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An Alternative to Excision: Use of Trichloroacetic Acid for Management of High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Young Women
Batra, Sadhvi , Bruce, Kelly H. , Pawlowicz, Anna, Mhaskar, Rahul, Chan, Melissa Mei Hsia , Scipioni, Anna, Hoffman, Mitchel S. , Pawlowicz, Anna, Mhaskar, Rahul , Chan, Melissa

Journal of Gynecologic Surgery | May 30, 2025 | Volume: 41 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 212-216

10.1089/gyn.2024.0096 Get It

Objective: To assess the efficacy of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) as treatment for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2 or 3). Methods: Retrospective study of patients with CIN 2 or greater treated with TCA from 2016 to 2022. Patients who desired future childbearing had a satisfactory colposcopy and had not received prior treatment for CIN. Patients were offered excision as initial treatment and for lesions that did not regress. TCA was discussed as an alternative, off-label treatment. Under colposcopic guidance, 85% TCA was applied to the transformation zone and distal endocervix. Patients were followed with colposcopy and cytology every 3–6 months and subsequently underwent excision or reapplication of TCA. Primary outcomes were regression and remission after a minimum of 6 months of treatment with TCA. Results: A total of 43 patients elected treatment with TCA. The mean age was 28.6 years with a median follow-up time of 12 months. The majority of patients were nonsmokers (95.3%) and White (73.9%). Pretreatment diagnosis was CIN3 and CIN2 in 32.6% and 67.4% of cases, respectively. After a median of three TCA treatments, 23.3% regression and 55.8% remission were noted for an overall cytological response rate of 79.1%. 16.3% required excision within 1 year. There were no cervical cancer diagnoses. The median time to regression and remission was 9 months and 6 months, respectively. Conclusion: In patients with high-grade CIN, treatment with TCA may have favorable short-term outcomes. TCA may represent an alternative to excision in reproductive-aged patients, though additional studies are needed with a larger cohort in a prospective manner.
ETCTN 10563: A phase I study of peposertib and liposomal doxorubicin for advanced or metastatic leiomyosarcoma and other sarcomas.
Schuetze, Scott M. , Chen, Alice P. , Jonczak, Emily , Tine, Brian Andrew Van, Gore, Steven , Fletcher, Jonathan A., Haddox, Candace L. , Ballman, Karla V. , Nassif, Elise F. , Burgess, Melissa , Cavalcante, Ludimila , George, Suzanne

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.tps11585 Get It

TPS11585 Background: Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) with genomic complexity are often aggressive but may be sensitive to further genotoxic stress. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS), a common STS, frequently harbors genomic complexity and DNA damage response (DDR) dysregulation. Preclinical data showed hyper-dependency on DNA-PK-mediated non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) DDR, and low-dose liposomal doxorubicin (LD-LPD) synergized with the DNA-PK inhibitor peposertib to inhibit tumor growth in LMS models. We hypothesize that a low, sensitizing dose of LPD enhances DNA damage and safely synergizes with peposertib in LMS and other genomically complex STS. Methods: This phase 1, open label, multicenter dose escalation and dose expansion study (NCT05711615) evaluates LD-LPD given intravenously (IV) on day 1 of 28-day cycles with peposertib given orally (PO) twice daily (BID) continuously (Table). Up to 18 patients (pts) over 18 years-old with advanced or unresectable LMS, undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, myxofibrosarcoma, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, and synovial sarcoma, ECOG performance status ≤2, who received ≥1 prior line of systemic therapy (including anthracycline ≤300 mg/m 2 ) are eligible for dose escalation. Dose expansion will include 12 pts with LMS. The primary objective is to determine the recommended phase 2 dose of LPD+peposertib based on the dose limiting toxicity rate. The Bayesian Optimal Interval (BOIN) design will inform dose escalation decisions. Secondary endpoints for the expansion cohort include adverse event rate, progression-free survival, and objective response rate per RECIST v1.1. Potential predictive biomarkers and changes in DDR biomarkers will be evaluated on biopsies during screening and at cycle 1 day 7. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) collected at baseline (dose escalation and dose expansion), on treatment and at progression (dose expansion) will be correlated with disease activity and response. This trial activated on 8-May-2023 through the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN) and is enrolling at select sites in the United States. Dose escalation is ongoing as of January 2025. Clinical trial information: NCT05711615 . Planned dose levels for dose escalation. Dose Escalation Schedule Dose Level Dose Liposomal doxorubicin Peposertib (tablet) -1 10 mg/m 2 IV 50 mg PO BID 0* 10 mg/m 2 IV 100 mg PO BID +1 10 mg/m 2 IV 150 mg PO BID +2 10 mg/m 2 IV 200 mg PO BID +3 15 mg/m 2 IV 200 mg PO BID +4 20 mg/m 2 IV 200 mg PO BID *Starting dose.
A randomized phase III trial of catequentinib hydrochloride (AL3818) versus placebo in subjects with metastatic or advanced leiomyosarcoma (LMS).
Chawla, Neal Shiv , Attia, Steven , Cranmer, Lee D., Seetharam, ­Mahesh , Bui, Nam Q. , Somaiah, Neeta , Tine, Brian Andrew Van, Chawla, Sant P. , Bui, Nam , Jones, Robin L. , Pollack, Seth M. , Cranmer, Lee D. , Pousa, Antonio Lopez , Burgess, Melissa , Chmielowski, Bartosz , Siontis, Brittany L. , Trent, Jonathan C. , Wilky, Breelyn A , Chugh, Rashmi

