Prognostic impact of diagnostic and treatment delays in children with osteosarcoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contemporary descriptions of classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) are lacking from sub-Saharan Africa where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are prevalent. METHODS:We describe a prospective cHL cohort in Malawi enrolled from 2013 to 2015. Patients received standardized treatment a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Westmoreland KD,Stanley CC,Montgomery ND,Kaimila B,Kasonkanji E,El-Mallawany NK,Wasswa P,Mtete I,Butia M,Itimu S,Chasela M,Mtunda M,Chikasema M,Makwakwa V,Kampani C,Dhungel BM,Sanders MK,Krysiak R,Tomoka T,Liomba NG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) is a potentially life-threatening complication, detected by echocardiographic evidence of elevated tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV). This condition has been described in adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) and other hemolytic disorders; however, there is little information...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ambrusko SJ,Gunawardena S,Sakara A,Windsor B,Lanford L,Michelson P,Krishnamurti L

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the epidemiology of pediatric liver tumors in Latin America is limited. PURPOSE:To describe the incidence of liver tumors in a pediatric registry in Argentina according to geographic region, national trends over 16 years, and survival related to stage, age, sex, and care center. METHODS:Newl...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Moreno F,Rose A,Chaplin MA,Cipolla MC,García Lombardi M,Nana M,Cervio G,Halac E,Viso M,Ayarzabal V,Bosaleh A,Liberto D,Sarabia E,Rizzi A,Morici M,Streitenberger P,de Dávila MTG

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is emerging as a significant health condition for children. The purpose of this study is to evaluate SDB symptoms in childhood cancer survivors and identify associations with quality of life (QOL) and psychological symptoms. PROCEDURE:A sample of 62 survivors aged 8-18 years...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Kathy R,Anna G,Gallicchio L,Gamaldo C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prophylactic use of cranial radiation therapy (CRT) in young children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is associated with significant long-term morbidity. Therefore, current treatment protocols for pediatric B-precursor ALL have abandoned prophylactic CRT in favor of intrathecal chemotherapy, combined...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Nathan PC,Maze R,Spiegler B,Greenberg ML,Weitzman S,Hitzler JK

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thalassemia major (TM) is an inherited disorder caused by ineffective erythropoiesis. At the present time, allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT) is a curative option. Conventional busulfan and cyclophosphamide based myeloablative conditioning regimens are limited by increased toxicity, especially...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sheth V,Grisariu S,Avni B,Stepensky P,Ashkenazi M,Shapira MY,Or R

更新日期：2018-11-01 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: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：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：:A major hallmark of NF1 is the development of benign tumors, including peripheral neurofibromas, plexiform neurofibromas, gliomas of the optic tract, other low grade gliomas, and pheochromocytomas. Hepatoblastoma have not been previously reported in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. We present a case of a 9-mont...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Uçar C,Calişkan U,Toy H,Günel E

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outcomes for patients with oncologic disease and/or after hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) requiring intensive care unit admission have improved, but indications for and outcomes after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in this population are poorly characterized. PROCEDURE:We analy...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Steppan DA,Coleman RD,Viamonte HK,Hanson SJ,Carroll MK,Klein OR,Cooke KR,Spinella PC,Steiner ME,Loftis LL,Bembea MM,Pediatric ECMO (PediECMO) subgroup of the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) Network and

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Understanding factors that affect the decisions of caregivers of African children to enroll their children in clinical trials would lead to more fully informed consent. METHODS:During the NOHARM study (NCT01976416), a placebo-controlled clinical trial of hydroxyurea for Ugandan children with sickle cell a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Carman AS,Sautter C,Anyanwu JN,Ssemata AS,Opoka RO,Ware RE,Rujumba J,John CC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated the outcome of retinoblastoma patients, when employing a telemedicine-based twinning program in Jordan. PROCEDURE:This cohort study included patients at the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC; Amman, Jordan) who received consultations for retinoblastoma from March 2003 to September 2006. ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Qaddoumi I,Nawaiseh I,Mehyar M,Razzouk B,Haik BG,Kharma S,Jaradat I,Rodriguez-Galindo C,Wilson MW

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As pegylated asparaginase is becoming the preferred first-line asparaginase preparation in the chemotherapy regimens of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), there is a need to evaluate this treatment. METHODS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of prolonged upfront biweekly P...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tram Henriksen L,Gottschalk Højfeldt S,Schmiegelow K,Frandsen TL,Skov Wehner P,Schrøder H,Klug Albertsen B,Nordic Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, NOPHO Group.

