Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-17DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104211
Daniel Y. Chang, Zakary Wankier, Connie M. Arthur, Sean R. Stowell
{"title":"The ongoing challenge of RBC alloimmunization in the management of patients with sickle cell disease","authors":"Daniel Y. Chang, Zakary Wankier, Connie M. Arthur, Sean R. Stowell","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104211","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104211","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span><span>RBC transfusion<span> remains a cornerstone in the treatment of </span></span>sickle cell disease (SCD). However, as with many interventions, transfusion of </span>RBCs<span><span> is not without risk. Allogeneic RBC exposure can result in the development of alloantibodies, which can make it difficult to find compatible RBCs for future transfusion and increases the likelihood of life-threatening complications. The development of RBC alloantibodies occurs when a patient's immune system produces alloantibodies against foreign </span>alloantigens<span> present on RBCs. Despite its longstanding recognition, RBC alloimmunization has increasingly become a challenge when caring for patients with SCD. The growing prominence of alloimmunization can be attributed to several factors, including expanded indications for transfusions, increased lifespan of patients with SCD, and inadequate approaches to prevent alloimmunization. Recognizing these challenges, recent observational studies and preclinical models have begun to elucidate the immune pathways that underpin RBC alloimmunization. These emerging data hold promise in paving the way for innovative prevention strategies, with the goal of increasing the safety and efficacy of RBC transfusion </span></span></span>in patients with SCD who are most vulnerable to alloimmunization.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104211"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138047813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-17DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104207
Maryline Couette , Justine Roy , Damien Oudin Doglioni , Olena Bereznyakova , Christian Stapf , Gregory Jacquin , Valérie Fraïle , Philippe Desmarais , Sara-Maude Desforges , Lahoud Touma , Bénédicte Nauche , Pablo Bartolucci , Kevin H.M. Kuo , Stéphanie Forté
{"title":"Screening for cognitive impairment in adults with sickle cell disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Maryline Couette , Justine Roy , Damien Oudin Doglioni , Olena Bereznyakova , Christian Stapf , Gregory Jacquin , Valérie Fraïle , Philippe Desmarais , Sara-Maude Desforges , Lahoud Touma , Bénédicte Nauche , Pablo Bartolucci , Kevin H.M. Kuo , Stéphanie Forté","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104207","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104207","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Neurovascular disease such as symptomatic stroke, silent brain infarcts<span><span> and vascular cognitive impairment are common complications of </span>sickle cell disease (SCD) that can have devastating consequences on </span></span>quality of life<span>, employment, and social functioning. Early recognition of neurovascular disease is a prerequisite for the timely optimization of medical care and to connect patients to adaptive resources. While cognitive impairment has been well described in children, currently available data are limited in adults. As a result, guidance on the optimal cognitive screening strategies in adults is scarce. We conducted a systematic review<span><span> to identify the different screening tools that have been evaluated in SCD. A meta-analysis was performed to estimate the prevalence of suspected cognitive impairment in this population. In this qualitative synthesis, we present 8 studies that evaluated 6 different screening tools. Patient characteristics that impacted on cognitive screening performance included age, education level, and a prior history of stroke. We report a pooled prevalence of 38% [14–62%] of suspected cognitive impairment. We discuss the relative benefits and limitations of the different screening tools to help clinicians select an adapted approach tailored to their specific patients’ needs. Further studies are needed to establish and validate cognitive screening strategies </span>in patients with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104207"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138047812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-14DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104209
Salma Al Kahf , Anne Roche , Audrey Baron , Christelle Chantalat-Auger , Laurent Savale
{"title":"Pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell disease","authors":"Salma Al Kahf , Anne Roche , Audrey Baron , Christelle Chantalat-Auger , Laurent Savale","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Sickle cell disease<span><span> (SCD) is a complex genetic disorder that has long challenged both patients and healthcare professionals. One of its chronic and debilitating complications is pulmonary hypertension (PH). SCD-associated PH is often post-capillary, secondary to left heart disease. It can also sometimes be pre-capillary with multiple and often interrelated mechanisms including obstructive remodeling of the pulmonary vascular bed secondary to hemolysis, endothelial dysfunction<span>, thrombosis, hypoxia, or associated risk factors like </span></span>portal hypertension<span>. Screening symptomatic patients with echocardiographic signs of PH is crucial to determine those who should undergo right heart catheterization<span>, the cornerstone exam to diagnose and categorize patients with PH. The workup following the diagnosis relies on identifying the cause of PH to personalize treatment. Ongoing efforts are made to treat this complex condition, starting with treating the underlying disease with </span></span></span></span>hydroxyurea<span> or chronic blood exchange transfusion<span>. Robust data on the efficacy of PAH-specific therapies are lacking in this specific population. Initiation of such therapies must be made by an expert center after a case-by-case assessment of the benefit-risk ratio according to the phenotype and the mechanisms involved in the development of PH. Efforts are also poured into studying the interventional and medical therapies used on chronic thromboembolic PH for patients presenting with a thrombotic form. The management of those patients requires a multidisciplinary approach, with conjoint efforts from PH and SCD specialists.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104209"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134649620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-14DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104205
