Different profile of thrombin generation in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia treated with native or pegylated asparaginase: A cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The DNA methylating agent temozolomide was developed primarily for treatment of glioblastoma. However, preclinical data have suggested a broader application for treatment of childhood cancer. Temozolomide was tested against the PPTP solid tumor and ALL models. PROCEDURES:Temozolomide was tested against the ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Keir ST,Maris JM,Reynolds CP,Kang MH,Kolb EA,Gorlick R,Lock R,Carol H,Morton CL,Wu J,Kurmasheva RT,Houghton PJ,Smith MA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to better define the role of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in first remission (CR1) for high-risk pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML). PROCEDURES:Outcomes were compared among patients aged less than 21 years with cytogenetically defined poor-risk AML treated with chemotherapy, matche...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Kelly MJ,Horan JT,Alonzo TA,Eapen M,Gerbing RB,He W,Lange BJ,Parsons SK,Woods WG

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment with the nucleoside analog cytarabine has been shown to mimic changes in gene expression associated with downregulation of the EWS-FLI1 oncogene in Ewing sarcoma cell lines, selectively inhibit their growth in vitro, and cause tumor regression in athymic nude mice. For this report cytarabine was studied in v...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Houghton PJ,Morton CL,Kang M,Reynolds CP,Billups CA,Favours E,Payne-Turner D,Tucker C,Smith MA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute bilineal leukemias are rare and are commonly associated with t(9;22) and MLL abnormalities. Herein, we report a pediatric case of bilineal T/myeloid acute leukemia associated with del (9q)(q13q22) and TLX3/BCL11B fusion due to the cryptic t(5;14)(q35;32). FISH studies confirmed the TLX3/BCL11B fusion in both the...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Oliveira JL,Kumar R,Khan SP,Law ME,Erickson-Johnson M,Oliveira AM,Ketterling RP,Dogan A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although screening for familial retinoblastoma has been shown to be beneficial we suspected that such screening programs may be less than optimal in developing countries (DC). METHODS:Retrospective cohort study comparing patients with familial retinoblastoma from five centers in DC (Argentina, Brazil, Turke...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chantada GL,Dunkel IJ,Qaddoumi I,Antoneli CB,Totah A,Canturk S,Nawaiseh I,Fandiño A,Pífano I,Peksayar G,Ribeiro KB,Abramson DH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioids are a cornerstone of palliation of pain. We sought to assess variation in opioid prescription during the last week of life among a cohort of pediatric oncology patients who died while hospitalized. PROCEDURE:We used detailed hospital administrative data from the Pediatric Health Information System (...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Orsey AD,Belasco JB,Ellenberg JH,Schmitz KH,Feudtner C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) may be the leading cause of death in β-thalassemia patients; however, its pathophysiologic mechanisms are still unclear. Recent studies indicate that asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) plays a role in the initiation and progression of a variety of diseases, especially the cardiov...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Mohamed el-S,Ibrahim B,Amr D,Noha el-K,Mokhtar M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood germ cell tumors (cGCTs), believed to arise from transformed primordial germ cells by an unknown mechanism, provide a unique model system for investigating cell signaling, pluripotency, and the microenvironment of neoplastic stem cells (NSCs) in vivo. This is the first report of proteomics of cGCTs...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Haskins WE,Eedala S,Jadhav YL,Labhan MS,Pericherla VC,Perlman EJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pegasparaginase (PEG) is important for treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Despite conjugation to polyethylene glycol to reduce immunogenicity, allergic reactions still occur and may be severe. Traditionally, PEG is given via intramuscular (IM) injection but recent protocols have shown it can be...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Pidaparti M,Bostrom B

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aciclovir prophylaxis was previously given to all immunocompromised patients treated by our unit, following contact with varicella zoster. In 2003, we changed practice according to National Guidelines, giving prophylaxis only to patients without serum varicella zoster immunoglobulin G antibody (VZ IgG) at diagnosis of...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Manley S,Mallinson H,Caswell M,Keenan R,Pizer B

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary deficiency in human glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is mostly caused by single nucleotide change in the G6PD gene which leads to single amino acid substitution. In 104 cases of Chinese children with G6PD deficiency, RT-PCR-DGGE (denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis) combined with DNA sequencing ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chen X,Yue L,Li C,Li C

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To describe the quality of life (QOL) of pediatric brain tumor survivors (PBTSs) prospectively and to identify potential medical, personal and family contextual factors associated with QOL. METHODS:Ninety-one PBTSs (8-16 years) who were off treatment and attending a regular classroom participated. Self- a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Barrera M,Atenafu EG,Schulte F,Bartels U,Sung L,Janzen L,Chung J,Cataudella D,Hancock K,Saleh A,Strother D,McConnell D,Downie A,Hukin J,Zelcer S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Survival for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has reached 80-90%. Future improvement in treatment success will involve new technologies and medication, adding to the pressure on limited financial resources. Therefore a retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis of ALL treatment with chemotherapy o...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： van Litsenburg RR,Uyl-de Groot CA,Raat H,Kaspers GJ,Gemke RJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Children's Oncology Group (COG) publishes consensus guidelines with screening recommendations for early identification of treatment-related morbidities among childhood cancer survivors. We sought to estimate the yield of recommended yearly urinalysis screening for genitourinary complications as per Versi...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ramirez MD,Mertens AC,Esiashvili N,Meacham LR,Wasilewski-Masker K

