number = {4},
pages = {275-281},
pmid = {36816390},
issn = {1428-2526},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to investigate and compare ultrasonographic and mammographic findings of papillary breast carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma in breast masses that were diagnosed as pathological.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study included 88 patients with breast lesions, who underwent ultrasonography, mediolateral oblique-craniocaudal, and tomosynthesis imaging in the Picture Archiving and Communication System between January 2010 and March 2019.

RESULTS: 44 histopathologically diagnosed papillary carcinoma patients and 44 invasive ductal carcinoma patients were divided into groups according to contour, shape, internal structure, calcific-cystic component, echogenicity, posterior acoustic change, skin orientation, and environmental echogenic halo. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in mammography contour, U/S contour, U/S shape, U/S posterior acoustics, and U/S internal structure. Logistic regression analysis showed that the presence of homogenous appearance (p < 0.001) and absence of shading in the posterior acoustic U/S (p = 0.001) were the most pertinent findings for determining papillary carcinoma. In the U/S, the likelihood of a homogenous tumour being a papillary carcinoma was 16.869 times higher than that of invasive ductal carcinoma, whereas the same probability was 0.1101 times less for a tumour with posterior acoustic shadowing.

CONCLUSIONS: It is challenging to differentiate between invasive ductal carcinoma and papillary carcinoma of the breast without histopathological diagnosis both on ultrasound and mammography. The results of our study demonstrated that the ultrasonographic and mammographic findings of invasive ductal carcinoma and papillary carcinoma were like each other. Therefore, it is still not possible to distinguish between these 2 types of cancer only in accordance with these 2 criteria.},
}

@article {pmid36809741,
year = {2023},
author = {Kor, A and Shoshani, A},
title = {Moderating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's and adolescents' substance use, digital media use, and mental health: A randomized positive psychology addiction prevention program.},
journal = {Addictive behaviors},
volume = {141},
number = {},
pages = {107660},
pmid = {36809741},
issn = {1873-6327},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Previous research suggests that well-being interventions are effective in moderating substance and digital media use and improving mental health. This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a school-based Positive Psychology Addiction Prevention (PPAP) intervention aimed at reducing substance and digital media use and increasing the mental health of school children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS: The sample was composed of 1,670 children and adolescents (Mean age = 12.96, SD = 2.01) from six elementary and secondary schools in Israel who were randomly assigned to the PPAP intervention (n = 833) or the waiting-list control conditions (n = 837). A three-year longitudinal repeated-measures randomized control design was used to examine modifications in substance use, digital media use, and psychological symptoms in the intervention and control groups assessed on the pre-test (before the outbreak of COVID-19, September 2019), the post-test (May 2021), and the 12-month follow-up (May 2022).

RESULTS: The 12-month prevalence of tobacco use, alcohol use, and cannabis use decreased significantly from the pre- to the follow-up period in the intervention group, and increased significantly in the control group. Daily digital media use increased during the pandemic period in both groups, with a significantly higher increase in the control group. The intervention group reported significantly lower psychological symptoms and negative emotions, and greater positive emotions and life satisfaction after the intervention and at follow-up compared to the control group.

CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted the lives of children and adolescents. Well-being and addiction prevention interventions may be effective in improving the mental health of school children during pandemics and crisis periods.},
}

@article {pmid36805386,
year = {2023},
author = {Kwong, A and Co, M and Fukuma, E},
title = {Prospective Clinical Trial on Expanding Indications for Cryosurgery for Early Breast Cancers.},
journal = {Clinical breast cancer},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.clbc.2023.01.007},
pmid = {36805386},
issn = {1938-0666},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This is a prospective single arm clinical trial on cryosurgery for early breast cancers, to evaluate the expanded criteria to tumors larger than 1.5 cm and non-luminal breast cancers.

METHODS: Inclusion criteria include Solitary T1 breast cancers of any immunohistotypes. Cryosurgery was performed using the IceCure ProSense Cryoablation System. Lumpectomy of the cryoablated tumor was then performed 8 weeks after cryosurgery.

RESULTS: Fifteen patients underwent cryosurgery followed by lumpectomy (BCS). Median age was 53 years old 5 (33.3%) patients had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), while 10 (66.7%) patients had invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), of which 5 (50%) patients had luminal type cancers of which 3 (60%) were luminal A and 2 (40%) luminal B, 3 (30%) patients had HER2 enriched invasive carcinoma and 2 (20%) patients had triple negative IDC. Median tumor size was 13mm (Range 8.6-18mm). Seven (46.7%) patients were found to have residual cancer in the post-cryosurgery lumpectomy specimen. All residual cancers were found at the periphery of the cryoablated breast tissue. All breast cancers were otherwise completely ablated centrally as confirmed by routine histopathology, immunochemistry and TUNEL assay for evaluation of cell viability. None of the tumor factors such as tumor biology, as well as surgical factors such as ablation time and iceball size, were associated with risk of residual cancer. None of the 15 patients developed post-operative complications.

CONCLUSION: Residual cancer occurs at the periphery of the cryoablation site, careful pre-operative planning and intra-operative monitoring is crucial to ensure complete cryoablation.},
}

@article {pmid36803091,
year = {2023},
author = {Maybank, AK and Curtis, H and Topp, T and Barnes, PJ},
title = {Metastatic Mammary Carcinoma Presenting as a Large Cystic Axillary Mass: A Report of an Unusual Case.},
journal = {International journal of surgical pathology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {10668969231152574},
doi = {10.1177/10668969231152574},
pmid = {36803091},
issn = {1940-2465},
abstract = {The differential diagnosis of cystic axillary masses is broad and includes intranodal lesions. Cystic metastatic tumor deposits are rare, and have been reported in a few tumor types, most commonly in the head and neck region, but rarely described with metastatic mammary carcinoma. We report a case of a 61-year-old female who presented with a large right axillary mass. Imaging studies revealed a cystic axillary mass and ipsilateral breast mass. She was managed with breast conservation surgery and axillary dissection for invasive ductal carcinoma, no special type, Nottingham grade 2 (21 mm). One of nine lymph nodes contained a cystic nodal deposit (52 mm), which resembled a benign inclusion cyst. Oncotype DX recurrence score for the primary tumor was low (8), conferring a low risk of disease recurrence despite the large size of the nodal metastatic deposit. A cystic pattern of metastatic mammary carcinoma is rare and important to recognize for accurate staging and management decisions.},
}

@article {pmid36798680,
year = {2023},
author = {Aghajanzadeh, M and Torabi, H and Najafi, B and Talebi, P and Shirini, K},
title = {Intermammary breast cancer: A rare case of cancer with origin of breast cells in an unusual location.},
journal = {SAGE open medical case reports},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {2050313X231154996},
pmid = {36798680},
issn = {2050-313X},
abstract = {The most common type of cancer among the female population is breast cancer. The most common site for the occurrence of breast cancer is the upper outer quadrant; the upper inner quadrant is the second site, and both the lower outer and the lower inner quadrants are in the third place. This problem is rarely seen in the central portion. Intermammary metastasis due to breast cancer is an infrequent finding. This article presents a 62-year-old lady who presented to the surgical ward with intermammary swelling that appeared suddenly 3 months ago. Ultrasound examination showed a hypoechoic micro-lobulated mass with internal vascularity on the chest wall. Although core needle biopsy suspected invasive ductal carcinoma, both right and left axillary lymph nodes were normal and free. The patient was consulted by an oncologist who recommended radiotherapy before surgery and chemotherapy before and after surgery. This study aims to report and discuss a rare case of intermammary cancer with the origin of breast cells without breast and axillary lymph node involvement. Although the intermammary region is an extremely rare location where breast cancer could occur, its management strategy is the same as other breast cancers.},
}

@article {pmid36797734,
year = {2023},
author = {Arias Ramos, D and Alzate, JA and Moreno Gómez, GA and Hoyos Pulgarín, JA and Olaya Gómez, JC and Cortés Bonilla, I and Vargas Mosquera, C},
title = {Empirical treatment and mortality in bacteremia due to extended spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacterales (ESβL-E), a retrospective cross-sectional study in a tertiary referral hospital from Colombia.},
journal = {Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials},
volume = {22},
number = {1},
pages = {13},
pmid = {36797734},
issn = {1476-0711},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Infections caused by extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESβL) producing bacteria are common and problematic. When they cause bloodstream infections, they are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

METHODS: A retrospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a single center in Pereira, Colombia. It included people hospitalized with bacteremia due to gram-negative bacilli with the extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing phenotype. A logistic regression analysis was constructed. Clinical characteristics and risk factors for death from sepsis were established.

RESULTS: The prevalence of bacteremia due to Enterobacterales with extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing phenotype was 17%. 110 patients were analyzed. Most patients were men (62%) with a median age of 58 years, hospital mortality was 38%. Admission to intensive care was 45%. The following risk factors for mortality were established: shock requiring vasoactive support, Pitt score > 3 points, and not having an infectious disease consultation (IDC).