Marie-Sophie Meuleman , Lubka T. Roumenina , Anne Grunenwald
{"title":"Complement involvement in sickle cell disease","authors":"Marie-Sophie Meuleman , Lubka T. Roumenina , Anne Grunenwald","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104205","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104205","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Sickle Cell Disease<span> (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the presence of </span></span>abnormal hemoglobin<span><span>, leading to the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells<span>, causing vaso-occlusion. Inflammation is a key component of the pathophysiology<span> of SCD, contributing to the vascular complications and tissue damage. This review is centered on exploring the role of the inflammatory complement system in the pathophysiology of SCD. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive summary of the existing evidence regarding complement activation </span></span></span>in patients with SCD, encompassing both steady-state conditions and episodes of vaso-occlusive events. Additionally, we will discuss the proposed mechanisms by which the complement system may contribute to tissue injury in this pathology. Finally, we will provide an overview of the available evidence concerning the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions aimed at blocking the complement system in the context of SCD and discuss the perspective of complement inhibition.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104205"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135763893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104202
Philippe Connes , Céline Renoux , Philippe Joly , Elie Nader
{"title":"Vascular pathophysiology of sickle cell disease","authors":"Philippe Connes , Céline Renoux , Philippe Joly , Elie Nader","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104202","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104202","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an hereditary disorder characterized by the production of an </span>abnormal hemoglobin<span> called hemoglobin S (HbS). HbS may polymerize in deoxygenated conditions, which leads to red blood cell (RBC) sickling. Sickled RBCs are more rigid and fragile, and prone to lysis. SCD patients exhibit various acute and/or chronic complications, which may affect several organs. The clinical presentation of SCD is highly variable from one patient to another and cannot be only explained by RBC sickling. Increased blood viscosity, caused by the presence of RBCs with abnormal deformability and aggregation, may increase </span></span>vascular resistance<span><span><span> and increase the risk of acute and chronic vascular complications. Chronic hemolysis results in decreased nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability which may compromise </span>vasodilation<span> and participate to the development of chronic vasculopathy. Furthermore, chronic hemolysis is responsible for increased inflammation and oxidative stress<span>, which affect the vascular system<span> and may promote the adhesion of circulating cells to endothelial cells. Extracellular vesicles and especially RBC </span></span></span></span>microparticles<span><span><span> (massively released in the context of SCD) are also at the origin of vascular damages and increased white blood </span>cells adhesion to the endothelium, which may trigger vaso-occlusive crisis and other vascular-related complications. This review highlights the fact that SCD should not only be considered as a </span>hematological disorder but also as a vascular disease.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72015196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104201
Giulia Reggiani, Maria Paola Boaro, Raffaella Colombatti
{"title":"Prevention of neurovascular complications in children with Sickle Cell Disease in the real-world setting: What adult medicine physicians should know","authors":"Giulia Reggiani, Maria Paola Boaro, Raffaella Colombatti","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104201","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104201","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Neurovascular complications represent one of the most detrimental manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), affecting many patients since infancy. They include overt stroke, silent </span>cerebral infarcts<span><span><span> and neurocognitive disorders<span>. In fact, neurodevelopment can be impaired in children resulting in </span></span>cognitive dysfunction in adults with SCD. This review is meant to resume the most recent guidelines about the prevention of SCD neurovascular complications and to highlight the open challenges in their implementation. </span>Transcranial Doppler<span>, Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Angiography and neurocognitive test are useful screening tools. Chronic transfusion regimen, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and neurocognitive rehabilitation find indications in the context of primary and secondary prevention of neurovascular complications of SCD. However, international guidelines are often difficult to bring into the real world due to the lack of appropriate instruments and trained personnel. Many challenges have still to be faced to guarantee the best possible neurocognitive function to each child affected by SCD.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104201"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71522466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104204
Thanush D , M.P. Venkatesh
