Transcranial Doppler screening in Nigerian children with sickle cell disease: A 10-year longitudinal study on the SPPIBA cohort.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the safety and efficacy of ifosfamide and vinorelbine (IV) as a less toxic and effective reinduction regimen for pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma. PROCEDURE:This multi-center Children's Oncology Group phase II pilot study enrolled patients <30 years of age with bio...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Trippett TM,Schwartz CL,Guillerman RP,Gamis AS,Gardner S,Hogan S,London WB,Chen L,de Alarcon P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nephrogenic rests (NRs) are abnormally persistent foci of embryonal cells, thought to be the precursor lesion of Wilms tumors (WTs). To date, their presence has not been systematically examined in WTs treated with preoperative chemotherapy. METHODS:A systematic analysis of the data on NRs in WTs treated wit...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Vujanić GM,Apps JR,Moroz V,Ceroni F,Williams RD,Sebire NJ,Pritchard-Jones K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor cells frequently contaminate autologous stem cell products in a variety of malignancies, but their clinical significance remains controversial. We retrospectively monitored tumor contamination in stem cell harvests from patients with Ewing family of tumors (EFT) all harboring the specific translocation...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Yaniv I,Cohen IJ,Stein J,Zilberstein J,Liberzon E,Atlas O,Grunshpan A,Sverdlov Y,Ash S,Zaizov R,Avigad S

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas (NRSTS) may rarely occur in visceral tissues, and little is known about their clinical history. The present study retrospectively analyzed a group of patients prospectively registered in Italian pediatric protocols conducted between 1979 and 2004. METHODS:I...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ferrari A,Magni C,Bergamaschi L,Cecchetto G,Alaggio R,Milano GM,Bertolini P,Basso E,Manzitti C,Di Martino M,Giurici N,Melchionda F,Cecinati V,Chiaravalli S,Affinita MC,Scagnellato A,Casanova M,Bisogno G

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of this study were to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), pharmacokinetics, and anti-tumor effect of irinotecan in pediatric patients with recurrent or refractory malignancies. PROCEDURE:Twenty-three patients between 1 and 21 years of age, with a solid...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Bomgaars L,Kerr J,Berg S,Kuttesch J,Klenke R,Blaney SM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opsoclonus, myoclonus, ataxia syndrome (OMA) is a severe neurologic disorder often associated with neuroblastoma. It is challenging to treat and can have long-term neurologic sequelae. Current recommended therapies include intravenous immunoglobulin, corticosteroids, rituximab, and chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide). We ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Johnston DL,Murray S,Irwin MS,Doyle J,Schechter T

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An adapted LMB 96 derived protocol for B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) was implemented at the pediatric oncology unit of the Children Welfare Teaching Hospital in Baghdad (Iraq) from 2000 to present. The purpose was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of this intensive therapeutic regimen in a limited...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Moleti ML,Al-Hadad SA,Al-Jadiry MF,Al-Darraji AF,Al-Saeed RM,De Vellis A,Piciocchi A,Uccini S,Foà R,Testi AM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic impact of central nervous system (CNS) involvement in children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has varied in past trials, and controversy exists over the degree of involvement requiring intensified CNS therapy. Two recent Children's Oncology Group protocols, AAML03P1 and AAML0531, directed a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Johnston DL,Alonzo TA,Gerbing RB,Aplenc R,Woods WG,Meshinchi S,Gamis AS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment abandonment (TxA) is a primary cause of therapy failure in children with cancer in low-/middle-income countries. We explored the absence of social support network (SSN), among other predictive factors, and TxA in children with cancer in Cali, Colombia. PROCEDURE:In this prospective cohort study, w...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ospina-Romero M,Portilla CA,Bravo LE,Ramirez O,VIGICANCER working group.

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poikiloderma with neutropenia (PN) is a genodermatosis characterized by poikiloderma, permanent neutropenia, recurrent infections, nail abnormalities, and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. We report the case of a Tunisian patient with PN. Skin lesions started from the face and spread to the extremities and trunk. Neutropen...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sakka R,Mahjoub B,Kerkeni E,Werdani A,Boussoffara R,Ben Cheikh H,M'rad R,Sfar MT

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced irradiation techniques, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), aim to limit irradiation to adjoining tissues by conforming beams to a well-defined volume. In intracranial germinomas, whole-ventricular IMRT decreases the volume of irradiation to surrounding parenchyma. This study exa...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Toll SA,Jones MT,Yoshida EJ,Dhall G,Olch AJ,Wong KK

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior reviews of phase I pediatric oncology trials involving primarily cytotoxic agents have reported objective response rates (ORRs) and toxic death rates of 7.9-9.6% and 0.5%, respectively. These data may not reflect safety and efficacy in phase I trials of molecularly targeted (targeted) drugs. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Dorris K,Liu C,Li D,Hummel TR,Wang X,Perentesis J,Kim MO,Fouladi M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Worldwide, hemoglobinopathies affect millions of children. Identification of hemoglobin disorders in most sub-Saharan African countries is delayed until clinical signs of the disease are present. Limited studies have been conducted to understand their prevalence and clinical presentation among newborns in re...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ambrose EE,Makani J,Chami N,Masoza T,Kabyemera R,Peck RN,Kamugisha E,Manjurano A,Kayange N,Smart LR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The early effects of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) include decreased physical function, bone mineral density (BMD/g/cm2 ), and health-related quality of life (HRQL). We assessed the capacity of a physical therapy and motivation-based intervention, beginning after diagnosis and continuing throu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Cox CL,Zhu L,Kaste SC,Srivastava K,Barnes L,Nathan PC,Wells RJ,Ness KK

