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Summary of Background Data: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN)-derived pancreatic cancer is typically managed like pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN)-derived pancreatic cancer. However, in IPMN-derived pancreatic cancer, the role of chemotherapy remains controversial, particularly in the neoadjuvant setting (NAT). Objective: To evaluate the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in IPMN-derived pancreatic cancer. Methods: Patients with IPMN-derived pancreatic cancer treated with either upfront surgery (US) or NAT were identified from eight international centers (2000-2023). Clinicopathologic data were compared. Date of first treatment was used for Kaplan-Meier and log-rank tests to compare overall (OS) and recurrence free survival (RFS). Multivariable Cox-regression was performed in patients that underwent NAT. Results: In 1,019 patients, 76 (7%) underwent NAT. Patients who received NAT had higher baseline CA19-9 levels (P<0.001). Of these 76 patients, 27 (36%), 20 (26%), and 29 (38%) had resectable, borderline resectable, or locally advanced pancreatic cancer at diagnosis, respectively. Advanced resectability stage was significantly more common in the NAT patients as compared to those who underwent US (P<0.001). OS for US patients was 38.0 months (95%CI: 33.7.1-44.3), which was not statistically different than those that received NAT [27.5 mo (95%CI: 23.1-46.7), P=0.121]. This was also valid for patients with resectable disease [US: 38.1 mo vs. NAT: 35.6 mo, P=0.920)]. Complete or marked pathological treatment response (P=0.046) and serological CA19-9 normalization after NAT (P=0.017) were associated with improved survival. On Cox-regression for OS, N2 disease [HR: 4.15 (95%CI: 1.71-10.10)], elevated CA19-9 [HR: 2.02 (95%CI:1.06-3.85)] and R1 margin [HR: 2.36 (95%CI:1.20-4.61)] was independently associated with OS after NAT, while resectability status was not. Conclusion: After NAT and resection, advanced resectability stage was not associated with worse OS indicating the value of this approach for borderline resectable and locally advanced IPMN-derived pancreatic cancer. The benefit of NAT in resectable disease is unclear and may require an individualized approach. Biological treatment effect can be assessed with CA19-9 and confirmed by pathologic response.

Objectives While extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may be an efficacious adjunctive treatment option for musculoskeletal injuries, current research is limited by significant heterogeneity within treatment protocols. This study aims to establish international expert consensus recommendations on ESWT terminology, parameters, procedural considerations, contraindications and side effects in the application of ESWT to sports injuries. Methods A systematic literature search was performed on the use of ESWT for musculoskeletal and sports medicine injuries to identify potential panellists, followed by the development of a steering committee-led questionnaire. A three-stage, modified Delphi questionnaire was provided to a panel of 41 international clinical and research experts across 13 countries. Panellists had the opportunity to suggest edits to existing statements or recommend additional statements in Round 1. Consensus was defined as≥75% agreement. Results All 41 panellists completed Rounds 1, 2 and 3. Consensus was reached on 69/118 statements (58.5%), including recommendations on terminology and fundamental concepts, indications for use, procedural aspects for tendinopathy and bone pathologies, treatment correlations with imaging, periprocedural and postprocedural considerations, absolute and relative contraindications and potential side effects. Of the 49 statements that did not reach consensus, 17/49 (34.7%) were related to procedural aspects of bone pathology. Conclusion This international panel presents recommendations on ESWT terminology, indications and treatment considerations to guide ESWT use and decision-making by sports medicine clinicians. While our panel supported the use of ESWT in the treatment of bone pathologies, certain procedural aspects of ESWT specific to these injuries did not reach consensus and require further investigation.

