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  1. Article ; Online: Controlled growth of lead-free cesium zirconium halide double perovskite nanocrystals through a microfluidic reactor.

    Geng, Yimin / Lv, Hao / Xu, Shu / Geng, Chong

    Nanoscale

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 13, Page(s) 6371–6378

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2515664-0
    ISSN 2040-3372 ; 2040-3364
    ISSN (online) 2040-3372
    ISSN 2040-3364
    DOI 10.1039/d2nr06727g
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  2. Article: Characteristics and Outcomes of Stem Cell Transplant Patients during the COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Kamal, Mona / Baudo, Massimo / Joseph, Jacinth / Geng, Yimin / Mohamed, Omnia / Rahouma, Mohamed / Greenbaum, Uri

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 5

    Abstract: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the outcomes of stem cell transplant (SCT) patients during the COVID-19 era. Pooled event rates (PER) were calculated, and meta-regression was performed. A random effects model was utilized. In ... ...

    Abstract This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the outcomes of stem cell transplant (SCT) patients during the COVID-19 era. Pooled event rates (PER) were calculated, and meta-regression was performed. A random effects model was utilized. In total, 36 eligible studies were included out of 290. The PER of COVID-19-related deaths and COVID-19-related hospital admissions were 21.1% and 55.2%, respectively. The PER of the use of hydroxychloroquine was 53.27%, of the receipt of immunosuppression it was 39.4%, and of the use of antivirals, antibiotics, and steroids it was 71.61%, 37.94%, and 18.46%, respectively. The PER of the time elapsed until COVID-19 infection after SCT of more than 6 months was 85.3%. The PER of fever, respiratory symptoms, and gastrointestinal symptoms were 70.9, 76.1, and 19.3%, respectively. The PER of acute and chronic GvHD were 40.2% and 60.9%, respectively. SCT patients are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection and mortality. The use of dexamethasone improves the survival of hospitalized SCT patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 requiring supplemental oxygen or ventilation. The SCT patient group is a heterogeneous group with varying characteristics. The quality of reporting on these patients when infected with COVID-19 is not uniform and further prospective or registry studies are needed to better guide clinical care in this unique setting.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare12050530
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  3. Article: Adverse events of immune checkpoint therapy alone versus when combined with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors: a pooled meta-analysis of 1735 patients.

    Kovalenko, Iuliia / Lynn Ng, Wern / Geng, Yimin / Wang, Yinghong / Msaouel, Pavlos / Bhatia, Shailender / Grivas, Petros / Benkhadra, Raed / Alhalabi, Omar

    Frontiers in oncology

    2024  Volume 13, Page(s) 1238517

    Abstract: Background: Combining immune checkpoint therapy (ICT) and vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (VEGFi) may result in increased treatment-related and immune-related adverse events (TRAEs and irAEs) compared to ICT alone. This metanalysis was ... ...

    Abstract Background: Combining immune checkpoint therapy (ICT) and vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (VEGFi) may result in increased treatment-related and immune-related adverse events (TRAEs and irAEs) compared to ICT alone. This metanalysis was conducted to identify prospective phase II or III clinical studies that evaluated the toxicity profile of ICT + VEGFi compared to ICT alone.
    Methods: A systematic search was performed across all cancer types and major databases until August 10, 2022, and screening was done by two independent investigators. Inclusion criteria included phase 2 or 3 studies with at least one arm of patients treated with combination therapy and one arm treated with monotherapy. Adverse event data were pooled using a restricted maximum likelihood fixed effects model, and heterogeneity using Cochran's Q (chi-square) test.
    Results: 7 out of 9366 studies met the inclusion criteria, and 808 and 927 patients were treated with ICT monotherapy and a combination of ICT with VEGFi, respectively. Only one study reported irAEs, so the analysis was restricted to TRAEs. The total number of TRAEs was significantly higher in the ICT + VEGFi group (RR:1.49; 95% CI 1.37 -1.62; p=1.5×10-21), and more frequent treatment withdrawals were attributed to TRAEs (RR:3.10; 95% CI 1.12-8.59; p=0.029). The highest TRAE effect size increases noted for rash (RR 6.50; 95% CI 3.76 - 11.25; p=2.1×10-11), hypertension (RR:6.07; 95% CI 3.69-10.00; p=1.3×10-12), hypothyroidism (RR:5.02; 95% CI 3.08 - 8.19; p=8.9×10-11), and diarrhea (RR:4.94; 95% CI 3.21-7.62; p=3.8×10-13). Other significantly more frequent TRAEs included nausea, anemia, anorexia, and proteinuria.
    Conclusion: Combination therapy with ICT and VEGFi carries a higher risk of certain TRAEs, such as rash, hypertension, hypothyroidism, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia, and proteinuria, compared to ICT monotherapy. More granular details on the cause of AEs, particularly irAEs, should be provided in future trials of such regimens.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2649216-7
    ISSN 2234-943X
    ISSN 2234-943X
    DOI 10.3389/fonc.2023.1238517
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  4. Article ; Online: Oral Toxicities Associated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Meta-Analyses of Clinical Trials.

