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Abstract Despite concerns about the toxicity of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) in older patients, prospective data characterizing prevalence or risk stratification for geriatric morbidity such as disability or frailty are limited. We prospectively assessed the prognostic impact of the novel composite health assessment risk model (CHARM), a score established to predict 1-year nonrelapse mortality (NRM), among 1105 patients aged ≥60 years enrolled on the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network Study 1704. Secondary end points were assessed post-alloHCT at day 100 (D100), D180, and D365 in multivariable models adjusted with predetermined clinical variables. Among alloHCT survivors, the prevalence of disability by instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), frailty by the Physical Frailty Phenotype, and physical function impairment by Patient Reported Measurement Information System (PROMIS) was highest at D100 and lower on D180 and D365. Higher CHARM scores were independently associated with greater disability (coefficient, −0.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.85 to −0.43; P< .001), increased frailty (coefficient, 0.19; CI, 0.081-0.31; P< .001), worse PROMIS physical function, greater PROMIS depression, increased serious organ toxicity by D100, more cognitive decline at D100, and higher mortality after acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) but not significantly associated with PROMIS anxiety or acute GVHD. Higher CHARM scores predicted worse disability-free survival (odds ratio [OR], 2.03; CI, 1.66-2.48; P< .001) and lower frailty-free survival (OR, 2.00; CI, 1.61-2.49). In summary, CHARM is an independent prognostic scoring system not only for NRM but also for geriatric morbidity and functional limitation–free survival through 1 year after alloHCT. Pre-alloHCT CHARM is a novel tool to aid shared decision-making for older patients. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT03992352.

Background The association between lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathophysiology remains incompletely understood. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the association of alcohol consumption, smoking behavior, sleep quality and physical, cognitive, and social activity with cerebral amyloid pathology. Methods For this cross-sectional study, we selected participants from the Amyloid Biomarker Study data pooling initiative. We used generalized estimating equations to assess associations of dichotomized lifestyle measures with amyloid pathology. Results We included 9171 participants with normal cognition (NC) and 2555 participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from the Amyloid Biomarker Study. Of participants with NC, 58% were women, 34% were APOE ε4 carrier, and 27% had amyloid pathology. Of participants with MCI, 48% were women, 47% were APOE ε4 carrier, and 57% had amyloid pathology. In NC, cognitively active participants were less likely to have amyloid pathology (OR = 0.77, 95%CI 0.66–0.89, p < 0.001). In MCI, participants who had ever smoked or had sleep problems were less likely to have amyloid pathology (OR = 0.85, 95%CI 0.73–0.99, p = 0.029; OR = 0.62, 95%CI 0.45–0.86, p = 0.004). Conclusions In NC, cognitive activity was associated with a lower frequency of amyloid pathology. In MCI, favorable lifestyle behaviors were not associated with a lower frequency of amyloid pathology. The results of the current study contribute to the broader evidence base on lifestyle and AD by further characterizing the role of lifestyle behaviors in AD pathology across different clinical stages.

Background Tumors with mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd) classically display concomitant loss of MLH1/PMS2 or MSH2/MSH6 on immunohistochemistry (IHC) with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-High) status on molecular testing. Nevertheless, a different phenotype can occur in up to 15% of MMRd tumors (unusual phenotype). Data on the efficacy of immunotherapy in this population remain scarce. Methods We conducted a retrospective study within the IMMUNODIG MSI cohort including patients with advanced gastrointestinal MMRd tumors treated with immune checkpoint blockade in the real-world setting. We selected patients with both IHC and MSI assays data available. Unusual MMRd tumors were classified into four distinct groups: (1) isolated loss of PMS2 or MSH6 with MSI-H (isolated/MSI-H), (2) complex loss of MMR proteins with MSI-H (complex/MSI-H), (3) loss of one or more MMR proteins without MSI-H (MMRd-IHC/microsatellite stability (MSS) or MSI-low (MSI-L)), and (4) four MMR proteins retained with MSI-H (retained IHC/MSI-H). Results Out of 759 patients in the IMMUNODIG-MSI cohort, 571 patients met inclusion criteria. Of these, 90 (15.8%) had an unusual phenotype (47 isolated/MSI-H, 19 complex/MSI-H, 16 MMRd-IHC/MSS or MSI-L and 8 retained IHC/MSI-H). Compared with classical phenotypes, patients with a tumor harboring an unusual phenotype had a younger age at treatment (p=0.005), increased RAS mutation (p=0.005), reduced BRAF p.V600E mutation rates (p<0.001), a higher proportion of Lynch syndrome (p<0.001) and a higher prevalence of non-colorectal cancers (p=0.021). After a median follow-up of 28.1 months (mo), there was a significant difference in progression-free survival, with median values of not reached, 66.4 mo, 37.2 mo, 18.3 mo and 5.5 mo for complex/MSI-H, isolated/MSI-H, classical, retained IHC/MSI-H and MMRd-IHC/MSS or MSI-L subgroups, respectively (p<0.001). Notably, objective response rates were 59.1%, 58.7%, and 63.2% for complex/MSI-H, isolated/MSI-H and classical contrasting with 50% and 25% for retained IHC/MSI-H and MMRd-IHC/MSS or MSI-L, with no complete response observed in the latter two. Conclusion Our findings underscore the need for dual testing and advocate for the presence of both MMRd-IHC and MSI-H for optimal immunotherapy response. Of note, complex MMR aberrations and isolated PMS2/MSH6 losses with MSI-H may represent promising candidates for enhanced immunotherapy efficacy.