CONCLUSIONS: bacteremia due to Enterobacterales with extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing phenotype have a high mortality. Early recognition of sepsis, identification of risk factors for antimicrobial resistance, and prompt initiation of appropriate empiric antibiotic treatment are important. An infectious disease consultation may help improve outcomes.},
}

@article {pmid36797689,
year = {2023},
author = {Al-Keilani, MS and Bdeir, R and Elstaty, RI and Alqudah, MA},
title = {Expression of substance P, neurokinin 1 receptor, Ki-67 and pyruvate kinase M2 in hormone receptor negative breast cancer and evaluation of impact on overall survival.},
journal = {BMC cancer},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {158},
pmid = {36797689},
issn = {1471-2407},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of cancer, and it can be stimulated by many factors. Substance P (SP), through binding to neurokinin 1 receptor (NK1R), and pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) play critical roles in cancer development and progression via modulating the tumor microenvironment. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic significance of SP and PKM2 in combination with NK1R and Ki-67 in hormone receptor negative (HR-ve) breast cancer.

METHODS: Immunohistochemical expression levels of SP, NK1R, PKM2, and Ki-67 were measured in 144 paraffin-embedded breast cancer tissues (77 h -ve and 67 h + ve). SP, NK1R, and PKM2 were scored semiquantitatively, while Ki-67 was obtained by the percentage of total number of tumor cells with nuclear staining. The optimal cutoff value for SP, NK1R, PKM2, and Ki-67 were assessed by Cutoff Finder.

RESULTS: High SP expression in HR -ve breast cancer was associated with TNM stage (p = 0.020), pT stage (p = 0.035), pN stage (p = 0.002), axillary lymph node metastasis (p = 0.003), and NK1R expression level (p = 0.010). In HR + ve breast cancer, SP expression was associated with HER2 status (p = 0.001) and PKM2 expression level (p = 0.012). Regarding PKM2 expression level, it significantly associated with HER2 status (p = 0.001) and history of DCIS (p = 0.046) in HR-ve tumors, and with HER2 status (p < 0.001) and SP expression level (p = 0.012) in HR + ve tumors. Survival analysis revealed that high SP level negatively impacted overall survival in HR-ve tumors that had low NK1R level (p = 0.021). Moreover, high SP negatively impacted overall survival in HR-ve tumors that had low Ki-67 level (p = 0.005). High PKM2 negatively impacted overall survival in HR-ve cases with low SP (p = 0.047).

CONCLUSION: Combined expression levels of SP with NK1R or Ki-67, and PKM2 with SP could be used to predict survival in breast cancer patients with HR-ve tumors. Our findings suggest a role of SP/NK1R pathway and PKM2 in HR-ve breast cancer pathogenesis which should be further investigated to unveil the underlying molecular mechanisms.},
}

@article {pmid36788935,
year = {2023},
author = {Shenkman, G and Bos, HMW and D'Amore, S and Carone, N},
title = {Mental Health Disparities Between Lesbian Mothers and Heterosexual Parents: the Mediating Role of Positivity.},
journal = {Sexuality research & social policy : journal of NSRC : SR & SP},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-11},
pmid = {36788935},
issn = {1868-9884},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Previous evidence has shown better mental health outcomes for lesbian mothers, in comparison with heterosexual parents. The present study explored the mediating role of positivity (i.e., the tendency to view life with a positive outlook) in determining these mental health differences.

METHODS: Seventy-two Israeli lesbian mothers by donor insemination (from 36 families) were compared with 72 Israeli heterosexual parents by assisted reproduction (without donated gametes; from 36 families) on positivity, life satisfaction, and depressive symptomatology. All parents were cisgender and had at least one child born through assisted reproduction, aged 3-10 years. Data were collected between December 2019 and February 2021.

RESULTS: Mediational analyses indicated that lesbian mothers reported greater positivity, which was, in turn, associated with greater life satisfaction and less depressive symptomatology.

CONCLUSIONS: The results pinpoint the possible protective and strengthening role of positivity for lesbian mothers in the pronatalist and familistic environment of Israel. The research contributes to the literature on the mental health of parents with diverse sexual orientations living outside of the USA and Europe. Policy Implications Policymakers and mental health professional should be knowledgeable about the importance of improving positivity as a strategy for reducing depressive symptomatology and promoting life satisfaction among lesbian mothers. Moreover, policy makers and legislators are called to ease the access of sexual minority individuals to parenthood, as in this population parenthood associates with heightened mental health outcomes.},
}

@article {pmid36788122,
year = {2023},
author = {Huang, K and Dufresne, M and Baksh, M and Nussbaum, S and Abbaszadeh Kasbi, A and Mohammed, A and Advani, P and Morozov, A and Bagaria, S and McLaughlin, S and Gabriel, E},
title = {How Well Does Non-mass Enhancement Correlate With DCIS/Invasive Cancer?.},
journal = {The American surgeon},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {31348231156776},
doi = {10.1177/00031348231156776},
pmid = {36788122},
issn = {1555-9823},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Contiguous non-mass enhancement (NME) often coexists with a solid tumor component on MRI, but it can be challenging to predict whether NME represents invasive breast cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), benign disease, or biopsy site reaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between the size/extent of NME and the presence of invasive cancer and/or DCIS on final pathology.

METHODS: This was a single institution retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained breast cancer registry (2010-2020). Female patients who underwent surgical resection were included if they had a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer (with or without DCIS) and had an MRI showing both a solid mass and contiguous NME. The size of NME on MRI was compared with the size of invasive cancer and/or DCIS on the final pathology.

RESULTS: From a total of 3443 patients, 225 patients were included. 86.2% had invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), and 12.0% had invasive lobular carcinoma 76.9% were ER+, 16.4% were HER2+, and 13.3% were triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). 18.7% received neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) of whom 31% achieved a complete radiographic/pathologic response. Pearson correlation coefficients (r) between the size of NME and invasive cancer/DCIS showed a strong and positive correlation of MRI NME with DCIS on pathology in patients without NCT. Subgroup analysis showed the strongest correlations for NME and DCIS among non-white (r = .70) and HER2 + patients (r = .74) who did not receive NCT.

CONCLUSIONS: Strong correlations between NME and DCIS were found for HER2 + disease and non-white patients, but only modest correlations were found for other patient/disease characteristics. These correlations may impact decisions in surgical approach.},
}

@article {pmid36787199,
year = {2023},
author = {Ochiai, S and Chiba, N and Gunji, T and Kobayashi, T and Sano, T and Tomita, K and Shigoka, M and Tabuchi, S and Hidaka, E and Wakiya, M and Nakatsugawa, M and Kawachi, S},
title = {Efficacy of CT Value Along Portal Vein for Preoperative Prediction of Portal Vein Resection in Pancreatic Head Cancer.},
journal = {The American surgeon},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {31348231156772},
doi = {10.1177/00031348231156772},
pmid = {36787199},
issn = {1555-9823},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: It is important for surgeons to determine whether combined portal vein (PV) resection (PVR) is necessary before surgery. The present study aimed to determine the ability of computed tomography (CT) value along the PV in predicting the necessity for concomitant PVR.

METHODS: A total of 107 consecutive patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for invasive ductal carcinoma of the pancreatic head at our institute between September 2007 and September 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. Univariate analysis to predict PVR was performed with preoperative radiological valuables acquired by Synapse Vincent. The resected specimen near the PV or the PV notch was analyzed by histopathological findings.

RESULTS: Only the CT value of the PV was independently associated with PVR (Mann-Whitney U test; P = .045, logistic regression test; P = .039). The outer boundary of the PV was unclear in the cases without pathological PV invasion and PVR due to the development of smooth muscle in the outer membrane of the PV and the proliferation of collagen fibers. The elastic fibers were arranged regularly in the notch portion of the PV in cases wherein PVR was not performed.

DISCUSSION: The CT value along the PV was independently associated with PVR and is the only predictor of PVR. These results were very useful in predicting PVR preoperatively and were histopathologically supportive.},
}

@article {pmid36786227,
year = {2023},
author = {Salzano, S and Zappullo, I and Senese, VP and Conson, M and Finelli, C and Mikulincer, M and Shaver, PR},
title = {Validation and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Power Behavioural System Scale (PBSS).},
journal = {Research in psychotherapy (Milano)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.4081/ripppo.2023.617},
pmid = {36786227},
issn = {2239-8031},
abstract = {The power behavioural system is a neurobehavioral system that motivates a person to acquire and control resources that are important for survival and reproductive success. When activated, its function is to protect or restore the sense of power, influence, or dominance. Repeated experiences of failure in achieving this goal may result in hyperactivation or deactivation of power-oriented behaviours (analogous to the secondary strategies observed with respect to the attachment behavioural system). Gaining a reliable and valid measure of hyperactivation and deactivation of the power system can be important for understanding an individual's responses to different social contexts and, in clinical settings, can help the therapist identify the client's difficulties that may undermine the therapeutic process. In the present study, we developed the Italian version of the Power Behavioural System Scale (PBSS), a self-report measure developed by Shaver et al. (2011) to assess individual differences in hyperactivation and deactivation of the power system. Results indicated an adequate fit to the expected two-factor model, and the measure proved to be reliable and had good convergent and structural validity, allowing the quantification of individual differences in power system hyperactivation and deactivation.},
}

@article {pmid36781838,
year = {2023},
author = {Sekido, N and Matsuoka, M and Takahashi, R and Sengoku, A and Nomi, M and Matsuyama, F and Murata, T and Kitta, T and Mitsui, T},
title = {Cross-sectional internet survey exploring symptomatic urinary tract infection by type of urinary catheter in persons with spinal cord lesion in Japan.},
journal = {Spinal cord series and cases},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {3},
pmid = {36781838},
issn = {2058-6124},
abstract = {STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study by members of patient advocacy groups.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the incidence and frequency of symptomatic urinary tract infection (sUTI) in persons with spinal cord lesion (SCL) using different types of catheters based on an internet survey in Japan.

