Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:Tumor hormone receptor (HR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression are important factors influencing treatment response and selection in patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC). Using the LifeLink Oncology Analyzer Database, we classified mBC patients by combined HR and HER2 status, and evaluated the use of pharmacological treatment modalities both overall and within these subtypes in Western Europe. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study population included 4670 women with mBC from five Western European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK). The most recent treatment administered (use of chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, HER2-targeted therapy, or others) and tumor marker (HR and HER2) status were captured. The results were summarized descriptively by combined tumor receptor status, current therapy type at the time of the survey, and age. RESULTS:Combined tumor receptor status and the most recent treatment for mBC were known for 4070 and 4060 women, respectively. The proportion of patients with each subtype ranged from 12.6-53.5% of the overall population (HR-/HER2+ least common and HR+/HER2- most common). Overall, chemotherapy was the most frequently reported treatment used followed by endocrine therapy and HER2-targeted therapy (59%, 33% and 15% of patients, respectively). Patients aged ≤55 years were more likely to receive chemotherapy and less likely to receive endocrine treatment compared with patients aged >55. Patterns of treatment also differed by combined tumor receptor status and age although chemotherapy was consistently the mainstay of treatment. These results should be reviewed in light of the study limitations, including the cross-sectional nature of data, the heterogeneity of our mBC population (newly metastasized vs. extensively treated), and the variations in receptor status evaluation among participating centers. CONCLUSIONS:Our analysis highlights the heterogeneity of the mBC population in Europe and illustrates that treatment modalities differed by age and by combined HR/HER2 receptor status.
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Curr Med Res Opinjournal_title
Current medical research and opinionauthors
Gao S,Barber B,Schabert V,Ferrufino Cdoi
10.1185/03007995.2012.694364subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2012-07-01 00:00:00pages
1111-8issue
7eissn
0300-7995issn
1473-4877journal_volume
28pub_type
杂志文章abstract:OBJECTIVES:Docetaxel and paclitaxel show significant clinical activity in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and have been approved for MBC by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but it is still unclear whether a paclitaxel-based regimen improves outcomes over a docetaxel-based regimen in patients with MBC. We therefore...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1185/03007995.2012.756393
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the extent to which raloxifene can maintain low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels below 160 mg/dL or reduce elevated LDL-C levels to below lipid-lowering goals in postmenopausal women. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation (MORE) osteoporosis treatment ...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/030079904125004187
更新日期:2004-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The primary aim of this study was to compare the effect of colesevelam HCl in combination with ezetimibe to ezetimibe monotherapy on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia. METHODS:Subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia (N = 86) were enrolled in a...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/030079906X148436
更新日期:2006-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:In patch-based transdermal drug delivery, adhesiveness is critical for safe and effective treatment, especially in Parkinson's disease (PD) where excessive sweating is common. This study compared the adhesiveness of two transdermal patch formulations of rotigotine (improved room temperature-stable [PR2.3.1/Tr...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1080/03007995.2018.1430559
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Delayed-release dimethyl fumarate (DMF; also known as gastro-resistant DMF) and fingolimod are approved oral disease-modifying treatments for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. In phase 3 trials, DMF (DEFINE/CONFIRM) and fingolimod (FREEDOMS/FREEDOMS II) resulted in significant reductions in clinical and...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1080/03007995.2016.1248380
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) for allergic rhinitis (AR) has been shown to control symptoms for up to several years following treatment discontinuation, but the effect of SCIT on healthcare costs for commercially insured patients is unknown. The objective of this study was to compare healthcare costs and ...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03007995.2017.1359517
更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The European Forsteo Observational Study (EFOS) study was primarily designed to assess fracture incidence, degree of pain, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and compliance in women prescribed teriparatide in a community setting. This report describes the design of the study and characteristics of the pat...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/030079908x261087
更新日期:2008-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Parenteral sodium ferric gluconate in complex (Ferrlecit [branded SFG]) is used to treat patients with iron deficiency anemia undergoing chronic hemodialysis and receiving supplemental epoetin. This comparative pharmacokinetic study (GeneraMedix, Inc., Study 17909) evaluates whether the recently approved gene...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/03007995.2011.597738
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A multi-centre trial was carried out in 1629 patients with osteoarthrosis in 233 clinical centres to investigate the therapeutic efficacy and tolerability of indoprofen in this clinical condition. The results from assessments of both subjective and objective variables were comparable to those obtained in Phase 3 studi...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/03007997909109409
更新日期:1979-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Azelastine hydrochloride (Astelin) nasal spray 0.1% solution is a second-generation intranasal antihistamine available in the US for treatment of both seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis (VMR). SCOPE:Searches of journal articles including the title word 'azelastine' from 19...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1185/030079907X226302
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:An economic analysis (based on interim data from a long-term, randomised, multi-centre, controlled, clinical trial) to evaluate chemotherapy with XELOX (capecitabine/oxaliplatin) versus FOLFOX6 (5Fluorouracil/leucovorin/oxaliplatin) as an adjuvant treatment for high risk colorectal cancer patients in Greece....
