Qian Su, Zhipeng Deng, Xiangqing Wei, Lu Li, Boxiang Du, Fei Guo, Yi Gu, Jie Song, Lei Yao
{"title":"Serum Periostin as a Novel Biomarker for Predicting 30-Day Major Adverse Cardiac Events After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.","authors":"Qian Su, Zhipeng Deng, Xiangqing Wei, Lu Li, Boxiang Du, Fei Guo, Yi Gu, Jie Song, Lei Yao","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S507435","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S507435","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The identification of predictors for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) is essential for reducing mortality associated with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). The objective of this study is to assess serum periostin levels as a novel predictor of MACEs in patients undergoing OPCAB.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective study included 79 patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) who underwent OPCAB between May 2022 and May 2023. The changes in periostin levels (ΔPOSTN) were calculated using the formula: postoperative POSTN levels minus preoperative POSTN levels. Based on the optimal cut-off value determined from the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, patients were categorized into Low POSTN Change (LPC) and High POSTN Change (HPC) groups for subgroup analysis. The primary outcomes assessed were MACEs, including cardiac death, myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure, and stroke.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Follow up for the patients was conducted for 30 days, with 71 patients ultimately being included in the final analysis. During this period, 13 MACEs were recorded, representing an incidence rate of 18.3%. The events included 2 cases of cardiac death (2.8%), 5 cases of MI (7.0%), 5 cases of heart failure (7.0%), and 1 case of stroke (1.4%). The risk of MACEs increased by 4% for each unit increase in the ΔPOSTN (Odds Ratio [OR]: 1.04, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.01-1.06; p = 0.005). The area under the ROC curve was 0.869 (95% CI: 0.768-0.938; p < 0.001). Based on the Youden index (J = 0.683), the optimal threshold for ΔPOSTN was determined to be 16.6 µg/L, with a sensitivity of 76.9% and a specificity of 91.4%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Changes in serum periostin levels during the perioperative period may serve as an independent predictor of 30-day MACEs in patients undergoing OPCAB.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Link of the registry: https://www.chictr.org.cn. Date of registration: 2022/05/22. Trial registration number: ChiCTR2200060220.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"161-176"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846488/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143483621","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}
{"title":"The Development of Publications on Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort: A Bibliometric Analysis.","authors":"Wencai Jiang, Xuemeng Chen, Yanhua Peng, Wenhu Zhai, Xianjie Zhang, Yukai Zhou, Rui Zhou","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S493703","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S493703","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is a risk factor that impacts postoperative recovery and still troubles patients and healthcare staff. The present study is a bibliometric analysis of CRBD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The publications on CRBD were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer and Excel were applied to present the current status and hot spots of CRBD research. We analyzed parameters such as the annual number of publications, countries/regions, organizations, authors, journals, and keywords of the articles in this area by generating visualization graphs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 127 articles were eligible, recorded by 78 journals, and drafted by 672 authors from 169 organizations in 26 countries/regions. The main type of these articles is randomized trial. Park Hee-Pyoung, Kim Hyun-Chang, and Cui Yuanshan are the most productive authors with 5 articles. Sichuan University, Seoul National University, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, and Qingdao University published more articles on CRBD worldwide. China ranks No. 1 in terms of the number of publications, followed by South Korea and India. Journals specialized in anesthesiology, such as BMC Anesthesiology, Journal of Anesthesia, and British Journal of Anesthesia, are more popular with researchers in this area. The research hot spots of CRBD have concentrated on the prevention and treatment of CRBD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Though formal research on CRBD started late, there is a rising tendency for the number of publications. Authors and academic teams from Asia have made significant contribution to CRBD. Journals specialized in anesthesiology are priorities for publishing articles. Previous studies mainly focused on the pharmacological and pharmacological methods to CRBD. However, CRBD is not fully settled. Either clinical or experimental studies are still needed to further improve CRBD.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"137-147"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806727/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383329","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}