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 11506-11506

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.11506 Get It

11506 Background: Catequentinib Hydrochloride (AL3818, Anlotinib, Catequentinib) is a novel, orally administered, small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor. There remains an unmet need for effective, well tolerated therapies for patients (pts) with advanced/ metastatic leiomyosarcoma (LMS). We performed a randomized, double blind trial of Catequentinib monotherapy versus placebo in advanced/metastatic LMS. Methods: Patients with a diagnosis of LMS requiring third or further line treatment were eligible. Catequentinib was administered in a 21-day cycle with 14 days on and 7 days off regimen. In this double blind phase 3 trial, patients were randomized 2:1 to Catequentinib or placebo, with the option of crossover to Catequentinib after confirmed Progression Disease (PD) on placebo. Progression-free survival (PFS) with Log Rank test was the primary endpoint and the trial was conducted at multiple sites in the US, UK and EU. Results: Total N = 111 patients were enrolled, and N = 110 were treated and evaluated, 74 randomized to Catequentinib (C), and 36 to placebo (P). In arms (C)/(P) median ages were 59.0/60.5 (range: 33-91) years respectively and 59/29 (79.7%/80.6%) were female. Median PFS by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) met the primary endpoint at 3.42 months (95% CI: 2.60, 6.83) for (C) and 1.41 months (95% CI: 1.35, 4.86) for (P) with a p-value of 0.0265 and a HR of 0.536 (95% CI: 0.307, 0.936). Median PFS for patients stratified at ≤ 3 prior lines was 4.86 months (95% CI: 2.04, 8.94) for (C) and 1.41 months (95% CI: 1.31, 4.86) for (P) with a p-value of 0.0046 and a HR of 0.386 (95% CI: 0.196, 0.760). The 6-month progression-free rate was 42.37% for (C) and 20.71% for (P). OS was 17.45 months (95% CI: 13.57, 19.32) for (C) and 16.33 months (95% CI: 11.27, NE) for crossover patients in the (P) arm. 30 (40.5%) of patients have experienced grade 3 treatment-related adverse events in the (C) arm compared to 3 (8.3%) of patients in the (P) arm. The most common TEAE for (C) vs (P) were diarrhea (50.0% vs 22.2%), stomatitis (31.1% vs 8.3%), fatigue (64.9% vs 41.7%), and hypertension (47.3% vs 19.4%). Conclusions: This phase 3 trial met the primary PFS endpoint and demonstrates superior PFS for Catequentinib vs placebo in metastatic/advanced LMS. This study confirms the acceptable benefit-risk profile of Catequentinib in LMS. Catequentinib is an effective and well tolerated treatment option for patients with LMS. Clinical trial information: NCT03016819 .
A phase II study of niraparib (N), abiraterone acetate (AA) plus prednisone (P) for Hispanic/Latino (HL) and non-Hispanic Black (NHB) patients with metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and deleterious homologous recombination repair alterat
Qin, Qian , Jiang, Changchuan , Zhang, Song , Vento, Joseph , Tawagi, Karine , McGuire, Molly , Rowell, A.C. , Reimers, Melissa A. , Heath, Elisabeth I. , Zhang, Tian , Cole, Suzanne , Courtney, Kevin D , Wang, Jue , Arafat, Waddah , Reizine, Natalie , Bilušić, Marijo , Wise, David R