75 Background: The Rx landscape of pts with mCRPC has recently evolved with the approval of lutetium-177-PSMA-617 (Lu-177) and poly(ADP) ribose polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) either as single agents or as combinations with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) [PMID: 37442702]. However, real-world data on the uptake of these agents are lacking. Herein, we sought to assess the Rx patterns and attrition rates of pts with mCRPC in the era of newly approved therapies. Methods: The de-identified nationwide Flatiron Health Electronic-Health Record (EHR)-derived database was used to extract pt-level data. Eligibility criteria: diagnosis of mCRPC and Rx line (L) information. The data cut-off date was 5/31/2024. Rx patterns in each line of therapies were summarized using frequency and percentages. All analysis was done using R version 4.2.3. Results: Of the overall cohort of 24,105 pts with metastatic prostate cancer, 12,333 pts diagnosed with mCRPC between 1/1/2013 and 5/9/2024 met the eligibility criteria and were included. Rx trends are summarized (Table). Of pts receiving 1L Rx, 61% of pts received 2L therapy, and 35% received 3L therapy. Androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) was the most common Rx in the 1L setting (73.7%), followed by taxane (10%) and sipuleucel-T (3.8%). In 2L, ARPI was again the most frequent Rx (46.8%), followed by taxane (23.6%). In 3L, taxane became the most frequent Rx (35.4%), followed by ARPI (26.2%) and radium-223 (4.9%). Rx trends per year will be presented in the meeting. Conclusions: In the current era,a high proportion of pts with mCRPC receiving 1L Rx do not receive a subsequent line of Rx (39% of pts do not receive 2L, and 65% do not receive 3L Rx). ARPIs and taxanes remain the most frequently used Rx options in most L of therapy. These findings highlight the need for better tolerated Rx, therapies with a novel mechanism of action, and improved access to care for our pts. Rx trends per year will be presented in the meeting. Rx patterns in pts with mCRPC. Rx 1L, n (%)N = 12,333 2L, n (%)N = 7475 3L, n (%)N = 4316 4L, n (%)N = 2339 5L, n (%)N = 1225 ARPI 9085 (73.7) 3503 (46.8) 1130 (26.2) 356 (15.2) 157 (12.8) PARPi-based therapies 93 (0.8) 185 (2.5) 142 (3.3) 98 (4.2) 47 (3.9) Platinum-based therapy 127 (1) 216 (2.9) 198 (4.6) 148 (6.3) 130 (10.6) Lu-177-based therapies 50 (0.4) 109 (1.5) 169 (3.9) 143 (6.3) 103 (8.4) Radium-223 183 (1.5) 241 (3.2) 213 (4.9) 125 (5.3) 79 (6.4) Sipuleucel-T 474 (3.8) 94 (1.3) 53 (1.2) 18 (0.8) 8 (0.7) Taxane 1240 (10) 1763 (23.6) 1526 (35.4) 935 (40) 393 (32) Pembrolizumab 24 (0.2) 41 (0.5) 36 (0.8) 27 (1.2) 29 (2.4) Other*/not-applicable** 665 (5.4)/392 (3.2) 1000 (13.4)/323 (4.3) 602 (14)/247 (5.7) 320 (13.7)/169 (7.2) 162 (13.3)/117 (9.5) *Includes drugs approved for mCRPC in combination with unapproved agents or clinical trial drugs. **Includes agents not approved for prostate cancer.