Abstract Disclosure: I. Bancos: Adrenas, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), AstraZeneca, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Corcept Therapeutics, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Diurnal, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), HRA Pharma, consulting, advisory board, data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), or funding for investigator-initiated research, Neurocrine, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), NovoNordisk, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Recordati Rare Diseases, consulting, advisory board, data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), or funding for investigator-initiated research, Sparrow, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Spruce, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work), Xeris, consulting, advisory board, or data safety monitoring board fees (paid to institution outside this work). F. Castinetti: HRA Pharma, consultancy for and research grants, Lundbeck, consultancy for and research grants, Recordati Rare Diseases, consultancy for and research grants. E.B. Geer: Corcept Therapeutics, research grants to her hospital, Recordati Rare Diseases, research grants to her hospital and occasional consulting honoraria, Sparrow, research grants to her hospital and occasional consulting honoraria, Xeris Pharmaceuticals (Strongbridge), research grants to her hospital and occasional consulting honoraria, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, occasional consulting honoraria, HRA Pharma, occasional consulting honoraria, Lundbeck, occasional consulting honoraria, Member of the LINC 6 steering committee. S. Espiard: Recordati Rare Diseases, reports invitations to training courses and medical congresses. C. Mouly: Pfizer, consulting and advisory board fees, Recordati Rare Diseases, consulting and advisory board fees. L. Dichtel: Lumos Pharma, consultant and received research support to her hospital, Novo Nordisk, consultant and received research support to her hospital, Perspectum, received research support to her hospital, Recordati Rare Diseases, research support to her hospital, Flare Therapeutics, consultant, Marea Therapeutics, consultant and has equity in company, Third Rock Ventures, consultant, Merida Biosciences, consultant and has equity in company. E.V. Varlamov: Lumiio, research support to her university, Novo Nordisk, research support to her university, Pfizer, research support to her university, Recordati Rare Diseases, research support to her university. A. Ferriere: Novo Nordisk, Recordati Rare Diseases. E. Nowak: Supported by the Else Kröner-Fresenius–Stiftung and the Eva Luise und Horst Köhler–Stiftung within the Clinician Scientist program RISE (2022_EKFKSE.03). C. Simeoli: Neurocrine UK Ltd, consultancy, Recordati Rare Diseases, consultancy. R.A. Feelders: HRA Pharma, consultancy, Recordati Rare Diseases, consultancy, Corcept Therapeutics, research grant, Member of the LINC 6 steering committee. J. Le Mouhaër: Recordati Rare Diseases, employee. P. Raunioniemi: Recordati Rare Diseases, employee. A. Mueller: Recordati Rare Diseases, employee. N. Scheyer: HRA Pharma, invitations to training courses and medical congresses, Pfizer, invitations to training courses and medical congresses, Recordati Rare Diseases, invitations to training courses and medical congresses. Introduction: LINC 6 (NCT05382156) is an ongoing prospective, observational study evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of osilodrostat, a potent 11β-hydroxylase inhibitor, over 3 years in patients (pts) with Cushing’s syndrome (CS). We report results from a prespecified 2-year interim analysis. Methods: Adult pts with endogenous CS were enrolled in 5 countries (USA and Europe) where osilodrostat is approved and available. The primary objective is long-term safety and tolerability, assessed by incidence of osilodrostat-related adverse events (AEs) and serious AEs (SAEs), with a focus on hypocortisolism-, adrenal hormone precursor accumulation-, arrhythmia/QT prolongation-, and pituitary tumor enlargement-related AEs. Secondary effectiveness endpoints include change in mean urinary free cortisol (mUFC) and late-night salivary cortisol (LNSC). Here, we report AEs in the safety population (≥1 osilodrostat dose; n=206) among pts with Cushing’s disease (CD) and non-pituitary CS (non-PCS, adrenal or ectopic CS; data cutoff July 2024). Results: Data were available for 205 pts: 75.6% were female, mean (standard deviation) age was 53.0 (14.4) years. 161 pts had CD and 44 had non-PCS (adrenal adenoma, n=12; adrenal carcinoma, n=2; bilateral adrenal nodular disease, n=10; ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion, n=17; other, n=3). Median (min-max) on-study osilodrostat exposure and dose were 8.3 months (0.0-20.8) and 5.0 mg/day (0.5-80.0). 34 (21.1%) CD and 9 (20.5%) non-PCS pts reported 91 and 14 AEs considered treatment related, respectively; most were mild or moderate (95.6% CD and 85.7% non-PCS). Most common (&gt;5% of events) treatment-related AEs: CD, adrenal insufficiency (9.9%, n=9/91 events), diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue (6.6% [n=6/91] each) and nausea (5.5%, n=5/91); non-PCS, adrenal insufficiency (42.9%, n=6/14 events), hypokalemia (14.3%, n=2/14), abnormal hormone (cortisol) level, dizziness, hirsutism, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal stiffness, and nervous system disorder (7.1% [n=1/14] each). 17 (10.6%) CD and 10 (22.7%) non-PCS pts reported 29 and 16 SAEs (7 and 4 were considered treatment related), respectively. 5 (3.1%) CD and 2 (4.5%) non-PCS pts discontinued because of 8 and 3 treatment-related AEs. CD and non-PCS pts reported 21 and 9 hypocortisolism-related AEs, 16 and 6 adrenal hormone precursor accumulation-related AEs, and 3 and 0 arrhythmogenic potential/QT interval prolongation-related AEs, respectively. CD pts had 3 pituitary tumor enlargement-related AEs. At month 3, mUFC and LNSC were normal in 73.9% (n=34/46) and 56.3% (n=18/32) of pts. By month 6, mUFC and LNSC were normal in 63.0% (n=29/46) and 30.4% (n=7/23) of pts. Conclusions: These LINC 6 2-year interim data show that osilodrostat is effective for the management of different etiologies of CS. AEs were mostly mild or moderate, with few leading to treatment discontinuation. Presentation: Sunday, July 13, 2025