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/03007990902719117
更新日期:2009-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether gum chewing affects perceived levels of everyday stress among persons who (1) regularly chew gum or (2) do not chew gum on a regular basis. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Two Internet-based studies were conducted. Study 1 enrolled participants who chewed gum > or =4 days per week, chewed ...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/03007990902959283
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::A double-blind, multi-centre trial was carried out in 191 patients with acute musculoskeletal conditions to compare the efficacy of naproxen and indomethacin. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either 250 mg naproxen or 50 mg indomethacin twice daily. Treatment was for 7 or 14 days. The results, assessed by t...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/03007997609109332
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Benefits from interferon beta (IFNbeta treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis are affected by many factors, including sustained clinical efficacy, acceptable tolerability, adherence to therapy, and the development of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs). The Prospective and Retrospective Long-Term Observatio...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1185/030079908x280545
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Comparison of the methods of determination of conjugated catecholamines shows that, despite their variable absolute values, the relative proportions of the free and conjugated dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine are close (mean of 97.3% of dopamine, 73% of norepinephrine and 84% of epinephrine being conjugated) a...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/03007998309109831
更新日期:1983-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its long-term secondary complications are major health problems associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality and considerable costs for healthcare systems. Many patients receive suboptimal therapy, despite the availability of established and effective agents (includi...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1185/03007995.2012.688737
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the long-term cost-effectiveness of atorvastatin 20 mg, rosuvastatin 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg in primary and secondary prevention of CHD in Finland. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The effect of statin therapy on the incidence of CHD and the expected total costs of the disease were descri...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/03007990802144705
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objectives: To evaluate central foveal thickness (CFT) variability and accompanying changes in visual acuity (VA) 12 months before and after treatment with the 190 mcg fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) intravitreal implant for diabetic macular edema (DME).Methods: The Iluvien Clinical Evidence cohort study in the United Ki...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03007995.2020.1754183
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To better understand depression's impact on family functioning from the perspectives of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and their partners; to develop and test patient and partner versions of a new self-reported measure, the Depression and Family Functioning Scale (DFFS), for use in clinical tri...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1185/03007995.2012.658910
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) occurs in approximately 1% of infants and children and is associated with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The objective of this paper is to examine the use of endoscopic injection with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Dx/HA) as a curative option and as an alternati...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1185/030079907X226230
更新日期:2007-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The management of iron-deficiency anaemia in patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD) remains controversial, particularly regarding the use of oral versus intravenous iron supplementation. METHODS:A PubMed search from 1970 to February 2009 was conducted to identify relevant research articl...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1185/03007990903512461
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The implementation of international pediatric asthma guidelines hinges on the distinction between intermittent and persistent phenotypes and the prescription of recommended phenotype-specific pharmacotherapy. OBJECTIVES:To ascertain key factors associated with specialist-confirmed phenotype and document phy...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/03007995.2012.716031
更新日期:2012-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objective: To examine the potential sociodemographic disparities in type 2 diabetes (T2D) management and care among US adult individuals, after controlling for clinical and behavioral factors.Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of individuals with T2D (N = 4552) from a linked database of the National Health...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/03007995.2020.1756764
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:The objective of this project was to determine pharmacy cost savings and improvement in adherence based on a combinatorial pharmacogenomic test (CPGx ) in patients who had switched or added a new psychiatric medication after having failed monotherapy for their psychiatric disorder. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHO...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/03007995.2015.1063483
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of the cholesterol absorption inhibitor ezetimibe in patients with refractory familial hyperlipidaemia or intolerant to statin therapy. METHODS:This prospective study assessed the safety and efficacy of ezetimibe in 200 patients with refractory familial hyperlipidaemias not achiev...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1185/030079905X28872
更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Adequate vitamin D and calcium nutrition play a critical role in the maintenance of musculoskeletal health and are considered the first step in osteoporosis treatment. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:In February 2008 Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsored a 2-day, evidence-based expert panel on the benefits of vitamin D for t...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1185/030079908x301857
更新日期:2008-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The Glucose and Lipid Assessment in Diabetes (GLAD) trial examined the dose-response relationship of the dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha/gamma agonist tesaglitazar in type 2 diabetic patients. STUDY DESIGN:GLAD was a 12-week, multicenter, international, randomized, parallel-group...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/030079906x154169
更新日期:2006-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Discussions on the healthy volunteer in clinical investigation do not attempt to define normality. In 34 healthy volunteers, 1653 biochemical and haematological tests were performed. The incidence of abnormal results was 11%. Only 4 subjects had all tests within normal limits and when these repeated only 1 subject sti...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1185/03007997609109302
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The primary objective of the study was to compare the percentage of men with mean serum total T (C(ave(0-24))) within normal range during the 24-h pharmacokinetic (PK) sampling period on Days 14 and 15. METHODS:Treatment with a new testosterone (T) buccal system, (Striant), 30 mg twice daily was compared to ...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/030079904125003494
更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::A study was carried out to compare the efficacy and tolerability of etodolac and piroxicam in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Sixty patients entered this double-blind, parallel study and after a wash-out period of up to 2 weeks were randomly assigned to receive 200 mg etodolac twice daily or 20 mg piroxicam once d...
journal_title:Current medical research and opinion
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1185/03007999109111660
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00