@article{SchwinnMokhtariThuseketal.2021, author = {Schwinn, Stefanie and Mokhtari, Zeinab and Thusek, Sina and Schneider, Theresa and Sir{\´e}n, Anna-Leena and Tiemeyer, Nicola and Caruana, Ignazio and Miele, Evelina and Schlegel, Paul G. and Beilhack, Andreas and W{\"o}lfl, Matthias}, title = {Cytotoxic effects and tolerability of gemcitabine and axitinib in a xenograft model for c-myc amplified medulloblastoma}, series = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {11}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-021-93586-x}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-261476}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Medulloblastoma is the most common high-grade brain tumor in childhood. Medulloblastomas with c-myc amplification, classified as group 3, are the most aggressive among the four disease subtypes resulting in a 5-year overall survival of just above 50\%. Despite current intensive therapy regimens, patients suffering from group 3 medulloblastoma urgently require new therapeutic options. Using a recently established c-myc amplified human medulloblastoma cell line, we performed an in-vitro-drug screen with single and combinatorial drugs that are either already clinically approved or agents in the advanced stage of clinical development. Candidate drugs were identified in vitro and then evaluated in vivo. Tumor growth was closely monitored by BLI. Vessel development was assessed by 3D light-sheet-fluorescence-microscopy. We identified the combination of gemcitabine and axitinib to be highly cytotoxic, requiring only low picomolar concentrations when used in combination. In the orthotopic model, gemcitabine and axitinib showed efficacy in terms of tumor control and survival. In both models, gemcitabine and axitinib were better tolerated than the standard regimen comprising of cisplatin and etoposide phosphate. 3D light-sheet-fluorescence-microscopy of intact tumors revealed thinning and rarefication of tumor vessels, providing one explanation for reduced tumor growth. Thus, the combination of the two drugs gemcitabine and axitinib has favorable effects on preventing tumor progression in an orthotopic group 3 medulloblastoma xenograft model while exhibiting a favorable toxicity profile. The combination merits further exploration as a new approach to treat high-risk group 3 medulloblastoma.}, language = {en} } @article{SteinWollschlaegerKreienbergetal.2016, author = {Stein, Roland Gregor and Wollschl{\"a}ger, Daniel and Kreienberg, Rolf and Janni, Wolfgang and Wischnewsky, Manfred and Diessner, Joachim and St{\"u}ber, Tanja and Bartmann, Catharina and Krockenberger, Mathias and Wischhusen, J{\"o}rg and W{\"o}ckel, Achim and Blettner, Maria and Schwentner, Lukas}, title = {The impact of breast cancer biological subtyping on tumor size assessment by ultrasound and mammography - a retrospective multicenter cohort study of 6543 primary breast cancer patients}, series = {BMC Cancer}, volume = {16}, journal = {BMC Cancer}, number = {549}, doi = {10.1186/s12885-016-2426-7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-161050}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Background Mammography and ultrasound are the gold standard imaging techniques for preoperative assessment and for monitoring the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. Maximum accuracy in predicting pathological tumor size non-invasively is critical for individualized therapy and surgical planning. We therefore aimed to assess the accuracy of tumor size measurement by ultrasound and mammography in a multicentered health services research study. Methods We retrospectively analyzed data from 6543 patients with unifocal, unilateral primary breast cancer. The maximum tumor diameter was measured by ultrasound and/or mammographic imaging. All measurements were compared to final tumor diameter determined by postoperative histopathological examination. We compared the precision of each imaging method across different patient subgroups as well as the method-specific accuracy in each patient subgroup. Results Overall, the correlation with histology was 0.61 for mammography and 0.60 for ultrasound. Both correlations were higher in pT2 cancers than in pT1 and pT3. Ultrasound as well as mammography revealed a significantly higher correlation with histology in invasive ductal compared to lobular cancers (p < 0.01). For invasive lobular cancers, the mammography showed better correlation with histology than ultrasound (p = 0.01), whereas there was no such advantage for invasive ductal cancers. Ultrasound was significantly superior for HR negative cancers (p < 0.001). HER2/neu positive cancers were also more precisely assessed by ultrasound (p < 0.001). The size of HER2/neu negative cancers could be more accurately predicted by mammography (p < 0.001). Conclusion This multicentered health services research approach demonstrates that predicting tumor size by mammography and ultrasound provides accurate results. Biological tumor features do, however, affect the diagnostic precision.}, language = {en} } @article{HolzerAlmanzarWoidichetal.2022, author = {Holzer, Marie-Therese and Almanzar, Giovanni and Woidich, Robert and H{\"u}gle, Boris and Haas, Johannes-Peter and Prelog, Martina}, title = {Mitigated suppressive function of regulatory T cells (Treg) upon Th17-inducing cytokines in oligo- and polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) patients}, series = {Pediatric Rheumatology}, volume = {20}, journal = {Pediatric Rheumatology}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12969-022-00680-z}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-300453}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Background The plasticity of T helper-17 (Th17) and regulatory T (Treg) cells may be a clue to pathogenesis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). It is still unclear, whether targeted suppression of Interleukin (IL)-17 is able to influence regulatory function of Treg to control pro-inflammatory effectors in JIA. This study aimed to assess the effect of a Th17-stimulating cytokine environment and of IL-17A-inhibition on phenotype plasticity and suppressive function of Treg derived from JIA patients. Methods Th17 and Treg characteristics of CD4\(^{+}\) helper T cells were investigated in blood samples of JIA patients with oligo- and polyarticular pattern and healthy controls (HC). Isolated CD4\(^{+}\)CD25\(^{+}\)CD127\(^{-}\) cells defined as Treg were cultivated with Th17-inducing cytokine environment as well as with IL-17A-inhibitors and analyzed for plasticity of phenotype by flow cytometry. Furthermore, inhibitory function of Treg on autologous effectors after cultivation with these stimuli was determined by suppression assays. Results Our findings demonstrated significantly elevated proportions of Th17 and Th17-like Treg in JIA compared to HC. After incubation with Th17-inducing stimuli, increased FoxP3 expression in separated Treg in JIA and an impaired suppressive capacity in JIA and HC were found. Blockade of IL-17A resulted in adjustment of FoxP3-expression in JIA to proportions found in controls and in regular suppressive function. Conclusions Our results demonstrate an induction of FoxP3 expressing Treg by Th17-inducing cytokines with concomitant mitigated suppressive function. In contrast, specific IL-17A blockade maintains suppressive Treg function and adjusted FoxP3-expression in JIA to levels found in controls. These findings may help to provide experimental evidence for the successful clinical use of IL-17A inhibition in JIA patients.}, language = {en} } @article{RueeggKriemlerZuercheretal.2017, author = {Rueegg, Corina S. and Kriemler, Susi and Zuercher, Simeon J. and Schindera, Christina and Renner, Andrea and Hebestreit, Helge and Meier, Christian and Eser, Prisca and von der Weid, Nicolas X.