SETTING: An internet survey.

METHODS: We conducted an Internet survey of persons with SCL who were considered to be able to perform intermittent self-catheterization (ISC). We evaluated the incidence and frequency of sUTI over the last year in persons performing ISC and those managed by indwelling catheterization (IDC). We also compared the same parameters between persons in the ISC group using reusable silicone catheters and single-use catheters and those with and without a concomitant use of intermittent balloon catheters (i-IDC).

RESULTS: Two-hundred and eighty-two persons were analyzed. In the ISC and IDC groups, sUTI occurred in 52.2% and 31.4% of persons (p = 0.021), respectively, in the last year, and the frequencies were 2.8 and 3.5 times a year (p = 0.127), respectively. There were no significant differences in the incidence or frequency of sUTI between persons using reusable catheters and single-use catheters or those with and without the concomitant use of i-IDC.

CONCLUSIONS: sUTI occurred in about 1 in 2 persons with SCL performing ISC, which was significantly higher than in the IDC group, and the frequency of sUTI in persons performing ISC was about 3 times a year. The different types of catheters used for ISC were not associated with the incidence or frequency of sUTI. Sponsorship Coloplast Japan Inc.},
}

@article {pmid36777854,
year = {2023},
author = {Ma, R and Tang, Z and Wang, J},
title = {PTTG1IP (PBF) is a prognostic marker and correlates with immune infiltrate in ovarian cancer.},
journal = {American journal of translational research},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {27-46},
pmid = {36777854},
issn = {1943-8141},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: An oncogenic protein, pituitary tumor transforming gene 1 binding factor (PTTG1IP, also called PBF), has been found to be expressed in various cancers. However, few studies have explored its prognostic significance and biologic function in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC).

METHODS: Based on the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, this study determined the differential expression of PBF at the mRNA level in EOC and normal tissues, which was then verified using real-time PCR and western blotting. Moreover, the Kaplan-Meier method and the Cox regression method were adopted to assess the clinical value of PBF in EOC. A nomogram model was constructed to evaluate the prognostic performance of PBF in EOC. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was employed to evaluate the signaling and pathway enrichment of PBF in EOC. The association between PBF expression and tumor-infiltrating immune cells (TIICs) in EOC was examined by single-sample GSEA and TIMER.

RESULTS: PBF was significantly higher in EOC than normal tissues as shown through TCGA database, and this result was verified by qRT-PCR and western blotting of EOC tissues and different cell lines. High PBF was associated with tumor size and lymphatic metastasis status. Kaplan-Meier (KM) analysis indicated that high PBF expression correlated with poor prognosis in patients with EOC (P < 0.0001). Moreover, multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to verify that PBF is an independent prognostic factor for EOC. The nomogram model exhibited moderate predictive accuracy and clinical utility in predicting EOC prognosis. The GSEA revealed that the expression of signaling pathways, such DNA damage replication, p53 pathway, Akt phosphorylation pathway, and estrogen-dependent nuclear pathway, were increased in the phenotype with high PBF expression. PBF expression was associated with neutrophil cells, iDC cells, NK cells, and Tem cells.

CONCLUSION: As a prognostic biomarker for EOC, PBF was found to be correlated with immune infiltration, and may therefore be a promising target for immunotherapy for EOC.},
}

@article {pmid36769184,
year = {2023},
author = {Górnicki, T and Lambrinow, J and Mrozowska, M and Romanowicz, H and Smolarz, B and Piotrowska, A and Gomułkiewicz, A and Podhorska-Okołów, M and Dzięgiel, P and Grzegrzółka, J},
title = {Expression of RBMS3 in Breast Cancer Progression.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {24},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {36769184},
issn = {1422-0067},
abstract = {The aim of the study was to evaluate the localization and intensity of RNA-binding motif single-stranded-interacting protein 3 (RBMS3) expression in clinical material using immunohistochemical (IHC) reactions in cases of ductal breast cancer (in vivo), and to determine the level of RBMS3 expression at both the protein and mRNA levels in breast cancer cell lines (in vitro). Moreover, the data obtained in the in vivo and in vitro studies were correlated with the clinicopathological profiles of the patients. Material for the IHC studies comprised 490 invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) cases and 26 mastopathy tissues. Western blot and RT-qPCR were performed on four breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, BT-474, SK-BR-3 and MDA-MB-231) and the HME1-hTERT (Me16C) normal immortalized breast epithelial cell line (control). The Kaplan-Meier plotter tool was employed to analyze the predictive value of overall survival of RBMS3 expression at the mRNA level. Cytoplasmatic RBMS3 IHC expression was observed in breast cancer cells and stromal cells. The statistical analysis revealed a significantly decreased RBMS3 expression in the cancer specimens when compared with the mastopathy tissues (p < 0.001). An increased expression of RBMS3 was corelated with HER2(+) cancer specimens (p < 0.05) and ER(-) cancer specimens (p < 0.05). In addition, a statistically significant higher expression of RBMS3 was observed in cancer stromal cells in comparison to the control and cancer cells (p < 0.0001). The statistical analysis demonstrated a significantly higher expression of RBMS3 mRNA in the SK-BR-3 cell line compared with all other cell lines (p < 0.05). A positive correlation was revealed between the expression of RBMS3, at both the mRNA and protein levels, and longer overall survival. The differences in the expression of RBMS3 in cancer cells (both in vivo and in vitro) and the stroma of breast cancer with regard to the molecular status of the tumor may indicate that RBMS3 could be a potential novel target for the development of personalized methods of treatment. RBMS3 can be an indicator of longer overall survival for potential use in breast cancer diagnostic process.},
}

@article {pmid36781268,
year = {2021},
author = {Wetstein, SC and Stathonikos, N and Pluim, JPW and Heng, YJ and Ter Hoeve, ND and Vreuls, CPH and van Diest, PJ and Veta, M},
title = {Deep learning-based grading of ductal carcinoma in situ in breast histopathology images.},
journal = {Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology},
volume = {101},
number = {4},
pages = {525-533},
doi = {10.1038/s41374-021-00540-6},
pmid = {36781268},
issn = {1530-0307},
abstract = {Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-invasive breast cancer that can progress into invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Studies suggest DCIS is often overtreated since a considerable part of DCIS lesions may never progress into IDC. Lower grade lesions have a lower progression speed and risk, possibly allowing treatment de-escalation. However, studies show significant inter-observer variation in DCIS grading. Automated image analysis may provide an objective solution to address high subjectivity of DCIS grading by pathologists. In this study, we developed and evaluated a deep learning-based DCIS grading system. The system was developed using the consensus DCIS grade of three expert observers on a dataset of 1186 DCIS lesions from 59 patients. The inter-observer agreement, measured by quadratic weighted Cohen's kappa, was used to evaluate the system and compare its performance to that of expert observers. We present an analysis of the lesion-level and patient-level inter-observer agreement on an independent test set of 1001 lesions from 50 patients. The deep learning system (dl) achieved on average slightly higher inter-observer agreement to the three observers (o1, o2 and o3) (κo1,dl = 0.81, κo2,dl = 0.53 and κo3,dl = 0.40) than the observers amongst each other (κo1,o2 = 0.58, κo1,o3 = 0.50 and κo2,o3 = 0.42) at the lesion-level. At the patient-level, the deep learning system achieved similar agreement to the observers (κo1,dl = 0.77, κo2,dl = 0.75 and κo3,dl = 0.70) as the observers amongst each other (κo1,o2 = 0.77, κo1,o3 = 0.75 and κo2,o3 = 0.72). The deep learning system better reflected the grading spectrum of DCIS than two of the observers. In conclusion, we developed a deep learning-based DCIS grading system that achieved a performance similar to expert observers. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first automated system for the grading of DCIS that could assist pathologists by providing robust and reproducible second opinions on DCIS grade.},
}

@article {pmid36765396,
year = {2023},
author = {Sui, Y and Li, S and Fu, XQ and Zhao, ZJ and Xing, S},
title = {Bioinformatics analyses of combined databases identify shared differentially expressed genes in cancer and autoimmune disease.},
journal = {Journal of translational medicine},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {109},
pmid = {36765396},
issn = {1479-5876},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Inadequate immunity caused by poor immune surveillance leads to tumorigenesis, while excessive immunity due to breakdown of immune tolerance causes autoimmune genesis. Although the function of immunity during the onset of these two processes appears to be distinct, the underlying mechanism is shared. To date, gene expression data for large bodies of clinical samples are available, but the resemblances of tumorigenesis and autoimmune genesis in terms of immune responses remains to be summed up.

