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  1. Article ; Online: Update on Biomarkers in Renal Cell Carcinoma.

    Saliby, Renée M / Saad, Eddy / Kashima, Soki / Schoenfeld, David A / Braun, David A

    American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting

    2024  Volume 44, Issue 2, Page(s) e430734

    Abstract: Immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly transformed the treatment paradigm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), offering prolonged overall survival and achieving remarkable deep and durable responses. However, given the multiple ICI- ... ...

    Abstract Immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly transformed the treatment paradigm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), offering prolonged overall survival and achieving remarkable deep and durable responses. However, given the multiple ICI-containing, standard-of-care regimens approved for RCC, identifying biomarkers that predict therapeutic response and resistance is of critical importance. Although tumor-intrinsic features such as pathological characteristics, genomic alterations, and transcriptional signatures have been extensively investigated, they have yet to provide definitive, robust predictive biomarkers. Current research is exploring host factors through in-depth characterization of the immune system. Additionally, innovative technological approaches are being developed to overcome challenges presented by existing techniques, such as tumor heterogeneity. Promising avenues in biomarker discovery include the study of the microbiome, radiomics, and spatial transcriptomics.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/diagnosis ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/genetics ; Kidney Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Kidney Neoplasms/genetics ; Kidney Neoplasms/therapy ; Biomarkers ; Biomedical Research ; Gene Expression Profiling
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2431126-1
    ISSN 1548-8756 ; 1548-8748
    ISSN (online) 1548-8756
    ISSN 1548-8748
    DOI 10.1200/EDBK_430734
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  2. Article: Efficacy and safety of the enzymatic mixture - Lipase, collagenase and hyaluronidase - In the treatment of moderate to severe submental fat: A prospective cohort study.

    Jabbour, Rita / Farah, Fadi / Mallat, Farid / Saad, Eddy / Semaan, Karl / Haber, Roger / Helou, Josiane

    Heliyon

    2024  Volume 10, Issue 4, Page(s) e25759

    Abstract: Purpose: To study the effect of the enzymatic mixture: Lipase, Collagenase and Hyaluronidase in the treatment of submental fat.: Methods: A monocentric prospective cohort study including 10 female patients, aged between 18 and 65 years old, who ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To study the effect of the enzymatic mixture: Lipase, Collagenase and Hyaluronidase in the treatment of submental fat.
    Methods: A monocentric prospective cohort study including 10 female patients, aged between 18 and 65 years old, who received treatment for submental fat with a mixture of Lipase, Collagenase, and Hyaluronidase. The treatment protocol consisted of one treatment session every 21 days for a total of 3 sessions. In each session, 4 ml of the enzymatic mixture (1 ml of Collagenase GH PB20, 1 ml of Hyaluronidase PB 3000 and 2 ml of Lipase PB 500) + 2 ml of Lidocaine 2% were injected in the submental fat (SMF). Efficacy was assessed four weeks after the last session. Co-Primary Outcome was defined as the improvement of ≥ 1-point in Clinician-Reported and Patient-Reported Sub-mental Fat Rating Scales (CR-SMFRS and PR-SMFRS). Secondary Outcomes included score reductions in Patient-Reported Sub-mental Fat Impact Scale (PR-SMFIS), ≥10% reduction in submental fat pad thickness by ultrasound, and Subject Self-Rating Scale (SSRS) responses of 4, 5, or 6.
    Results: The Co-Primary outcome was achieved in 9 out of 10 patients. A considerable reduction of 22.8% in the PR-SMFIS was observed. Furthermore, 9 out of 10 patients expressed overall satisfaction with the treatment. Submental fat reduction of more than 10% was observed in 9 out of 10 patients in neutral position and in all patients in flexed position. Adverse effects were only limited to local reactions.
    Conclusion: The enzymatic mixture of Lipase, Collagenase and Hyaluronidase is an effective and safe minimally-invasive method for the reduction of SMF that can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatment modalities.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25759
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  3. Article ; Online: Oligometastatic Bladder Cancer: Defining a Novel Entity.

    Labaki, Chris / Saad, Eddy / Choueiri, Toni K / Bellmunt, Joaquim

    European urology

    2023  Volume 84, Issue 4, Page(s) 390–392

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/therapy ; Radiosurgery ; Neoplasm Metastasis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 193790-x
    ISSN 1873-7560 ; 1421-993X ; 0302-2838
    ISSN (online) 1873-7560 ; 1421-993X
    ISSN 0302-2838
    DOI 10.1016/j.eururo.2023.06.003
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  4. Article: Clinicodemographic characteristics of extraosseous ewing sarcoma: A comparative meta-analysis of pediatric and adult patients.