95 Background: Most pts with prostate cancer with bone metastasis experience symptomatic skeletal events (SSEs) [PMID: 23884473], leading to increased morbidity and mortality. BMAs have been approved since 2007 and are recommended in mCRPC to prevent SSEs in pts with bone metastases or a high risk of osteoporotic fracture. Herein, we sought to assess the real-world trends of BMA administration in pts with mCRPC. Methods: We used the de-identified nationwide Flatiron Health electronic health record (EHR)-derived database to extract pt-level data. Inclusion criteria: pts with mCRPC with available date of diagnosis of mCRPC and information on receipt of BMA. Pts were categorized into 2 cohorts based on BMA receipt (e.g., bisphosphonates, denosumab, teriparatide, romosozumab) or not. Treatment trends of BMA by year of mCRPC diagnosis were summarized using frequency and percentages. Baseline characteristics at the time of mCRPC diagnosis (age, race-ethnicity, practice type, insurance) were compared between cohorts using the Wilcoxon rank-sum and Chi-squared tests. Results: Of 24,105 pts with metastatic prostate cancer in the dataset, 14,112 with mCRPC were eligible and included. 7,990 (56.6%) received BMA while 6,122 (43.4%) did not. In BMA receipt cohort: median age was 75 (IQR 67 – 81), majority were White (61%), treated in community practice (87%) and had commercial health plan (80%). In BMA non receipt cohort: median age was 75 (IQR 68 – 82), majority were White (61%), treated in a community practice (78%), and had commercial health plan (76%). The use of BMA decreased over time from 56% in 2013 to 46% in 2024 (Table). Statistically significant differences existed between cohorts in race-ethnicity, practice type, and insurance (p < 0.001) and will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: Despite recommendations to use BMAs in pts with mCRPC and bone metastasis or high risk of osteoporotic fracture, our findings reveal a low utilization rate of BMAs in mCRPC setting with a notable decline over time. This highlights the need to incorporate the use of BMAs in clinical practice and improve access to these agents. Trends by year of mCRPC diagnosis in receipt of the first BMA and frequency and percentage of each agent. Year 2013N = 549 2014N = 1035 2015N = 1223 2016N = 1345 2017N = 1441 2018N = 1346 2019N = 1469 2020N = 1380 2021N = 1352 2022N = 1393 2023N = 1196 2024N = 383 Receipt of BMA, n (%) 316 (56) 674 (65) 792 (65) 837 (62) 886 (61) 766 (57) 816 (56) 766 (56) 692 (51) 713 (51) 556 (46) 176 (46) Denosumab, n (%) 190 (60.1) 450 (66.8) 557 (70.3) 599 (71.6) 606 (68.4) 533 (70) 526 (64.5) 488 (63.7) 410 (59.2) 414 (58.1) 290 (52.2) 94 (53) Zoledronic acid, n (%) 120 (38) 220 (32.6) 228 (28.7) 233 (27.8) 270 (30.5) 225 (29) 281 (34.4) 273 (35.6) 277 (40) 295 (41.4) 258 (46.4) 82 (47) Teriparatide, other bisphosphonates, n (%) 6 (1.9) 4 (0.6) 7 (1) 5 (0.6) 10 (1.1) 8 (1) 9 (1.1) 5 (0.7) 5 (0.7) 4 (0.5) 8 (1.4) 0

ImportanceMyeloperoxidase is one of the most abundant peroxidase enzymes in activated myeloid cells. Myeloperoxidase inhibitors may have a clinical benefit in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by slowing neurodegeneration via reduced neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.ObjectiveTo determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of verdiperstat, a selective myeloperoxidase inhibitor, in ALS.Design, Settings, and ParticipantsVerdiperstat was tested as a regimen of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, a multicenter, double-blind, perpetual platform design, randomized clinical trial, with sharing of trial infrastructure and placebo data across multiple regimens. The study was conducted at 54 ALS referral centers across the US from July 2020 to April 2022. Adult participants with a diagnosis of clinically possible, probable, laboratory-supported probable, or definite ALS defined by the revised El Escorial criteria were randomized to verdiperstat or regimen-specific placebo. An additional group of participants concurrently randomized to placebo from other regimens was included in the analyses.InterventionsEligible participants were randomized in a 3:1 ratio to receive oral verdiperstat, 600 mg, twice daily or matching placebo for a planned placebo-controlled duration of 24 weeks.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe primary efficacy outcome was change from baseline through week 24 in disease severity, as measured by a joint model of ALS Functional Rating Scale–Revised and survival, with the treatment effect quantified by the disease rate ratio (DRR), with DRR less than 1 indicating a slowing in disease progression of verdiperstat relative to placebo.ResultsA total of 167 participants (mean [SD] age, 58.5 [11.4] years; 59 [35.3%] female; 108 [64.6%] male) were randomized to either verdiperstat (126 [75.4%]) or to placebo (41 [25.6%]). Among the participants randomized to the verdiperstat regimen, 130 (78%) completed the trial. The estimated DRR was 0.98 (95% credible interval, 0.77-1.24; posterior probability = 0.57 for slowing of disease progression [DRR &amp;lt;1]). Verdiperstat was estimated to slow progression by 2% vs placebo (95% credible interval, −23% to 24%; posterior probability 0.57). Verdiperstat was overall safe and well tolerated. Common adverse events in the verdiperstat group were nausea, insomnia, and elevated thyrotropin levels.Conclusions and RelevanceResults demonstrate that treatment with verdiperstat was unlikely to alter disease progression in ALS.Trial RegistrationClinical Trial Identifiers: NCT04297683 and NCT04436510