}, title = {A partially supervised physical activity program for adult and adolescent survivors of childhood cancer (SURfit): study design of a randomized controlled trial [NCT02730767]}, series = {BMC Cancer}, volume = {17}, journal = {BMC Cancer}, doi = {10.1186/s12885-017-3801-8}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-172497}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Background: Beyond survival of nowadays >80\%, modern childhood cancer treatment strives to preserve long-term health and quality of life. However, the majority of today's survivors suffer from short- and long-term adverse effects such as cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, obesity, osteoporosis, fatigue, depression, and reduced physical fitness and quality of life. Regular exercise can play a major role to mitigate or prevent such late-effects. Despite this, there are no data on the effects of regular exercise in childhood cancer survivors from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). \(Primary\) \(outcome\) of the current RCT is therefore the effect of a 12-months exercise program on a composite cardiovascular disease risk score in childhood cancer survivors. \(Secondary\) \(outcomes\) are single cardiovascular disease risk factors, glycaemic control, bone health, body composition, physical fitness, physical activity, quality of life, mental health, fatigue and adverse events (safety). Methods: A total of 150 childhood cancer survivors aged ≥16 years and diagnosed ≥5 years prior to the study are recruited from Swiss paediatric oncology clinics. Following the baseline assessments patients are randomized 1:1 into an intervention and control group. Thereafter, they are seen at month 3, 6 and 12 for follow-up assessments. The intervention group is asked to add ≥2.5 h of intense physical activity/week, including 30 min of strength building and 2 h of aerobic exercises. In addition, they are told to reduce screen time by 25\%. Regular consulting by physiotherapists, individual web-based activity diaries, and pedometer devices are used as motivational tools for the intervention group. The control group is asked to keep their physical activity levels constant. Discussion: The results of this study will show whether a partially supervised exercise intervention can improve cardiovascular disease risk factors, bone health, body composition, physical activity and fitness, fatigue, mental health and quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. If the program will be effective, all relevant information of the SURfit physical activity intervention will be made available to interested clinics that treat and follow-up childhood cancer patients to promote exercise in their patients.}, language = {en} } @article{KunzmannHuettenOttensmeieretal.2022, author = {Kunzmann, Steffen and H{\"u}tten, Matthias and Ottensmeier, Barbara and Kramer, Boris W. and Fehrholz, Markus}, title = {A20 is increased in fetal lung in a sheep LPS model of chorioamnionitis}, series = {Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity}, volume = {2022}, journal = {Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity}, doi = {10.1155/2022/6421419}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-265869}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Chorioamnionitis is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and aggravates adverse outcomes such as BPD. Development of BPD is associated with chronic inflammatory reactions and oxidative stress in the airways which may be antenatally initiated by chorioamnionitis. A20 is an immunomodulatory protein involved in the negative feedback regulation of inflammatory reactions and is a possible regulator protein in oxidative stress reactions. The influence of chorioamnionitis on A20 gene regulation in the fetal lung is unknown. We characterized the influence of LPS and proinflammatory cytokines on A20 expression in human lung endothelial (HPMEC-ST1.6R) and epithelial (A549) cells in vitro by real-time PCR and/or western blotting and used a sheep model of LPS-induced chorioamnionitis for in vivo studies. To study the functional role of A20, endogenous A20 was overexpressed in HPMEC-ST1.6R and A549 cells. LPS induced proinflammatory cytokines in HPMEC-ST1.6R and A549 cells. Both LPS and/or proinflammatory cytokines elevated A20 at transcriptional and translational levels. Intra-amniotic LPS transiently increased IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α mRNA levels in fetal lamb lungs, associated with an increase in A20 mRNA and protein levels. Overexpression of A20 reduced proinflammatory cytokines in vitro. Repeated LPS exposure induced LPS tolerance for proinflammatory cytokines and A20 in vitro and in vivo. Antenatal inflammation induced a transient increase in proinflammatory cytokines in the preterm fetal lung. The expression of proinflammatory cytokines increased expression of A20. Elevated A20 may have a protective role by downregulating chorioamnionitis-triggered fetal lung inflammation. A20 may be a novel target for pharmacological interventions to prevent chorioamnionitis-induced airway inflammation and lung damage, which can result in BPD later in life.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Keck2018, author = {Keck, Johanna}, title = {Pilotuntersuchung zur Anwendbarkeit einer Phonations-Artikulations-Interaktionsanalysemethode zur Charakterisierung artikulatorischer Mechanismen in kanonischen Babbellauten von S{\"a}uglingen mit hochgradiger sensorineuraler H{\"o}rminderung}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-158434}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Fr{\"u}hzeitig diagnostizierte und behandelte S{\"a}uglinge mit schwerer sensorineuraler H{\"o}rbeeintr{\"a}chtigung schneiden bez{\"u}glich ihrer Sprech- und Sprachentwicklung besser ab als sp{\"a}t diagnostizierte Kinder. Bisher erfolgt die Evaluation des individuellen Benefits von getragenen H{\"o}rhilfen bzw. ihrer optimalen Einstellung bei S{\"a}uglingen und j{\"u}ngeren Kleinkindern haupts{\"a}chlich durch verhaltensbeobachtende Methoden. Die W{\"u}rzburger Universit{\"a}tsklinik und Poliklinik f{\"u}r Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, plastische und {\"a}sthetische Operationen war die erste Einrichtung deutschlandweit, die ein zweistufiges Neugeborenen-H{\"o}rscreening klinisch umgesetzt hat. Durch die fr{\"u}he Identifikation sensorineuraler H{\"o}rbeeintr{\"a}chtigungen bei S{\"a}uglingen hat sich auch der Therapiebeginn ins fr{\"u}he S{\"a}uglingsalter verschoben. Dies macht erg{\"a}nzende objektive Methoden zu g{\"a}ngigen medizinischen Testverfahren zur Evaluation der vokalen Entwicklung in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von der Adjustierung der H{\"o}rhilfen erforderlich. Kooperationsprojekte zwischen der Klinik und Poliklinik f{\"u}r Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, plastische und {\"a}sthetische Operationen und dem Zentrum f{\"u}r vorsprachliche Entwicklung und Entwicklungsst{\"o}rungen der Poliklinik f{\"u}r Kieferorthop{\"a}die des Universit{\"a}tsklinikums W{\"u}rzburg haben das Ziel, die sprachentwicklungsrelevanten Schritte im ersten Lebensjahr in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von der individuellen H{\"o}rleistung zu charakterisieren. Die vorliegende Arbeit ist in diese Projekte eingebettet. Die retrospektiv angelegte Pilotstudie hatte das Ziel, die kanonische Babbelphase von vier vergleichbaren S{\"a}uglingen mit hochgradiger sensorineuraler H{\"o}rbeeintr{\"a}chtigung mithilfe einer Methode zu untersuchen, die f{\"u}r h{\"o}rgesunde Kinder entwickelt und bisher nur an Kindern mit orofazialer Spaltbildung getestet wurde. Es ging darum, geeignete Testsignale dieser Probanden in Form von kanonischen Babbellauten aus einem Repertoire von etwa 20000 Vokalisationen messtechnisch zu selektionieren und diese Signale dann mit der zu testenden Phonations-Interaktions-Analysemethode (PAI-Methode) zu analysieren. Dazu wurden in der finalen Messung 335 kanonische Babbelsilben ausgewertet. Es mussten geeignete Messgr{\"o}ßen erarbeitet und getestet werden sowie die Analyseergebnisse auf ihre Validit{\"a}t gepr{\"u}ft werden. Es wurden dabei sowohl frequenzbasierte als auch zeitliche Messgr{\"o}ßen analysiert. Im Ergebnis der durchgef{\"u}hrten Analysen und Tests hat sich gezeigt, dass die PAI-Methode geeignet ist, um den Stand der Artikulationsentwicklung im Altersbereich der kanonischen Babbelphase zu evaluieren. Das gilt sowohl f{\"u}r die mit HDO-H{\"o}rger{\"a}ten versorgten Probanden als auch f{\"u}r die CI-Tr{\"a}ger. Die Testsignale, die hier verwendet wurden, stammen von Probanden, die eine sehr gute Sprech- und Sprachentwicklung gezeigt haben. Die retrospektive Auswertung lieferte bereits f{\"u}r das Babbelalter Messergebnisse, die Werte im Bereich der in der Literatur angegebenen Referenzbereiche f{\"u}r h{\"o}rgesunde Kinder erbrachten. Damit hat die vorliegende Arbeit nicht nur die prinzipielle Eignung der PAI-Methode f{\"u}r die quantitative Charakterisierung der kanonischen Babbellaute demonstriert, sondern gleichzeitig belegt, dass p{\"a}daudiologisch gut versorgte Kinder bereits vor dem eigentlichen Sprachbeginn Artikulationsleistungen zeigen, die jenen h{\"o}rgesunder Kinder im Verlauf ihrer Entwicklung entsprechen. Methodische Einschr{\"a}nkungen fanden sich im Bereich des untersuchbaren Frequenzrepertoires und der hohen St{\"o}ranf{\"a}lligkeit f{\"u}r Hintergrundger{\"a}usche. Die M{\"o}glichkeit einer diesbez{\"u}glichen Modifikation der Methode w{\"a}re zu pr{\"u}fen. Diese Ergebnisse erlauben es nun in einem n{\"a}chsten Schritt, einen systematischen Vergleich der Messgr{\"o}ßen zwischen h{\"o}rgesunden und sensorineural h{\"o}rbeeintr{\"a}chtigten Kindern unter Einschluss der H{\"o}rtestergebnisse mithilfe der PAI-Methode vorzunehmen. Dazu scheinen besonders die hier analysierte Artikulationsgeschwindigkeit und weitere zeitliche Gr{\"o}ßen (Resonanzfrequenz{\"u}bergangszeit, aktive Vokalartikulationszeit, exakte und mittlere Silbendauer) geeignet. F{\"u}r weitergehende Untersuchungen und spezifische Vergleiche ist es jedoch zun{\"a}chst erforderlich, f{\"u}r alle anderen hier untersuchten Kenngr{\"o}ßen kanonischer Babbellaute weitere systematische Untersuchungen an vergleichbar homogenen Datens{\"a}tzen von sowohl h{\"o}rgesunden als auch h{\"o}rbeeintr{\"a}chtigten Kindern vorzunehmen.