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Immunology
Mihaly Balogh, Jixiang Zhang, Caitlyn M. Gaffney, Neha Kalakuntla, Nicholas T. Nguyen, Ronnie T. Trinh, Clarissa Aguilar, Hoang Vu Pham, Bojana Milutinovic, James M. Nichols, Rajasekaran Mahalingam, Andrew J. Shepherd
Summary: This study demonstrates that colon cancer is associated with latent sensory neuron dysfunction and implicates cytokine/chemokine signaling in this process. These findings may have implications for determining risk factors and treatment responsiveness related to neuropathy in colorectal cancer.
JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Anna Zielinska, Marcin Wlodarczyk, Adam Makaro, Maciej Salaga, Jakub Fichna
Summary: This review focuses on the pathophysiology of CRC-related pain and discusses current pain management strategies. Pain is a common symptom reported by CRC patients, but current methods do not always provide sufficient relief and may cause complications if used improperly. Future treatments should prioritize pain relief and reducing side effects. Recent pharmacological and non-pharmacological developments in CRC treatment are also covered in this article.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nicolas Kerckhove, Marie Selvy, Celine Lambert, Coralie Gonneau, Gabrielle Feydel, Caroline Petorin, Agnes Vimal-Baguet, Sergey Melnikov, Sharif Kullab, Mohamed Hebbar, Olivier Bouche, Florian Slimano, Vincent Bourgeois, Valerie Lebrun-Ly, Frederic Thuillier, Thibault Mazard, David Tavan, Kheir Eddine Benmammar, Brigitte Monange, Mohamed Ramdani, Denis Pere-Verge, Floriane Huet-Penz, Ahmed Bedjaoui, Florent Genty, Cecile Leyronnas, Jerome Busserolles, Sophie Trevis, Vincent Pinon, Denis Pezet, David Balayssac
Summary: The study identified three clusters of colorectal cancer patients with oxaliplatin-related CIPN, characterized by differences in CIPN severity and neuropathic pain. Anxiety, depressive disorders, and alterations in HRQOL were lower in cluster 1 compared to clusters 2 and 3, but not significantly different between clusters 2 and 3. This suggests that CIPN patients are not a homogeneous group, and CIPN severity is associated with psychological distress and HRQOL decline. Further research is needed to explore the relationship between clusters and CIPN management.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Hester R. Trompetter, Cynthia S. Bonhof, Lonneke V. Van de Poll-Franse, Gerard Vreugdenhil, Floortje Mols
Summary: The study found that optimism plays a significant role in HRQoL in CRC patients with chronic (CI)PN, particularly in influencing global HRQoL and emotional and cognitive functioning. Optimism is closely associated with HRQoL in CRC patients with chronic (CI)PN.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shuhei Nagai, Hidemi Niwa, Yuki Terajima, Hiroki Igari, Young-Chang P. Arai, Toshihiko Yamashita, Toshihiko Taguchi, Masaya Nakamura, Takahiro Ushida
Summary: In this study, we conducted an epidemiological survey to analyze the relationship between painless numbness and quality of life (QOL). The results indicate that painless numbness affects QOL and that QOL decreases as the intensity of numbness increases. Additionally, numbness in the feet and numbness among the young may have a lesser impact on QOL. This study is of great significance in the field of numbness research.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jonas Sorensen, Per Sjogren, Stine Novrup Clemmensen, Tanja Vibeke Sorensen, Katja Heinecke, Geana Paula Kurita
Summary: The study compared symptom prevalence and analgesic treatment in adult in-patients at a comprehensive cancer center in 2011 and 2019. While overall symptom burden remained high, there was an improvement in pain management in 2019 with significant increase in prescription of opioid and adjuvant analgesics.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Oystein Dunker, Margreth Grotle, Marie Bu Kvaloy, Martin Uglem, Sissel Loseth, Ina Elen Hjelland, Inge Petter Kleggetveit, Sara Maria Allen, Maria Dehli Vigeland, Rikke Munk Killingmo, Trond Sand, Kristian Bernhard Nilsen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of 3 tools commonly used to differentiate between neuropathic and nonneuropathic pain. The results showed that neither DN4, painDETECT, nor S-LANSS can be confidently used to assess neuropathic pain.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sanja Tomanovic Vujadinovic, Nela Ilic, Ivan Selakovic, Una Nedeljkovic, Nevena Krstic, Natasa Mujovic, Emilija Dubljanin Raspopovic, Dragana Jovanovic
Summary: TENS therapy has a positive effect on reducing neuropathic pain and increasing the quality of life for patients with lung cancer and cisplatin-induced neuropathy.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2022)
Article
Oncology
K. Prager, K. Passig, O. Micke, B. Zomorodbakhsch, C. Keinki, J. Huebner
Summary: Chemotherapy-related polyneuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect that significantly affects patients' quality of life. This article aims to evaluate the impact of CIPN on patients' daily lives and explore effective treatment approaches.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Kevin M. Klifto, Pooja S. Yesantharao, Scott D. Lifchez, A. Lee Dellon, C. Scott Hultman
Summary: The study developed a mathematical model based on anatomy-specific variables to predict a patient's risk of developing burn-related nerve pain. The model included 8 variables and identified risk factors for burn-related nerve pain at 11 anatomical locations.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Dilek Kucukvardar, Didem Karadibak, Ismail Ozsoy, Elif Atag Akyurek, Tugba Yavuzsen
Summary: This study found that quality of life, knee extensor muscle strength, and fatigue have the greatest influence on physical activity in patients with CRC.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Marie Selvy, Nicolas Kerckhove, Bruno Pereira, Fantine Barreau, Daniel Nguyen, Jerome Busserolles, Fabrice Giraudet, Aurelie Cabrespine, Carine Chaleteix, Martin Soubrier, Jacques-Olivier Bay, Richard Lemal, David Balayssac
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of sensory peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in multiple myeloma patients treated with bortezomib was 26.9%, which was associated with treatment duration and cumulative drug dose. Neuropathic pain was screened in patients with sensory CIPN, and two-thirds of them were receiving ongoing pain medication.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kaiyuan Wang, Christopher R. Donnelly, Changyu Jiang, Yihan Liao, Xin Luo, Xueshu Tao, Sangsu Bang, Aidan McGinnis, Michael Lee, Matthew J. Hilton, Ru-Rong Ji
Summary: STING agonists provide remarkable protection against cancer pain, bone destruction, and local tumor burden through direct neuronal modulation, modulation of immune cell function, and osteoclast function in the tumor microenvironment, offering long-term cancer pain relief.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Javier Fernandez, Blanca Silvan, Rodrigo Entrialgo-Cadierno, Claudio J. Villar, Raffaele Capasso, Jose Antonio Uranga, Felipe Lombo, Raquel Abalo
Summary: Flavonoids, with diverse pharmacological properties, show potential effects against cancer cells, especially xanthohumol displaying the best antitumor activity, even surpassing 5-FU. Some flavonoids, like apigenin and luteolin, may have a synergistic effect when combined with 5-FU, offering promising treatment options for CRC.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Daniel B. Lowy, Preet G. S. Makker, Gila Moalem-Taylor
Summary: Bidirectional interaction between the peripheral immune and nervous systems plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and responding to noxious stimuli. The skin is a highly complex biological structure where sensory nerve terminals and immune cells coexist. Sensory neurons regulate cutaneous immune responses through neuropeptides, while immune cells modulate sensory neurons through mediators.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)