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.tps5130 Get It

TPS5130 Background: Patients with prostate cancer and deleterious HRRa have poorer prognosis but derive benefit from poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibition. However, prevalence of HRRa and response to PARP inhibition are less well defined in racial/ethnic minorities. We designed the HARMONY trial to evaluate the efficacy of N/AA/P in HL and NHB patients with mHSPC and deleterious HRRa. Methods: This multicenter, open label, phase II study is open through the Hoosier Cancer Research Network in the United States. The trial enrolls patients who self-identify as HL or NHB and have mHSPC with HRRa including BRCA 1/2, BRIP1, CHEK2, FANCA, PALB2, RAD51B, and/or RAD54L. Eligible patients will have hormone sensitive, treatment naïve or minimally treated prostate cancer (i.e., bicalutamide ≤ 45 days, androgen deprivation therapy [ADT] ± AA plus P ≤ 45 days allowed). Prostate cancer variants, other therapy in mHSPC setting, or symptomatic brain metastases are exclusionary. Enrolled patients will receive 24 weeks (w) of ADT plus N/AA dual action tablet (DAT) plus P, followed by an adaptive approach based on prostate specific antigen (PSA) response. Subjects in Arm A (PSA > 4.0 ng/mL at 24 w) can continue ADT/N/AA/P for max 2 years or stop N and escalate therapy to ADT/AA/P plus 6 cycles of docetaxel followed by standard of care (SOC) therapy. Subjects in Arm B (PSA ≤ 4.0 ng/mL at 24 w) will continue ADT/N/AA/P for a total of 12 months. At 12 months in Arm B, subjects with PSA ≥ 0.2 ng/mL will continue ADT/N/AA/P for max 2 years, and subjects achieving PSA < 0.2 ng/mL have the option to continue ADT/N/AA/P for max 2 years or discontinue all therapy with the option to start SOC treatment at disease progression. PSA decline to < 0.2 ng/mL at 24w (primary endpoint) will be evaluated for each racial/ethnicity group against a historic rate of 50%. Thirty patients per racial/ethnic cohort will give 80% power at 0.1 significance to determine noninferiority with a no-inferiority margin of 0.185. Estimating 5% drop out, 64 patients will be enrolled (n=32 HL and n=32 NHB). Key secondary/exploratory endpoints include PSA reduction ≥ 90%, overall response rate, PSA/radiographic progression free survival, overall survival, time to subsequent anti-cancer therapy, quality of life and safety. Key genomic correlatives will be evaluated. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06392841. Study support of drug and funding: Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC. Clinical trial information: NCT06392841 .
Efficacy of subsequent treatment after combination therapy in non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma (nccRCC).
Amaral, Paulo Siqueira , Tripathi, Abhishek , King, Jennifer , Maughan, Benjamin L. , Desai, Arpita, Reimers, Melissa A. , Ged, Yasser , Heath, Elisabeth I. , Bilen, Mehmet Asım , McKay, Rana R. , Kilari, Deepak , Szabó, Anikó , Hwang, Clara , Ghatalia, Pooja , McManus, Hannah D. , Emamekhoo, Hamid , King, Jennifer, Zakharia, Yousef , Barata, Pedro C. , Brugarolas, James , Rini, Brian I.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 4545-4545