{"title":"Characteristics, Incidence, and Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Related Cardiovascular Adverse Events in Real-World Practice-A Retrospective Study in Chinese Han Population.","authors":"Rong-Hua Wang, Yin Chen, Ya-Ling Lou, Yu-Liang Lu, Hui-Min Xu","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S477417","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S477417","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to elaborate on the incidence, clinical features, and management of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) related cardiovascular adverse events (CVAEs) in real-world practice.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>We performed a retrospective chart review study on patients receiving at least one dose of ICI therapy at a Chinese tertiary hospital from March 2020 to March 2021. CVAEs were identified through clinical assessment and the Naranjo algorithm. The management and outcomes of CVAEs were monitored over a median follow-up duration of 8 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the included 203 patients, 4.4% (9/203) developed CVAEs, including heart failure (n = 3), arrhythmia (n = 2), myocarditis (n = 2), and pericardial disease (n = 2), with a proportion (6/9) tending to be severe (grade 3 or grade 4). CVAEs were more common in older patients (mean age: 73.6 ± 9.2 years) and those with hypertension (p = 0.02) or heart failure (p = 0.01). Adherence to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines for managing CVAEs was low (44%), with most cases showing partial resolution by the last follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We reported that the incidence of ICI-related CVAEs in the Chinese institution was higher than that in some prior studies. Adherence to guidelines for managing ICI-related CVAEs is found to be suboptimal in real-world practice and highlighted as a needed improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"125-135"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11840335/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469301","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}
Juan Pan, Zuyi Li, Chao Ye, Xiaojuan Zhang, Qiongliang Yang, Xu Zhang, Ya Zhou, Jianjun Zhang
{"title":"Mesalazine-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Juan Pan, Zuyi Li, Chao Ye, Xiaojuan Zhang, Qiongliang Yang, Xu Zhang, Ya Zhou, Jianjun Zhang","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S493371","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S493371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Mesalazine is a widely used medication for treating mild to moderate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). First identified as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis (AP) in 1989, the link between mesalazine and AP has primarily been established through case reports and a limited number of retrospective studies. This study aims to explore the characteristics of mesalazine-induced AP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The databases of CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, PubMed and Web of Science were searched (up to March, 2024), and the case reports of mesalazine-related AP in IBD patients were collected and descriptively analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-four reports were included, describing 42 patients (22 males, 16 females, 4 unspecified) with mesalazine-related AP. The onset of pancreatitis occurred a median of 14 days (range 1-730 days) after starting mesalazine. Common symptoms included abdominal pain (100%), vomiting (38.1%), fever (21.4%), and nausea (21.4%). Most patients had elevated serum amylase and lipase levels, with some showing raised C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Imaging tests, such as computed tomography and B-scan ultrasonography, revealed edematous infiltration and inflammation. Discontinuation of mesalazine led to symptom resolution in all patients, with 93.3% improving within a week. Alternative treatments or switching to other forms of 5-aminosalicylic acid may be considered for ongoing management. Rechallenge with mesalazine led to recurrence of AP in 21 cases, with a shorter median time to symptom onset.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Mesalazine-induced AP is a rare but significant adverse reaction, not related to drug dosage, and can occur at any point during treatment, typically within two weeks. The reaction can recur upon rechallenge. Discontinuation of mesalazine and symptomatic treatment typically resolves the condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"113-123"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11784256/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143081102","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}
{"title":"Factors Associated With Recurrent Emergency Department Visits for Epistaxis in Adults, Cross Sectional Study in Two Tertiary Care Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [Letter].","authors":"Ahmed M Al-Wathinani, Krzysztof Goniewicz","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S514794","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S514794","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"111-112"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11785534/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143081100","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}
