Publications by authors named "Norbert Schmitz"

In contrast to B-cell lymphoma, the advent of modern targeting drugs and immunotherapeutics has not led to major breakthroughs in the treatment of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) to date. Therefore, both autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) continue to play a central role in the management of PTCL. Focusing on the most common entities (PTCL not otherwise specified, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, and ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma), we summarize evidence, indications, and points to consider for transplant strategies in PTCL by treatment line.

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  • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) often occurs alongside first-episode psychosis (FEP), which can worsen cognitive issues; this study investigates whether group cognitive remediation (CR) is more effective than group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for improving cognition in FEP+SAD patients.
  • Participants with FEP+SAD were divided into two groups, receiving either CR or CBT, and their cognitive performance was measured at various points, showing significant improvement in executive functions and visual memory for those in the CR group.
  • While 44% of participants completed the CR sessions, the study found challenges in engagement and acceptability, suggesting the need for future research to enhance participation in CR programs.
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common aggressive lymphoma, accounting for ~40% of all cases in adults. Whilst approximately two-thirds of DLBCL patients can be cured by first-line therapy, one-third of patients are primary refractory or relapse after an initial response (r/r DLBCL). Recent advances in the treatment of DLBCL have been achieved by a plethora of novel drugs, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), bi-specific T-cell engagers (BITEs), and CD-19 directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapies.

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JCO Primary analysis of the phase III randomized AATT study showed that younger patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) consolidated with autologous or allogeneic transplantation (alloSCT) had similar event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS). Seven-year EFS of patients randomly assigned to alloSCT was 38% (95% CI, 25 to 52) compared with 34% (95% CI, 22 to 47) for patients randomly assigned to autologous transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells (autoSCT); OS was 55% (95% CI, 41 to 69) and 61% (95% CI, 47 to 74). Among patients undergoing alloSCT (n = 26) or autoSCT (n = 41) on study, the cumulative progression/relapse rate was 8% (95% CI, 0 to 19) and 55% (95% CI, 35 to 74).

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Objective: Limited research has examined associations between trait anger and hostility and incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) and diabetes-related heart complications. However, anger expression styles (i.e.

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Aim: The current study aims to characterize the longitudinal patterns of depression subtypes and investigate the associations among the stability of depression subtypes, COVID-19-related stressors, and depression severity.

Methods: The study utilized data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, which is a national, long-term study of Canadian adults aged 45 and older (n = 12,957). Latent profile analysis was used to identify latent depression subtypes.

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Although broadly used, consolidative autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HCT) for relapsed/refractory (R/R) T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma (THRLBCL) has never been specifically investigated. Here, we have analyzed outcomes of auto-HCT for THRLBCL compared with diffuse large cell B-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (DLBCL). Eligible for this retrospective registry study were adult patients with R/R THRLBCL and DLBCL, respectively, who underwent a first auto-HCT in a salvage-sensitive disease status as assessed by positron emission tomography-computed tomography between 2016 and 2021 and were registered with the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation database.

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Progression or relapse in the central nervous system (CNS) remains a rare but mostly fatal event for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). In a retrospective analysis of 5189 patients treated within 19 prospective German and French phase 2/3 trials, we identified 159 patients experiencing a CNS event (relapse: 62%, progression: 38%). Intracerebral, meningeal, intraspinal, or combined involvement was reported in 44%, 31%, 3%, and 22% of patients, respectively.

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Autologous(auto-) and allogeneic(allo-) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are key treatments for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), although their roles are challenged by CAR-T-cells and other immunotherapies. We examined the transplantation trends and outcomes for DLBCL patients undergoing auto-/allo-HSCT between 1990 and 2021 reported to EBMT. Over this period, 41,148 patients underwent auto-HSCT, peaking at 1911 cases in 2016, while allo-HSCT saw a maximum of 294 cases in 2018.

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Background: Cross-cultural psychosis research has mostly focused on outcomes, rather than patient and family experiences. Therefore, our aim was to examine differences in patients' and families' experiences of their treating teams in early intervention services for psychosis in Chennai, India [low- and middle-income country] and Montreal, Canada [high-income country].

Methods: Patients (165 in Chennai, 128 in Montreal) and their families (135 in Chennai, 110 in Montreal) completed Show me you care, a patient- and family-reported experience measure, after Months 3, 12, and 24 in treatment.