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.4545 Get It

4545 Background: The treatment landscape of front-line nccRCC has evolved with recent trials demonstrating the efficacy of combination systemic therapy. However, the efficacy of treatment after combination therapy is unknown. This study evaluates the efficacy of VEGF-based regimens in nccRCC patients (pts) previously treated with combination regimens. Methods: ORACLE is a real-world, multi-center, retrospective database that includes nccRCC patients that received combination systemic therapies (IO+IO, IO+VEGF and VEGF+ mTOR) in any line. Subsequent treatments were categorized as VEGF only regimens (cabozantinib vs other VEGF), IO+ VEGF and VEGF+ mTOR. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) assessed by investigator review using RECIST 1.1. Secondary endpoints included disease control rate (DCR), defined as the proportion of patients achieving complete or partial responses or stable disease, time to treatment progression (TTP), calculated from the date of VEGF-based initiation to progression or last follow-up using the Kaplan-Meier method. Differences between groups were estimated with the log-rank test, and categorical outcomes were compared with the chi-square test. Results: 105 pts who received VEGF – based regimens after combination therapy were included in the analysis. Baseline characteristics: median age: 59years, 71 % male, 58% white, 25% black, 87% ECOG 0-2. IMDC-risk categories included:21% favorable, 59% intermediate and 20% poor risk. Histology included papillary (40%), unclassified (32%), chromophobe (16%) and other rare subtypes (12%). Prior combination therapies included IO+IO: 62%, IO+ VEGF: 34% and VEGF+ mTORi:4%. 70% pts received combination therapy in the first line setting while the remainder received combination therapy in a second or later line. Outcomes with subsequent treatments are described in Table1. IMDC risk score correlated with TTP. Conclusions: Modest antitumor activity was observed with VEGF- based approaches in combination therapy refractory nccRCC. Optimal management of nccRCC remains an unmet need. Outcomes of nccRCC patients by treatment and histologic type. Outcomes per Treatment n ORR (%) DCR (%) mTTP (mo.) Cabozantinib 56 18 47 3.6 VEGF/mTOR 19 16 42 9.3 IO+VEGF 17 29 47 5.6 Other VEGF 13 15 46 5.5 Outcomes per Histology Papillary 42 19 43 6.5 Unclassified 33 21 42 6.1 Chromophobe 17 29 59 8.9 Other * 13 0 46 NR
BMS-986504 in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors with homozygous MTAP deletion ( MTAP -del): Clinical update and first report of pharmacokinetics (PK) and
Arbour, Kathryn C. , George, Ben , Henry, Jason T. , Leventakos, Konstantinos , Ahnert, Jordi Rodon, Papadopoulos, Kyriakos P. , Perez, Cesar A. , Zuniga, Richard, Wozniak, A., Chin, Curtis D., Mazzei, Antonella , Hu, Zheyi , Simpson, Tyler R., Dickinson, Adam , Jänne, Pasi A. , Ahnert, Jordi Rodon, Johnson, Melissa L. , Spira, Alexander I. , Babiker, Hani M. , Haddox, Candace L. , Chin, Curtis

