abstract：BACKGROUND:Choroid plexus tumors (CPT) are rare, and predominate in early childhood. An association with the Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) has been reported, but the biological and clinical implications of this association remain poorly defined. We have investigated the clinical features and overall survival of all CPT pa...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Gozali AE,Britt B,Shane L,Gonzalez I,Gilles F,McComb JG,Krieger MD,Lavey RS,Shlien A,Villablanca JG,Erdreich-Epstein A,Dhall G,Jubran R,Tabori U,Malkin D,Finlay JL

更新日期：2012-06-01 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:Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is a major complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Its diagnosis is based on clinical criteria, which have a limited sensitivity. Increased plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels have been suggested as a marker of VOD. We aimed to prospect...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sartori MT,Cesaro S,Peruzzo M,Messina C,Saggiorato G,Calore E,Pillon M,Varotto S,Spiezia L,Cella G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroblastoma is characterized by heterogeneity of histology, biology, and clinical behavior. Most epidemiology studies are based on Western and Japanese populations; there are very few studies on neuroblastoma from Southeast Asia. PROCEDURE:Cases of Thai children with neuroblastoma were retrospectively rev...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Shuangshoti S,Shuangshoti S,Nuchprayoon I,Kanjanapongkul S,Marrano P,Irwin MS,Thorner PS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms have been implicated in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) risk, but previously published studies were inconsistent and recent meta-analyses were not adequate. PROCEDURES:In a meta-analysis of 21 publications with 4,706 cas...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Yan J,Yin M,Dreyer ZE,Scheurer ME,Kamdar K,Wei Q,Okcu MF

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central venous catheters (CVC) facilitate the management of patients with cancer. Optimal timing for placement of a CVC is controversial. We sought to determine whether early placement in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a group at high risk for infection and thrombosis, was associated with ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Gonzalez G,Davidoff AM,Howard SC,Pui CH,Rao BN,Shenep JL,Wozniak A,Shochat SJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) experience a broad range of psychiatric disorders, placing them at risk for more complicated and longer hospitalizations for vaso-occlusive crises (VOC). The current study examined the frequency of psychiatric disorders in SCA patients (ages birth to 20 years) admitted ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Myrvik MP,Campbell AD,Davis MM,Butcher JL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Time-to-antibiotic administration (TTA) has been suggested as a quality-of-care (QOC) measure for pediatric oncology patients with febrile neutropenia (FN). Unknown, however, is to what extent pediatric oncology centers utilize TTA. Therefore, we designed and administered an electronic survey (68% response rate) of pr...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： McCavit TL,Winick N

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) have reported using religion to cope with SCD, there is no data examining religious coping in young children with SCD. The purpose of this qualitative study was to: (1) describe the types of religious coping used by children with SCD; (2) describe t...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Cotton S,Grossoehme D,McGrady ME

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:2-Chlorodeoxyadenosine (2-CdA) has been successfully used in children to treat refractory Langerhans cell histiocytosis and juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) as salvage therapy. Although 2-CdA is generally well-tolerated, with temporary myelosuppression as the primary dose-limiting toxicity, prolonged myelosuppressive, a...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Yamada K,Yasui M,Sawada A,Inoue M,Nakayama M,Kawa K

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：:Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem, affecting one in five children in the United States. At the crux of this issue is a dysregulation of energy intake and energy expenditure. This review will provide an overview on energy and nutrient balance. We discuss energy balance studies in children using i...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tam CS,Ravussin E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High birth weight increases the risk of childhood acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) through unknown mechanisms. Whether this risk is specific to ALL subtypes is unknown, and low case numbers have prevented investigation of the rarer leukemias. Here we address these associations using a large population-based dat...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： O'Neill KA,Bunch KJ,Vincent TJ,Spector LG,Moorman AV,Murphy MF

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although investigators have been engaged in the study of human energy metabolism for over 100 years, there remain unanswered questions regarding the role that energy expenditure plays in human health and disease. A critical examination of available methods for measurement of the various components of daily energy expe...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： DeLany JP