}, subject = {Spracherwerb}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Piazza2021, author = {Piazza, Giuseppina}, title = {Evaluation der pr{\"a}station{\"a}ren, station{\"a}ren und poststation{\"a}ren antibiotischen Therapie bei Kindern und Jugendlichen mit parapneumonischen Pleuraerg{\"u}ssen/-empyemen in Deutschland (2010-2018)}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-24335}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-243351}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Die Dissertation untersucht die vorstation{\"a}re, station{\"a}re und poststation{\"a}re antibiotische Therapie bei 1724 Kindern und Jugendlichen mit parapneumonischen Pleuraerg{\"u}ssen/-empyemen in Deutschland. Der Untersuchungszeitraum war von Oktober 2010 bis Juni 2018. Untersucht wurden jeweils die Wirkstoffauswahl der h{\"a}ufigsten Mono- und Mehrfachtherapien, wie oft die Therapie im station{\"a}ren Verlauf erweitert oder umgestellt wurden, sowie der klinische Verlauf der Patienten.}, subject = {Pleuraempyem}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{GasparyangebDuever2021, author = {Gasparyan [geb. D{\"u}ver], Franziska}, title = {Virale Reaktivierungen nach allogener Stammzelltransplantation bei Kindern}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-24353}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-243537}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Virale Reaktivierungen treten im Rahmen der Immundefizienz und Immunsuppression nach allogener Stammzelltransplantation h{\"a}ufig auf und k{\"o}nnen zu schwerwiegenden Komplikationen f{\"u}hren. Ziel dieser retrospektiven Studie war die Charakterisierung von viralen Reaktivierungen im ersten Jahr nach allogener Stammzelltransplantation, die Identifikation von Risikofaktoren sowie die Untersuchung des Einflusses viraler Reaktivierungen auf das Transplantationsoutcome. 107 p{\"a}diatrische allogene Stammzelltransplantationen im Zeitrahmen von Januar 2005 bis Dezember 2015 wurden in diesem Zusammenhang auf Infektionen mit dem Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Humanen Herpesvirus 6 (HHV 6), Herpes simplex Virus (HSV), Varicella zoster Virus (VZV) und Adenovirus (ADV) untersucht.}, subject = {Stammzelltransplantation}, language = {de} } @article{BaumannRakowskiBuchhorn2018, author = {Baumann, Christoph and Rakowski, Ulla and Buchhorn, Reiner}, title = {Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Improves Heart Rate Variability in Obese Children}, series = {International Journal of Pediatrics}, volume = {2018}, journal = {International Journal of Pediatrics}, number = {Article ID 8789604}, issn = {1687-9759}, doi = {10.1155/2018/8789604}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-158769}, pages = {5}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Obese children and adolescents are at high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life. We hypothesized that cardiovascular prophylaxis with omega-3 fatty acids could benefit them. In our study, 20 children and adolescents (mean body mass index percentile: 99.1; mean age: 11.0 years) underwent two ambulatory 24 h Holter electrocardiography (ECG) recordings (before and after at least 3 months of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation). Time domain heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate (HR) were examined for these patients. As a control, we used 24 h Holter ECG recordings of 94 nonobese children and adolescents. Time domain HRV parameters, which are indicators of vagal stimulation, were significantly lower in obese patients than in healthy controls, but HR was higher (standard deviation of the normal-to-normal [SDNN] interbeat intervals: -34.02\%; root mean square of successive differences [RMSSD] between normal heartbeats: -40.66\%; percentage of consecutive RR intervals [pNN50]: -60.24\%; HR: +13.37\%). After omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, time domain HRV parameters and HR of obese patients were similar to the values of healthy controls (SDNN interbeat intervals: -21.73\%; RMSSD: -19.56\%; pNN50: -25.59\%; HR: +3.94\%). Therefore, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may be used for cardiovascular prophylaxis in obese children and adolescents.}, subject = {Adipositas}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Koegl2022, author = {K{\"o}gl, Katharina Anna Edith}, title = {Analyse des Qualit{\"a}tsindikators Reduktion Schmerz und des Qualit{\"a}tsindikators Opioide und Laxantien der S3-Leitlinie Palliativmedizin f{\"u}r Patienten mit einer nicht heilbaren Krebserkrankung}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-25491}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-254919}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Hintergrund: Die Qualit{\"a}tsindikatoren „QI2: Reduktion Schmerz" und „QI 3: Opiate und Laxantien" der S3-Leitlinie „Palliativmedizin f{\"u}r Patienten mit einer nicht heilbaren Krebserkrankung" von 2015 wurden pilotiert und hinsichtlich ihrer Erhebbarkeit, Eindeutigkeit und Vergleichbarkeit evaluiert. Damit sollte die Routinetauglichkeit der Qualit{\"a}tsindikatoren {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft und ein Beitrag zu deren Weiterentwicklung geleistet werden. Methodik: Die Qualit{\"a}tsindikatoren wurden retrospektiv f{\"u}r die Patientinnen und Patienten der Palliativstation des Universit{\"a}tsklinikums W{\"u}rzburg der Jahre 2015 und 2018 mit der Hauptdiagnose einer nicht heilbaren Krebserkrankung ausgewertet. Aufbauend auf den Vorgaben der S3-LL Palliativ Langversion 1.0 2015 wurde der Qualit{\"a}tsindikator Reduktion Schmerz (QI RS) f{\"u}r den gesamten Zeitraum des station{\"a}ren Aufenthalts erhoben. Der Qualit{\"a}tsindikator Opioide und Laxantien wurde am 3. Tag des station{\"a}ren Aufenthalts (QI OL T1) und am 3. Tag vor station{\"a}rer Entlassung (QI OL T2) erhoben. Ergebnisse: Bei 78,5\% der Grundgesamtheit wurden moderate bis starke Schmerzen dokumentiert und f{\"u}r den QI RS eingeschlossen (419/534). Die Datengrundlage des QI RS war f{\"u}r die eingeschlossenen F{\"a}lle vollst{\"a}ndig, da Schmerzanamnesen im Schmerzassessment der pflegerischen Dokumentation integriert sind: Unter den eingeschlossenen F{\"a}llen lag nach den Kriterien des QI RS bei insgesamt 73,5\% (308/419) eine dokumentierte Schmerzreduktion vor. Bei 26,5\% aller eingeschlossenen F{\"a}lle (111/419) lag nach den Kriterien des QI RS keine dokumentierte Schmerzreduktion vor. Unter jenen F{\"a}llen lag der Anteil der station{\"a}r Verstorbenen bei 64,0\% (71/111). Es lag ein signifikanter Zusammenhang zwischen dem Fehlen einer dokumentierten Schmerzreduktion und dem Versterben vor (p<0,05). 73,4\% (392/534) der Grundgesamtheit wurden f{\"u}r den QI OL T1 eingeschlossen, da eine Therapie mit Opioiden an T1 dokumentiert war. 75,8\% (405/534) der Grundgesamtheit wurde f{\"u}r den QI OL T2 eingeschlossen, da eine Therapie mit Opioiden an T2 dokumentiert war. Aufgrund der Vollst{\"a}ndigkeit der Routinedokumentation konnte die Auswertung des QI OL T1 bzw. des QI OL T2 bei allen eingeschlossenen F{\"a}llen vorgenommen werden: Am 3. Tag des station{\"a}ren Aufenthalts lag der Anteil dokumentierter Laxantien bei Opioidtherapie mit 57,9\% (227/392) etwas h{\"o}her als am 3. Tag vor station{\"a}rer Entlassung mit 53,8\% dokumentierter Laxantien bei Opioidtherapie (218/405). Unter den F{\"a}llen ohne Laxantien bei Opioidtherapie an T1 verstarben mit 58,8\% (97/165) weniger als unter den F{\"a}llen ohne Laxantien bei Opioidtherapie an T2 mit 67,4\% (126/187). Es zeigt sich sowohl f{\"u}r den QI OL T1 als auch f{\"u}r den QI OL T2 ein signifikanter Zusammenhang zwischen dem Fehlen dokumentierter Laxantien bei Opioidtherapie und dem Versterben (p<0,001). Schlussfolgerung: Die vorliegende Studie belegt die Sinnhaftigkeit der Evaluation von Qualit{\"a}tsindikatoren f{\"u}r die Palliativversorgung. Exemplarisch zeigt die Erhebung des Qualit{\"a}tsindikators Opioide und Laxantien in der Sterbephase, dass regelm{\"a}ßig von der Leitlinienempfehlung abgewichen wird. In der Erweiterten S3-LL Palliativ Langversion 2.0 von 2019 wurde der genaue Erhebungszeitpunkt des „QI2: Reduktion Schmerz" pr{\"a}zisiert: Eingeschlossen f{\"u}r die Erhebung sind nun alle Patienten mit starkem bzw. mittleren Schmerz „bei station{\"a}rer Aufnahme".}, subject = {Tumor}, language = {de} } @article{RufBadranSiauwetal.2021, author = {Ruf, Katharina and Badran, Alaa and Siauw, C{\´e}line and Haubitz, Imme and Schlegel, Paul-Gerhardt and Hebestreit, Helge and H{\"a}rtel, Christoph and Wiegering, Verena}, title = {Does allogeneic stem cell transplantation in survivors of pediatric leukemia impact regular physical activity, pulmonary function, and exercise capacity?