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 3011-3011

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.3011 Get It

3011 Background: BMS-986504 selectively binds to the PRMT5-MTA complex, which represents a synthetic lethal target in MTAP -del cancer cells, while sparing MTAP– wild-type cells. In the first-in-human phase 1/2 CA240-0007 study in advanced, unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with homozygous MTAP -del, BMS-986504 was found to be well tolerated and demonstrated antitumor activity in multiple tumors. Here, we report clinical results and the first PK and PD analyses of BMS-986504 from the dose escalation and expansion phases of CA240-0007. Methods: Pts with measurable/evaluable disease and no available treatment (Tx) with curative intent were enrolled; 7 doses were evaluated (50 to 800 mg) in dose escalation. Objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), duration of response (DOR), time to response (TTR), safety, PK, PD, including plasma SDMA were assessed. Results: As of 2 Dec 24, 152 heavily pretreated pts were enrolled across all doses: NSCLC (n = 34), PDAC (n = 41), cholangiocarcinoma (n = 12), and mesothelioma (n = 12) were the most common tumor types. With a median f/u of 9.0 mo (95% CI 7.6–9.9), continued durable antitumor activity and deepening tumor regression were seen across tumor types and doses (ORR = 23%, DCR = 70%, median DOR = 10.5 mo, TTR = 4.6 mo). No new safety signals were identified. Most Tx-related adverse events (TRAEs) were grade (Gr) 1 or 2; 13% had Gr ≥ 3 TRAEs (Gr 3 = 12%, Gr 4 = < 1%, Gr 5 = 0). Doses from 50 to 600 mg QD were assessed for PK/PD. The AUC (0-24) after multiple doses was approximately dose proportional at 200 to 600 mg, and the terminal t 1/2 after a single dose was approximately 24 h (table). There were dose-dependent reductions in predicted plasma SDMA, with the 400 and 600 mg doses approaching the plateau. Conclusions: With longer f/u, BMS-986504 continued to show increasingly durable antitumor activity. BMS-986504 demonstrated a favorable PK/PD profile, supporting QD dosing at 400 and 600 mg. These results support further investigation of BMS-986504 at 400 and 600 mg QD as a potential first-in-class synthetic lethal Tx option in pts with advanced solid tumors with MTAP -del. Clinical trial information: NCT05245500 . PK and PD. 50 mg QD 100 mg QD 200 mg QD 400 mg QD 600 mg QD PK after multiple doses t max a (min–max), h 2.0 (2.0–4.0)n = 3 2.0 (1.0–2.0)n = 3 2.0 (0.5–6.0)n = 8 2.0 (0.5–4.0)n = 10 2.0 (1.0–6.0)n = 10 C max , b ng/mL 107n = 3 377n = 3 685n = 8 1240n = 10 2110n = 10 AUC (0-24) , b h∙ng/mL 948 n = 3 3060 n = 3 7150 n = 7 11,800n = 10 26,700n = 9 AUC (0-24) , b,c h∙ng/mL/mg 19.0n = 3 30.6n = 3 35.8n = 7 29.5n = 10 44.6n = 9 Terminal t 1/2 after single dose, d h 21.7 n = 1 80.7 n = 1 21.5 n = 14 21.7 n = 14 24.1 n = 1 PD Translational exposure targets (C avgss ), X 0.08 0.21 0.5 1.1 1.7 Predicted plasma SDMA reduction, a % (90% PI) 30.0 (23.2–37.8) 38.8 (27.1–47.5) 48.3 (42.0–53.0) 55.0 (50.7–57.6) 57.4 (54.3–59.0) a Median. b Geometric mean. c Dose-normalized. d Arithmetic mean.
Global multi‐specialty clinician perspectives on the implementation of Alzheimer's disease blood biomarkers
Rodda, Joanne , Kuchenbecker, Lindsey A. , Chabrashvili, Tinatin, Budelier, Melissa M. , Duran‐Aniotz, Claudia , Udeh‐Momoh, Chinedu , Akman‐Anderson, Leyla, Pereira, Ana C. , Keshavan, Ashvini , Keshavan, Ashvini , Borelli, Wyllians Vendramini , DeMarco, Mari L. , Castilhos, Raphael Machado , Cawston, Erin E. , Mielke, Michelle M. , Algeciras‐Schimnich, Alicia

Alzheimer's & Dementia | May 22, 2025 | Volume: 21 | Issue: 5 | Pages: No page available