    Ghandour, Maher / Semaan, Karl / Saad, Eddy / Horsch, Axel / Abdallah, Ralph / Semaan, Doumit

    Journal of orthopaedics

    2023  Volume 44, Page(s) 86–92

    Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests different presentation patterns and prognosis of extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma (EES) based on age. Thus, we carried out this study to test the difference between children and adult EES cases regarding clinicodemographic ... ...

    Abstract Background: Evidence suggests different presentation patterns and prognosis of extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma (EES) based on age. Thus, we carried out this study to test the difference between children and adult EES cases regarding clinicodemographic characteristics and prognosis.
    Methods: A total of 4 databases were explored yielding 18 relevant studies for data synthesis. Outcomes included the comparison of demographic and clinical characteristics as well as prognosis between children and adults with EES. Log odds ratio (logOR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were pooled across studies. Statistical models/methods were selected based on heterogeneity.
    Results: Our analysis included a total of 1261 children and 1256 adults. When we compared these two age categories, we did not observe a significant difference in the risk of developing EES [logOR = -0.13; 95% CI: -0.65: 0.39; I2 = 88.42%]. No significant differences regarding gender, tumor location, and size (≤5 vs. >5 cm), EWSR1 positivity, or management modality. We did not observe significant difference regarding clinical outcomes, such as 5-year overall survival and event-free survival, recurrence, mortality, no evidence of disease, and secondary metastasis.
    Conclusions: Our findings highlight the absence of an association between the age category of patients and the incidence of EES, as well as its clinical outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-09
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2240839-3
    ISSN 0972-978X
    ISSN 0972-978X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jor.2023.09.002
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  5. Article: Phenotype Prevalence and Health-Related Quality of Life of Lebanese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

    Naous, Elie / Zouein, Georges / Asmar, Serena / Saad, Eddy / Achkar, Angela / Hajj, Georges

    Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

    2022  Volume 29, Issue 2, Page(s) 127–134

    Abstract: Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders. Our study aimed to assess, for the first time, the phenotype prevalence and the health-related quality of life of Lebanese women with PCOS.: Methods: This was ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders. Our study aimed to assess, for the first time, the phenotype prevalence and the health-related quality of life of Lebanese women with PCOS.
    Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 322 Lebanese women with PCOS, using a questionnaire containing sociodemographic data, comorbidities, disease-related clinical questions, and the validated PCOS questionnaire (PCOSQ). The quality of life mean scores and phenotypes were compared and correlated among the different sociodemographic data, comorbidities, and disease-related questions.
    Results: Phenotype A (67%) was the most common phenotype. High waist circumference and higher Body Mass Index (BMI) were reported mostly in classic phenotypes in comparison with nonclassic (P < .05). The mean total score of all PCOSQ domains was 3.61 ± 1.60. The mean score for each domain (from the greatest to the least serious concern) was menstrual problems (3.31 ± 1.26), emotion (3.33 ± 1.22), weight (3.41 ± 2.12), body hair (3.86 ± 1.79), and infertility (4.15 ± 1.61). Age was negatively correlated only to weight domain score (r = -0.17, P = .002). BMI was associated only with emotion and weight domain scores (P = .017 and P < .001, respectively). A bigger impairment in nearly all subscales of the PCOSQ in patients presenting with abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance, and increased blood pressure was noted (P < .05).
    Conclusion: Most Lebanese women with PCOS present phenotype A and have a serious impairment in their health-related quality of life, particularly in the menstrual and emotional domains. This highlights the need for community and individual support.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/epidemiology ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/complications ; Prevalence ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Obesity/epidemiology ; Obesity/complications ; Phenotype
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1473503-9
    ISSN 1530-891X
    ISSN 1530-891X
    DOI 10.1016/j.eprac.2022.12.001
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  6. Article ; Online: Novel Immune Therapies for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Looking Beyond the Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 and Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Protein 4 Axes.

    Saad, Eddy / Saliby, Renée Maria / Labaki, Chris / Xu, Wenxin / Viswanathan, Srinivas R / Braun, David A / Bakouny, Ziad

    Hematology/oncology clinics of North America

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 1027–1040

    Abstract: Immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment for patients with advanced and metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Nevertheless, many patients do not benefit or eventually relapse, highlighting the need for novel immune targets to overcome primary and acquired ... ...