METHODS: Considering the high disease prevalence, we chose invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) to study the potential commonalities of immune responses. We obtained gene expression data of IDC/SLE patients and normal controls from five IDC databases (GSE29044, GSE21422, GSE22840, GSE15852, and GSE9309) and five SLE databases (GSE154851, GSE99967, GSE61635, GSE50635, and GSE17755). We intended to identify genes differentially expressed in both IDC and SLE by using three bioinformatics tools including GEO2R, the limma R package, and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) to perform function enrichment, protein-protein network, and signaling pathway analyses.

RESULTS: The mRNA levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1), 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 1 (OAS1), 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase like (OASL), and PML nuclear body scaffold (PML) were found to be differentially expressed in both IDC and SLE by using three different bioinformatics tools of GEO2R, the limma R package and WGCNA. From the combined databases in this study, the mRNA levels of STAT1 and OAS1 were increased in IDC while reduced in SLE. And the mRNA levels of OASL and PML were elevated in both IDC and SLE. Based on Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis and QIAGEN Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, both IDC and SLE were correlated with the changes of multiple components involved in the Interferon (IFN)-Janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway.

CONCLUSION: The expression levels of STAT1 and OAS1 manifest the opposite expression tendency across cancer and autoimmune disease. They are components in the IFN-JAK-STAT signaling pathway related to both tumorigenesis and autoimmune genesis. STAT1 and OAS1-associated IFN-JAK-STAT signaling could explain the commonalities during tumorigenesis and autoimmune genesis and render significant information for more precise treatment from the point of immune homeostasis.},
}

@article {pmid36763857,
year = {2023},
author = {Langley, RG and Sofen, H and Dei-Cas, I and Reich, K and Sigurgeirsson, B and Warren, RB and Paul, C and Szepietowski, JC and Tsai, TF and Hampele, I and You, R and Charef, P and Papavassilis, C},
title = {Secukinumab long-term efficacy and safety in psoriasis through to year 5 of treatment: results of a randomized extension of the phase III ERASURE and FIXTURE trials.},
journal = {The British journal of dermatology},
volume = {188},
number = {2},
pages = {198-207},
doi = {10.1093/bjd/ljac040},
pmid = {36763857},
issn = {1365-2133},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: In the long-term extension study of the ERASURE and FIXTURE trials, the efficacy of secukinumab (a fully human anti-interleukin-17A monoclonal antibody) was demonstrated to have been maintained through to year 3 of treatment in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy and safety of secukinumab through to year 5 of treatment in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

METHODS: Responders with ≥ 75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75) from two core trials - ERASURE and FIXTURE - were randomized 2 : 1 at year 1 (end of core trials) to either the same dose (300 or 150 mg, continuous treatment) or placebo (treatment withdrawal) every 4 weeks, until year 3 or relapse (> 50% reduction in maximal PASI from core study baseline). Partial responders (achieving PASI 50 but not PASI 75) at year 1 continued at the same dose as in the core trials. At year 3, all patients received open-label secukinumab treatment, with those on secukinumab 300 mg continuing on their dose, while those on secukinumab 150 mg or placebo received secukinumab 150 or 300 mg based on the physician's discretion. The study is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov with the identifier NCT01544595.

RESULTS: Most patients randomized to placebo at year 1 relapsed, but the response was rapidly recaptured upon reinitiation of treatment. PASI responses were sustained with secukinumab through to year 5. The PASI responses for the 300 mg responders + partial responders group at year 1 (PASI 75/90/100: 86.8%/72.8%/45.9%) trended downwards until year 3 (PASI 75/90/100: 82.3%/58.4%/32.7%) and then remained stable through year 4 (PASI 75/90/100: 83.3%/60.1%/32.2%) until year 5 (PASI 75/90/100: 81.1%/62.8%/35.1%). Dermatology Life Quality Index showed sustained benefit up to year 5. Absolute PASI responses were maintained throughout the study. The most common adverse events (AEs) were infections and infestations, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The overall exposure-adjusted incidence rate (EAIR; with 95% confidence interval) for all AEs was 139.9 (130.3-149.9). EAIRs for Crohn's disease and neutropenia were 0.1 (0.0-0.3) and 0.5 (0.3-0.8), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS: The 4-year extension of two pivotal phase III trials demonstrated that secukinumab treatment was effective through to year 5 and improved quality of life in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The most common AEs were infections and infestations, nasopharyngitis, and URTIs. The safety profile was consistent with that in the secukinumab phase II/III clinical development programme.},
}

@article {pmid36762811,
year = {2023},
author = {Joe, WH and Lee, CY and Kim, CH and Ko, YS and Kim, SP and Kwon, SM},
title = {Breast Cancer to Meningioma: A Rare Case of Tumor-to-Tumor Metastasis.},
journal = {Brain tumor research and treatment},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {73-78},
doi = {10.14791/btrt.2022.0042},
pmid = {36762811},
issn = {2288-2405},
support = {2020R1G1A1013289//National Research Foundation of Korea/Korea ; },
abstract = {Tumor-to-tumor metastasis (TTM) is defined as the hematogenous metastasis within a primary host tumor from a donor neoplasm. Since there is insufficient evidence regarding the pathophysiology, clinical course, and management of TTM, there are no precise guidelines for its management. A 73-year-old female patient diagnosed with breast cancer was found to have convexity meningioma. Since the size of tumor and peritumoral brain edema increased during follow-up period, the meningioma was treated with surgical resection. Postoperatively, histopathologic examination confirmed metastasis of invasive ductal carcinoma within a secretory meningioma. The final diagnosis was TTM of breast cancer in meningioma. Here, we report a rare case of intra-meningioma metastasis and a review of literature to provide a better understanding of this rare phenomenon.},
}

@article {pmid36755863,
year = {2022},
author = {Zhu, S and Wang, H and Lin, L and Fei, X and Wu, J},
title = {Primary breast osteosarcoma in a patient previously treated for ipsilateral invasive ductal carcinoma: An unusual case report with clinical and genomic features.},
journal = {Frontiers in oncology},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {1013653},
pmid = {36755863},
issn = {2234-943X},
abstract = {Primary breast osteosarcoma is a rare subtype of breast malignancy with limited clinical evidence, inadequate biological understanding, and unmet treatment consensus. Here, we report an unusual case of primary breast osteosarcoma developing in the same quadrant of the breast 2 years after initial dissection and radiation of invasive ductal carcinoma. Thorough evaluations of imaging and pathology were conducted while genomic alterations of both primary and secondary tumors, as well as peripheral blood samples, were explored through the next-generation sequencing technique. A comprehensive review of the current literature was also performed on this rare malignancy.},
}

@article {pmid36753450,
year = {2023},
author = {Taylor, DB and Burrows, S and Dessauvagie, BF and Saunders, CM and Ives, A},
title = {Accuracy and precision of contrast enhanced mammography versus MRI for predicting breast cancer size: how "good" are they really?.},
journal = {The British journal of radiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {20211172},
doi = {10.1259/bjr.20211172},
pmid = {36753450},
issn = {1748-880X},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Toevaluate and compare the accuracy and precision of CEM versus MRI to predict the size of biopsy proven invasive breast cancer.

METHODS: 59 women with invasive breast cancer on needle biopsy underwent CEM and breast MRI. Two breast radiologists read each patient's study, with access limited to one modality. CEM lesion size was measured using low-energy and recombined images and on MRI, the first post-contrast series. Extent of abnormality per quadrant was measured for multifocal lesions. Reference standards were size of largest invasive malignant lesion, invasive (PathInvasive) and whole (PathTotal). Pre-defined clinical concordance ±10 mm.

RESULTS: Mean patient age 56 years, 42 (71%) asymptomatic. Lesions were invasive ductal carcinoma 40 (68%) with DCIS (31/40) in 78%, multifocal in 12 (20%). Median lesion size was 17 mm (invasive) and 27 mm (total), range (5-125 mm). Lin's concordance correlation coefficients for PathTotal 0.75 (95%CI 0.6, 0.84) and 0.71 (95%CI 0.56, 0.82) for MRI and CESM respectively. Mean difference for total size, 3% underestimated and 4% overestimated, and for invasive 41 and 50% overestimate on MRI and CESM respectively. Limits of agreement (LOA) for PathTotal varied from 60% under to a 2.4 or almost 3-fold over estimation. MRI was concordant with PathTotal in 36 (64%) cases compared with 32 (57%) for CESM. Both modalities concordant in 26 (46%) cases.Conclusion: neither CEM nor MRI have sufficient accuracy to direct changes in planned treatment without needle biopsy confirmation.

ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: despite small mean differences in lesion size estimates using CEM or MRI, the 95% LOAs do not meet clinically acceptable levels.},
}

@article {pmid36753185,
year = {2023},
author = {Lima-Ribeiro, I and Lima-Ribeiro, I and Da Silva Santa Rosa, JG and Do Céu-Clara Costa, I},
title = {[Healthy eating, schoolchildren perception about themselves].},
journal = {Revista de salud publica (Bogota, Colombia)},
volume = {21},
number = {3},
pages = {381-386},
doi = {10.15446/rsap.V21n3.54047},
pmid = {36753185},
issn = {0124-0064},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of schoolchildren between 7-10 years of a public school in Natal-RN about healthy eating.

METHOD: Descriptive study, with quantitative and qualitative approach by focus group interviews with 29 students whose average age was 8.8 years. The analysis was aided by IRAMUTEQ software and supported the concept of perception of Merleau-Ponty.

RESULTS: Children's perception about healthy eating was associated with fresh foods and culinary preparations. We identified concepts acquired at school on the topic, as well as teachers criticizing the consumption of ultra-processed foods. There were reports of predilection for certain school meals and rejection of others. In addition, children have cited the presence of unhealthy foods served at school. Regarding the role of families, parents were cited in the role of guide for a healthy consumption at the same time they encouraged to consumption of processed foods at home or they provided money to buy them. Many children did not consume healthy foods, mainly fruits and vegetables because they consider unpalatable.

CONCLUSION: The perception of children about healthy foods was influenced by school, family and media. Although they possessed sense of what would be a healthy feed, the pleasure in eating processed foods led to unhealthy practices. The findings show the need for a look magnified by the professionals involved in this role to stimulate and drive healthy practices.},
}

@article {pmid36747860,
year = {2023},
author = {Ricks-Santi, LJ and Fredenburg, K and Rajaei, M and Esnakula, A and Naab, T and McDonald, JT and Kanaan, Y},
title = {Characterization of GATA3 and Mammaglobin in breast tumors from African American women.},
journal = {Research square},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.21203/rs.3.rs-2463961/v1},
pmid = {36747860},
abstract = {GATA3 and Mammaglobin are often used in the clinic to identify metastases of mammary origin due to their robust and diffuse expression in mammary tissue. However, the expression of these markers has not been well characterized in tumors from African American women. The goal of this study was to characterize and evaluate the expression of GATA3 and mammaglobin breast tumors from African American women and determine their association with clinicopathological outcomes including breast cancer subtypes. Tissue microarrays (TMAs) were constructed from well preserved, morphologically representative tumors in archived formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) surgical blocks from 202 patients with primary invasive ductal carcinoma. Mammaglobin, and GATA3 expression was assessed using immunohistochemistry (IHC). Univariate analysis was carried out to determine the association between expression of GATA3, mammaglobin and clinicopathological characteristics. Kaplan-Meier estimates of overall survival and disease-free survival were also plotted and a log-rank test performed to compare estimates among groups. GATA3 expression showed statistically significant association with lower grade (p<0.001), ER-positivity (p<0.001), PR-positivity (p<0.001), and the luminal subtype (p<0.001). Mammaglobin expression was also significantly associated with lower grade (p=0.031), ER-positivity (p=0.007), and PR-positivity (p=0.022). There was no association with recurrence-free or overall survival. Our results confirm that GATA3 and mammaglobin demonstrate expression predominantly in luminal breast cancers from African American women. Markers with improved specificity and sensitivity are warranted given the high prevalence of triple negative breast cancer in the group.},
}

@article {pmid36742232,
year = {2022},
author = {Ghalkhani, E and Akbari, MT and Izadi, P and Mahmoodzadeh, H and Kamali, F},
title = {The Expression Levels of Circulating miR-129 and miR-203a in Association with Breast Cancer and Related Metastasis.},
journal = {Iranian journal of public health},
volume = {51},
number = {12},
pages = {2808-2816},
pmid = {36742232},
issn = {2251-6093},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: A significant part of deaths related to breast cancer is the result of invasion to other organs. It is essential to discover new non-invasive biomarkers to improve anticipation of recurrence risk in breast cancer patients. In this study, the plasma levels of miR-129 and miR-203a were evaluated to investigate their diagnostic potential in breast cancer and its metastasis.

METHODS: In this case-control study, conducted in Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, in 2019, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma blood samples were divided into 3 groups based on their stages as I, II/III, IV. Each group contained 30 individuals. We also recruited 30 normal individuals as a control group. Real-Time PCR was conducted to evaluate miR-129 and miR-203a expression levels. The discriminatory ability of the evaluated plasma miRNAs was assessed by ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curves in breast cancer diagnosis and its metastasis.

RESULTS: MiR-129 and miR-203a expression levels were significantly downregulated in breast cancer. Reducing tendency was observed in the mentioned miRNAs from less to more invasive stages. The expression level of miR-129 was decreased in metastatic than non-metastatic patients and it was significantly related to metastasis. A significant association between miR-129 expression level and lymph node status was also observed (P=0.04). Evaluation of ROC curves revealed that miR-129 and miR-203a were able to discriminate breast cancer fairly and poorly respectively. The ability of miR-129 in the diagnosis of breast cancer metastasis was poor.

CONCLUSION: MiR-129 and miR-203a may both act as tumor suppressor miRNAs. Our results need further evidence in a large population to be confirmed as diagnostic markers.},
}

@article {pmid36742153,
year = {2023},
author = {Liu, W and Wan, Q and Zhou, E and He, P and Tang, L},
title = {LncRNA LINC01833 is a Prognostic Biomarker and Correlates with Immune Infiltrates in Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma by Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis.},
journal = {Journal of oncology},
volume = {2023},
number = {},
pages = {3965198},
pmid = {36742153},
issn = {1687-8450},
abstract = {Due to the absence of accurate tools for early detection and successful treatment, lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is one of the most aggressive tumors with high morbidity and mortality globally. It is absolutely necessary to investigate the process behind its development and search for new biomarkers that could aid in the early detection of LUAD. There is a correlation between the immune microenvironment of the tumor and the prognosis of lung cancer as well as the efficacy of immunotherapy. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified as potential prognostic biomarkers linked to immunological activities. In this study, we identified 1 downregulated lncRNA and 76 upregulated lncRNAs in LUAD samples from TCGA datasets. Among the 77 dysregulated lncRNAs, our attention focused on lncRNA LINC01833 (LINC01833). When compared with nontumor specimens, the level of expression of LINC01833 was shown to be significantly elevated in LUAD samples. In addition, the data of the ROC study revealed that LUAD patients with high LINC01833 expression had an AUC value of 0.840 (95% confidence interval: 0.804 to 0.876). There was a correlation between high LINC01833 expression and an advanced clinical stage. Patients who had a high expression of LINC01833 were shown to have a lower overall survival rate (p < 0.001) and a lower disease-specific survival rate (p = 0.004) in comparison to patients who were in the low LINC01833 group, according to the data on survival. In addition, the results of the multivariate analysis revealed that high LINC01833 expression was an independent predictor of poor survival in LUAD. Moreover, the immune analysis revealed that we found that the expression of LINC01833 was positively associated with Th2 cells, aDC, and Tgd, while negatively associated with Mast cells, Tcm, Eosinophils, iDC, DC, Tem, Th17 cells, and pDC. Overall, our data point to the possibility that the unique lncRNA LINC01833 might be employed as a diagnostic and prognostic marker, and as a result, it has a significant impact on clinical practice.},
}

@article {pmid36738975,
year = {2023},
author = {Okubo, Y and Sato, S and Hasegawa, C and Koizumi, M and Suzuki, T and Yamamoto, Y and Yoshioka, E and Ono, K and Washimi, K and Yokose, T and Kishida, T and Miyagi, Y},
title = {Cribriform pattern and intraductal carcinoma of the prostate can have a clinicopathological impact, regardless of their percentage and/or number of cores.},
journal = {Human pathology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.humpath.2023.01.008},
pmid = {36738975},
issn = {1532-8392},
abstract = {Cribriform pattern and intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) are widely accepted as poor prognostic factors in prostate cancer. However, it remains unclear to what extent the presence of these morphological features in prostate biopsy specimens, as diagnosed by hematoxylin-eosin-stained specimens only, affects the clinicopathological impact. In this study, we summarized the characteristics of the cribriform pattern and IDC-P in 850 prostate biopsy cases. The results showed a statistically significant increase in the incidence of cribriform pattern and IDC-P as grade group (GG) increased (especially in cases ≥ GG4, Chi-square test P<0.001). The independent risk factors for cribriform pattern and IDC-P in biopsy specimens in the multivariate logistic regression analysis were the former GG, presence of IDC-P, lesion length of the highest GG core, latter GG, presence of the cribriform pattern, number of biopsies obtained, and number of highest GG core. Overall, 125 cases in which radical prostatectomy was conducted after biopsy were selected for further analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis using biopsy and surgical specimens confirmed that the presence of the cribriform pattern and IDC-P in biopsy specimens were independent risk factors for lymph node metastasis (odds ratios [95% confidence interval] were 6.54 [1.15‒37.05] for the cribriform pattern and 23.71 [1.74‒322.42] for IDC-P). The presence of the cribriform pattern and/or IDC-P in a biopsy specimen was a significant factor, even if only partially present, indicating lymph node metastasis. However, further validation is required to predict poor prognostic factors more accurately.},
}