{"title":"Fecal microbiota transplantation: History, procedure and regulatory considerations","authors":"Thanush D , M.P. Venkatesh","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span><span>Fecal microbiota transplantation<span> (FMT) is a medical treatment<span> which involves the transfer of feces from a healthy donor to a recipient to restore the balance of gut microbiota and improve clinical outcomes. FMT has gained recognition in recent years due to its effectiveness in treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections (rCDI) and other </span></span></span>gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, it has been studied as an intervention for some other conditions, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and </span>irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This review covers regulatory considerations related to FMT, including the current state of FMT regulation and the need for further research to fully understand the safety and efficacy of this treatment. For transplantation of fecal microbiota, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies the treatment as an investigational new </span>drug<span> (IND), which typically requires physicians and scientists to submit an IND application. Ethical issues surrounding FMT, including the necessity of informed consent from donors and recipients and the potential transmission of infectious agents, are also discussed. Overall, FMT has the potential to offer significant therapeutic benefits, but it also raises regulatory and ethical considerations that require careful consideration. Further research is necessary to fully comprehend risks and benefits of FMT and to develop guidelines for its use in clinical practice.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104204"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72015195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sickle cell disease and pregnancy","authors":"Julie Carrara , Anoosha Habibi , Alexandra Benachi , Geoffrey Cheminet","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Pregnancy is a particularly risky period in the life of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Physiological changes during pregnancy increase the risk of vaso-occlusive crises (VOC), acute chest syndrome, venous </span>thromboembolic events, and infections. This concerns haemoglobin (Hb) S/C and S/β</span><sup>+</sup>-thalassaemia patients as much than S/S or S/β<sup>0</sup><span><span><span>-thalassaemia patients. SCD<span><span><span> also increases the risk of obstetrical complications, such as preeclampsia<span>, in utero foetal death, </span></span>preterm delivery mostly induced, and </span>intrauterine growth restriction<span><span>. Thus, pregnancy should be planned and closely monitored by a multidisciplinary team involving obstetricians and sickle cell disease specialists. Before pregnancy, the parents should also be informed about the risk of transmission of this autosomal recessive disease, and the father should therefore be prescribed </span>haemoglobin electrophoresis<span>. Treatments have to be revised when planning pregnancy: </span></span></span></span>hydroxyurea<span><span> (HU) should be stopped as soon as pregnancy is suspected or confirmed. Preventive blood transfusion is not systematic, but is recommended in the case of a pre-existing transfusion program prior to pregnancy, severe pre-existing organ damage, severe </span>obstetric history, and severe or repeated crises during follow-up, especially </span></span>in patients<span><span> taking HU before. Despite the risks of prematurity, systematic administration of corticosteroids for foetal lung maturation<span> is not recommended due to the risk of maternal vaso-occlusive event. Although more frequent, due to obstetrical and maternal complications, caesarean section is not systematic, in the absence of maternal contraindications. It is advisable not to exceed the term of 39 weeks of </span></span>amenorrhoea. Post-partum follow-up is recommended, particularly because of the risk of thromboembolism.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"52 4","pages":"Article 104203"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71522467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-10-26DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104191
Karl Bounader , Erwan Flécher
{"title":"End-stage heart failure: The future of heart transplant and artificial heart","authors":"Karl Bounader , Erwan Flécher","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104191","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104191","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the last decades, outcomes significantly improved for both heart transplantation<span><span><span> and LVAD. Heart transplantation remains the gold standard for the treatment of end stage heart failure and will remain for many years to come. The most relevant limitations are the lack of grafts and the effects of long-term </span>immunosuppressive therapy that involve infectious, cancerous and metabolic complications despite advances in immunosuppression management. Mechanical </span>circulatory support has an irreplaceable role in the treatment of end-staged heart failure, as bridge to transplant or as definitive implantation in non-transplant candidates. Although clinical results do not overcome those of HTx, improvement in the new generation of devices may help to reach the equipoise between the two therapies.</span></p><p>This review will go through the evolution, current status and perspectives of both therapeutics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"53 1","pages":"Article 104191"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66784227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Presse MedicalePub Date : 2023-10-26DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104192
Cecilia Linde
{"title":"Electrical therapies in heart failure: Evolving technologies and indications","authors":"Cecilia Linde","doi":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104192","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104192","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Device therapy for heart failure has rapidly evolved over 2 decades. The knowledge of indications, assessment lead and device technology has expanded to include CRT, leadless pacing and conduction system pacing such as His bundle and left bundle branch area pacing. But there is still a lack of evidence for these new technologies as well as for common indications such as atrial fibrillation and upgrading from a previous device. The role of personalized medicine will become increasingly important when selecting candidates for CRT, primary preventive ICD ablation procedures and emerging new devices such as cardiac contractility modulation (CCM). Rapidity of therapy is associated with outcome which will be a challenge. If properly implemented devices and drugs will have a large positive affect of HF outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20530,"journal":{"name":"Presse Medicale","volume":"53 1","pages":"Article 104192"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0755498223000295/pdfft?md5=308445461c6b675bf60093ce261c8143&pid=1-s2.0-S0755498223000295-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66784226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}