Overweight, Obesity May Increase Early Mortality Risk in Pediatric ALL
But no correlation seen for overweight or obesity with early relapse in cohort of Mexican children with ALL.
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Oncology Intervention Focuses on a Common Adverse Effect of Nursing
An evidence-based intervention sought to improve compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and resilience and coping practices among pediatric oncology nurses.
How Parents Use the Internet to Cope With a Child’s Cancer Diagnosis
Researchers explored how parents of children with cancer use the Internet to build a support system and coping strategies.
Cancer Radiotherapy Poses Long-Term Risks for Children’s Spinal Development
A report from a European working group of pediatric radiation oncologists focuses on recommendations for safer delivery of radiotherapy to children, especially in dose distributions involving spinal vertebrae.
Caution Regarding Use of Buretrols to Administer Chemotherapy
Are buretrols vented, therefore causing aerosolization of hazardous drug?
The Where and What of Physical Activities Programs for Children With Cancer
An international “environmental scan” sought to determine the number of physical activity programs tailored to improve overall health and quality of life for children with cancer.
Presence of Children Not Detrimental to Parental Communications With Oncologists
Parents can effectively communicate with their child’s oncologist when their child is present during consultations at the time of diagnosis.
High Expression of DNA Repair Genes at Diagnosis Predictive of Early Relapse in Pediatric ALL
A data analysis revealed a genetic predictor of relapse for pediatric patients with ALL.
Mini-Pools of IVIG Just as Effective as Standard IVIG in Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia
Intravenous immunoglobulin G with plasma from fewer blood donations provides sufficient therapeutic effect for pediatric patients with ITP.
The Effect of Intravenous Hydration Strategy on Plasma Methotrexate Clearance During Intravenous High-dose Methotrexate Administration in Pediatric Oncology Patients
[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers sought to determine the effect of intravenous hydration on plasma methotrexate clearance on pediatric oncology patients receiving HD-MTX for ALL, NHL, or osteosarcoma.
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