}, series = {Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics}, volume = {8}, journal = {Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics}, doi = {10.1186/s40348-021-00127-7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-265528}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) has improved survival in high-risk childhood leukemia but is associated with long-term sequelae such as impaired pulmonary function and reduced exercise capacity impacting quality of life. Methods A convenience sample of 17 patients after allo-HSCT (HSCT—12 male, age 15.7±6.7 years, time after HSCT 5.3±2.8 years) underwent pulmonary function testing, echocardiography, and an incremental exercise test on a bike. Physical activity and health-related quality of life were assessed by questionnaires (7-day physical activity recall, PEDS-QL). Seventeen healthy age- and gender-matched controls served as control group (CG) for results of pulmonary function and exercise testing. Results HSCT showed reduced pulmonary function (HSCT vs. CG: FEV1 90.5±14.0 vs. 108.0±8.7\%pred; FVC 88.4±19.3 vs. 107.6±6.9\%pred, DLCO 75.3±23.6 vs. 104.9±12.8\%pred) and exercise capacity (VO2peak 89±30.8\%pred, CG 98±17.5\%pred; Wmax 84±21.7\%pred, CG 115±22.8\%pred), but no relevant cardiac dysfunction and a good quality of life (PEDS-QL mean overall score 83.3±10.7). Differences in peak oxygen uptake between groups were mostly explained by 5 adolescent patients who underwent total body irradiation for conditioning. They showed significantly reduced diffusion capacity and reduced peak oxygen uptake. Patients reported a mean time of inactivity of 777±159min/day, moderate activity of 110±107 min/day, hard activity of 35±36 min/day, and very hard activity of 23±22 min/day. A higher amount of inactivity was associated with a lower peak oxygen uptake (correlation coefficient tau -0.48, p=0.023). Conclusions This pilot study shows that although patients after allo-HSCT reported a good quality of life, regular physical activity and exercise capacity are reduced in survivors of stem cell transplantation, especially in adolescents who are treated with total body irradiation for conditioning. Factors hindering regular physical activity need to be identified and exercise counseling should be part of follow-up visits in these patients.}, language = {en} } @article{DiessnerWischnewskyStueberetal.2016, author = {Diessner, Joachim and Wischnewsky, Manfred and St{\"u}ber, Tanja and Stein, Roland and Krockenberger, Mathias and H{\"a}usler, Sebastian and Janni, Wolfgang and Kreienberg, Rolf and Blettner, Maria and Schwentner, Lukas and W{\"o}ckel, Achim and Bartmann, Catharina}, title = {Evaluation of clinical parameters influencing the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer}, series = {BMC Cancer}, volume = {16}, journal = {BMC Cancer}, number = {307}, doi = {10.1186/s12885-016-2345-7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-161173}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Background The development of metastases is a negative prognostic parameter for the clinical outcome of breast cancer. Bone constitutes the first site of distant metastases for many affected women. The purpose of this retrospective multicentre study was to evaluate if and how different variables such as primary tumour stage, biological and histological subtype, age at primary diagnosis, tumour size, the number of affected lymph nodes as well as grading influence the development of bone-only metastases. Methods This retrospective German multicentre study is based on the BRENDA collective and included 9625 patients with primary breast cancer recruited from 1992 to 2008. In this analysis, we investigated a subgroup of 226 patients with bone-only metastases. Association between bone-only relapse and clinico-pathological risk factors was assessed in multivariate models using the tree-building algorithms "exhausted CHAID (Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detectors)" and CART(Classification and Regression Tree), as well as radial basis function networks (RBF-net), feedforward multilayer perceptron networks (MLP) and logistic regression. Results Multivariate analysis demonstrated that breast cancer subtypes have the strongest influence on the development of bone-only metastases (χ2 = 28). 29.9 \% of patients with luminal A or luminal B (ABC-patients) and 11.4 \% with triple negative BC (TNBC) or HER2-overexpressing tumours had bone-only metastases (p < 0.001). Five different mathematical models confirmed this correlation. The second important risk factor is the age at primary diagnosis. Moreover, BC subcategories influence the overall survival from date of metastatic disease of patients with bone-only metastases. Patients with bone-only metastases and TNBC (p < 0.001; HR = 7.47 (95 \% CI: 3.52-15.87) or HER2 overexpressing BC (p = 0.007; HR = 3.04 (95 \% CI: 1.36-6.80) have the worst outcome compared to patients with luminal A or luminal B tumours and bone-only metastases. Conclusion The bottom line of different mathematical models is the prior importance of subcategories of breast cancer and the age at primary diagnosis for the appearance of osseous metastases. The primary tumour stage, histological subtype, tumour size, the number of affected lymph nodes, grading and NPI seem to have only a minor influence on the development of bone-only metastases.}, language = {en} } @article{SoaresMachadoTranGiaSchloegletal.2018, author = {Soares Machado, J. and Tran-Gia, J. and Schl{\"o}gl, S. and Buck, A. K. and Lassmann, M.}, title = {Biokinetics, dosimetry, and radiation risk in infants after \(^{99m}\)Tc-MAG3 scans}, series = {EJNMMI Research}, volume = {8}, journal = {EJNMMI Research}, number = {10}, doi = {10.1186/s13550-017-0356-2}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-175582}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Background: Renal scans are among the most frequent exams performed on infants and toddlers. Due to the young age, this patient group can be classified as a high-risk group with a higher probability for developing stochastic radiation effects compared to adults. As there are only limited data on biokinetics and dosimetry in this patient group, the aim of this study was to reassess the dosimetry and the associated radiation risk for infants undergoing \(^{99m}\)Tc-MAG3 renal scans based on a retrospective analysis of existing patient data. Consecutive data were collected from 20 patients younger than 20 months (14 males; 6 females) with normal renal function undergoing \(^{99m}\)Tc-MAG3 scans. To estimate the patient-specific organ activity, a retrospective calibration was performed based on a set of two 3D-printed infant kidneys filled with known activities. Both phantoms were scanned at different positions along the anteroposterior axis inside a water phantom, providing depth- and size-dependent attenuation correction factors for planar imaging. Time-activity curves were determined by drawing kidney, bladder, and whole-body regions-of-interest for each patient, and subsequently applying the calibration factor for conversion of counts to activity. Patient-specific time-integrated activity coefficients were obtained by integrating the organ-specific time-activity curves. Absorbed and effective dose coefficients for each patient were assessed with OLINDA/EXM for the provided newborn and 1-year-old model. The risk estimation was performed individually for each of the 20 patients with the NCI Radiation Risk Assessment Tool. Results: The mean age of the patients was 7.0 ± 4.5 months, with a weight between 5 and 12 kg and a body size between 60 and 89 cm. The injected activities ranged from 12 to 24 MBq of \(^{99m}\)Tc-MAG3. The patients' organ-specific mean absorbed dose coefficients were 0.04 ± 0.03 mGy/MBq for the kidneys and 0.27 ± 0.24 mGy/MBq for the bladder. The mean effective dose coefficient was 0.02 ± 0.02 mSv/MBq. Based on the dosimetry results, an evaluation of the excess lifetime risk for the development of radiation-induced cancer showed that the group of newborns has a risk of 16.8 per 100,000 persons, which is about 12\% higher in comparison with the 1-year-old group with 14.7 per 100,000 persons (all values are given as mean plus/minus one standard deviation except otherwise specified). Conclusion: In this study, we retrospectively derived new data on biokinetics and dosimetry for infants with normal kidney function after undergoing renal scans with \(^{99m}\)Tc-MAG3. In addition, we analyzed the associated age- and gender-specific excess lifetime risk due to ionizing radiation. The radiation-associated stochastic risk increases with the organ doses, taking age- and gender-specific influences into account. Overall, the lifetime radiation risk associated with the \(^{99m}\)Tc-MAG3 scans is very low in comparison to the general population risk for developing cancer.