V. Alía, M.E. Olmedo, G. González, Y. Lage, M. García-Pardo, S. Roa, J.C. Calvo, A. Barrill, P. Garrido, J. Chamorro
{"title":"Mesotelioma pleural maligno","authors":"V. Alía, M.E. Olmedo, G. González, Y. Lage, M. García-Pardo, S. Roa, J.C. Calvo, A. Barrill, P. Garrido, J. Chamorro","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare neoplasm associated with asbestos exposure. Its incidence is increasing in developing countries. It has a poor prognosis, with a median survival time of about one year. The treatments currently available offer limited benefits. Based on the available evidence, the role of radical surgery is controversial because of the high perioperative morbidity and mortality and the tendency for disease recurrence. Platinum- and pemetrexed-based chemotherapy was the cornerstone of the treatment of unresectable disease in patients with good functional reserve. Immunotherapy with nivolumab and ipilimumab has recently emerged as a new standard option, improving survival figures and with manageable toxicity, especially in the non-epithelioid histologic subtype. Pleural effusion and trapped lung are common complications in this disease, so techniques aimed at controlling symptoms are fundamental. It is necessary to conduct new clinical trials and translational research in order to improve survival and quality of life expectations for patients with pleural mesothelioma.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 27","pages":"Pages 1595-1602"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Vidal Pan , I. Roibás Veiga , P. Méndez Brea , T. González Vidal
{"title":"Indicaciones e interpretación de las pruebas alérgicas cutáneas y serológicas","authors":"C. Vidal Pan , I. Roibás Veiga , P. Méndez Brea , T. González Vidal","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Protocols for in vivo and in vitro tests used in the study of allergic reactions are presented with special emphasis on the former. In vivo tests include the identification of specific IgE by intraepidermal and intradermal immediate hypersensitivity testing as well as the identification of sensitised T-lymphocytes in delayed hypersensitivity skin tests. Among the in vitro tests, the methods used for the quantification of allergen-specific IgE are described.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 29","pages":"Pages 1757-1762"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Prieto Martín, D. Díaz Martín, L. Muñoz Zamarrón y J. Monserrat Sanz
{"title":"Inmunidad innata y adaptativa","authors":"A. Prieto Martín, D. Díaz Martín, L. Muñoz Zamarrón y J. Monserrat Sanz","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Immune responses are divided into innate and adaptive. Innate immunity is rapid and non-specific, acting against a broad spectrum of pathogens using receptors that recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) or damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). Adaptive immunity recognizes specific antigens through a diverse repertoire of antigen-specific T and B lymphocytes. This system requires time for antigen-specific cells to activate and proliferate. This response generates effector and memory T cell clones that enable a potent, effective, rapid, and specific response in future exposures to the same pathogen. The interaction between both systems is essential for the efficient defense of the organism. The antigen-presenting cells of the innate system inform the adaptive cells about the nature of the pathogens detected and polarize the adaptive response so that it is more effective against the type of pathogen being confronted. Innate immunity can generate a trained memory that enhances its response to subsequent exposures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 28","pages":"Pages 1698-1711"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143739993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Barrill, J.C. Calvo, M.E. Olmedo, V. Alía, S. Roa, G. González, M. García-Pardo, Y. Lage, P. Garrido, J. Chamorro
{"title":"Manejo de las toxicidades inmunomediadas por fármacos anti-PD-1/PD-L1","authors":"A. Barrill, J.C. Calvo, M.E. Olmedo, V. Alía, S. Roa, G. González, M. García-Pardo, Y. Lage, P. Garrido, J. Chamorro","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The era of immunotherapy has changed the prognosis and quality of life of a large number of patients with lung neoplasms. In general, the treatment of choice has become immunotherapy associated with chemotherapy in multiple scenarios. However, with their emergence, new toxicities have arisen that require rapid identification to achieve optimal control because, although infrequent, they can be life-threatening. Usually, starting treatment with oral or intravenous corticotherapy will be proposed and, depending on the severity of the symptoms, hospitalization and the temporary or definitive suspension of immunotherapy will be considered. In refractory cases, the use of immunomodulatory drugs may be necessary. This protocol aims to summarize the characteristics and general management of these adverse effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 27","pages":"Pages 1618-1621"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M.E. Olmedo, Y. Lage, M. García-Pardo, S. Roa, J.C. Calvo, V. Alía, A. Barril, G. González, P. Garrido y J. Chamorro
{"title":"Biomarcadores predictivos en el cáncer de pulmón. Implicaciones terapéuticas","authors":"M.E. Olmedo, Y. Lage, M. García-Pardo, S. Roa, J.C. Calvo, V. Alía, A. Barril, G. González, P. Garrido y J. Chamorro","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Targeted and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies have changed the prognosis and quality of life for subgroups of lung cancer patients. The 2004 discovery of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations followed by rearrangements in the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene facilitated the development of targeted drugs for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In recent years, other therapeutic targets have been identified in patients with adenocarcinoma that are being incorporated into clinical practice. To date, the only predictive biomarker of immunotherapy efficacy approved in patients with NSCLC is the immunohistochemical (IHC) determination of PD-L1 (Programmed death-ligand-1) in the tumor. This protocol aims to summarize the predictive biomarkers of treatment efficacy used in routine clinical practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 27","pages":"Pages 1610-1613"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Roa, V. Alía, A. Barrill, Y. Lage, M. García-Pardo, M.E. Olmedo, J.C. Calvo, G. González, P. Garrido y J. Chamorro