    Srivastava, Akanksha / Nogueras-Gonzalez, Graciela M / Geng, Yimin / Singh, Jasdev / Myers, Jeffrey N / Li, Yisheng / Chambers, Mark S

    Journal of immunotherapy and precision oncology

    2024  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) 24–40

    Abstract: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment; however, their oral toxicity profile is not well elucidated. This review aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral toxicities including xerostomia, mucositis/stomatitis, ... ...

    Abstract Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment; however, their oral toxicity profile is not well elucidated. This review aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral toxicities including xerostomia, mucositis/stomatitis, dysgeusia, dysphagia, oral/oropharyngeal pain, oral infections, angular cheilitis, osteonecrosis, osteomyelitis, and oral mucosal reactions with ICIs. A review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023391674). A systematic search of ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted as of April 10, 2022. Studies were selected, assessed, and data extracted using PRISMA guidelines. Oral toxicity data were extracted from study arms using a single immunotherapy drug. Meta-analyses were conducted to summarize prevalence of oral toxicities using random-effects models. Of 750 screened records, 95 trials were included in the meta-analysis with published results. Time between study completion and first publication on ClinicalTrials.gov was 1 to 146 months (mean = 20.3, SD = 18.4). Weighted pooled prevalence was 5% (95% CI: 4-6%) for xerostomia, 3% (95% CI: 3-4%) for mucositis/stomatitis, 3% (95% CI: 2-3%) for dysgeusia, 2% (95% CI: 1-2%) for dysphagia, 3% (95% CI: 2-4%) for oropharyngeal/oral pain, 2% (95% CI: 1-3%) for oral candidiasis, and 2% (95% CI: 0-4%) for angular cheilitis. Subgroup differences based on ICI drugs were minimal. No trials reported lichenoid or pemphigoid mucosal reactions. Meta-analysis results revealed low prevalence of oral toxicities with ICIs; however, data reporting was limited and inconsistent. Limitations of study dataset reveal a significant need for systematic collection of oral morbidity data as well as improved consistency and compliance of reporting results on ClinicalTrials.gov.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 3032799-4
    ISSN 2590-017X ; 2666-2345
    ISSN (online) 2590-017X
    ISSN 2666-2345
    DOI 10.36401/JIPO-23-14
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  5. Article ; Online: Interventions to increase follow-up of abnormal cervical cancer screening results: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

    Varon, Melissa Lopez / Geng, Yimin / Fellman, Bryan M / Troisi, Catherine / Fernandez, Maria E / Li, Ruosha / Reininger, Belinda / Schmeler, Kathleen M / Allanson, Emma

    PloS one

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 2, Page(s) e0291931

    Abstract: Introduction: Ensuring timely follow-up of abnormal screening results is essential for eliminating cervical cancer.: Objective: The purpose of the study was to review single and multicomponent interventions designed to improve follow-up of women with ...