}, language = {en} } @article{LorenzKressZaumetal.2021, author = {Lorenz, Delia and Kress, Wolfram and Zaum, Ann-Kathrin and Speer, Christian P. and Hebestreit, Helge}, title = {Report of two siblings with spondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and B4GALT7 deficiency}, series = {BMC Pediatrics}, volume = {21}, journal = {BMC Pediatrics}, doi = {10.1186/s12887-021-02767-0}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-261084}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Background The spondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos subtype (OMIM \#130070) is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by a combination of connective tissue symptoms, skeletal features and short stature. It is caused by variants in genes encoding for enzymes involved in the proteoglycan biosynthesis or for a zinc transporter. Presentation of cases We report two brothers with a similar phenotype of short stature, joint hypermobility, distinct craniofacial features, developmental delay and severe hypermetropia indicative for a spondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos subtype. One also suffered from a recurrent pneumothorax. Gene panel analysis identified two compound heterozygous variants in the B4GALT7 gene: c.641G > A and c.723 + 4A > G. B4GALT7 encodes for galactosyltransferase I, which is required for the initiation of glycosaminoglycan side chain synthesis of proteoglycans. Conclusions This is a first full report on two cases with spondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and the c.723 + 4A > G variant of B4GALT7. The recurrent pneumothoraces observed in one case expand the variable phenotype of the syndrome.}, language = {en} } @article{RufWirbelauerBeissertetal.2018, author = {Ruf, Katharina and Wirbelauer, Johannes and Beissert, Antje and Frieauff, Eric}, title = {Successful treatment of severe arterial hypotension and anuria in a preterm infant with renal tubular dysgenesis- a case report}, series = {Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology}, volume = {4}, journal = {Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology}, number = {27}, doi = {10.1186/s40748-018-0095-z}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-177405}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Background: Oligohydramnios sequence can be caused by renal tubular dysgenesis (RTD), a rare condition resulting in pulmonary and renal morbidity. Besides typical features of Potter-sequence, the infants present with severe arterial hypotension and anuria as main symptoms. Establishing an adequate arterial blood pressure and sufficient renal perfusion is crucial for the survival of these infants. Case presentation: We describe a male preterm infant of 34 + 0 weeks of gestation. Prenatally oligohydramnios of unknown cause was detected. After uneventful delivery and good adaptation the infant developed respiratory distress due to a spontaneous right-sided pneumothorax and required thoracocentesis and placement of a chest tube; he showed no major respiratory concerns thereafter and needed only minimal ventilatory support. Echocardiography revealed no abnormalities, especially no pulmonary hypertension. However, he suffered from severe arterial hypotension and anuria refractory to catecholamine therapy (dobutamine, epinephrine and noradrenaline). After 36 h of life, vasopressin therapy was initiated resulting in an almost immediate stabilization of arterial blood pressure and subsequent onset of diuresis. Therapy with vasopressin was necessary for three weeks to maintain adequate arterial blood pressure levels and diuresis. Sepsis and adrenal insufficiency were ruled out as inflammation markers, microbiological tests and cortisol level were normal. At two weeks of age, our patient developed electrolyte disturbances which were successfully treated with fludrocortisone. He did not need renal replacement therapy. Genetic analyses revealed a novel compound hyterozygous mutation of RTD. Now 17 months of age, the patient is in clinically stable condition with treatment of fludrocortisone and sodium bicarbonate. He suffers from stage 2 chronic kidney disease; blood pressure, motor and cognitive development are normal. Conclusions: RTD is a rare cause of oligohydramnios sequence. Next to pulmonary hypoplasia, severe arterial hypotension is responsible for poor survival. We present the only second surviving infant with RTD, who did not require renal replacement therapy during the neonatal period. It can be speculated whether the use of vasopressin prevents renal replacement therapy as vasopressin increases urinary output by improving renal blood flow.}, language = {en} } @article{GirschickWolfMorbachetal.2015, author = {Girschick, Hermann and Wolf, Christine and Morbach, Henner and Hertzberg, Christoph and Lee-Kirsch, Min Ae}, title = {Severe immune dysregulation with neurological impairment and minor bone changes in a child with spondyloenchondrodysplasia due to two novel mutations in the ACP5 gene}, series = {Pediatric Rheumatology}, volume = {13}, journal = {Pediatric Rheumatology}, number = {37}, doi = {10.1186/s12969-015-0035-7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-149990}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Spondyloenchondrodysplasia (SPENCD) is a rare skeletal dysplasia, characterized by metaphyseal lesions, neurological impairment and immune dysregulation associated with lupus-like features. SPENCD is caused by biallelic mutations in the ACP5 gene encoding tartrate-resistant phosphatase. We report on a child, who presented with spasticity, multisystem inflammation, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency with minimal metaphyseal changes due to compound heterozygosity for two novel ACP5 mutations. These findings extend the phenotypic spectrum of SPENCD and indicate that ACP5 mutations can cause severe immune dysregulation and neurological impairment even in the absence of metaphyseal dysplasia.}, language = {en} } @article{GoettlerNieklerLieseetal.2022, author = {Goettler, David and Niekler, Patricia and Liese, Johannes G. and Streng, Andrea}, title = {Epidemiology and direct healthcare costs of Influenza-associated hospitalizations - nationwide inpatient data (Germany 2010-2019)}, series = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {22}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-022-12505-5}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-265888}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Introduction Detailed and up-to-date data on the epidemiology and healthcare costs of Influenza are fundamental for public health decision-making. We analyzed inpatient data on Influenza-associated hospitalizations (IAH), selected complications and risk factors, and their related direct costs for Germany during ten consecutive years. Methods We conducted a retrospective cost-of-illness study on patients with laboratory-confirmed IAH (ICD-10-GM code J09/J10 as primary diagnosis) by ICD-10-GM-based remote data query using the Hospital Statistics database of the German Federal Statistical Office. Clinical data and associated direct costs of hospital treatment are presented stratified by demographic and clinical variables. Results Between January 2010 to December 2019, 156,097 persons were hospitalized due to laboratory-confirmed Influenza (J09/J10 primary diagnosis). The annual cumulative incidence was low in 2010, 2012 and 2014 (1.3 to 3.1 hospitalizations per 100,000 persons) and high in 2013 and 2015-2019 (12.6 to 60.3). Overall direct per patient hospitalization costs were mean (SD) 3521 EUR (± 8896) and median (IQR) 1805 EUR (1502; 2694), with the highest mean costs in 2010 (mean 8965 EUR ± 26,538) and the lowest costs in 2012 (mean 2588 EUR ± 6153). Mean costs were highest in 60-69 year olds, and in 50-59, 70-79 and 40-49 year olds; they were lowest in 10-19 year olds. Increased costs were associated with conditions such as diabetes (frequency 15.0\%; 3.45-fold increase compared to those without diabetes), adiposity (3.3\%; 2.09-fold increase) or immune disorders (5.6\%; 1.88-fold increase) and with Influenza-associated complications such as Influenza pneumonia (24.3\%; 1.95-fold), bacterial pneumonia (6.3\%; 3.86-fold), ARDS (1.2\%; 10.90-fold increase) or sepsis (2.3\%; 8.30-fold). Estimated overall costs reported for the 10-year period were 549.6 Million euros (95\% CI 542.7-556.4 million euros). Conclusion We found that the economic burden of IAH in Germany is substantial, even when considering solely laboratory-confirmed IAH reported as primary diagnosis. The highest costs were found in the elderly, patients with certain underlying risk factors and patients who required advanced life support treatment, and median and mean costs showed considerable variations between single years. Furthermore, there was a relevant burden of disease in middle-aged adults, who are not covered by the current vaccination recommendations in Germany.