Guidelines for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) start with a risk assessment using a pretest probability (PTP) tool, followed by D-dimer testing or computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) depending on risk. The project aimed to develop an electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) to encourage broader use of a validated PTP scoring tool in emergency departments (EDs) to more accurately diagnose PE and to reduce unnecessary CTPAs. To identify a value set to accurately identify CTPA and abnormal D-dimer tests using standard classification systems and clinical vocabularies (ie, Current Procedural Terminology [CPT], Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes [LOINC], systematized nomenclature of medicine clinical terms [SNOMED CT]) across 3 academic United States health care systems. A comprehensive value set to identify CTPAs was selected, which contained 31 codes. Additionally, each health care system had unique, site-specific codes to more granularly identify CTPAs. Three health care systems representing 38 EDs from across the country submitted data from all ED encounters between September 12, 2022, and January 11, 2023. Imaging types were reviewed from each of the CPT codes and LOINC. The project evaluated whether a D-dimer was obtained using CPT and LOINC and whether the D-dimer result was elevated using SNOMED CT. The number of ED encounters, PTP use, and diagnosis of PE using different codes were determined. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value for selected codes were calculated. Over a 4-month study period, 270,214 encounters were included from 38 EDs. 11,794 ED encounters with CTPAs during the study period, using the site-specific codes were identified. The comprehensive value set had a PPV of 63.4%. Restricting the CTPA value set to CPT code 71275 or LOINC 88322-3 improved the PPV to 82% with 100% sensitivity and 99% specificity. The restricted value set captured the highest proportion of relevant site-specific codes. D-dimer values were identified using LOINC codes 48065-7 and 91556-1 at Site 1 and 48067-3 at Site 2. SNOMED CT codes were not used at any site to identify elevated D-dimer results. Different D-dimer tests with different normal ranges were used at each site, and only one site provided an abnormal flag for D-dimer results. Heterogeneity in the use of nationally standardized codes for labs and imaging tests limits the ability to measure and compare quality across health care organizations for CTPA and D-dimer results. Restricting the identification of CTPA to CPT Code 71275 or LOINC 88322-3 resulted in high sensitivity and specificity, but false positives remain. Additionally, coding for an abnormal D-dimer test result is not standardized across institutions. Therefore, the currently available value sets cannot be used to develop eCQMs whose aim is to evaluate whether CTPA is ordered appropriately based on the PTP risk level and laboratory testing.

Abstract Background: Waist circumference (WC) and its allometric counterpart, “a body shape index” (ABSI), are risk factors for colorectal cancer; however, it is uncertain whether associations with these body measurements are limited to specific molecular subtypes of the disease. Methods: Data from 2,772 colorectal cancer cases and 3,521 controls were pooled from four cohort studies within the Genetics and Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer Consortium. Four molecular markers (BRAF mutation, KRAS mutation, CpG island methylator phenotype, and microsatellite instability) were analyzed individually and in combination (Jass types). Multivariable logistic and multinomial logistic models were used to assess the associations of WC and ABSI with overall colorectal cancer risk and, in case-only analyses, to evaluate heterogeneity by molecular subtype, respectively. Results: Higher WC (ORper 5 cm = 1.06, 95% confidence interval, 1.04–1.09) and ABSI (ORper 1-SD = 1.07, 95% confidence interval, 1.00–1.14) were associated with elevated colorectal cancer risk. There was no evidence of heterogeneity between the molecular subtypes. No difference was observed regarding the influence of WC and ABSI on the four major molecular markers in proximal colon, distal colon, and rectal cancers, as well as in early- and late-onset colorectal cancers. Associations did not differ in the Jass-type analysis. Conclusions: Higher WC and ABSI were associated with elevated colorectal cancer risk; however, they do not differentially influence all four major molecular mutations involved in colorectal carcinogenesis but underscore the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight in colorectal cancer prevention. Impact: The proposed results have potential utility in colorectal cancer prevention.