{"title":"Video Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation: A Consideration for Manual In-Line Stabilization Without Cervical Collar Versus Full Immobilization.","authors":"Kasamon Aramvanitch, Sittichok Leela-Amornsin, Welawat Tienpratarn, Promphet Nuanprom, Supassorn Aussavanodom, Chaiyaporn Yuksen, Sirinapa Boonsri, Natcha Boonjarus, Somchoak Sanepim","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S486978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S486978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Traumatic patients with cervical spine motion restriction have difficulty with endotracheal intubation (ETI) due to the limitations of neck movement and mouth opening. Nevertheless, the removal of the cervical collar for ETI in a prehospital setting may lead to a deterioration in neurological outcomes. This study compares the success rate of ETI utilizing a video laryngoscope (VL) on a manikin, contrasting manual in-line stabilization (MILS) without a cervical hard collar against full immobilization.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized, non-crossover study was conducted involving 56 paramedic students assigned by SNOSE to utilize various box sizes for VL intubation with MILS without a cervical hard collar or full immobilization technique on a manikin. The primary outcome was the intubation success rate. Secondary outcomes included attempts, time for successful intubation, and Cormack-Lehane classification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-six participants were evaluated; 28 were in the full immobilization group, and another 28 were in the MILS without cervical hard collar group. Baseline characteristics showed no difference between both groups. The success rate of VL intubation showed no difference between the full immobilization group and the MILS without a cervical hard collar group (28 [100%] vs 28 [100%]; 24 [85.71%] vs 27 [96.43%] on first attempt; 4 [14.29%] vs 1 [3.57%] on second attempt; p-value 0.352). Time required to perform successful intubation (median [IQR] 17.20 [12.53, 24.40] vs 17.53 [14.06, 23.73], p-value 0.694) and Cormack-Lehane classification (11 [39.29%] vs 10 [35.71%] in grade I; 16 [57.14%] vs 17 [60.71%] in grade II; 1 [3.57%] vs 1 [3.57%] in grade III, p-value 1.000) showed no statistical difference between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is unnecessary to remove the cervical hard collar when performing endotracheal intubation while using a video laryngoscope.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"103-109"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11776505/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068053","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}
Samantha Nishimura, Charis Ma, Ellen Sidransky, Emory Ryan
{"title":"Obstacles to Early Diagnosis of Gaucher Disease.","authors":"Samantha Nishimura, Charis Ma, Ellen Sidransky, Emory Ryan","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S388266","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S388266","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder resulting from a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase caused by biallelic variants in the <i>GBA1</i> gene. Patients may present with a wide spectrum of disease manifestations, including hepatosplenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, bone manifestations, and in the case of GD types 2 and 3, neurodegeneration, cognitive delay, and/or oculomotor abnormalities. While there is no treatment for neuronopathic GD, non-neuronopathic manifestations can be efficiently managed with enzyme replacement therapy or substrate reduction therapy. However, many patients with GD experience a lengthy diagnostic odyssey, which can negatively affect their access to care and clinical outcomes. The cause of this diagnostic delay is multifaceted. Since genotype/phenotype correlations in GD are not always clear, it is difficult to predict the presence, severity, and onset of clinical manifestations. This heterogeneity, combined with the molecular complexity of the <i>GBA1</i> locus, low disease prevalence, and limited knowledge of GD among providers serves as a barrier to early diagnosis of GD. In this review, we discuss such obstacles and challenges, considerations, and future steps toward improving the diagnostic journey for patients with GD.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"93-101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11776414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068051","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}
{"title":"Risk Factors of Delirium Following Reconstructive Surgery for Head and Neck Tumors: A Retrospective Clinical Trial.","authors":"Lulan Li, Liupan Zhang, Xixuan Wu, Zhenhua Zeng","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S480272","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S480272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients after head and neck tumor reconstruction surgery frequently require deep sedation and analgesia in the ICU. However, the risk factors for delirium associated with propofol-based sedation remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to explore the risk factors of delirium of propofol singled or combined sedation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study analyzed ICU patients who underwent head and neck tumor reconstruction surgery. The patients were divided into three groups: propofol (P), propofol + midazolam (PM), and propofol + dexmedetomidine (PD) groups. We utilized univariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors of delirium.