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the incidence, clinical characteristics and survival of malignant tumours of the gastrointestinal tract in children in the West Midlands in Britain over a 44-year span time, to identify any change over this period and to compare the data with the world literature. PROCEDURE:Retrospective popu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Hameed R,Parkes S,Davies P,Morland BJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although chemotherapy has improved outcome of osteosarcoma, 30-40% of patients succumb to this disease. Survivors experience substantial morbidity and mortality from anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity. We hypothesized that the cardioprotectant dexrazoxane would (i) support escalation of the cumulative doxo...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Schwartz CL,Wexler LH,Krailo MD,Teot LA,Devidas M,Steinherz LJ,Goorin AM,Gebhardt MC,Healey JH,Sato JK,Meyers PA,Grier HE,Bernstein ML,Lipshultz SE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of adherence to daily medications among children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Prescription records for 12 months were obtained from participants who had insurance in a Medicaid-based single health maintenance organization. Adherence was measured as a ratio ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Patel NG,Lindsey T,Strunk RC,DeBaun MR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have addressed the efficacy of palliative radiotherapy (RT) for pediatric osteosarcoma (OS), a disease generally considered to be radioresistant. We describe symptom relief, local control, and toxicity associated with palliative RT among children with OS. PROCEDURE:Patients diagnosed with OS at ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chen EL,Yoo CH,Gutkin PM,Merriott DJ,Avedian RS,Steffner RJ,Spunt SL,Pribnow AK,Million L,Donaldson SS,Hiniker SM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report on the treatment of children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in first relapse. The protocol focused on: (1) Intensive chemotherapy preceding allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) in early bone marrow relapse; (2) Rotational chemotherapy in late relapse, without donor; (...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： van den Berg H,de Groot-Kruseman HA,Damen-Korbijn CM,de Bont ES,Schouten-van Meeteren AY,Hoogerbrugge PM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) accounts for approximately 15% of childhood NHL. Relapsed ALCL represents a formidable challenge because outcome is poor despite the use of high-dose chemotherapy regimens. We report two patients with relapsed T-type and 0-type ALCL who achieved long-term 3rd and 4th remissions wi...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Stockklausner C,Behnisch W,Mechtersheimer G,Möller P,Kulozik AE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian tumors have a low incidence in childhood, accounting for 1% of malignancies within the ages of 0-17 years. Small cell carcinoma of the ovary is a rare histology and historically has a poor prognosis. We report a case of an 11-year-old female diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the ovary and hypercalcemia (S...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Martinez-Borges AR,Petty JK,Hurt G,Stribling JT,Press JZ,Castellino SM

更新日期：2009-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a national pediatric case-control study, we observed a very high relative risk of leukemia in patients who had received continuous etoposide (CE) over 6 months or more, but we could not estimate the absolute risk. The purpose of the present study was to estimate this absolute risk after CE. PROCEDURES:We...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Le Deley MC,Vassal G,Taïbi A,Shamsaldin A,Leblanc T,Hartmann O

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is increasing in prevalence in the United States with over 65% of adults considered overweight and 16% of children with BMI > 95 percentile. The heritability of obesity is estimated between 40% and 70%, but the genetics of obesity for most individuals are complex and involve the interaction of multiple genes a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chung WK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common solid extracranial tumor in childhood. Despite advances in therapy, the prognosis is poor and optimized therapies are urgently needed. Therefore, we investigated the antitumor potential of interleukin-15 (IL-15)-activated cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells against diffe...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Cappel C,Huenecke S,Suemmerer A,Erben S,Rettinger E,Pfirrmann V,Heinze A,Zimmermann O,Klingebiel T,Ullrich E,Bader P,Bremm M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient transition readiness self-assessment tools and investigation into patient and parent perceptions of the transition process from pediatric to adult care models have informed recognition of gaps in care, particularly for those with chronic disease. Implementation of a longitudinal transition process wi...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Croteau SE,Padula M,Quint K,D'Angelo L,Neufeld EJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at increased risk of death from invasive bacterial infections. Emergent evaluation of fever allows early treatment of potentially fatal infections. Limited data exist regarding caregiver adherence to physician recommendations of prompt medical evaluation of fever i...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Schultz CL,Tchume-Johnson T,Schapira MM,Bellamy S,Smith-Whitley K,Ellison A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatoblastoma is a rare malignancy of childhood. The scarcity of adequate cell models has limited our understanding of this tumor. Here we describe and characterize a new human liver tumor cell line, Hep293TT, derived from an aggressive childhood hepatoblastoma. PROCEDURES:Hep293TT cells were established u...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chen TT,Rakheja D,Hung JY,Hornsby PJ,Tabaczewski P,Malogolowkin M,Feusner J,Miskevich F,Schultz R,Tomlinson GE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hypoxemia is a common manifestation among patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) who develop chronic lung disease. We report the beneficial effect of hydroxyurea on chronic hypoxemia in three pediatric patients with SCA and recurrent episodes of acute chest syndrome (ACS). All three patients improved rapidly a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Singh SA,Koumbourlis AC,Aygun B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 60% of children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) become long-term survivors. Most are cured using chemotherapy without hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). We report on pubertal development and compare self-reported parenthood among AML survivors and their siblings. PROCEDURE:We includ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Molgaard-Hansen L,Skou AS,Juul A,Glosli H,Jahnukainen K,Jarfelt M,Jónmundsson GK,Malmros J,Nysom K,Hasle H,Nordic Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00