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is known for its propensity to metastasize to bone, but it also spreads to other sites including the brain. This study was undertaken to describe the treatment and outcomes of patients with recurrent CCSK involving the brain. METHODS:A retrospective records review was...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Radulescu VC,Gerrard M,Moertel C,Grundy PE,Mathias L,Feusner J,Diller L,Dome JS

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemoglobin O-Arab [Beta 121 Glu → Lys] (Hb O-Arab) is a rare abnormal hemoglobin (Hb) whose clinical and hematological features have been described in adults but not in children. We report three children, 9, 12, and 36 months of age, with homozygous Hb O-Arab and assess the value of supplementary folic acid as treatme...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Dror S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is characterized by uncontrolled inflammation that is generally fatal without immune modulating chemotherapy. At Texas Children's Hospital, we have observed significant central nervous system (CNS) toxicity in several patients treated for HLH according to the Histiocy...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Thompson PA,Allen CE,Horton T,Jones JY,Vinks AA,McClain KL

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a 13-year-old male with Diamond Blackfan anemia and short stature. He had a normal biochemical response to growth hormone (GH) stimulation, but his bone age was delayed, his insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) was low, and he had a poor growth velocity. He was started on daily GH injections. METH...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Scott EG,Haider A,Hord J

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiation therapy (RT)-induced effects in children treated for low grade glioma (LGG) can result in worsening of neurologic symptoms and clinical and radiographic deterioration. Treatment for radiation-induced tumor enlargement is based on symptom control and usually involves steroids. PROCEDURE:We conducte...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Foster KA,Ares WJ,Pollack IF,Jakacki RI

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to define the mRNA expression profiles of MYCN, DDX1, TrkA, and TrkC in biopsy tumor samples from 64 Brazilian patients with neuroblastomas of different risk stages and to correlate altered expression with prognostic values. PROCEDURE:Patients were retrospectively classified into...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： de Souza DR,Sanabani SS,de Souza AC,Filho Odone V,Epelman S,Bendit I

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Regret about loss is one of the most intense types of regret experienced in life. Little is known about the bereavement regret of parents whose child has died of cancer. Although knowledge about parents' experiences after their child's death is vital for supporting these families, parents' regret is mostly...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sim CW,Heuse S,Weigel D,Kendel F

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retinoblastoma occurs in approximately 4 per million children per year in the United States, usually before 2 years of age. In developed countries, 95% of children with tumor in one eye can be cured with enucleation, while children with tumor in both eyes require individualized therapy to preserve vision. Al...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Lambert MP,Shields C,Meadows AT

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although "aspirin resistance" (AR-inadequate platelet inhibition as suggested by in vitro testing of aspirin-treated patients) has been widely studied in adults and linked to increased risk of adverse outcomes, its prevalence and clinical significance are largely unknown in children. PROCEDURE:To determine ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Yee DL,Dinu BR,Sun CW,Edwards RM,Justino H,Teruya J,Bray PF,Bomgaars L

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is one of the most serious complications in stem cell transplantation (SCT). Although plasma protein C activity decreases in VOD after SCT, the timeframe of plasma protein C activity decreases during SCT is not known. PROCEDURE:We examined levels of plasma protein C seri...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Iguchi A,Kobayashi R,Kaneda M,Kobayashi K

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A teenage boy presented with a CD30-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) affecting his scapula and was successfully treated with chemotherapy. His clinical features and outcome were compared with other cases described in the literature. A further review of 11 ALCL cases with bony involvement treated in the U...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ng A,Hobson R,Williams D,Morland B

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurocognitive impairment occurs in 20-40% of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors, possibly mediated by folate depletion and homocysteine elevation following methotrexate treatment. We evaluated the relationship between folate pathway polymorphisms and neurocognitive impairment after child...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Kamdar KY,Krull KR,El-Zein RA,Brouwers P,Potter BS,Harris LL,Holm S,Dreyer Z,Scaglia F,Etzel CJ,Bondy M,Okcu MF

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) receiving chronic blood transfusions are at risk of developing iron overload and organ toxicity. Chelation therapy with either subcutaneous (SQ) desferrioxamine (DFO) or oral deferasirox is effective in preventing and reducing iron overload but poses significant challe...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Kalpatthi R,Peters B,Kane I,Holloman D,Rackoff E,Disco D,Jackson S,Laver JH,Abboud MR

更新日期：2010-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis and osteopenia are long-term side effects of bone marrow transplant (BMT). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of bone mineral density (BMD) abnormalities in pediatric patients prior to BMT. Forty-four pediatric patients were evaluated with DEXA scans. The average Z-score was -0.37. ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Klopfenstein KJ,Clayton J,Rosselet R,Kerlin B,Termuhlen A,Gross T

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myasthenia gravis is among the rare complications after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is usually associated with chronic GVHD. Herein, we report a 2-year and 10 months of age female with Griscelli syndrome, who developed severe myasthenia gravis at post-transplant +22nd month and required resp...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Unal S,Sag E,Kuskonmaz B,Kesici S,Bayrakci B,Ayvaz DC,Tezcan I,Yalnızoglu D,Uckan D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition therapy is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and symptoms via diet, which can be done by oral, enteral or parenteral routes. It is desirable to include nutritional interventions as a standard of care in pediatric cancer units (PCUs) at all levels of care. The interventions are dependent o...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Trehan A,Viani K,da Cruz LB,Sagastizado SZ,Ladas EJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00