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Delirium occurred in 4 (7.02%), 11 (28.21%), and 5 (20.83%) patients in the P, PM and PD groups, respectively. Elevated mean arterial pressure (MAP), increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, and the combined use of midazolam were determined to be significant risk factors for delirium in this patient cohort. The combined use of midazolam is the strongest predictor of delirium, which can increase the risk of delirium by 3.218 times (95% CI = 1.041-9.950, p = 0.042).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Propofol combined with midazolam for sedation in patients after head and neck tumor reconstruction surgery may increase the risk of delirium.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"81-91"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11774114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143060715","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}
Ting Feng, Peng Zhao, Jiao Wang, Xiaoye Du, Meimei Ai, Jing Yang, Junjie Li
{"title":"Improving Patient Outcomes in mTBI: The Role of Integrated Nursing Interventions in the Emergency Department.","authors":"Ting Feng, Peng Zhao, Jiao Wang, Xiaoye Du, Meimei Ai, Jing Yang, Junjie Li","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S500328","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S500328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, often requiring emergency department (ED) management. Integrated Nursing Interventions play a critical role in the care of TBI patients, but limited research has evaluated their efficacy in this setting. This study aims to assess the impact of Integrated Nursing Interventions on patient outcomes and complications in the ED.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 246 patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) treated in the emergency department from January 2022 to December 2022. Of these, 138 patients received Integrated Nursing Interventions, while 108 did not. Baseline characteristics, clinical outcomes, and complications were compared between the two groups. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were used to evaluate the effect of nursing interventions on outcomes such as mortality, complications, and hospital stay.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 246 mTBI patients, those receiving Integrated Nursing Interventions (n=138, 56.1%) experienced significantly lower rates of adverse events, including perioperative intracranial hemorrhage (4.3% vs 12.0%, P=0.025) and shorter hospital stays (6±2 days vs 11±3 days, P<0.001). The study sample included 56.5% female, with 80.1% age ≤ 80. Integrated Nursing Interventions refer to coordinated care strategies that combine multiple nursing approaches tailored to address both physical and psychological needs of patients. For instance, the use of patient education combined with individualized pain management strategies. Logistic regression analysis revealed that Integrated Nursing Interventions were associated with a significant reduction in in-hospital mortality (OR=1.828, 95% CI: 1.619-2.318, P<0.001). ROC curve analysis demonstrated strong predictive accuracy for outcomes such as readmission rate (AUC=0.757), 30-day mortality (AUC=0.836), and 90-day mortality (AUC=0.760).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Integrated Nursing Interventions in the emergency department significantly improve patient outcomes for mTBI patients, reducing mortality, complications, and length of hospital stay. These interventions, which include early assessment, timely intervention, patient education, and collaborative care, are essential for optimizing TBI management. The high predictive value of these interventions further underscores their importance in emergency care. Future research should focus on the long-term effects of Integrated Nursing Interventions on patient outcomes across different age groups, particularly in chronic disease management. Further studies could explore the role of digital health tools in enhancing integrated care.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"69-80"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11766206/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143047523","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}
{"title":"Optimal Delivery of Pain Management in Schwannomatosis: A Literature Review.","authors":"Utaro Hino, Ryota Tamura, Masahiro Toda","doi":"10.2147/TCRM.S362794","DOIUrl":"10.2147/TCRM.S362794","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-NF2 schwannomatosis is a rare syndrome characterized by multiple benign schwannomas that primarily affect nerve sheaths, with chronic, treatment-resistant pain as the most common symptom. No protocol has been established for pain management, and pharmacotherapies, including molecular target therapies, are being evaluated. Neuromodulation therapies such as scrambler therapy and surgical options are also employed; however, surgery may lead to persistent or recurrent pain caused by nerve damage or tumor recurrence. The lack of accurate animal models hampers understanding of pain mechanisms and tumor development, necessitating further basic research and clinical trials to improve treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":22977,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management","volume":"21 ","pages":"61-68"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11748755/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012244","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}