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke is a severe complication of sickle cell anemia (SCA). The role of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in the development of stroke in children with SCA is controversial. PROCEDURE:The aim of this study was to investigate the association of clinical ischemic stroke, high-risk transcran...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Belisário AR,Rodrigues Sales R,Evelin Toledo N,Velloso-Rodrigues C,Maria Silva C,Borato Viana M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug shortages require clinical teams to decide how to allocate drugs in limited supply among their patients. Ethical frameworks are invaluable for promoting rational approaches to drug distribution, but gaps remain between ethical theory and clinical application. The goal of this work was to explore how dec...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Russell HV,Bernhardt MB,Berg S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a child with dyserythropoietic anemia, thrombocytosis, functional platelet defect, and megakaryocyte dysplasia. We show that (i) this constellation of hematopoietic abnormalities was due to a germline mutation within the 5' untranslated region (5'UTR) of globin transcription factor 1 (GATA1); (ii) the muta...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Zucker J,Temm C,Czader M,Nalepa G

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low expression of HLA class II antigens has been associated with more aggressive disease in several human malignancies including adult adrenocortical tumors (ACT), but their clinical relevance in pediatric ACT needs to be investigated. PROCEDURE:This study analyzed the expression profile of three class II h...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Leite FA,Lira RC,Fedatto PF,Antonini SR,Martinelli CE Jr,de Castro M,Neder L,Ramalho LN,Tucci S Jr,Mastelaro MJ,Seidinger AL,Cardinalli IA,Yunes JA,Brandalise SR,Tone LG,Scrideli CA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A lack of access to methotrexate levels is common in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), relevant for 80% of children with cancer worldwide. We evaluated whether high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) can be administered safely with extended hydration and leucovorin rescue, with monitoring of serum creatinine ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Vaishnavi K,Bansal D,Trehan A,Jain R,Attri SV

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with terminal cancer and their families describe a preference for home-based end-of-life care. Inadequate support outside of the hospital is a limiting factor in home location feasibility, particularly in rural regions lacking pediatric-trained hospice providers. METHODS:The purpose of this longitu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Weaver MS,Shostrom VK,Neumann ML,Robinson JE,Hinds PS

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chemotherapy during radiation and/or bone-seeking radioisotope therapy (153-samarium; 1 mCi/kg) during radiation may improve osteosarcoma cancer control. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed our preliminary radiation experience in high-risk, metastatic, and/or recurrent patients during a consecutive period of 20 m...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Mahajan A,Woo SY,Kornguth DG,Hughes D,Huh W,Chang EL,Herzog CE,Pelloski CE,Anderson P

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:Children suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) treated with asparaginase and corticosteroids are at risk of developing severe lipid abnormalities. The authors report the case of a 10-year-old male with extremely high plasma triglyceride concentrations (4,000 mg/dl) during the induction phase of ALL associ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ridola V,Buonuomo PS,Maurizi P,Putzulu R,Annunziata ML,Pietrini D,Riccardi R

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with healthy children, pediatric oncology patients have impaired sleep and engage in less physical activity (PA). Socioeconomic status (SES) may be one determinant of PA and sleep among pediatric oncology patients. PROCEDURE:Between November 12, 2009 and March 27, 2013, 50 pediatric oncology patien...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Orsey AD,Wakefield DB

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is the second most common cause of childhood deaths in the United Kingdom and infection contributes to a quarter of all cancer-related deaths. This study aimed to estimate the risk, aetiology and outcome of bloodstream bacterial and fungal infections in children with cancer within a geographically def...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Calton EA,Le Doaré K,Appleby G,Chisholm JC,Sharland M,Ladhani SN,CABIN Participants.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The death of a child is a devastating event that results in profound grief and significant psychosocial and physical morbidities in parents. The parental grief journey is a complex phenomenon necessitating the utilization of newer models of bereavement with a focus on relationships and exploration of parents...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Snaman JM,Kaye EC,Torres C,Gibson D,Baker JN

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year-old boy in third remission of an acute lymphoblastic leukaemia developed infection of lung and paranasal sinuses with Aspergillus flavus in neutropenia. Because of the high risk of leukaemia-relapse bone marrow transplantation (BMT) from a matched unrelated donor was carried out despite invasive pulmonary as...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Schuster F,Moelter C,Schmid I,Graubner UB,Kammer B,Belohradsky BH,Führer M

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a drug interaction between methotrexate (MTX) and chloral hydrate (CH) observed in a child treated for acute leukemia. Significantly slower MTX clearance and increased MTX exposure occurred on the first three courses of a high-dose chemotherapy when co-administered with CH despite normal renal fu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Dao K,Ivanyuk A,Buclin T,Beck-Popovic M,Diezi M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of hydroxyurea in hemoglobin SC (HbSC) patients is not well documented. We describe the long-term response to hydroxyurea in children with clinically severe HbSC. In 15 patients, hydroxyurea resulted in a significant increase in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and a significant de...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Yates AM,Dedeken L,Smeltzer MP,Lebensburger JD,Wang WC,Robitaille N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of malignancy in cancer predisposition syndromes that also confer exquisite sensitivity to standard chemotherapy and radiation regimens remains a challenge. Bloom syndrome is one such disorder that is caused by a defect in DNA repair, predisposing to the development of early-onset age-related medical con...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Fein Levy C,Presswala LS,Slomovic A,Stiefel J,Schulman-Rosenbaum R

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00