Vedolizumab Safe for Posttransplantation Gastrointestinal Acute GVHD in Children
Three case reports describe the use of vedolizumab in pediatric patients with gastrointestinal acute GVHD, with 2 cases achieving resolution.
Pediatric Oncology
Parental Reports Confirm Polysymptomatology Common in Pediatric Palliative Care
Researchers sought to describe symptoms experienced by pediatric patients receiving palliative care based on parent-reported data.
Saline Effective for Managing Central Venous Catheters in Pediatric Patients
Nurse researchers compared the efficacy and cost of using saline flushes instead of heparin in pediatric patients with a central venous catheter.
Treatment Patterns at End of Life in Pediatric Inpatients With Cancer
Investigators assessed the patterns in medication utilization among pediatric inpatients with cancer in their last week of life.
Are Preoperative 3D Reconstructions of Pediatric Tumors Helpful?
Researchers assessed the advantages and discrepancies of preoperative 3D reconstruction compared with 2D images and surgical findings in pediatric tumors.
Management of Refractory Pediatric Sarcoma: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
[OncoTargets and Therapy] While multimodal treatment can be curative in select cases of r/r pediatric sarcoma, treatment refractoriness remains a tremendous hurdle for clinicians.
Study Shows That Control of Acute-Phase, Delayed-Phase Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting in Pediatric Patients Is Poor
The level of control of acute-phase CIV in pediatric patients was lower in this study than has been reported for adult patients; control of delayed-phase CIV is also poor.
Pediatric Oncology Care Providers Encouraged to Share Data on Patients With COVID-19
An international registry dedicated to pediatric patients with cancer infected with COVID-19 was made possible through an international collaboration.
Nutritional Assessment of Children With Cancer a Challenge for Oncology Nurses
In a web-based survey, oncology nurses self-report on their ability to assess the nutritional status of pediatric patients and their confidence in their assessments.
Expert Opinion on Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Children Receiving CAR-T Therapy
The authors of this article emphasized the importance of actively involving a diverse group of interdisciplinary team members in the psychosocial care of these patients.
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