Patients' preferences for subcutaneous trastuzumab versus conventional intravenous infusion for the adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive early breast cancer: final analysis of 488 patients in the international, randomized, two-cohort PrefHer study

PrefHer revealed compelling and consistent patient preference for subcutaneous (s.c.) trastuzumab, regardless of delivery by single-use injection device or hand-held syringe. s.c. trastuzumab was well-tolerated and safety data, including immunogenicity, were consistent with previous reports. No new safety signals were identified compared with the known intravenous trastuzumab profile in early breast cance

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El estrabismo en el niño y anestesia Strabismus in the child and anesthesia

Se analiza el manejo anestésico de 41 niños tratados por estrabismo con anestesia general, administrada a 37 de ellos por vía endotraqueal para la corrección quirúrgica y a los 4 restantes por vía intravenosa para la inyección de toxina botulínica (TBX) tipo A en microdosis intraocular. Se destacan aspectos importantes de interés anestesiológico como son las implicaciones clínicas que pudieran resultar del manejo anestésico, los cuidados especiales que requieren estos pacientes, la importancia de la evaluación preoperatoria que considere aspectos de interés especial y propios, etc. No hubo complicaciones transoperatorias. El vómito fue la complicación posoperatoria vista en 6 pacientes y sólo 1 sometido a tratamiento quirúrgico requirió además del mantenimiento de una hidratación intravenosa con la administración de una dosis de dimenhidrinato, antihistamínico de fuerte acción antiemética. Se presenta el manejo anestésico para la inyección intraocular de microdosis de TBX tipo A realizada con buenos resultados con Atropina, Diazepán y Clorhidrato de Ketamina por vía intravenosa.<br>The anesthetic management of 41 children with strabismus treated with general anesthesia is analyzed. 37 of them were administered intratracheal anesthesia for surgical correction and the other 4 intravenous anesthesia for the injection of an intraocular microdose of botulinum toxin A (TBX). Important aspects of anesthesiologic interest as the clinical implications that may result from the anesthetic management, the special care required by these patients, the importance of the preoperative evaluation that takes into account aspects of special interest, of the authors' interest and others, are stressed . There were no transoperative complications. Vomiting was the postoperative complication observed in 6 patients and only one of those who underwent surgery required besides the maintenance of an intravenous hydration the administration of a dose of dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine drug of strong antiemetic action. The anesthetic management for the intraocular injection of a microdose of TBX A had good results by the intravenous administration of Atropine, Diazepam and Ketamine Hydrochloride

Polyphenolic Extract (PE) from Olive Oil Exerts a Potent Immunomodulatory Effect and Prevents Graft-versus-Host Disease in a Mouse Model

9 FigurasPolyphenols are a group of chemical substances found in plants, with immunomodulatory, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory properties that might be useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Polyphenolic extract (PE) obtained from extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) decreased the activation and proliferation of activated T cells. In addition, a decreased production of proinflammatory cytokines was observed upon exposure to PE. Western blot assays showed a marked inhibition of Akt phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB in activated T cells. In a murine model of acute GVHD, we observed that mice that received a diet supplemented in PE (600 ppm) presented a higher survival rate and lower risk of developing GVHD when compared with the group that received a control diet. Histopathologic examination showed a significantly lower gut involvement in mice receiving PE, with a decrease in proinflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-17, and TNF-α) in serum and the reestablishment of butyrate concentration in the gut. In conclusion, PE obtained from EVOO exerted a potent immunomodulatory effect, reducing the activation and proliferation of activated T cells and the production of proinflammatory cytokines. In a murine model of acute GVHD, a PE-supplemented diet reduced the incidence and severity of the disease and increased survival after transplantation.Peer reviewe