}, language = {en} } @article{WiegeringRiedmeierThompsonetal.2022, author = {Wiegering, Verena and Riedmeier, Maria and Thompson, Lester D. R. and Virgone, Calogero and Redlich, Antje and Kuhlen, Michaela and Gultekin, Melis and Yalcin, Bilgehan and Decarolis, Boris and H{\"a}rtel, Christoph and Schlegel, Paul-Gerhardt and Fassnacht, Martin and Timmermann, Beate}, title = {Radiotherapy for pediatric adrenocortical carcinoma - Review of the literature}, series = {Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology}, volume = {35}, journal = {Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology}, doi = {10.1016/j.ctro.2022.05.003}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-300472}, pages = {56-63}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Background and purpose Pediatric adrenocortical carcinoma (pACC) is a rare disease with poor prognosis. Publications on radiotherapy (RT) are scarce. This review summarizes the current data on RT for pACC and possibly provides first evidence to justify its use in this setting. Materials and methods We searched the PubMed and Embase database for manuscripts regarding RT for pACC. Results We included 17 manuscripts reporting on 76 patients treated with RT, after screening 2961 references and 269 full articles. In addition, we added data of 4 unreported pACC patients treated by co-authors. All reports based on retrospective data. Median age at first diagnosis was 11.1 years (70\% female); 78\% of patients presented with hormonal activity. RT was mostly performed for curative intent (78\%). 88\% of RT were administered during primary therapy. The site of RT was predominantly the local tumor bed (76\%). Doses of RT ranged from 15 to 62 Gy (median 50 Gy). Information on target volumes or fractionation were lacking. Median follow-up was 6,9 years and 64\% of the patients died of disease, with 33\% alive without disease. In 16 of 48 patients with available follow-up data after adjuvant RT (33\%) no recurrence was reported and in 3 of 9 patients palliative RT seemed to induce some benefit for the patient. Conclusions Our first systematic review on RT for pACC provides too few data for any general recommendation, but adjuvant RT in patients with high risk might be considered. International collaborative studies are urgently needed to establish better evidence on the role of RT in this rare malignancy.}, language = {en} } @article{FischerKnopDanhofetal.2022, author = {Fischer, Julia and Knop, Stefan and Danhof, Sophia and Einsele, Hermann and Keller, Daniela and L{\"o}ffler, Claudia}, title = {The influence of baseline characteristics, treatment and depression on health-related quality of life in patients with multiple myeloma: a prospective observational study}, series = {BMC Cancer}, volume = {22}, journal = {BMC Cancer}, doi = {10.1186/s12885-022-10101-9}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-300435}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is the third most common hematologic malignancy with increasing importance due to improving treatment strategies and long-term outcomes in an aging population. This study aims to analyse influencing factors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), such as treatment strategies, participation in a clinical trial and patient characteristics like anxiety, depression, gender, and age. A better understanding of the individual factors in context with HRQoL could provide a helpful instrument for clinical decisions. Methods In this prospective observational study, the HRQoL of MM patients with different therapies (first-line and relapse) was quantified by standardized questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and -MY20) in the context of sociodemographic data, individual anxiety and depressiveness (PHQ-4), and a selected number of clinical parameters and symptoms at defined time-points before, during, and after therapy. Results In total, 70 patients were included in the study. The median age of the study cohort was 62 years. 44\% were female and 56\% were male patients. More than half of the patients were fully active with an ECOG 0. Global health status was significantly higher in patients with first-line treatment and even increased after start of therapy, while the pain level decreased. In contrast, patients with relapsed MM reported a decreasing global health status and increasing pain. Additionally, there was a higher global health status in less anxious/depressive patients. HRQoL decreased significantly after start of chemotherapy in the parameters body image, side effects of treatment, and cognitive functioning. Tandem stem-cell transplantation was not found to be a risk factor for higher impairment of HRQoL. Participation in a clinical study led to an improvement of most aspects of HRQoL. Among others, increased anxiety and depression, female gender, older age, impaired performance status, and recurrent disease can be early indicators for a reduced HRQoL. Conclusion This study showed the importance of regular longitudinal assessments of patient reported outcomes (PROs) in routine clinical care. For the first time, to our knowledge, we were able to demonstrate a potential impact between participation in clinical trials and HRQoL. However, due to frequently restrictive inclusion criteria for clinical trials, these MM patients might not be directly comparable with patients treated within standard therapy concepts. Further studies are needed to clarify the relevance of this preliminary data in order to develop an individualized, patient-centred, therapy concept.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Gruber2023, author = {Gruber, Lina}, title = {Evaluation der psychischen Belastung bei Patientinnen mit Dysplasien der Zervix uteri abh{\"a}ngig von Informationsbeschaffung, Bildung und Alter}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-30379}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-303796}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, die psychische Belastung bei Patientinnen mit auff{\"a}lligen PAP-Abstrichen oder dysplastischen Ver{\"a}nderungen der Zervix uteri im Rahmen der Dysplasie-Sprechstunde zu erheben. Durch Auswertung und Analyse der Daten im Rahmen des Qualit{\"a}tsmanagements sollte eine Grundlage f{\"u}r eine verbesserte und angepasste Versorgung geschaffen werden. In dem erhobenen Fragebogen waren vier Fragen von besonderer Bedeutung - die Informationslage bei Vorstellung, die Art der Informationsbeschaffung, der m{\"o}gliche Wunsch nach mehr Information und der Bildungsstand. In der Auswertung des ausgeteilten Fragebogens konnte erhoben werden, dass 56,9\% der Patientinnen bei der Erstvorstellung psychisch belastet waren. Das ist ein großer Anteil in Anbetracht der Tatsache, dass das PAP-Screening eine j{\"a}hrliche Vorsorgeuntersuchung f{\"u}r {\"u}ber 15 Millionen Frauen darstellt [19]. Der Großteil der in der Dysplasie-Sprechstunde erhobenen PAP-Abstriche waren auff{\"a}llig und somit weiter abkl{\"a}rungsbed{\"u}rftig. {\"U}ber 70\% der HPV-Tests waren „high risk" positiv. Der Mittelwert der Verteilung des Alters lag bei 44 Jahren, was bedeutet, dass viele junge Frauen mit potenziell bestehendem Kinderwunsch oder jungen Familien betroffen sind. Die jungen Frauen sind durchschnittlich besser gebildet und psychisch belasteter als die Kohorte der {\"a}lteren Patientinnen. Ein Blick auf die Verteilung der Bildung zeigt, dass bei Betrachtung der gesamten Kohorte, schlechter gebildete Frauen verunsicherter sind. Viele der Patientinnen, 40,9\%, f{\"u}hlten sich vor der Erstvorstellung nicht ausreichend informiert und mehr als 53,8\% der Patientinnen h{\"a}tten sich mehr Informationen gew{\"u}nscht. Sieht man sich die Antworten auf die Frage nach der Quelle der Informationsbeschaffung an, f{\"a}llt auf, dass mit 68,5\% weiterhin der/die betreuende Arzt/{\"A}rztin die wichtigste Informationsquelle darstellt. Zusammenfassend l{\"a}sst sich sagen, dass trotz des 2020 deutschlandweit begonnenen organisierten Screenings die betroffenen Frauen anhaltend belastet sind und sich mehr Informationen w{\"u}nschen. Ein wichtiger Schritt zur Vorbeugung psychischer Belastung w{\"a}re eine verbesserte Vermittlung von Information seitens der behandelnden {\"A}rzte/{\"A}rztinnen, auch unter Hinweis auf die online zur Verf{\"u}gung stehenden Informationen des Bundesministeriums f{\"u}r Gesundheit.}, subject = {psychische Belastung}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Palm2023, author = {Palm, Nicole}, title = {Sensitivit{\"a}t von benignen und malignen Zellen gegen{\"u}ber dem mitochondrialen Entkoppler 2,4-Dinitrophenol, gemessen mittels Mikrokalorimetrie und LDH-Aktivit{\"a}t}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-33008}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-330089}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die mitochondriale Entkopplung ist ein effektiver Weg, um die Thermogenese und basale metabolische Rate einer Zelle anzuheben. Im Versuchsaufbau mit malignen Zellen f{\"u}hrte dies zu einer Apoptose. 