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partial nephrectomy (NSS) for unilateral nephroblastoma may be beneficial, although in case of regional lymph node (LN) involvement, radiotherapy counteracts the functional benefit of NSS. The aim is to verify whether decrease of tumor volume under preoperative chemotherapy implies clearance of regional LN. ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Godzinski J,van Tinteren H,de Kraker J,Graf N,Bergeron C,Heij H,von Schweinitz D,Fuchs J,Cecchetto G,Audry G,Gauthier F,Sandstedt B,SIOP Nephroblastoma Trial & Study Committee.

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burnout is a work-related syndrome consisting of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished feelings of personal accomplishment. Physicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses are at high risk for developing burnout. This survey evaluates the prevalence of burnout among pediatr...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Roth M,Morrone K,Moody K,Kim M,Wang D,Moadel A,Levy A

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Research using banked tissue is key to advancing risk-stratification and treatment of children with cancer. Knowledge of parental attitudes to ethical issues arising in tissue banking is very limited but essential in obtaining respectful consent. METHODS:One hundred parents of consecutively diagnosed children ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： McMurter B,Parker L,Fraser RB,Magee JF,Kozancyzn C,Fernandez CV

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Most publications report the adverse (negative) health issues in childhood cancer survivors. Presenting information to the newly diagnosed patient in a positive manner is advocated, while noting that recurrence is the most likely adverse event. Re-analysis of population-based studies on life-threatening toxicities fro...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Fryer C

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:SIOPEL protocols have recommended liver transplantation for unresectable hepatoblastoma (HBL) after chemotherapy in absence of visible extrahepatic disease. METHODS:This retrospective single center study includes 13 children treated following SIOPEL 3 or 4 protocols who underwent orthotopic liver transplant...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Héry G,Franchi-Abella S,Habes D,Brugières L,Martelli H,Fabre M,Pariente D,Gauthier F,Jacquemin E,Branchereau S

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wilms tumor is the most common pediatric renal malignancy, but the parameters that are important to its invasion capacity are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to identify new proteins associated with the invasion capacity of Wilms tumor. PROCEDURE:Gene expression profiles for 15 primary Wilms tu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chetcuti A,Aktas S,Mackie N,Ulger C,Toruner G,Alkan M,Catchpoole D

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：:Hemophilia is an excellent example in medicine where clinical translation of basic science discoveries has transformed the gloomy outlook of the disease. This review provides an overview of clinical advances in hemophilia management with a specific focus on the molecular heterogeneity of the disease and progress in ma...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sharathkumar AA,Carcao M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a heterogeneous group of mesenchymal malignancies that occur throughout the lifespan. The impact of age on disease features and outcome is unclear. METHODS:We analyzed the clinical features and outcome of all STS cases registered between 1973 and 2006 in the SEER database. RE...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ferrari A,Sultan I,Huang TT,Rodriguez-Galindo C,Shehadeh A,Meazza C,Ness KK,Casanova M,Spunt SL

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conflicting data exist regarding whether low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with Fanconi anemia (FA). The current study identified the frequency of low BMD in FA, expecting low BMD even in childhood and before HCT. PROCEDURE:Thirty-seven FA patients (18 prior HCT, 19 no prior HCT), participating i...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Rose SR,Rutter MM,Mueller R,Harris M,Hamon B,Bulluck AF,Smith FO

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet counts below normal values define thrombocytopenia. However, platelet counts alone do not reveal the underlying pathomechanism. New blood cell counters provide additional information on platelet size and volume, and enable the distinction of sub-populations. In this preliminary study, we evaluate wh...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Strauss G,Vollert C,von Stackelberg A,Weimann A,Gaedicke G,Schulze H

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe pandemic influenza A (H1N1) infection can lead to acute respiratory failure (ARF) with associated high mortality. Children with malignancy may be at higher risk of H1N1-associated ARF because of underlying primary disease or immunosuppression associated with chemotherapy. PROCEDURE:We describe the cl...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Elbahlawan L,Gaur AH,Furman W,Jeha S,Woods T,Norris A,Morrison RR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The provision of tele-practice symptom management is often without the provision of evidence-based guidelines. Under the auspices of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, a nursing task force was established to appraise the evidence and develop guidelines. Promising new efforts to enhance symptom management through...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tsimicalis A,De Courcy MJ,Di Monte B,Armstrong C,Bambury P,Constantin J,Dagelman B,Eves M,Jansen P,Honeyford L,Stregger D,Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario.