@article {pmid36733163,
year = {2022},
author = {Oshima, K and Mitsuyoshi, A and Kikumori, K and Hori, A and Yanagawa, T and Shinke, G and Katsuyama, S and Ikeshima, R and Hiraki, M and Ohmura, Y and Sugimura, K and Masuzawa, T and Hata, T and Takeda, Y and Murata, K},
title = {[A Case of Locally Advanced Breast Cancer That Responded to Paclitaxel plus Bevacizumab and Underwent Radical Surgery].},
journal = {Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy},
volume = {49},
number = {13},
pages = {1645-1647},
pmid = {36733163},
issn = {0385-0684},
abstract = {The patient is a 69-year-old female. She was aware of a right breast mass about a year ago, but left it alone. In March 2021, she visited our hospital with a 11 cm mass occupying the right breast and self-destruction due to skin invasion. The diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast(ER-positive, PgR-positive, HER2-negative), cT4bN1M0, Stage ⅢB was made, and preoperative chemotherapy was decided. We expected a high response rate for bevacizumab(Bv)because it was predicted that the skin defect would increase at surgical resection if a response to chemotherapy was not achieved, and in April 2021, paclitaxel(PTX)plus Bv therapy was initiated. After 4 courses, the mass had shrunk to 5 cm and a marked response had been achieved. However, she was unable to continue the treatment due to peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, considering the period of delayed wound healing due to Bv, we decided on AC therapy followed by surgery. In December 2021, Bt plus Ax was performed and the wound could be closed without skin grafting. Since PTX plus Bv therapy is expected to have a high response rate, we considered it to be one of the effective treatment options for locally advanced breast cancer.},
}

@article {pmid36733146,
year = {2022},
author = {Hojo, S and Yoshioka, S and Wakabayashi, Y},
title = {[A Case Performed Mastectomy to Tumor Progression of Breast Cancer Omitting Surgery after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy].},
journal = {Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy},
volume = {49},
number = {13},
pages = {1594-1596},
pmid = {36733146},
issn = {0385-0684},
abstract = {We report a case performed mastectomy to tumor progression of breast cancer omitting surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. A 62-year-old female patient visited our hospital for left breast tumor. A tumor of the size of 26×24 mm was found at between lower and upper outer quadrant, and we diagnosed it as breast cancer(cT1, cN2, M0, Stage ⅢA, ER positive/HER2 positive). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy by triweekly trastuzumab and weekly paclitaxel followed by EC chemotherapy were performed. However, she rejected surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and although we consequently restarted a regimen of triweekly trastuzumab which she also refused to continue after 9 cycles. 32 months later, she noticed induration on her left breast, and we diagnosed it as tumor progression of breast cancer. After obtaining informed consent, we performed total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. Histological diagnosis revealed invasive ductal carcinoma, ER negative/HER2 positive, and no axillary lymph node metastasis. So far omission of surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy to breast cancer is not defined yet, and we expect early definition of evidence.},
}

@article {pmid36733112,
year = {2022},
author = {Satoh, E and Hara, M and Uehira, D and Yonekura, K and Murakata, A and Ohinata, R and Toyofuku, Y and Tanami, H and Osanai, T and Sugano, N and Sakoma, T},
title = {[A Case of Recurrent Breast Cancer with Multiple Bone Metastasis Effectively Treated by CDK4/6 Inhibitor in Addition to Aromatase Inhibitor].},
journal = {Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy},
volume = {49},
number = {13},
pages = {1491-1493},
pmid = {36733112},
issn = {0385-0684},
abstract = {We report a case of recurrent breast cancer with multiple bone metastasis in a 62-year-old woman. Her breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma, T2N0M0, Stage ⅡA)was resected in 2001(partial mastectomy plus axillary lymph node dissection) with adjuvant chemotherapy(UFT)and irradiation to her left remnant breast. In February 2018, she complained of severe pain in right femoral joint and hip. CT scan showed a left cystic breast tumor(17 cm)and multiple bone metastasis. The core needle biopsy of the costal bone lesion and left mastectomy were performed. These pathological findings were recurrence of the breast cancer(ER+). The endocrine therapy(exemestane, aromatase inhibitor), the administration of denosumab and irradiation to painful bone lesions were performed, but it did not suppress tumor progression. The treatment of letrozole plus palbociclib(CDK4/6 inhibitor)were continued for 3 months from May 2018, and this therapy made her bone lesions smaller, but palbociclib were stopped due to its severe neutropenia. After that, the single administration of letrozole was continued, but the tumor marker did not become normal. In February 2019, abemaciclib was administered in addition to letrozole. One year later, her symptoms improved and her bone metastases have showed partial response.},
}

@article {pmid36730303,
year = {2022},
author = {Chang, H and Hu, T and Hu, J and Ding, T and Wang, Q and Cheng, J},
title = {Complete response in patient with liver metastasis of HER2-positive breast cancer following therapy with margetuximab: a case report.},
journal = {Anti-cancer drugs},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/CAD.0000000000001466},
pmid = {36730303},
issn = {1473-5741},
abstract = {Metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive breast cancer has a poor prognosis and few effective targeted therapies. However, several anti-HER2 agents are emerging in conjunction with chemotherapy, which may lead to increased rates of pathological complete response in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Among them, margetuximab demonstrated a significant improvement in progression-free survival compared with trastuzumab, when combined with chemotherapy in pretreated patients. Here we present a case of a 67-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with HER2-positive, histological grade III and invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast in September 2018. She received postoperative adjuvant therapy with EC-TH plus radiotherapy, followed by therapy with HER2-targeted trastuzumab for 1 year (till December 2019). In May 2020, routine reexamination showed a supraclavicular lymph node and bone metastasis. Patient was then treated with pyrotinib, capecitabine and bisphosphonate for a period of 3 months. In December 2020, liver MRI revealed multiple liver metastases. The patient received eight cycles of second-line therapy (vinorelbine plus margetuximab) from January 2021. Since the ninth cycle, the patient was continued with only margetuximab. In March 2021, MRI showed a 70% decrease in the liver metastasis lesions. By June 2021, liver lesions were totally disappeared. During therapy, patient experienced only grade-1 anemia. This case demonstrates that margetuximab plus chemotherapy is safe and might bring clinical benefits for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer with liver metastasis. Further studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of margetuximab in Chinese HER2-positive breast cancer patients are needed.},
}

@article {pmid36729856,
year = {2022},
author = {Li, J and Lu, Q and Zhou, H and Xu, F and Huang, J and Hong, R and Wang, S},
title = {Significant response to margetuximab in Chinese HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patient who progressed after second-line targeted therapy.},
journal = {Anti-cancer drugs},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {36729856},
issn = {1473-5741},
abstract = {Activation of the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity is one of the key mechanisms of anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) monoclonal antibody treatment. Margetuximab is a fragment C (Fc)-modified chimeric anti-HER2 immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody that shares epitope specificity with trastuzumab. In this case, we reported that margetuximab plus chemotherapy was effective as later-line therapy in a postmenopausal Chinese woman with metastatic diseases, who was diagnosed with estrogen receptor -, progesterone receptor (PR)-, HER2+ invasive ductal carcinoma. This patient used paclitaxel-albumin plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab as the first-line therapy with progression-free survival (PFS) of 14 months, and pyrotinib in combined with vinorelbine as the second-line therapy with a PFS of 17 months. Then she received margetuximab plus capecitabine as the third-line treatment, the metastatic lesions in the liver were obviously shrunk, indicating clinical partial response and the PFS was 7 months. This case revealed that margetuximab plus chemotherapy may be an appropriate option for the patients who progressed after treating with anti-HER2 monoclonal antibodies and pyrotinib.},
}

@article {pmid36715845,
year = {2023},
author = {Kada Mohammed, S and Billa, O and Ladoire, S and Jankowski, C and Desmoulins, I and Poillot, ML and Coutant, C and Beltjens, F and Dabakuyo, S and Arnould, L},
title = {HER2-positive invasive lobular carcinoma: a rare breast cancer which may not necessarily require anti-HER2 therapy. A population-based study.},
journal = {Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {36715845},
issn = {1880-4233},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: HER2-positive (HER2 +) invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC) is rare and poorly characterised. In particular, patient outcomes compared to those associated with HER2 + invasive ductal cancer (IDC) and HER2-negative (HER2 -) ILC, as well as the benefits of anti-HER2 therapy, are not well established.