    Abstract Immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment for patients with advanced and metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Nevertheless, many patients do not benefit or eventually relapse, highlighting the need for novel immune targets to overcome primary and acquired resistance. This review discusses 2 strategies currently being investigated: disabling inhibitory stimuli that maintain immunosuppression ("brakes") and priming the immune system to target tumoral cells ("gas pedals"). We explore each class of novel immunotherapy, including the rationale behind it, supporting preclinical and clinical evidence, and limitations.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/therapy ; T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic ; Kidney Neoplasms/therapy ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; Immunotherapy
    Chemical Substances Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 93115-9
    ISSN 1558-1977 ; 0889-8588
    ISSN (online) 1558-1977
    ISSN 0889-8588
    DOI 10.1016/j.hoc.2023.05.023
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  7. Article ; Online: Emerging Biomarkers of Response to Systemic Therapies in Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma.

    Labaki, Chris / Saliby, Renee Maria / Bakouny, Ziad / Saad, Eddy / Semaan, Karl / Eid, Marc / Lalani, Aly-Khan / Choueiri, Toni K / Braun, David A

    Hematology/oncology clinics of North America

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 937–942

    Abstract: Patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (mccRCC) experience highly heterogeneous outcomes when treated with standard-of-care systemic regimens. Therefore, valid biomarkers are needed to predict the clinical response to these therapies ... ...

    Abstract Patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (mccRCC) experience highly heterogeneous outcomes when treated with standard-of-care systemic regimens. Therefore, valid biomarkers are needed to predict the clinical response to these therapies and help guide management. In this review, the authors outline relevant and promising biomarkers for patients with mccRCC receiving systemic therapies, with a focus on immunotherapy-based regimens.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology ; Kidney Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Kidney Neoplasms/pathology ; Immunotherapy ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 93115-9
    ISSN 1558-1977 ; 0889-8588
    ISSN (online) 1558-1977
    ISSN 0889-8588
    DOI 10.1016/j.hoc.2023.05.021
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  8. Article ; Online: Novel Targeted Therapies for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Building on the Successes of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and mTOR Inhibition.

    Saliby, Renée Maria / Saad, Eddy / Labaki, Chris / Xu, Wenxin / Braun, David A / Viswanathan, Srinivas R / Bakouny, Ziad

    Hematology/oncology clinics of North America

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 1015–1026

    Abstract: Targeted therapies have revolutionized the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The VHL/HIF pathway is responsible for the regulation of oxygen homeostasis and is frequently altered in RCC. Targeting this pathway as well as the mTOR pathway have ... ...

    Abstract Targeted therapies have revolutionized the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The VHL/HIF pathway is responsible for the regulation of oxygen homeostasis and is frequently altered in RCC. Targeting this pathway as well as the mTOR pathway have yielded remarkable advances in the treatment of RCC. Here, we review the most promising novel targeted therapies for the treatment of RCC, including HIF2α, MET, metabolic targeting, and epigenomic reprogramming.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/genetics ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/metabolism ; Kidney Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Kidney Neoplasms/metabolism ; Kidney Neoplasms/pathology ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases
    Chemical Substances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 93115-9
    ISSN 1558-1977 ; 0889-8588
    ISSN (online) 1558-1977
    ISSN 0889-8588
    DOI 10.1016/j.hoc.2023.05.022
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  9. Article ; Online: Kinematic adaptations from self-selected to fast speed walking in patients with adult spinal deformity.

    Abi Karam, Krystel / El Rachkidi, Rami / Semaan, Karl / Saad, Eddy / Fakhoury, Marc / Saade, Maria / Ayoub, Elma / Rteil, Ali / Jaber, Elena / Mekhael, Elio / Nassim, Nabil / Massaad, Abir / Ghanem, Ismat / Assi, Ayman

