osteonecrosis/fatigue

BACKGROUND Displaced fatigue fractures of the femoral neck are uncommon, but they can lead to substantial patient morbidity. This study was performed to examine the incidence, long-term consequences, radiographic findings, risk factors, and complications associated with this

Aim: To assess the influence of anxiety and depressive disorders on joint destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Materials and methods: 128 RA-patients were

BACKGROUND Intravenous disodium pamidronate has been described in the treatment of several osteopathies. Although tolerability has been found to be good in clinical trials, some mild to serious adverse events (AEs) have been reported. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to analyze the toelrability

BACKGROUND In 2009, a worldwide supply constraint of imiglucerase led to treatment modifications or interruptions for patients with Gaucher disease (GD) type 1. In France, joint treatment recommendations were issued to protect the most vulnerable patients. This observational study evaluated the

We successfully treated a 33-year-old woman with etoposide who developed systemic sclerosis (SSc)-associated refractory hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS). She had been diagnosed as SSc because she had had Raynaud's phenomenon, proximal scleroderma, telangiectasia, microstomia, thickening and shortening

OBJECTIVE To determine the safety and clinical efficacy of two anti-angiogenic agents, bevacizumab and lenalidomide, with docetaxel and prednisone. METHODS Eligible patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer enrolled in this open-label, phase II study of lenalidomide with

Bisphosphonates are first-line agents used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men. Although their efficacy in the reduction of vertebral, non-vertebral and hip fracture risk has been established, some concerns have arisen associated with their long-term use. These include

BACKGROUND Myeloma multiplex is defined by the presence of monoclonal plasma cell population in the bone marrow>10%,M protein in the serum and/or urine ,and clinical evidence of end organ damage like hypercalcemia ,renal failure, anemia, or bone lesions. In the most hematologic malignancies the role

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune multisystem inflammatory condition that causes microvascular inflammation with the production of various auto-antibodies that play a major role in its pathogenesis. SLE can affect both sexes, all ages, and all ethnic groups with widespread

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with an incidence of 1.7 million in 2012. Breast cancer and its treatments can bring along serious side effects such as fatigue, skin toxicity, lymphedema, pain, nausea, etc. These can substantially affect the patients' quality of life.

OBJECTIVE Eribulin mesylate has been approved for advanced or metastatic breast cancers subjected to at least two previous chemotherapy regimens. The present multicenter, phase II, single-arm study assessed the efficacy and safety of a first-line regimen of eribulin plus trastuzumab for untreated

Simultaneous bilateral femoral neck fractures are extremely rare and associated with various conditions. Up to now Most cases had correlations with major trauma, repetitive minor trauma, seizure, parathyroid or renal dysfunction, anti-epileptic medications, seizure, etc. A 28-year-old addict man

We report our initial clinical experience with using Helical tomotherapy to irradiate the bilateral breasts/chest-wall and regional nodes. METHODS The records of patients who received bilateral irradiation of the breast/chest-wall and regional nodes with tomotherapy were retrospectively reviewed.

BACKGROUND Bisphosphonates are routinely used in the treatment of metastatic bone disease from breast cancer to reduce pain and bone destruction. Zoledronic acid given by intravenous infusion has been widely used, but places a substantial logistical burden on both patient and hospital. As a result,