2,4-DNP als spezifischer Entkoppler der Atmungskette zeigte in diesem Zusammenhang mittels LDH-Analysen an HACAT-, PA1-, BT20 und MDA-MB 231- Zellen eine dosisabh{\"a}ngige Wirkung auf die Zellproliferation in allen verwendeten Zelllinien, unter den verwendeten Tumorzellen am eindrucksvollsten bei den Ovarialkarzinom Zellen. Allen Zellarten gemeinsam war dabei eine Wachstumshemmung abh{\"a}ngig von der L{\"a}nge der Inkubationszeit. Die mikrokalorimetrischen Analysen wurden an HACAT-, BT20- und MDA-MB 231- Zellen durchgef{\"u}hrt. Eine h{\"o}here 2,4-DNP-Konzentration f{\"u}hrte dabei ebenfalls zu einer gesteigerten W{\"a}rmefreisetzung, wobei eine positive Korrelation zwischen Einwirkdauer und W{\"a}rmefreisetzung bestand. Eine signifikante Zytotoxizit{\"a}t ließ sich bei hohen DNP-Konzentrationen und bei langer Inkubationszeit in den PA1- und MDA-MB 231- Zelllinien nachweisen. MDA-MB 231- Zellen reagierten dabei besonders sensibel. In der aktuellen Tumortherapie bietet die Kombination von Alterationen der mitochondrialen und glykolytischen Abl{\"a}ufen neben den g{\"a}ngigen Behandlungsoptionen einen vielversprechenden Therapieansatz (8, 28). Durch den Einsatz von mitochondrialen Entkopplern als Erg{\"a}nzung zu den herk{\"o}mmlichen Therapieschemata k{\"o}nnte effektiv in den metabolischen Stoffwechsel der Zellen eingegriffen und neben der Tumorzellproliferation auch die Regression positiv beeinflusst werden. Das Ziel w{\"a}re, eine kontrollierte Apoptose bei m{\"o}glichst wenigen systemischen Nebenwirkungen auszul{\"o}sen. Hierzu werden im Rahmen der optimalen Dosisfindung f{\"u}r den Einsatz von 2,4-DNP jedoch weitere Versuchsans{\"a}tze mit Inkubationszeiten von mindestens 48h ben{\"o}tigt.}, subject = {Dinitrophenol <2,4->}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Sevgin2023, author = {Sevgin, Semanur}, title = {Inad{\"a}quate Sinustachykardie: Kardiovaskul{\"a}re Risikostratifizierung und Therapiekontrolle mittels Langzeit-EKG Daten von Jugendlichen}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-33014}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-330148}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is a common disease of the autonomic nervous system in children and adults. Diagnosis and treatment of IST in adolescents is not well defined. In this retrospective study, we tested our hypothesis regarding autonomic dysfunction in childhood by analyzing 24-h heart rate variability (HRV) in 479 children, with a mean age of 13.7 ± 2.1 years, who were referred to the outpatient clinic in the Pediatrics Department within the last 15 years. Seventy-four adolescents with a mean 24-h heart rate ≥ 95 bpm (our cut-off for an IST based upon 66 healthy controls) were deemed to have IST. We found the risk of IST to be high in adolescents with attention deficit disorder (OR = 3.5,p<0.001), pre-hypertension (OR = 2.5, p = 0.043) and hypertension (OR = 2.1,p = 0.02); insignificantly enhanced in children with short stature (OR = 1.9,p = 0.19), surgically-treated congenital heart disease (OR = 1.4,p = 0.51) and obesity without hypertension (OR = 1.4;p = 0.25); and negligible in adolescents with anorexia nervosa (OR = 0.3, p = 0.26) and constitutional thinness (OR = 0.9,p = 0.89). IST was associated with a significant decrease in global HRV and elevated blood pressures, indicating an enhanced cardiovascular risk. Methylphenidate did not increase 24-h heart rates, whereas omega-3 fatty acid supplementation significantly decreased elevated heart rates and increased HRV in adolescents with IST. In this retrospective analysis, 15.4\% of adolescents suffered from IST with a 24-h heart rate ≥ 95 bpm, predominately due to attention deficit disorder and hypertension.}, subject = {HRV}, language = {de} } @article{DiessnerAndersHerbertetal.2023, author = {Diessner, Joachim and Anders, Laura and Herbert, Saskia and Kiesel, Matthias and Bley, Thorsten and Schlaiss, Tanja and Sauer, Stephanie and W{\"o}ckel, Achim and Bartmann, Catharina}, title = {Evaluation of different imaging modalities for axillary lymph node staging in breast cancer patients to provide a personalized and optimized therapy algorithm}, series = {Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology}, volume = {149}, journal = {Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology}, number = {7}, doi = {10.1007/s00432-022-04221-9}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324047}, pages = {3457-3467}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Purpose The reliable detection of tumor-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes for breast cancer [BC] patients plays a decisive role in further therapy. We aimed to find out whether cross-sectional imaging techniques could improve sensitivity for pretherapeutic axillary staging in nodal-positive BC patients compared to conventional imaging such as mammography and sonography. Methods Data for breast cancer patients with tumor-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes having received surgery between 2014 and 2020 were included in this study. All examinations (sonography, mammography, computed tomography [CT] and magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) were interpreted by board-certified specialists in radiology. The sensitivity of different imaging modalities was calculated, and binary logistic regression analyses were performed to detect variables influencing the detection of positive lymph nodes. Results All included 382 breast cancer patients had received conventional imaging, while 52.61\% of the patients had received cross-sectional imaging. The sensitivity of the combination of all imaging modalities was 68.89\%. The combination of MRI and CT showed 63.83\% and the combination of sonography and mammography showed 36.11\% sensitivity. Conclusion We could demonstrate that cross-sectional imaging can improve the sensitivity of the detection of tumor-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. Only the safe detection of these lymph nodes at the time of diagnosis enables the evaluation of the response to neoadjuvant therapy, thereby allowing access to prognosis and improving new post-neoadjuvant therapies.}, language = {en} } @article{LoebLinsmeierHerbertetal.2023, author = {L{\"o}b, Sanja and Linsmeier, Eva and Herbert, Saskia-Laureen and Schlaiß, Tanja and Kiesel, Matthias and Wischhusen, J{\"o}rg and Salmen, Jessica and Kranke, Peter and Quenzer, Anne and Kurz, Florian and Weiss, Claire and Gerhard-Hartmann, Elena and W{\"o}ckel, Achim and Diessner, Joachim}, title = {Prognostic effect of HER2 evolution from primary breast cancer to breast cancer metastases}, series = {Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology}, volume = {149}, journal = {Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology}, number = {8}, doi = {10.1007/s00432-022-04486-0}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324068}, pages = {5417-5428}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Purpose Therapeutic options for breast cancer (BC) treatment are constantly evolving. The Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 (HER2)-low BC entity is a new subgroup, representing about 55\% of all BC patients. New antibody-drug conjugates demonstrated promising results for this BC subgroup. Currently, there is limited information about the conversion of HER2 subtypes between primary tumor and recurrent disease. Methods This retrospective study included women with BC at the University Medical Centre Wuerzburg from 1998 to 2021. Data were retrieved from patients' records. HER2 evolution from primary diagnosis to the first relapse and the development of secondary metastases was investigated. Results In the HR-positive subgroup without HER2 overexpression, HER2-low expression in primary BC was 56.7 vs. 14.6\% in the triple-negative subgroup (p < 0.000). In the cohort of the first relapse, HER2-low represented 64.1\% of HR-positive vs. 48.2\% of the triple-negative cohort (p = 0.03). In patients with secondary metastases, HER2-low was 75.6\% vs. 50\% in the triple negative subgroup (p = 0.10). The subgroup of HER2-positive breast cancer patients numerically increased in the course of disease; the HER2-negative overall cohort decreased. A loss of HER2 expression from primary BC to the first relapse correlated with a better OS (p = 0.018). No clinicopathological or therapeutic features could be identified as potential risk factors for HER2 conversion. Conclusion HER2 expression is rising during the progression of BC disease. In view of upcoming therapeutical options, the re-analysis of newly developed metastasis will become increasingly important.