    Spine deformity

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2, Page(s) 423–431

    Abstract: Purpose: To investigate kinematic adaptations from self-selected to fast speed walking in ASD patients.: Methods: 115 primary ASD and 66 controls underwent biplanar radiographic X-rays and 3D gait analysis to calculate trunk, segmental spine and ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To investigate kinematic adaptations from self-selected to fast speed walking in ASD patients.
    Methods: 115 primary ASD and 66 controls underwent biplanar radiographic X-rays and 3D gait analysis to calculate trunk, segmental spine and lower limb kinematics during self-selected and fast speed walking. Kinematic adaptation was calculated as the difference (Δ) between fast and self-selected speed walking. ASD with 7 or more limited kinematic adaptation parameters were classified as ASD-limited-KA, while those with less than 7 limited kinematic adaptation parameters were classified as ASD-mild-KA.
    Results: 25 patients were classified as ASD-limited-KA and 90 as ASD-mild-KA. ASD-limited-KA patients walked with a lesser increase of pelvic rotation (Δ = 1.7 vs 5.5°), sagittal hip movement (Δ = 3.1 vs 7.4°) and shoulder-pelvis axial rotation (Δ = 3.4 vs 6.4°) compared to controls (all p < 0.05). ASD-limited-KA had an increased SVA (60.6 vs - 5.7 mm), PT (23.7 vs 11.9°), PI-LL (9.7 vs - 11.7°), knee flexion (9.2 vs - 0.4°) and a decreased LL (44.0 vs 61.4°) compared to controls (all p < 0.05). Kinematic and radiographic alterations were less pronounced in ASD-mild-KA. The limited increase of walking speed was correlated to the deteriorated physical component summary score of SF-36 (r = 0.37).
    Discussion: Kinematic limitations during adaptation from self-selected to fast speed walking highlight an alteration of a daily life activity in ASD patients. ASD with limited kinematic adaptations showed more severe sagittal malalignment with an increased SVA, PT, PI-LL, and knee flexion, a decreased LL and the most deteriorated quality of life. This highlights the importance of 3D movement analysis in the evaluation of ASD.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Quality of Life ; Spine/diagnostic imaging ; Walking ; Lower Extremity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2717704-X
    ISSN 2212-1358 ; 2212-134X ; 2212-1358
    ISSN (online) 2212-1358 ; 2212-134X
    ISSN 2212-1358
    DOI 10.1007/s43390-023-00799-3
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  10. Article ; Online: Assessment of dynamic balance during walking in patients with adult spinal deformity.

    Rebeyrat, Guillaume / Skalli, Wafa / Rachkidi, Rami / Pillet, Hélène / Massaad, Abir / Mehanna, Joe / Semaan, Karl / Saad, Eddy / Ghanem, Ismat / Assi, Ayman

    European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

    2022  Volume 31, Issue 7, Page(s) 1736–1744

    Abstract: Purpose: To assess dynamic postural alignment in ASD during walking using a subject-specific 3D approach.: Methods: 69 ASD (51 ± 20 years, 77%F) and 62 controls (34 ± 13 years, 62%F) underwent gait analysis along with full-body biplanar Xrays and ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To assess dynamic postural alignment in ASD during walking using a subject-specific 3D approach.
    Methods: 69 ASD (51 ± 20 years, 77%F) and 62 controls (34 ± 13 years, 62%F) underwent gait analysis along with full-body biplanar Xrays and filled HRQoL questionnaires. Spinopelvic and postural parameters were computed from 3D skeletal reconstructions, including radiographic odontoid to hip axis angle (ODHA) that evaluates the head's position over the pelvis (rODHA), in addition to rSVA and rPT. The 3D bones were then registered on each gait frame to compute the dynamic ODHA (dODHA), dSVA, and dPT. Patients with high dODHA (> mean + 1SD in controls) were classified as ASD-DU (dynamically unbalanced), otherwise as ASD-DB (dynamically balanced). Between-group comparisons and relationship between parameters were investigated.
    Results: 26 patients were classified as ASD-DU having an average dODHA of 10.4° (ASD-DB: 1.2°, controls: 1.7°), dSVA of 112 mm (ASD-DB: 57 mm, controls: 43 mm), and dPT of 21° (ASD-DB: 18°, controls: 14°; all p < 0.001). On static radiographs, ASD-DU group showed more severe sagittal malalignment than ASD-DB, with more altered HRQoL outcomes. The ASD-DU group had an overall abnormal walking compared to ASD-DB & controls (gait deviation index: 81 versus 93 & 97 resp., p < 0.001) showing a reduced flexion/extension range of motion at the hips and knees with a slower gait speed and shorter step length. Dynamic ODHA was correlated to HRQoL scores.
    Conclusion: Dynamically unbalanced ASD had postural malalignment that persist during walking, associated with kinematic alterations in the trunk, pelvis, and lower limbs, making them more prone to falls. Dynamic-ODHA correlates better with HRQoL outcomes than dSVA and dPT.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Gait ; Gait Analysis ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Pelvis ; Postural Balance ; Spine/abnormalities ; Walking ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-02
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1115375-1
    ISSN 1432-0932 ; 0940-6719
    ISSN (online) 1432-0932
    ISSN 0940-6719
    DOI 10.1007/s00586-022-07199-7
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