Summary Integrins are heterodimeric receptors important for cell adhesion and signaling. Integrin α5β1 is a key mediator of angiogenesis and its dysregulation is associated with tumor progression and metastasis. Despite numerous efforts, α5β1-targeting therapeutics have been unsuccessful due to poor efficacy and off-target effects. A contributing factor is our limited understanding of how integrin conformation influences interactions with therapeutics. Using cell-based functional assays, patient-derived xenografts, biophysics, and electron microscopy, we shed light on these relationships by characterizing two anti-α5β1 antibodies, BIIG2 and MINT1526A. We show that both antibodies bind α5β1 with nanomolar affinity, reduce tube formation in vitro , and bind overlapping epitopes that block fibronectin binding. However, using electron microscopy, we reveal that while BIIG2 binding does not substantially alter the conformational states, MINT1526A preferentially recognizes the bent conformation and restricts the conformational ensemble. These insights can guide which aspects to prioritize to improve the design of future integrin-targeted therapeutics.

AbstractBackgroundUnderstanding the relationship between AβPET and AβCSF biomarkers will define their potential utility in Aβ treatment. Few longitudinal or neuropathological comparisons have been reported. We assessed the relationship of AβPET and AβCSF biomarkers in a large community cohort.MethodParticipants 50+ years with coincident AβPET and AβCSF biomarkers (pTau181/Aβ42, n=505, and Aβ42/40, n=54) were included. Of these participants, a subgroup was identified that had neuropathology data (n=47) of which many had longitudinal AβPET and CSF testing. The relationships of AβPET and CSF biomarkers were assessed cross‐sectionally in all participants and longitudinally in those with autopsy data. Analyses were performed using AβPET Meta‐ROI and AβPET early‐Aβ‐deposition ROIs (ROIs with early Aβ deposition: fusiform, angular, inferior temporal, middle temporal, middle occipital, and calcarine).ResultIn biomarker tests performed at the same time, more participants were AβPET+ and CSF‐ than AβPET‐ and CSF+ using Meta‐ROI AβPET. This discordance occurred more frequently when using early‐Aβ‐deposition regions (Figure 1). Of 47 participants with autopsy data, 35 had Thal stage ≥1. The sensitivity for earliest detection of cortical Aβ neuropathology by AβPET was 89% (31/35) and by CSF was 66%, (23/35). Eight of these 35 had positive AβPET findings and negative coincident CSF tests at the first time tested. Of these, 5/8 were Meta‐ROI and early AβPET ROI positive. The other 3/8 were only positive on early‐Aβ AβPET ROIs. Four of the 8 with negative CSF and positive AβPET had subsequent testing and 2/4 became positive on CSF tests after 1.5 years while 2/4 continued to be negative on subsequent testing.ConclusionAβPET is more sensitive for detection of early cortical Aβ deposition than CSF biomarkers in cross‐sectional or autopsy data. While the assessment of AβPET by standard Meta‐ROI AβPET methods showed cortical Aβ deposition occurring when not indicated by CSF biomarkers, AβPET ROIs for early Aβ deposition detected additional participants that were AβPET positive and AβCSF negative. These findings have implications for detecting early Aβ neuropathology among CU participants in Aβ prevention trials when robust detection is needed. Further work is needed to compare Aβ plasma biomarkers and AβPET using these methods.