}, language = {en} } @article{HerbertHirzleBartmannetal.2023, author = {Herbert, Saskia-Laureen and Hirzle, Paula and Bartmann, Catharina and Schlaiß, Tanja and Kiesel, Matthias and Curtaz, Carolin and L{\"o}b, Sanja and W{\"o}ckel, Achim and Diessner, Joachim}, title = {Optimized process quality in certified breast centers through adherence to stringent diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms effects of structural as well as socio-demographic factors on start of therapy}, series = {Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics}, volume = {307}, journal = {Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1007/s00404-022-06666-2}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324057}, pages = {1097-1104}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Purpose An increasing incidence of breast cancer can be observed worldwide. Since a delay of therapy can have a negative impact on prognosis, timely cancer care is an important quality indicator. By receiving treatment at a certified breast cancer center, the patient has the best chance of treatment in accordance with guidelines and the best prognosis. The identification of risk factors for a delay of therapy is of central importance and should be the basis for a continuous optimization of treatment at breast cancer centers. Methods This retrospective study included women with breast cancer (primary diagnosis, relapse, or secondary malignancy) at the University Hospital W{\"u}rzburg in 2019 and 2020. Data were retrieved from patients' records. Correlations and regression analyses were performed to detect potential risk factors for treatment delay. Results Patients who received the histological confirmation of breast cancer at an external institution experienced a later therapy start than those patients who received the histological confirmation at the University Hospital W{\"u}rzburg itself. (35.7 vs. 32.2 days). The interval between histological confirmation and the first consultation at the University Hospital W{\"u}rzburg correlated statistically significant with age, distress and distance to the hospital. Conclusion Patients with an in-house diagnosis of breast cancer are treated more quickly than those whose diagnosis was confirmed in an external institution. We identified factors such as increased age, greater distance to the hospital as well as increased distress to prolong the time until start of oncological treatment. Intensified patient care should be offered to these subgroups.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Linsmeier2023, author = {Linsmeier, Eva Marie}, title = {Untersuchung der HER2-Konversion vom prim{\"a}ren zum fernmetastasierten Mammakarzinom}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-34473}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-344734}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden retrospektiv Daten von 321 F{\"a}llen eines fortgeschrit- tenen Mammakarzinoms ausgewertet. Beobachtungsdaten lagen bis einschließlich Juli 1998 vor. Ein Fokus dieser Arbeit lag auf der Trichotomie der HER2-Auspr{\"a}gung und deren prognostischen Wert im Verlauf einer metastasierten Brustkrebserkrankung. In einer neueren Entwicklung wurde HER2-low als Nomenklatur einer Subgruppe etabliert f{\"u}r jene Mammakarzinome, die als IHC 1+ oder IHC 2+ gelten und ein negatives ISH- Ergebnis aufweisen. Neue Studien-Ergebnisse zeigten einen signifikanten klinischen Vorteil der Therapie mit HER2-basierten Antik{\"o}rper-Wirkstoff-Konjugaten f{\"u}r HER2-low Patientinnen (91). Der Anteil der HER2-low Mammakarzinome nahm im Laufe einer fortgeschrittenen Brustkrebserkrankung kontinuierlich zu und lag bei 39,3 \% im Prim{\"a}rtumor, bei 47,7 \% im ersten Rezidiv und bei 47,8 \% in einer zweiten Fernmetastase. Parallel vergr{\"o}ßerte sich die HER2-positive Subgruppe, wobei sich die HER2-negative Kohorte folglich ver- kleinerte. Es konnte entsprechend der aktuellen Literatur (117,156) eine Assoziation (p < 0.001) des HER2-low Subtypen und HR-positiven Mammakarzinomen gezeigt werden. HER2-low nahm in HR-positiven/Her2-negativen Mammakarzinomen im Laufe der Me- tastasierung zu (56,7 \% - 64,1 \% - 75,6 \%). Der Anteil der HER2-low-Expression im Triple-negativen Subtypen initial bei 14,6 \% und vergr{\"o}ßerte sich konstant (48,2 \% - 50 \%). Ein Verlust der HER2-Auspr{\"a}gung im Krankheitsverlauf korrelierte statistisch signi- fikant mit einem besseren OS (Hazards Ratio 0,533, 95\%-KI[0,316, 0,898], p = .018). Die Gruppe mit einer HER2-Konversion zu einer schw{\"a}cheren Auspr{\"a}gung wies im di- rekten Vergleich zur Gruppe mit einer Her2-Konversion zu einer st{\"a}rkeren Auspr{\"a}gung ein 21,0 Monate l{\"a}ngeres {\"U}berleben auf (p = 0.177). Die Entwicklung eines HER2-posi- tiven Prim{\"a}rtumor zu einer HER2-low Metastase (Hazards Ratio 0,385, 95\%-KI[0,17, 0.874], p = .023), eine Ver{\"a}nderung von einem HER2-0 Prim{\"a}rtumor zu einer HER2-low Metastase (Hazards Ratio 0,124, 95\%-KI[0,023, 0,655], p = .014) sowie die ausblei- bende Ver{\"a}nderung eines HER2-low Prim{\"a}rtumor zu einer Fernmetastase (Hazards Ra- tio 0,169, 95\%-KI[0,035, 0,813], p = .027) wurden in dieser Analyse als weitere protektive Faktoren nachgewiesen. Kein klinisch-pathologischer oder therapeutischer Faktor konnte als signifikanter Einflussfaktor auf eine Konversion im HER2-Rezeptor identifi- ziert werden. Die Ergebnisse dieser Arbeit lassen keine klare Aussage dar{\"u}ber treffen, ob die Anpassung der tumorspezifischen Therapie nach einer Rezeptorkonversion das OS verbessert.}, subject = {Mammakarzinom}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Lager2024, author = {Lager, Johanna}, title = {Expression immunmodulierende Marker in Zusammenhang mit Immuntherapie bei kindlichen Hirntumoren}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-35220}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-352202}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Atypische teratoide Rhabdoidtumore sind trotz Aussch{\"o}pfen der multimodalen Therapieoptionen weiterhin mit einer schlechten Prognose belastet. Gr{\"u}nde hierf{\"u}r liegen in den oftmals unzureichenden Resektionsm{\"o}glichkeiten, dem jungen Erkrankungsalter der PatientInnen und der Resistenz der Tumorzellen gegen{\"u}ber Chemotherapeutika (Fr{\"u}hwald et al. 2020; Egiz et al. 2022; Richards et al. 2019). Gerade deshalb versucht man durch die aktuelle Forschung zu kindlichen Hirntumoren mit Immuntherapie ein besseres Outcome zu erreichen. Wichtige Grundlagen hierzu sind durch diese Arbeit dargestellt worden. Erstmals wurde gezeigt, dass Tumorzellen der AT/RT sowohl HLA-Klasse I und -Klasse II Antigene pr{\"a}sentieren. Es wurde außerdem die Expression von PD-L1 nachgewiesen. Des Weiteren konnte die Anwesenheit von Immunzellen durch den Nachweis CD 3+ Zellen bewiesen werden. Insgesamt zeigte sich eine große Heterogenit{\"a}t innerhalb des einzelnen und unter den verschiedenen Tumoren. Es zeigte sich eine negative Korrelation zwischen der Expression von MHC I und CD 3+ Zellen, welche insgesamt f{\"u}r einen Tumor Escape Mechanismus sprechen k{\"o}nnte, wie er bereits bei Glioblastomen nachgewiesen wurde (Bagley et al. 2018; Marcu et al. 2021). Es sollte eine Ausweitung der hier begonnen Forschung mit Einbeziehung der personenbezogenen Daten und Vergr{\"o}ßerung der untersuchten Fallzahl erfolgen.}, subject = {Immuntherapie}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Fischer2024, author = {Fischer, Jonas Maria}, title = {Ph{\"a}notyp und Funktion von Follikul{\"a}ren Helfer Zell-{\"a}hnlichen T-Zellen im entz{\"u}ndeten Gelenk von Patientinnen und Patienten mit Juveniler Idiopathischer Arthritis}, doi = {10.25972/OPUS-36302}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-363022}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Innerhalb der Juvenilen Idiopathischen Arthritis (JIA) bilden Patienten mit Antinukle{\"a}ren Antik{\"o}rpern (ANA) Subgruppen-{\"u}bergreifend eine klinisch homogene Erkrankungsgruppe. Ob diesen klinischen Gemeinsamkeiten jedoch auch eine einheitliche Pathogenese zugrunde liegt, ist bisher unbekannt. Sogenannte periphere T-Helferzellen (TPH) spielen im Kontext zahlreicher Autoimmunerkrankungen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Aktivierung autoreaktiver B-Zellen. Ziel dieser Arbeit war daher die ph{\"a}notypische und funktionelle Analyse von PD-1hiCXCR5-CD4+ TPH-Zellen, sowie deren Verteilung in der Synovialfl{\"u}ssigkeit von Patienten unterschiedlicher Subgruppen der JIA. Hierzu wurden Ph{\"a}notyp und Zytokinprofil von PD-1hiCD4+ T-Zellen durchflusszytometrisch analysiert. Der funktionelle Einfluss von PD-1hiCD4+ T-Zellen auf die B-Zell-Differenzierung wurde mittels in vitro Kokulturen FACS-sortierter TPH-Zellen der Synovialfl{\"u}ssigkeit untersucht. IL-21- und IL-17-produzierende T-Ged{\"a}chtniszellen der Synovialfl{\"u}ssigkeit zeigten eine negative Korrelation zueinander. Die IL-21-Produktion ging besonders von PD-1hiCXCR5-HLA-DR+CD4+ T-Zellen aus, welche besonders in den Gelenken ANA-positiver JIA-Patienten akkumulierten. Diese Population zeigte ph{\"a}notypische {\"A}hnlichkeit mit TPH-Zellen und leistete in vitro effiziente B-Zell-Hilfe zu Plasmazelldifferenzierung und Immunglobulinsekretion, induzierte jedoch zudem einen CD21lo/-CD11c+T-bet+ Ph{\"a}notyp in B-Zellen. Passend hierzu bestand auch ex vivo eine signifikante Korrelation zwischen TPH und CD21lo/-CD11c+T-bet+ doppelt-negativen B-Zellen (BDN). Es konnte also die Expansion einer spezifischen T-Zellpopulation mit ph{\"a}notypischen und funktionellen Charakteristika von TPH-Zellen beobachtet und deren funktioneller Zusammenhang mit CD21lo/-CD11c+T-bet+ BDN in der Synovialfl{\"u}ssigkeit von JIA-Patienten aufgezeigt werden. Dies k{\"o}nnte die Autoimmunantwort auf ubiquit{\"a}re Autoantigene innerhalb betroffener Gelenke ANA-positiver JIA-Patienten widerspiegeln.}, subject = {Rheumatologie}, language = {de} }