Healthcare inequalities in patients suffering from hematological malignancies in Poitou-Charentes

La réduction des inégalités d'accès aux soins a toujours été un axe majeur des politiques de lutte contre le cancer. Alors qu'il existe de nombreuses études en cancérologie solide, peu d'études avec une méthodologie correcte existent en onco-hématologie, notamment chez les patients atteints de Myélome Multiple (MM). Cette maladie a vu son pronostic transformé par l'arrivée de nouvelles thérapeutiques dont l'usage a été rapidement intégré dans les recommandations de la Société Française d'Hématologie. L'objectif de travail intitulé Parcours de Soins des patients atteints d'hémopathie maligne en Poitou Charentes était donc de décrire et d'analyser les écarts aux recommandations, en prenant le MM comme premier exemple. Grâce au registre des Cancers Poitou-Charentes et à l'exhaustivité des cas qu'il assure, notre travail a permis de déterminer des variables associées à une inégalité d'accès aux soins. Ces variables sont démographiques (âge, distance entre le domicile et l'hôpital), liées à la tumeur (maladie symptomatique ou non), mais aussi organisationnelles (niveau de l'hôpital, passage en réunion de concertation pluridisciplinaire). De plus nous avons pu montrer que ces inégalités avaient un impact sur la survie globale des patients, notamment chez les plus âgés. Notre travail se poursuit par une analyse plus fine de la survie globale et l'étude des longs survivants du Myélome Multiple. A plus long terme, nous souhaitons appliquer cette approche à d'autres hémopathies.French national Cancer plans aimed to reduce health care inequalities. These inequalities are well known in solid cancers but few data with correct methodology exist in Hematology, especially in Multiple Myeloma (MM). The new treatments in this disease have dramatically improved Overall Survival. So guidelines of the Société Française d'Hématologie have quickly recommended the use of these new drugs. The aim of our work: Care Pathway of patients with hematological malignancies in Poitou Charentes area was to describe and analyze non compliance to guidelines. Based on the exhaustivity of the Poitou Charentes Cancer Registry, our work revealed variables associated with healthcare inequalities. They were demographical (age, distance between home and hospital), tumor-related (symptomatic MM or not) but also organizational (level of the hospital, multidisciplinary meeting). Moreover we showed that those inequalities had a negative impact on overall survival, especially in elderly people. Our work continues with more accurate analysis of overall survival and a study on MM long survivors. Longer-term studies would be to transfer this approach to other hemopathies

Parcours de soins des patients atteints de myélome multiple incidents en Poitou-Charentes en 2008-2009

Introduction : En France, le plan cancer 2003-2007 a été mis en place devant un constat d'inégalité d'accès aux soins en cancérologie. Le myélome multiple est un cancer hématologique avec une présentation protéiforme dont le pronostic a été révolutionné par les dernières évolutions thérapeutiques. Sa prise en charge est éclatée entre différentes spécialités, dans des centres de tailles diverses. Cette tumeur est potentiellement une maladie modèle pour tenter de dégager des déterminants d'inégalités d'accès aux soins. Méthodes : Les cas de myélome incidents en 2008 et 2009 ont été identifiés par le registre des cancers de la région Poitou-Charentes, permettant ainsi l'investigation des dossiers, ainsi que l'accès à de nombreuses données collectées par le registre. Pour vérifier la qualité de la prise en charge l'adéquation, nous avons comparé d'une part le bilan préthérapeutique (diagnostic et extension) et d'autre part le traitement aux recommandations de la Société Française d'Hématologie 2008-2009. Résultats : Deux cent trente cinq patients ont été inclus. Le bilan diagnostique était conforme à 95 % et le bilan d'extension à 56% et le traitement à 82 %. Pour le bilan thérapeutique, étaient associés à une prise en charge non conforme la distance domicile-centre de référence (> 50 kilomètres OR = 2,57 [1,10-5,98]), la non réalisation d'une IRM OR = 3,04 [1,58-5,84], et la prise en charge dans un centre sans hématologue (OR = 2,87 [1,13-7,30]). Pour le traitement, seule une prise en charge dans un centre sans hématologue (OR = 5,08 [1,55 16,57]) était associée à un traitement non conforme. Conclusion : La principale voie d'amélioration de la qualité des soins passe par l'orientation des patients dans des structures ayant une compétence reconnue en hématologie.POITIERS-BU Médecine pharmacie (861942103) / SudocSudocFranceF

Ibrutinib Is Effective in the Treatment of Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia in Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) in mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare but life-threatening complication. To date, there are no relevant data for treatment of AIHA in MCL. Ibrutinib, which has been approved for relapse/refractory MCL, is an immunomodulatory drug inhibiting Th2 activation and consequently the production of autoantibodies. We report a case of MCL with AIHA in which this form of anaemia was not controlled with the usual chemotherapy. Ibrutinib was used when MCL with AIHA relapsed, and it allowed rapid remission of AIHA and rapid discontinuation of steroid therapy

Risk factors for biliary stent infections in malignant biliary obstruction secondary to unresectable malignancies