    Abstract Introduction: Ensuring timely follow-up of abnormal screening results is essential for eliminating cervical cancer.
    Objective: The purpose of the study was to review single and multicomponent interventions designed to improve follow-up of women with abnormal cervical cancer screening results. We report on effectiveness across studies, and describe what aspects of these interventions might be more impactful.
    Methods: Publications were searched between January 2000 and December 2022. The search included observational, quasi-experimental (pre-post studies) and randomized controlled studies describing at least one intervention to increase follow-up of women with abnormal cervical cancer screening results. Outcomes of studies included completion of any follow-up (i.e., attending a follow-up appointment), timely diagnosis (i.e., colposcopy results within 90 days of screening) and time to diagnostic resolution (i.e., days between screening and final diagnosis). We assessed risk of bias for observational and quasi-experimental studies using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) tool and the Cochrane collaboration tool for randomized studies. We conducted a meta-analysis using studies where data were provided to estimate a summary average effect of the interventions on follow-up of patients and to identify characteristics of studies associated with an increased effectiveness of interventions. We extracted the comparison and intervention proportions of women with follow-up before and after the intervention (control and intervention) and plotted the odds ratios (ORs) of completing follow-up along with the 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using forest plots for the interventions vs. controls when data were available.
    Findings: From 7,457 identified studies, 28 met the inclusion criteria. Eleven (39%) of the included studies had used a randomized design. Most studies (63%) assessed completion of any follow-up visit as the primary outcome, whereas others measured time to definite diagnosis (15%) or diagnostic resolution (22%). Navigation was used as a type of intervention in 63% of the included studies. Most interventions utilized behavioral approaches to improve outcomes. The overall estimate of the OR for completion of follow-up for all interventions was 1.81 (1.36-2.42). The highest impact was for programs using more than one approach (multicomponent interventions) to improve outcomes with OR = 3.01 (2.03-4.46), compared with studies with single intervention approaches with OR = 1.56 (1.14-2.14). No statistical risks were noted from publication bias or small-study effects in the studies reviewed.
    Conclusion: Our findings revealed large heterogeneity in how follow-up of abnormal cervical cancer screening results was defined. Our results suggest that multicomponent interventions were more effective than single component interventions and should be used to improve follow-up after abnormal cervical cancer screening results. Navigation appears to be an important tool for improving follow-up. We also provide recommendations for future studies and implications for policy in terms of better defining outcomes for these interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Follow-Up Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Meta-Analysis ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0291931
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  6. Article ; Online: Systematic Review of Genetic Polymorphisms Associated with Acute Pain Induced by Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers.

    Salama, Vivian / Geng, Yimin / Rigert, Jillian / Fuller, Clifton D / Shete, Sanjay / Moreno, Amy C

    Clinical and translational radiation oncology

    2023  Volume 43, Page(s) 100669

    Abstract: Background/objective: Pain is the most common acute symptom following radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC). The multifactorial origin of RT-induced pain makes it highly challenging to manage. Multiple studies were conducted to identify ... ...

    Abstract Background/objective: Pain is the most common acute symptom following radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC). The multifactorial origin of RT-induced pain makes it highly challenging to manage. Multiple studies were conducted to identify genetic variants associated with cancer pain, however few of them focused on RT-induced acute pain. In this review, we summarize the potential mechanisms of acute pain after RT in HNC and identify genetic variants associated with RT-induced acute pain and relevant acute toxicities.
    Methods: A comprehensive search of Ovid Medline, EMBASE and Web of Science databases using terms including "Variants", "Polymorphisms", "Radiotherapy", "Acute pain", "Acute toxicity" published up to February 28, 2022, was performed by two reviewers. Review articles and citations were reviewed manually. The identified SNPs associated with RT-induced acute pain and toxicities were reported, and the molecular functions of the associated genes were described based on genetic annotation using The Human Gene Database; GeneCards.
    Results: A total of 386 articles were identified electronically and 8 more articles were included after manual search. 21 articles were finally included. 32 variants in 27 genes, of which 25% in inflammatory/immune response, 20% had function in DNA damage response and repair, 20% in cell death or cell cycle, were associated with RT-inflammatory pain and acute oral mucositis or dermatitis. 4 variants in 4 genes were associated with neuropathy and neuropathic pain. 5 variants in 4 genes were associated with RT-induced mixed types of post-RT-throat/neck pain.
    Conclusion: Different types of pain develop after RT in HNC, including inflammatory pain; neuropathic pain; nociceptive pain; and mixed oral pain. Genetic variants involved in DNA damage response and repair, cell death, inflammation and neuropathic pathways may affect pain presentation post-RT. These variants could be used for personalized pain management in HNC patients receiving RT.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-19
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2405-6308
    ISSN (online) 2405-6308
    DOI 10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100669
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  7. Article ; Online: COVID-19 Outcomes in Patients with Cancer Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Systematic Review.

