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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of late-onset hemorrhagic cystitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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Trigo Miranda, Mariana
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Gaio-Lima, Clara
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Alpuim Costa, Diogo
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692/4028/67/1990
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692/699/1541
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Adolescent
2024
Introduction: Hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a common complication after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), characterized by inflammation and bleeding of the bladder. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of radiation-induced HC. However, the optimal treatment for HC after allogeneic HSCT has not yet been established. Furthermore, limited research has been conducted on the use of HBOT in this setting. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of HBOT in patients with late-onset HC after allogeneic HSCT. Methods: Twenty-five-year (1998–2022) retrospective analysis performed in all consecutive patients with confirmed late-onset HC after allogeneic HSCT treated with HBOT at two centers in Portugal. Medical records were reviewed for clinical and laboratory features, primary indications for allogeneic HSCT, conditioning regimen, and treatment strategies for HC. Patients received 100% oxygen at 2.1–2.5 atmosphere absolute pressure (ATA) for 70–90-minute periods, once daily, five times per week. Complete clinical response was defined as the absence of macroscopic hematuria sustained for at least 2 weeks, and partial response was described as a downgrading in the severity of HC. Statistical significance was considered for values of p < 0.05. Results: The sample included 61 patients with a mean age of 28.0 (SD 14.2) years, 33 males. Complete response was achieved in 72.1% (n = 44) of patients and partial response in 14.8% (n = 9). Concerning patients with a complete response, the median number of HBOT sessions was 15.5 sessions (IQR 10.0-26.8). Patients treated with 10 or more sessions of HBOT had a higher rate of complete or partial response (OR 12.5, 95%CI 1.9–83.2, p-value < 0.05). There was no response in 8 (13.1%) patients, and 6 interrupted the treatments early. Only 2 patients suspended the HBOT due to a lack of clinical benefit. Conclusion: Our study supports using of HBOT as an adjunctive treatment for late-onset HC after allogeneic HSCT. Furthermore, 10 or more HBOT sessions delivered seem to impact the rate of HC resolution. Prospective, randomized, and well-controlled trials are needed to establish HBOT’s definitive efficacy and safety.
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Publisher Correction: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of late-onset hemorrhagic cystitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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Amaro, Carla D’Espiney
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Ribeiro, Joana Arana
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Costa, Diogo Alpuim
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Humanities and Social Sciences
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multidisciplinary
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Publisher
2024
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The Interplay Between HPV, Other STI and Genital Microbiome on the Development of Cervical Cancer
2022
Introdução: A importância da Microbiota Cervicovaginal na proteção de infeções (como o HPV) encontra-se bem estabelecida, nomeadamente através dos Lactobacillusspp., tal como o mecanismo através do qual o HPV conduz à Neoplasia Cervical. Contudo, não é possível classificar o HPV como um carcinogéneo completo. Desta forma, a importância de explorar a disbiose da MCV com a intenção de decifrar esta interação com o HPV, toma maior relevância.Objectivos:1) Comparação da composição do MCV de mulheres com e sem HPV e de mulheres com ASCUS e LSIL; 2) Caraterização das citocinas presentes no microambiente vaginal; 3) Avaliação dos índices do hemograma como biomarcadores de prognóstico; 4) Correlação entre MCV, genótipos de HPV e citocinas.Metodologia:Trata-se de um estudo retrospetivo, observacional, multicêntrico e transversal. A análise da MCV realizou-se através do isolamento do ARN bacteriano 16s, e análise numa plataforma de NGS. As concentrações citocinas da MCV foram obtidas através de plataforma Multiplex. A análise estatística foi realizada em SPSS v 26.0. Um α de 0,05 foi considerado estatisticamente significativo.Resultados: Realçando o cerne do estudo, verificou-se que MCV do tipo CST III e CST IV influenciam o surgimento de lesões cervicais. Observou-se que o INL impacta o prognóstico de ASCUS. Dentro da MCV, os Lactobacillusimpedem o crescimento de espécies do CST IV, enquanto as últimas expressam relações simbióticas entre si e apresentam afinidade com genótipos específicos de HPV. Por fim, a RANTES eleva-se significativamente perante infeções cervicovaginais.Conclusão:A importância da utilização do perfil de citocinas e da MCV é realçada na hipótese de prevenção do desenvolvimento de NC tal como na sua utilização como biomarcador de prognóstico. Estes conhecimentos permitem dar mais um passo na direção da medicina personalizada.
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