METHODS: We analysed the data from the Côte d'Or Registry of Breast and Gynaecological Cancers (France) for all patients diagnosed with early-stage HER2 + ILC (62 cases), HER2 + IDC (833 cases) and HER2 - ILC (685 cases) between 1998 and 2015 to compare overall and disease-free survival (OS and DFS) between these groups in correlation with anti-HER2 therapy.

RESULTS: ILCs were associated with older age, larger tumours, lower histological grades, higher hormonal receptor positivity rates and multifocality, and more common endocrine therapy. OS and DFS between the three groups did not differ. We found that anti-HER2 therapy was associated with a survival benefit in patients with HER2 + IDC. In contrast, the survival of HER2 + ILC patients was not improved by anti-HER2 treatment, remaining close to that of HER2 - ILC patients.

CONCLUSION: HER2 + ILC seems not to be associated with better outcomes than HER2 + IDC but may not differ from HER2 - ILC in terms of survival.},
}

@article {pmid36708642,
year = {2023},
author = {Maggi, G and Vitale, C and Cerciello, F and Santangelo, G},
title = {Sleep and wakefulness disturbances in Parkinson's disease: A meta-analysis on prevalence and clinical aspects of REM sleep behavior disorder, excessive daytime sleepiness and insomnia.},
journal = {Sleep medicine reviews},
volume = {68},
number = {},
pages = {101759},
doi = {10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101759},
pmid = {36708642},
issn = {1532-2955},
abstract = {Sleep disorders (SDs) are common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) with wide variability in their prevalence rates. The etiology of SDs in PD is multifactorial because the degenerative processes underlying the disease and their interaction with drugs and clinical features may promote REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and insomnia. Therefore, we designed a meta-analytic study to provide a reliable estimate of the prevalence and associated clinical and neuropsychiatric aspects of SDs in PD. A systematic literature search was performed up to February 2022. Pooled RBD prevalence was 46%, and its occurrence was associated with older age, lower education, longer disease duration, higher levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD), worse motor and autonomic manifestations, poorer quality of life and autonomy, and more severe neuropsychiatric symptoms. The pooled prevalence of EDS was 35% and was associated with older age, longer disease duration, worse motor and autonomic symptoms, higher LEDD, reduced autonomy, and more severe neuropsychiatric symptoms. Insomnia was reported in 44% of PD patients and was related to longer disease duration, higher LEDD, and more severe depression. SDs are associated with a more severe PD clinical phenotype; further studies should explore the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying SDs and develop targeted therapeutic strategies.},
}

@article {pmid36703942,
year = {2022},
author = {Zarchi, G and Sherman, M and Gady, O and Herzig, T and Idan, Z and Greenbaum, D},
title = {Blockchains as a means to promote privacy protecting, access availing, incentive increasing, ELSI lessening DNA databases.},
journal = {Frontiers in digital health},
volume = {4},
number = {},
pages = {1028249},
pmid = {36703942},
issn = {2673-253X},
abstract = {Not all blockchains are created equal, and many cannot accommodate all of the primary characteristics of big data: Variety, Velocity, Volume and Veracity. Currently, public blockchains are slow and clunky, it can be expensive to keep up with the velocity of genomic data production. Further, the transparent and universally accessible nature of public blockchain doesn't necessarily accommodate all of the variety of sequence data, including very private information. Bespoke private permissioned blockchains, however, can be created to optimally accommodate all of the big data features of genomic data. Further, private permissioned chains can be implemented to both protect the privacy and security of the genetic information therein, while also providing access to researchers. An NFT marketplace associated with that private chain can provide the discretized sale of anonymous and encrypted data sets while also incentivizing individuals to share their data through payments mediated by smart contracts. Private blockchains can provide a transparent chain of custody for each use of the customers' data, and validation that this data is not corrupted. However, even with all of these benefits there remain some concerns with the implementation of this new technology including the ethical, legal and social implications typically associated with DNA databases.},
}

@article {pmid36703131,
year = {2023},
author = {Shenkman, G and Itzhak, SB},
title = {Estimated likelihood of parenthood among sexual minority individuals associates with interpersonal vulnerability and traumatic outlook.},
journal = {Journal of reproductive and infant psychology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-17},
doi = {10.1080/02646838.2023.2171563},
pmid = {36703131},
issn = {1469-672X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Lesbian women and gay men (LG) tend to report lower levels of parenthood aspiration than their heterosexual counterparts. While several variables have been suggested to explain this phenomenon, no study has investigated the potential mediating role of interpersonal vulnerability and subjective traumatic outlook in the association between sexual orientation and the estimated likelihood of parenthood.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether interpersonal vulnerability and subjective traumatic outlook mediate the association between sexual orientation and a lower estimated likelihood of parenthood.

METHODS: A sample of 435 childfree, cisgender Israeli participants, aged 18-49 years (M = 27.82, SD = 4.47), were recruited through convenience sampling. 192 participants self-reported as LG (64 lesbian women and 128 gay men). Participants completed online questionnaires assessing their estimated likelihood of parenthood, interpersonal vulnerability, and subjective traumatic outlook. Mediation analyses were performed using the PROCESS macro.

RESULTS: LG individuals reported a lower estimated likelihood of parenthood than their heterosexual counterparts. Interpersonal vulnerability and subjective traumatic outlook significantly mediated the association between sexual orientation and a lower estimated likelihood of parenthood.

CONCLUSIONS: Despite improvement in the socio-political climate relating to sexual minority rights and access to fertility technologies, LG individuals are still more likely to report a lower estimated likelihood of parenthood in comparison to heterosexual individuals. Moreover, this gap appears to be partially mediated by interpersonal vulnerability and subjective traumatic outlook. The results contribute to the growing body of international research exploring family formation among sexual minority individuals and are relevant for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.},
}

@article {pmid36694444,
year = {2023},
author = {Da Prat, V and Galli, L and Cichero, P and Castiglioni, B and Oltolini, C and Tassan Din, C and Andolina, A and Bruzzesi, E and Poli, A and Moro, M and Mancini, N and Clementi, M and Tresoldi, M and Castagna, A and Scarpellini, P and Ripa, M},
title = {Antibiotic appropriateness for Gram-negative bloodstream infections: impact of infectious disease consultation.},
journal = {Infectious diseases (London, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-8},
doi = {10.1080/23744235.2023.2169345},
pmid = {36694444},
issn = {2374-4243},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: We investigated the role of infectious disease consultation (IDC) on therapeutic appropriateness in Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GNBSIs) in a setting with a high proportion of antibiotic resistance. Secondary outcomes were in-hospital mortality and the impact of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs).

METHODS: Retrospective study on hospitalised patients with GNBSIs. Therapy was deemed appropriate if it had the narrowest spectrum considering infection and patients' characteristics. Interventional-IDC (I-IDC) group included patients with IDC-advised first appropriate or last non-appropriate therapy. Time to first appropriate therapy and survival were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier curves. Factors associated with therapy appropriateness were assessed by multivariate Cox proportional-hazard models.

RESULTS: 471 patients were included. High antibiotic resistance rates were detected: quinolones 45.5%, third-generation cephalosporins 37.4%, carbapenems 7.9%. I-IDC was performed in 31.6% of patients (149/471), RDTs in 70.7% (333/471). The 7-day probability of appropriate treatment was 91.9% (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 86.4-95.8%) vs. 75.8% (95%CI: 70.9-80.4%) with and without I-IDC, respectively (p-value = 0.0495); 85.5% (95%CI: 81.3-89.1%) vs. 69.4% (95%CI: 61.3-77.2%) with and without RDTs, respectively (p-value = 0.0023). Compared to RDTs alone, the combination with I-IDC was associated with a higher proportion of appropriate therapies at day 7: 81.9% (95%CI: 76.4-86.7%) vs. 92.6% (95%CI: 86.3-96.7%). At multivariate analysis, I-IDC and RDTs were associated with time to first appropriate therapy [adjusted hazard-ratio 1.292 (95%CI: 1.014-1.647) and 1.383 (95%CI: 1.080-1.771), respectively], with no impact on mortality.

