Immunoparesis in symptomatic multiple myeloma at diagnosis affects PFS with bortezomib-containing induction therapy, but not ASCT consolidation.

In novel agent era, the impact of immunoparesis at diagnosis on outcomes in symptomatic multiple myeloma (MM) remains unclear. We reviewed medical records of 147 MM patients at Beijing Chao Yang hospital. Most patients exhibited immunoparesis at diagnosis (84%).

Pattern and degree of left ventricular remodeling following a tailored surgical approach for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

Background The role of a tailored surgical approach for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) on regional ventricular remodelling remains unknown. The aims of this study were to evaluate the pattern, extent and functional impact of regional ventricular remodelling after a tailored surgical approach. Methods From 2005 to 2008, 44 patients with obstructive HCM underwent tailored surgical intervention.