{"title":"Cáncer de cabeza y cuello","authors":"S. Roa, V. Alía, A. Barrill, Y. Lage, M. García-Pardo, M.E. Olmedo, J.C. Calvo, G. González, P. Garrido y J. Chamorro","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Head and neck tumors encompass neoplasms of the upper aerodigestive tract, including the salivary glands. They are rare tumors with a very heterogeneous population and geographic distribution. Its location in an anatomically complex area conditions the different therapeutic strategies aimed at minimizing comorbidities and optimizing patients’ organ functionality and quality of life. Multiple environmental (toxic, dietary, viral infections, etc.) and genetic risk factors related to the disease have been described; some are prognostic factors of the disease. A systematic study of the neck should be performed through a physical examination, fibroendoscopy, imaging test, and biopsy. A molecular study on the sample should be ordered in order to determine possible therapeutic targets. Likewise, a multidisciplinary approach must also be proposed in order to individualize and establish the best treatment option in each case: surgery, radiotherapy, or systemic treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 27","pages":"Pages 1603-1609"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Díaz Martín , A. Prieto Martín , L. Muñoz Zamarrón , M. Álvarez-Mon
{"title":"Funciones efectoras de los linfocitos T","authors":"D. Díaz Martín , A. Prieto Martín , L. Muñoz Zamarrón , M. Álvarez-Mon","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.03.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>T lymphocytes are an essential part of the antigen-specific adaptive immune response. This update will explore the concept, functions, and main characteristics of these lymphocytes, the particularities of their receptor, and subpopulations based on their receptor. It will analyze the functional states based on the antigenic encounter, what signals are necessary for their activation, and how they differentiate after encountering an antigen. Attention will be paid to the effector functions of helper and cytotoxic T cells, as well as their differentiation into subpopulations such as Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg. In addition, it will examine other polarizations described for T lymphocytes, including Tfh, Th9, and Th22. It will also address the study of Tγδ lymphocytes, NKT cells, and cytotoxic CD4 T cells, as well as tissue-resident memory T cells. Lastly, it will analyze how the immunological memory of T lymphocytes is generated and how their exhaustion occurs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 28","pages":"Pages 1643-1659"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143739989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Méndez Brea , I. Roibás Veiga , T. González Vidal , C. Vidal Pan
{"title":"Indicación de vacunación-inmunoterapia en las enfermedades alérgicas","authors":"P. Méndez Brea , I. Roibás Veiga , T. González Vidal , C. Vidal Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Allergen immunotherapy or vaccination is the only etiological treatment for allergic diseases such as rhinitis, asthma, and allergy to hymenoptera venoms. Its efficacy has been fully demonstrated in double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and in meta-analyses. Immunotherapy should only be used in diseases in which an IgE-mediated allergy mechanism has been shown to be central to its pathogenesis. Vaccination consists of the administration of repeated doses of an allergenic extract to which the patient is sensitized in order to improve the symptoms associated with subsequent exposure to that allergen. The main indications and contraindications for specific immunotherapy with allergens and the most frequently used routes of administration are described.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 29","pages":"Pages 1763-1768"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Roibás Veiga , P. Méndez Brea , T. González Vidal , C. Vidal Pan
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico y terapéutico de la anafilaxia","authors":"I. Roibás Veiga , P. Méndez Brea , T. González Vidal , C. Vidal Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction. Early diagnosis and urgent administration of the treatment of choice are crucial in order to save the lives of affected patients. The anaphylaxis code implemented by the Galician Health Service is the best approach to the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. It ensures a rapid care pathway for patients with an anaphylactic reaction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 29","pages":"Pages 1769-1774"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Méndez Brea , I. Roibás Veiga , T. González Vidal , C. Vidal Pan
{"title":"Asma bronquial","authors":"P. Méndez Brea , I. Roibás Veiga , T. González Vidal , C. Vidal Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This update addresses asthma from a comprehensive perspective, highlighting its pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough. The importance of an accurate diagnosis that includes an evaluation of symptoms, medical history, and pulmonary function tests is emphasized. It is classified according to severity and control, which helps to personalize treatment. To this end, it is important to identify and avoid triggers as well as to promote the use of long-term control medications, such as inhaled corticosteroids and short-acting bronchodilators for symptom relief. A stepwise approach is recommended, adjusting treatment according to the degree of asthma control. In addition, long-term management strategies and patient education to improve quality of life and reduce exacerbations are described. Management and treatment of severe asthma that is difficult to control is also discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 29","pages":"Pages 1726-1735"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}