10.1002/alz.70201 | PMID 40401661 Get It

Abstract INTRODUCTION Clinicians’ views on the clinical readiness of Alzheimer's disease (AD) blood biomarkers (BBMs) are not well understood. METHODS The Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment Biofluid‐Based Biomarkers Professional Interest Area conducted a survey to elicit clinician opinions on AD BBM implementation, including contexts of use, assay selection, reporting, and result interpretation. RESULTS Clinician respondents ( n = 212) practiced in Europe (56%), North America (24%), the Caribbean and Central/South America (11%), and other continents (9%). Most respondents were medical doctors (80%) practicing in secondary or tertiary care (88%). For 56%, cerebrospinal fluid AD biomarkers or amyloid positron emission tomography were accessible, but 48% agreed and 52% disagreed with the implementation of AD BBMs in any clinical context. Respondents emphasized the need for data from diverse populations and educational resources to support test interpretation. DISCUSSION Surveyed clinicians generally agreed with published appropriate use recommendations but were divided on AD BBM readiness for clinical use. Highlights A survey of clinicians was conducted regarding clinical readiness of Alzheimer's disease (AD) blood biomarkers (BBMs). Views were split on AD BBM clinical readiness: 48% agreed, 52% disagreed. Most responders supported AD BBM use for treatment decisions. Most responders opposed AD BBM testing in asymptomatic individuals. Test performance data and educational materials to aid interpretation were of high importance.
Safety in a hybrid hospital‐at‐home program versus traditional inpatient care: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Maniaci, Michael J. , Sangaralingham, Lindsey R. , Behnken, Emma , Hart, Melissa S., Inselman, Shealeigh A., Nelson, Chad R. , Gothot, Rachel A., Smith, Y.R., Oloyede, Sey V. , Gifford, Sarah L., Taylor, Josh D., Dunn, Ajani N., Dowdy, Sean C. , Bosch, Wendelyn , Cowart, Jennifer B. , Behnken, Emma M, Paulson, Margaret, Nelson, Chad R , Chang, Yu‐Hui H., Hanson, Kristine T. , Larson Smith, Yvonne M, Dunlay, Shannon M. , Habermann, Elizabeth , Cowart, Jennifer B , Yao, Xiaoxi , Maniaci, Michael J , Inselman, Shealeigh A., Paulson, Margaret R. , Chang, Yu‐Hui , Smith, Yvonne M. Larson, Taylor, Josh D., Habermann, Elizabeth B. , Yao, Xiaoxi

Journal of Hospital Medicine | May 22, 2025 | Volume: 20 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 1174-1184

10.1002/jhm.70076 | PMID 40400147 Get It

Abstract Background Hospital‐at‐home programs (HaH) in the United States have evolved to include a virtual‐hybrid delivery model, where all physician encounters are virtual and partnered with a home care team. Objective To examine whether a virtual hybrid HaH program enabled by technology has similar clinical outcomes to traditional brick‐and‐mortar (B&M) hospital care. Methods We conducted a pragmatic trial at three hospitals, randomizing 1150 acutely ill patients requiring hospital care between July 10, 2023, and October 31, 2023 one‐to‐one into two groups: intervention (HaH) and control (B&M). The primary analysis was an intention‐to‐treat non‐inferiority analysis of the primary outcome, which was a composite of 30‐day all‐cause mortality and unplanned readmissions. Secondary outcomes included 30‐day readmission, all‐cause mortality, and patient experience. Results The mean age was 67.8 (standard deviation [SD] 16.3) years, and 52.2% were female. The primary outcome occurred in 99 (17.3%) HaH patients and 114 (19.8%) B&M patients (odds ratio [OR] 0.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.63–1.14, p = .28), meeting the non‐inferiority criterion. Thirty‐day unplanned readmission occurred in 84 (14.7%) HaH patients and 101 (17.5%) B&M patients (OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.59–1.11, p = .19). Thirty‐day all‐cause mortality occurred in 25 (4.4%) HaH patients and 19 (3.3%) B&M patients (OR 1.34, 95% CI 0.73–2.46, p = .35). No HaH patients died while receiving their hospital care at home. HaH program was associated with a higher likelihood of patients reporting feeling extremely comfortable or very comfortable (84.4% HaH; 60.9% B&M, p = .001). Conclusion A hybrid HaH model is a safe and comfortable alternative to traditional B&M hospital care.
Impella 5.5 as Heart Transplant Bridge Facilitated Rehabilitation and Improves Post-Transplant Outcomes: Retrospective Cohort Study
Jonna, Sadhana , Olaizola, Gustavo , Raavi, Lekhya , Bauque, Susana, Jena, Anek , Pareek, Aayushi , Bateh, Said , Hanson, Abby , Haney, John C. , Amoroso, Penny, Vilela, Sara , BRITTON, KIMBERLY, Matos, Nikki , Ojard, Michelle, Kiley, Sean , Hannon, Rachel, Leoni, Juan , Lyle, Melissa , Thomas, Mathew , Sareyyüpoğlu, Başar , Sura, Lydia, Davis, Olivia , Worsowicz, Greg, Patel, Parag C. , Sanghavi, Devang , Isha, Shahin , Leoni Moreno, Juan Carlos, Worsowicz, Greg M, Sanghavi, Devang K., Thomas, Mathew , Huespe, Iván , Perez, Allison, Leoni, Juan Carlos , Pham, Si M. , Franco, Pablo Moreno