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Background: Impact of B-cell depletion following treatment with Bruton tyrosine kinase-inhibitors (BTKi) on the outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients remain controversial. We investigated the impact of BTKi on susceptibility and the severity of COVID-19 in Chinese patients with CLL during the first wave of COVID-19 (Omicron variant).

Methods: CLL patients (n=171) visiting the Institute of Hematology, Peoples' Hospital, China (November 15, 2022- January 20, 2023) were included in the study.

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Importance: Over the past 2 decades, several digital technology applications have been used to improve clinical outcomes after abdominal surgery. The extent to which these telemedicine interventions are associated with improved patient safety outcomes has not been assessed in systematic and meta-analytic reviews.

Objective: To estimate the implications of telemedicine interventions for complication and readmission rates in a population of patients with abdominal surgery.

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Pharmacotherapy options for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) have expanded significantly in recent years. These options include chemotherapy, chemoimmunotherapy and signalling pathway inhibitors. A notable shift in the treatment landscape began with the widespread adoption of ibrutinib in 2016.

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We examined the associations between childhood maltreatment and the risk of impaired glucose metabolism (IGM) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) in young adults aged 18-35. Participants ( = 8506) from the Lifelines Cohort Study without IGM or diabetes at baseline (2007-2013) were included. Childhood maltreatment was assessed by the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) and incident IGM/T2D was assessed by haemoglobin A levels (≥5.

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The role of consolidative radiotherapy (RT) for patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma has not been fully elucidated. The R-MegaCHOEP trial investigated the use of high-dose chemotherapy and rituximab with subsequent autologous stem cell transplantations compared to conventional immunochemotherapy (R-CHOEP) for high-risk patients up to 60 years. The study protocol included RT for patients with bulky (maximum diameter ≥7.

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Objective: Despite their acknowledged value, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are infrequently used in psychosis, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. We compared ratings on two single-item PROMs, Self-Rated Health (SRH) and Self-Rated Mental Health (SRMH), of persons receiving similar early psychosis services in Chennai, India and Montreal, Canada. We hypothesized greater improvements in SRH and SRMH in the Chennai (compared to the Montreal) sample.

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CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy has become a standard treatment for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (r/r DLBCL). While the benefits of CAR-T cell treatment are clear in the general patient population, there remains a relative scarcity of real-world evidence regarding its efficacy and toxicity in patients (pts) aged ≥70 years with DLBCL. We conducted a multicenter retrospective analysis including 172 r/r DLBCL pts with CAR-T cell treatment, axicabtagene ciloleucel or tisagenlecleucel, between 2019 and 2023 at three tertiary centers.

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  • Maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) is linked to an increased risk of ADHD, potentially affecting the developing brain's structures, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear.
  • The study utilized maternal recall and epigenetic markers to assess prenatal smoking exposure and measured cortical brain structures in children diagnosed with ADHD.
  • While no significant differences were found between groups based on maternal recall, children with positive epigenetic markers displayed smaller cortical areas in specific brain regions, indicating that molecular markers could be more reliable than maternal recall for identifying environmental risks.
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Introduction: This study aimed to assess the association between depression, ultra-processed food consumption (UPFs), and the risk of developing diabetes-specific complications in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: Baseline data came from the CARTaGENE study, a health survey of adults (40-69 years) in Quebec, Canada. The incidence of T2D complications was examined in N= 683 participants with T2D without complications at baseline by linking survey data with administrative health data.

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Background: Little is known about the relationship between oral health status and depressive symptoms in adults in England. The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal association between oral health parameters and depressive symptoms in adults in England.

Methods: Data were obtained from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA), which included information on self-rated oral health, oral impairment in daily life (Oral Impacts on Daily Performances, OIDP), and depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D) in 6790 adults aged ≥ 50 years.

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Aim: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provide valuable information and promote shared decision-making but are infrequently used in psychosis. Self-rated Health (SRH) and Self-rated Mental Health (SRMH) are single-item PROMs in which respondents rate their health and mental health from 'poor' to 'excellent'. We examined the psychometric properties of the SRH and SRMH in early psychosis services in Chennai, India and Montreal, Canada.

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