ABSTRACT Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by opportunistic yeasts, namely those of the genus Candida , demonstrate strikingly high mortality rates and require early therapeutic intervention to optimize patient outcomes. Advancements in microbiological diagnosis of BSIs have introduced rapid molecular methods, including multiplex PCR panels, to detect common organisms directly from blood culture media. The BIOFIRE FilmArray Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) assay is one such method and detects seven of the most common yeast species responsible for fungemia, enabling timelier therapeutic optimization by clinicians. Here, we evaluated the clinical performance of BCID2 for yeast identification from positive blood cultures between 2021 and 2025 at a tertiary medical center, compared to the reference standard method, which couples subculturing and diagnostic mass spectrometry. A total of 252 individual yeast identification events were confirmed using the reference method during our study period, 33 (13%) of which represent organisms that lack BCID2 PCR-based targets and 219 (87%) represent organisms targeted by this assay. Of the 219 identifications compatible with the BCID2 panel targets, 209 (95%) were correctly identified. Discordance between BCID2 and the reference method commonly stemmed from the inability of BCID2 to target all yeasts encountered clinically in blood culture, as well as its reduced accuracy in cultures where >1 yeast is present. Overall, these data suggest that the BCID2 assay is a rapid and accurate method to identify the most common organisms causing yeast BSI from blood culture; however, subculture-based reference techniques are important complementary tools in the clinical microbiology laboratory. IMPORTANCE Invasive fungal diseases, including bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by yeasts, are increasing in prevalence alongside the growing global population of immunocompromised individuals. Prompt and targeted treatment is necessary for effective management of yeast BSI, and microbiological diagnostics play an important role in tailoring patient treatment. Rapid molecular assays that simultaneously detect multiple pathogens associated with a specific syndrome are attractive strategies to expedite pathogen identification. This includes the BIOFIRE FilmArray Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) assay, which detects 33 organisms including 7 yeasts commonly associated with fungemia, directly from blood culture media. Its performance has been well established for the detection of bacteria and bacterial resistance markers from blood cultures. Here, we provide a yeast-specific snapshot into the microbiological performance of BCID2, highlighting its accuracy as well as limitations in detecting medically important yeasts compared to standard culture-based identification from a four-year specimen cohort collected in a tertiary care hospital.

Abstract eSource – particularly EHR-to-EDC – is an emerging paradigm in clinical research that enables automated transfer of electronic health record (EHR) data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems, with the potential to reduce site burden, improve data quality and accelerate oncology clinical trial workflows. However, widespread implementation remains limited due to technical, regulatory and operational barriers. To address these challenges, the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data (i~HD) launched the eSource Scale-Up Task Force in 2024. This multi-stakeholder initiative brings together leading oncology centres and pharmaceutical sponsors to establish a consensus-driven roadmap for eSource adoption. Central to this effort are three foundational resources: readiness criteria for early adopters, a performance indicator framework for monitoring success and an operational playbook to guide implementation. This article provides a structured overview of the Task Force’s objectives, collaborative model and outputs, with specific attention to its focus on interoperability, regulatory alignment and real-world validation. While initially developed for oncology, the Task Force’s framework is applicable across therapeutic areas characterized by data-intensive workflows.

The treatment landscape of B-cell lymphomas has significantly evolved in recent years with approval of novel targeted therapies. CD3 × CD20 bispecific antibodies and CD19-directed monoclonal antibodies and antibody–drug conjugates have demonstrated efficacy in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma (FL). Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor–based regimens are emerging as effective treatment options for patients with TP53-mutated classical mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Results from ongoing clinical trials suggest that the addition of CD3 × CD20 bispecific antibodies to chemoimmunotherapy improves outcomes in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). These NCCN Guideline Insights highlight significant updates to the NCCN Guidelines for B-Cell Lymphomas for the treatment of FL, MCL, and DLBCL.