Physical Activity and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Monoclonal Plasma Cell Disorders.

Introduction: Plasma cell disorders (PCD) are a group of conditions characterized by disproportionate proliferation of a single clone of B lymphocytes. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant type of plasma cell disorders. Improvements in MM survival have led patients and physicians to pursue strategies to improve quality of life for those living longer with this disease.

Integrative medicine in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

Introduction: Integrative Medicine (IM) use and efficacy is poorly defined in those with plasma cell disorders (PCD). A 69-question survey on the subject was hosted on HealthTree.org for 3 months.

HealthTree Cure Hub: A Patient-Derived, Patient-Driven Clinical Cancer Information Platform Used to Overcome Hurdles and Accelerate Research in Multiple Myeloma.

Purpose: The study of rare diseases, such as multiple myeloma (MM), often experiences unique research hurdles that can delay or prevent lifesaving discoveries. HealthTree Cure Hub is a first-in-class software program designed to overcome these potential research hurdles.

Methods: We assessed whether HealthTree Cure Hub improved four commonly experienced research hurdles such as (1) small numbers of patient accrual to clinical trials and research studies, (2) shallow and isolated data sets, (3) high costs to answer research questions, and (4) lack of long-term follow-up patient data.

Clinical Characteristics of 18 Patients with Psoriasis and Multiple Myeloma Identified Through Digital Health Crowdsourcing.

Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects over 100 million people worldwide, while multiple myeloma (MM) accounts for 10% of all hematologic malignancies in the US. There has been limited research on the intersection of psoriasis and MM, and clinicians often face difficult decisions in treating patients diagnosed with both conditions. For instance, the management of psoriasis with systemic immunotherapies in MM patients can be challenging because of concern about immunosuppression and possible worsening of MM.

Hypoxia Suppresses High Fat Diet-Induced Steatosis And Development Of Hepatic Adenomas.

Purpose: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered the most common form of silent liver disease in the United States and obesity is associated with increased risk of NAFLD. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which is common in obese individuals is associated with a greater incidence of NAFLD, which in turn, increases the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is unclear how obesity, OSA and NAFLD interrelate nor how they collectively contribute to an increased risk for developing HCC.