CONCLUSIONS: In a setting with a high proportion of antibiotic resistance, IDC and RDTs were associated with earlier prescription of appropriate therapy in GNBSIs, without impact on mortality.},
}

@article {pmid36693540,
year = {2023},
author = {Allegrini, M and Gaillard, C and Brousse, S and Levêque, J and Nyangoh-Timoh, K},
title = {A chyle leak following a tumorectomy and an axillary sentinel lymph node dissection: case report.},
journal = {Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {102544},
doi = {10.1016/j.jogoh.2023.102544},
pmid = {36693540},
issn = {2468-7847},
abstract = {A chyle leak following a tumorectomy is a rare complication of surgery for breast cancer. We report a case of chylous leakage after axillary sentinel lymph node dissection. A 78-year-old woman with a left breast invasive ductal carcinoma underwent a breast-conserving surgery and had two sentinel lymph nodes removed. Ten days after surgery she came back with a swelling the left breast and the axilla, the drainage fluid was "milky". She underwent a second surgery for positive margins, during which time we did a mass ligature in the axilla and placed a drain that was remove when it wasn't productive anymore.},
}

@article {pmid36684641,
year = {2023},
author = {Tuan, HX and Duc, NM and Huy, NA and Tri, CM and Quyen, HD and Truc, BT and Trung, NT and Dieu, AN and Dung, PX},
title = {A rare case of breast invasive cribriform carcinoma.},
journal = {Radiology case reports},
volume = {18},
number = {3},
pages = {1049-1052},
pmid = {36684641},
issn = {1930-0433},
abstract = {Although invasive ductal carcinoma accounts for 75% of all primary breast cancers diagnosed, there are other, more uncommon kinds, including invasive cribriform carcinoma (ICC). Invasive cribriform carcinoma has 2 subtypes: pure and mixed. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging are the best imaging methods for assessing the characteristics of breast ICC (MRI). Our goal in this article was to report a rare instance of breast ICC in a 38-year-old Vietnamese woman. During a clinical examination, a spherical mass in the left breast without ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes was seen. On ultrasonography, the lesion was classified as BI-RADS 4C. The lesion was with an apparent diffusion coefficient value of 0.46 × 10[-3] mm[2]/s. Lesion showed a quick initial increase on dynamic T1-weighted imaging with contrast enhancement, followed by a wash-out in the delayed phase. The final histopathological findings confirmed the presence of ICC.},
}

@article {pmid36684123,
year = {2022},
author = {Li, B and Liu, J and Wu, G and Zhu, Q and Cang, S},
title = {Evaluation of adjuvant therapy for T1-2N1miM0 breast cancer without further axillary lymph node dissection.},
journal = {Frontiers in surgery},
volume = {9},
number = {},
pages = {905437},
pmid = {36684123},
issn = {2296-875X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: For breast cancer (BC) with sentinel lymph node micrometastases (SLNMs), there are limited data to guide the selection of postoperative adjuvant therapy. This study aimed to identify target populations who might benefit most from adjuvant therapy and examine prognostic factors among patients with T1-2N1miM0 BC with one or two SLNMs who underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) alone.

METHODS: There were 7,423 patients diagnosed with T1-2N1miM0 BC between 2010 and 2015, and patients with one or two SLNMs were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. All the patients underwent SLNB alone without further axillary lymph node dissection, and they were stratified according to adjuvant therapy. The statistical significance of categorical variables was analyzed using the χ [2] test. Univariable and multivariable Cox analyses were used to analyze characteristics predictive of Breast-cancer-specific survival and overall survival (OS). Kaplan-Meier methods with the log-rank test was analyzed to compare survival difference between the different treatments.

RESULTS: Adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy improved 5-year OS rates. Multivariate analysis revealed that age ≥70 years, high grade, T2 stage, triple-negative subtype, and absence of radiotherapy were poor prognostic factors for OS. Patients who received breast-conserving surgery (BCS), and those with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), luminal A, luminal B, or basal-like subtype, and T1c or T2 stage benefited from adjuvant radiotherapy. Patients who received BCS, and those with IDC, luminal A subtype, and T1b, T1c, or T2 stage benefited from adjuvant chemotherapy.

CONCLUSION: Our findings provide a clinical evaluation of treatment choice after surgery, which may help clinicians make individualized clinical decisions.},
}

@article {pmid36678422,
year = {2023},
author = {Feredj, E and Audureau, E and Boueilh, A and Fihman, V and Fourati, S and Lelièvre, JD and Gallien, S and Grimbert, P and Matignon, M and Melica, G},
title = {Impact of a Dedicated Pretransplant Infectious Disease Consultation on Respiratory Tract Infections in Kidney Allograft Recipients: A Retrospective Study of 516 Recipients.},
journal = {Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {36678422},
issn = {2076-0817},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a leading cause of death after kidney transplant. Preventive strategies may be implemented during a dedicated infectious disease consultation (IDC) before transplantation. Impact of IDC on RTIs after transplant has not been determined.

METHODS: We conducted a monocentric retrospective cohort analysis including all kidney transplant recipients from January 2015 to December 2019. We evaluated the impact of IDC on RTIs and identified risk and protective factors associated with RTIs.

RESULTS: We included 516 kidney transplant recipients. Among these, 145 had an IDC before transplant. Ninety-five patients presented 123 RTIs, including 75 (61%) with pneumonia. Patient that benefited from IDC presented significantly less RTIs (p = 0.049). RTIs were an independent risk factor of mortality (HR = 3.64 (1.97-6.73)). Independent risk factors for RTIs included HIV (OR = 3.33 (1.43-7.74)) and HCV (OR = 3.76 (1.58-8.96)). IDC was identified as an independent protective factor (OR = 0.48 (0.26-0.88)). IDC prior to transplantation is associated with diminished RTIs and is an independent protective factor. RTIs after kidney transplant are an independent risk factor of death. Implementing systematic IDC may have an important impact on reducing RTIs and related morbidity and mortality.},
}

@article {pmid36674966,
year = {2023},
author = {Hölken, JM and Teusch, N},
title = {The Monocytic Cell Line THP-1 as a Validated and Robust Surrogate Model for Human Dendritic Cells.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {24},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijms24021452},
pmid = {36674966},
issn = {1422-0067},
abstract = {We have implemented an improved, cost-effective, and highly reproducible protocol for a simple and rapid differentiation of the human leukemia monocytic cell line THP-1 into surrogates for immature dendritic cells (iDCs) or mature dendritic cells (mDCs). The successful differentiation of THP-1 cells into iDCs was determined by high numbers of cells expressing the DC activation markers CD54 (88%) and CD86 (61%), and the absence of the maturation marker CD83. The THP-1-derived mDCs are characterized by high numbers of cells expressing CD54 (99%), CD86 (73%), and the phagocytosis marker CD11b (49%) and, in contrast to THP-1-derived iDCs, CD83 (35%) and the migration marker CXCR4 (70%). Treatment of iDCs with sensitizers, such as NiSO4 and DNCB, led to high expression of CD54 (97%/98%; GMFI, 3.0/3.2-fold induction) and CD86 (64%/96%; GMFI, 4.3/3.2-fold induction) compared to undifferentiated sensitizer-treated THP-1 (CD54, 98%/98%; CD86, 55%/96%). Thus, our iDCs are highly suitable for toxicological studies identifying potential sensitizing or inflammatory compounds. Furthermore, the expression of CD11b, CD83, and CXCR4 on our iDC and mDC surrogates could allow studies investigating the molecular mechanisms of dendritic cell maturation, phagocytosis, migration, and their use as therapeutic targets in various disorders, such as sensitization, inflammation, and cancer.},
}

@article {pmid36671532,
year = {2023},
author = {Yang, Y and Luo, D and Gao, W and Wang, Q and Yao, W and Xue, D and Ma, B},
title = {Combination Analysis of Ferroptosis and Immune Status Predicts Patients Survival in Breast Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.},
journal = {Biomolecules},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biom13010147},
pmid = {36671532},
issn = {2218-273X},
abstract = {Ferroptosis is a new form of iron-dependent cell death and plays an important role during the occurrence and development of various tumors. Increasingly, evidence shows a convincing interaction between ferroptosis and tumor immunity, which affects cancer patients' prognoses. These two processes cooperatively regulate different developmental stages of tumors and could be considered important tumor therapeutic targets. However, reliable prognostic markers screened based on the combination of ferroptosis and tumor immune status have not been well characterized. Here, we chose the ssGSEA and ESTIMATE algorithms to evaluate the ferroptosis and immune status of a TCGA breast invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) cohort, which revealed their correlation characteristics as well as patients' prognoses. The WGCNA algorithm was used to identify genes related to both ferroptosis and immunity. Univariate COX, LASSO regression, and multivariate Cox regression models were used to screen prognostic-related genes and construct prognostic risk models. Based on the ferroptosis and immune scores, the cohort was divided into three groups: a high-ferroptosis/low-immune group, a low-ferroptosis/high-immune group, and a mixed group. These three groups exhibited distinctive survival characteristics, as well as unique clinical phenotypes, immune characteristics, and activated signaling pathways. Among them, low-ferroptosis and high-immune statuses were favorable factors for the survival rates of patients. A total of 34 differentially expressed genes related to ferroptosis-immunity were identified among the three groups. After univariate, Lasso regression, and multivariate stepwise screening, two key prognostic genes (GNAI2, PSME1) were identified. Meanwhile, a risk prognosis model was constructed, which can predict the overall survival rate in the validation set. Lastly, we verified the importance of model genes in three independent GEO cohorts. In short, we constructed a prognostic model that assists in patient risk stratification based on ferroptosis-immune-related genes in IDC. This model helps assess patients' prognoses and guide individualized treatment, which also further eelucidatesthe molecular mechanisms of IDC.},
}