    Ruiz, Juan I / Lopez-Olivo, Maria A / Geng, Yimin / Suarez-Almazor, Maria E

    Journal of immunotherapy and precision oncology

    2023  Volume 6, Issue 2, Page(s) 103–110

    Abstract: Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can cause inflammatory and immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that might worsen the course of COVID-19. We conducted a systematic review (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022307545) to evaluate the clinical course ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can cause inflammatory and immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that might worsen the course of COVID-19. We conducted a systematic review (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022307545) to evaluate the clinical course and complications of COVID-19 in patients with cancer receiving ICI.
    Methods: We searched Medline and Embase through January 5, 2022. We included studies evaluating patients with cancer who received ICI and developed COVID-19. Outcomes included mortality, severe COVID-19, intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital admissions, irAEs, and serious adverse events. We pooled data with random effects meta-analysis.
    Results: Twenty-five studies met study eligibility (
    Conclusion: Although current evidence is limited, COVID-19 clinical outcomes of patients with cancer receiving ICI therapy appear to be similar to those not receiving oncologic treatment or other cancer therapies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3032799-4
    ISSN 2590-017X ; 2666-2345
    ISSN (online) 2590-017X
    ISSN 2666-2345
    DOI 10.36401/JIPO-22-24
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  8. Article ; Online: COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Ruiz, Juan Ignacio / Lopez-Olivo, Maria Angeles / Geng, Yimin / Suarez-Almazor, Maria E

    Journal for immunotherapy of cancer

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 2

    Abstract: Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) can cause off-target inflammatory and immune-related adverse events (irAE). Conceivably, COVID-19 vaccination could trigger an inflammatory and immune response that could induce or aggravate irAE.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) can cause off-target inflammatory and immune-related adverse events (irAE). Conceivably, COVID-19 vaccination could trigger an inflammatory and immune response that could induce or aggravate irAE.
    Methods: The objective of this systematic review is to appraise the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cancer treated with ICI. The literature search was performed in PubMed and Embase in English from December 2019 to February 2022. The review included clinical trials, observational cohort studies, case series, and case reports reporting on the clinical efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines on patients with cancer treated with ICI. Outcomes of interest included seroconversion, SARS-CoV-2 infection rate, severe COVID-19, COVID-19 mortality rate. Incidence of ICI irAEs was also ascertained as well as vaccine adverse events. A meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the pooled effect sizes of the outcomes when possible, using random effects models.
    Results: Overall, 19 studies were included for the analysis (n=10 865 with 2477 receiving ICI). We analyzed 15 cohort studies, 1 cross-sectional study, and 3 case reports. There were no statistically significant differences in seroconversion rates after the second dose of the vaccine when comparing patients with cancer receiving ICI with patients without cancer (risk ratio, RR 0.97, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.03) or with patients with cancer without active treatment (RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.96 to 1.04). There was a higher probability of seroconversion in patients with cancer treated with ICI compared with patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy (RR 1.09, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.18). In a single study in patients receiving ICI, no differences were observed in risk of irAE between those receiving inactivated vaccine and those unvaccinated (pneumonitis RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.33 to 2.3; rash RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.66 to 1.62; arthralgia RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.51 to 1.75). There were no studies for other types of vaccines comparing vaccinated vs not vaccinated in patients treated with ICI. The most common vaccine-related adverse events were local pain or fatigue. Overall, the quality of evidence was rated as very low.
    Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccination appears to be effective and safe in patients with cancer receiving ICI.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines/adverse effects ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vaccination
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2719863-7
    ISSN 2051-1426 ; 2051-1426
    ISSN (online) 2051-1426
    ISSN 2051-1426
    DOI 10.1136/jitc-2022-006246
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  9. Article ; Online: Prevalence of Adverse Event Reporting in Adolescents and Young Adults Enrolled in Cancer Clinical Trials.