ASAIO Journal | May 21, 2025 | Volume: 72 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 49-55

10.1097/mat.0000000000002460 | PMID 40397685 Get It

Heart transplantation is a well-established treatment for end-stage heart failure, but many patients present in poor physical condition, complicating outcomes. The Impella 5.5 device, used in cardiogenic shock, may support pretransplant rehabilitation by stabilizing organ function and promoting functional improvement. This retrospective cohort study assessed the relationship between functional status, measured by standardized Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care Basic Mobility (AM-PAC) scores, and days alive outside the hospital within 30 days post-transplant (DAOH-30). Patients who received Impella 5.5 support before transplantation between January 2019 and October 2023 were included, excluding those without AM-PAC scores within 24 hours pretransplant. Among 65 patients, the median DAOH-30 was 15 days (interquartile range [IQR], 8–19). Higher pretransplant standardized AM-PAC scores correlate with increased DAOH-30 (adjusted coefficient 0.3; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.01–0.6; p = 0.04), as did AM-PAC score improvement during rehabilitation (adjusted coefficient 0.35; 95% CI = 0.01–0.6; p = 0.04). Extended rehabilitation was associated with greater functional gains. These findings suggest that better pretransplant functional status and rehabilitation-related improvements were associated with increased DAOH-30. The Impella 5.5 device facilitates rehabilitation and may enhance post-transplant outcomes. Further research should refine strategies to optimize rehabilitation and recovery in this high-risk population.
Sex differences in prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies using the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center data
Ferman, Tanis J. , Chrenka, Ella , Chiu, Shannon , Chiu, Shannon Y , Ferman, Tanis J , Wyman‐Chick, Kathryn A , Armstrong, Melissa J. , Patel, Bhavana , Barrett, Matthew J. , Bayram, Ece

Alzheimer's & Dementia | May 20, 2025 | Volume: 21 | Issue: 5 | Pages: No page available

10.1002/alz.70275 | PMID 40390234 Get It

AbstractINTRODUCTIONMales are disproportionately represented in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Little is known regarding sex differences in cognitive, neuropsychiatric, and motor features of the prodromal stage of DLB.METHODSWe used National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center longitudinal data to examine cognitive, neuropsychiatric, and motor features in 120 males and 23 females 2 years prior to a clinical diagnosis of DLB.RESULTSMales were more likely than females to present with two or more core DLB clinical features 2 years prior to obtaining a diagnosis of dementia. Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, cognitive fluctuations, bradykinesia, and rigidity were more common in males than females. Neuropsychological test performance was similar between groups.DISCUSSIONIn prodromal DLB, males exhibit a greater number of core features than females. Core DLB features may fall short in identifying females at risk. Additional work is needed to better understand the clinical profile of prodromal DLB in females.Highlights There are sex differences in the presentation and course of neurodegenerative disease. Findings from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set suggest there are sex differences in prodromal DLB symptoms. Females were less likely to demonstrate core clinical features of DLB prior to dementia diagnosis. This information can help inform clinical diagnostic criteria for prodromal DLB.