International audienceBackground Palliative biliary drainage in patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) frequently leads to biliary stent infection (BI), which could impact medical care. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for BI occurrence in patients after stenting procedure and the impact of BI on patient survival. Methods All consecutive patients hospitalized from 2014 to 2018 for MBO and biliary stenting were retrospectively included. Demographic, clinical, and microbiological characteristics of each BI episode during a 1-year follow-up were described. Documented BI was defined as the association of BI episode and confirmed blood stream infection (BSI). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate risk factors for the first BI occurrence. Results Among 180 patients, 56% were men (mean age of 69±12), and 54% have pancreatic cancer, 16% biliary cancer, 2% hepatic cancer, and 28% lymph node or metastatic compression; metallic stent was placed in 92%. A total of 113 BI episodes occurred in 74 patients, 55% of the first episodes occurring within 3 months after stenting. BI was documented in 56% of the episodes. Enterobacteriaceae were the most frequent pathogens found, while no yeasts were documented. Mortality rate in patients with BI was 64%. Multivariate analysis showed a significant difference in BI occurrence for two criteria: WHO score 3-4 (OR=8.79 [1.79-42.89]; p=0.007) and transpapillary stenting location (OR=3.72 [1.33-10.44]; p=0.013). Conclusion Since transpapillary stenting is a risk factor for BI, preserving the papilla as much as possible is a priority so as to avoid BI

Prognosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae endocarditis in France, a multicenter observational study (2000–2015)

International audienceBackground: Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for <2% of infective endocarditis (IE). The aim of this study was to assess the prognosis of pneumococcal IE.Methods: This multicentric observational retrospective study included adult patients presenting with definite S. pneumoniae IE according to modified Dukes criteria from four French university hospitals over a 15-year period, January 2000-December 2015. Survival rate at 90 days and 2 years after diagnosis, appropriateness of antibiotherapy, and pneumococcal vaccination status were determined. Risk factors for mortality were studied by univariate analysis.Results: Of 3886 patients admitted with IE during the study period, 50 (1.3%) had pneumococcal IE, mostly males (n = 38, 76%), with a mean age of 60 ± 14 years. Predisposing conditions for IE or for invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) involved 24% and 78% of the cases, respectively. Only 2 patients were vaccinated against pneumococcus before IE and 13 (26%) after IE. Antimicrobial strategy was in accordance with the 2015 ESC Guidelines in 28%. Cardiac surgery was performed in 56%, and was associated with better survival (p = 0.012). In the 40 patients followed until 2 years, the survival rate was 67%, deaths occurring mostly before 90 days. Age ≥ 65 was a risk factor for mortality (p = 0.011).Conclusion: Pneumococcal IE remains rare but with a poor prognosis. Resort to surgery is yet to be determined. Predisposing conditions for IPD are the main factors leading to pneumococcal IE. They could be prevented by vaccine coverage improvement

Safety of immune checkpoint inhibitor rechallenge after discontinuation for grade ≥2 immune-related adverse events in patients with cancer

International audienceBackground Safety of rechallenge of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) after grade ≥2 immune-related adverse events (irAEs) leading to ICI discontinuation remains unclear. Methods All adverse drug reactions involving at least one ICI reported up to December 31, 2019 were extracted from the French pharmacovigilance database. Patients were included if they experienced at least one grade ≥2 irAE resulting in ICI discontinuation, with subsequent ICI rechallenge. The primary outcome was the recurrence of at least one grade ≥2 irAE in these patients after ICI rechallenge. Results We included 180 patients: 61.1% were men (median age of 66 years), 43.9% had melanoma and 78.9% were receiving anti-programmed cell death 1. First ICI discontinuation was related to 191 irAEs. After ICI rechallenge, 38.9% of the patients experienced at least one grade ≥2 irAE. Among them, 70.0% experienced the same irAE, 25.7% a distinct irAE, and 4.3% both the same and a distinct irAE. Lower recurrence rates of irAEs were associated with rechallenge with the same ICI treatment (p=0.02) or first endocrine irAEs (p=0.003). Gastrointestinal irAEs were more likely to recur (p=0.007). The median duration from ICI discontinuation to rechallenge and the severity of the initial irAE did not predict recurrent irAEs after ICI rechallenge (p=0.53 and p=0.40, respectively). Conclusions In this study, 61.1% of the patients who discontinued ICI treatment for grade ≥2 irAEs experienced no recurrent grade ≥2 irAEs after ICI rechallenge. Although ICI rechallenge appears to be safe under close monitoring, it should always be discussed balancing usefulness of rechallenge, patient comorbidities and risk of recurrence of first irAE(s). Due to inherent bias associated with pharmacovigilance studies, further prospective studies are needed to assess risk factors that may influence patient outcomes after ICI rechallenge

Characteristics, management and outcome of acquired amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia.

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Perspectives on Scedosporium species and Lomentospora prolificans in lung transplantation: Results of an international practice survey from ESCMID fungal infection study group and study group for infections in compromised hosts, and European Confederation of Medical Mycology.

BACKGROUND Scedosporium species and Lomentospora prolificans (S/L) are the second most common causes of invasive mold infections following Aspergillus in lung transplant recipients. METHODS We assessed the current practices on management of S/L colonization/infection of the lower respiratory tract before and after lung transplantation in a large number of lung transplant centers through an international practice survey from October 2016 to March 2017. RESULTS A total of 51 respondents from 45 lung transplant centers (17 countries, 4 continents) answered the survey (response rate 58%). S/L colonization was estimated to be detected in candidates by 48% of centers. Only 18% of the centers used a specific medium to detect S/L colonization. Scedosporium spp. colonization was a contraindication to transplantation in 10% of centers whereas L prolificans was a contraindication in 31%; 22% of centers declared having had 1-5 recipients infected with S/L in the past 5 years. CONCLUSIONS This survey gives an overview of the current practices regarding S/L colonization and infection in lung transplant centers worldwide and underscores the need of S/L culture procedure standardization before implementing prospective studies