    Wayant, Cole / Fitzgerald, Kyle / Hemmerich, Christian / Geng, Yimin / Freyer, David / Roth, Michael

    JCO oncology practice

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 11, Page(s) 1048–1052

    Abstract: Purpose: Survival for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer has improved over the past few decades, and targeted approaches are needed to further improve outcomes. Limited reports suggest that AYAs tolerate cancer treatment differently than ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Survival for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer has improved over the past few decades, and targeted approaches are needed to further improve outcomes. Limited reports suggest that AYAs tolerate cancer treatment differently than older and younger patients. Lack of adverse event (AE) data prevents the optimization of treatment regimens for AYAs by maximizing drug delivery and minimizing treatment-related toxicity. The extent to which the frequency and severity of AEs are reported for AYAs in cancer trials is unknown.
    Methods: Using a retrospective, observational design we reviewed all phase II/III clinical trials published in 2021 that included cancer-directed therapy and enrolled at least one patient age 15-39 years diagnosed with one of the five common AYA cancers: breast cancer, colorectal cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or melanoma. The primary outcome was to determine the proportion of phase II/III trials that report AEs for the AYA population.
    Results: Of 2,540 publications identified, 182 were included in the final analysis. No studies reported AE data for AYAs separate from older adults. Given the lack of reporting of AEs by age, it was not possible to assess differences in AE frequency or severity or whether AEs were associated with differences in dose reductions, treatment delays, or discontinuation for AYAs.
    Conclusion: Reporting of AEs for AYAs with cancer is absent in the public domain. Failure to account for differences in treatment tolerance between AYAs and older adults may lead to undertreatment or overtreatment and delay progress toward further improving outcomes for AYAs.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Adult ; Female ; Retrospective Studies ; Prevalence ; Hodgkin Disease ; Breast Neoplasms
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3028198-2
    ISSN 2688-1535 ; 2688-1527
    ISSN (online) 2688-1535
    ISSN 2688-1527
    DOI 10.1200/OP.23.00201
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  10. Article ; Online: Immunosuppression for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review.

    Bruera, Sebastian / Sreedhar, Arsha / Agarwal, Sandeep K / Muthukumar, Varsha / Geng, Yimin / Lopez-Olivo, Maria A

    International journal of rheumatic diseases

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 6, Page(s) 1022–1028

    Abstract: Purpose: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the effects of immunosuppression on Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).: Methods: We searched Medline, Embase, Web of ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the effects of immunosuppression on Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
    Methods: We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Clinicaltrials.gov, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) with a search strategy developed by a medical librarian. We included retrospective, cross-sectional, case-control, prospective studies, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in our analysis and only included studies that contained data for patients with SLE. We included any immunosuppressive agents (including but not limited to cyclophosphamide, glucocorticoids, mycophenolate mofetil, azathioprine, and rituximab) We assessed for risk of bias and certainty of evidence. Outcomes included hemodynamics (as measured by pulmonary arterial hypertension), functional status, 6 minute walk test (6MWT), quality of life, mortality, and serious adverse events.
    Results: We included three studies. One RCT and two single-arm interventional observational studies. The RCT had a high risk of bias whereas the two single-arm interventional studies were graded as fair quality. Meta-analysis could not be conducted because of insufficient data. The RCT showed significant improvements in hemodynamics (as measured by pulmonary arterial pressures) and functional status. One observational study showed improvements in hemodynamics, functional status, and 6MWT. There were insufficient data for serious adverse events, mortality, and quality of life.
    Conclusions: Despite a high prevalence and with a poor prognosis, there is a paucity of data for the role of immunosuppression in the treatment of Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in SLE. More high-quality studies are needed, especially to investigate serious adverse events and quality of life.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Hypertension, Pulmonary ; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ; Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/chemically induced ; Immunosuppression Therapy ; Observational Studies as Topic
    Chemical Substances Immunosuppressive Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2426924-4
    ISSN 1756-185X ; 1756-1841
    ISSN (online) 1756-185X
    ISSN 1756-1841
    DOI 10.1111/1756-185X.14706
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