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optic pathway gliomas (OPG) in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) usually remain localized to the anterior visual pathway. However, a small number can demonstrate widespread dissemination. We describe three children with NF1 OPGs and extensive central nervous system involvement. In one case, a postmortem examination revea...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Shaikh F,Johnston D,Michaud J,Hurteau J,Vassilyadi M,Keene D

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：:Hospital-based home care (HBHC) is widely applied in Pediatric Oncology. We reviewed the potential effect of HBHC on children's physical health and risk of adverse events, parental and child satisfaction, quality of life of children and their parents, and costs. A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and EMBASE led to identifica...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Hansson H,Hallström I,Kjaergaard H,Johansen C,Schmiegelow K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this report was to estimate long-term outcome and prognostic factors in children and adolescents with osteosarcoma. A large group of osteosarcoma patients were analyzed at our national oncology center. PROCEDURE:To evaluate the efficacy of surgery and multiagent chemotherapy for treating os...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Hegyi M,Semsei AF,Jakab Z,Antal I,Kiss J,Szendroi M,Csoka M,Kovacs G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children treated with cranial radiotherapy (CRT) for leukemia are at risk of developing central nervous system injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) represents the examination method of choice for evaluating radiation-induced brain complications. The purpose of this report is to describe the spectrum of...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Faraci M,Morana G,Bagnasco F,Barra S,Polo P,Hanau G,Fioredda F,Caruso S,Rossi A,Spaziante R,Haupt R

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:PG11047 is a novel conformationally restricted analog of the natural polyamine, spermine that lowers cellular endogenous polyamine levels and competitively inhibits natural polyamine functions leading to cancer cell growth inhibition. The activity of PG11047 was evaluated against the PPTP's in vitro and in v...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

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

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphological evaluation of early response to chemotherapy and measurement of minimal residual disease by flow cytometry or PCR are being used for evaluation of prognosis and treatment stratification in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). PROCEDURE:In a series of 14 consecutive bone marrow in...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Helgestad J,Rosthøj S,Johansen P,Varming K,Østergaard E

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report successful bone marrow transplantation in an 11-year-old male with chronic myeloid leukemia from his HLA-identical sibling selected by preimplantation HLA testing. Because collection of cord blood failed, the transplantation was performed when the donor reached the age of 19 months, and sufficient bone marro...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Goussetis E,Constantoulakis P,Kitra V,Peristeri I,Mastrominas M,Baka M,Papadimitropoulos M,Karamolegos C,Paisiou A,Vasilatou-Kosmidis H,Graphakos S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in the DNMT3A, TET2, IDH1, and IDH2 genes carry prognostic significance and occur frequently in adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Leukemic mutations in all four genes have recently been implicated in aberrant DNA methylation, a hallmark of neoplasia. We previously reported that IDH1 mutations wer...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ho PA,Kutny MA,Alonzo TA,Gerbing RB,Joaquin J,Raimondi SC,Gamis AS,Meshinchi S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 10-year-old male with Hb E/Beta thalassemia disease who developed chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome after successful allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). He exhibited a recurrent ischemic stroke on day 368 post-SCT while on cyclosporine A, azathioprine, ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sirachainan N,Pakakasama S,Hongeng S,Chuansumrit A,Tuntiyatorn L,Vilaiyuk S

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The potential role of VEGF in osteosarcoma has been evaluated in several studies. The majority of them included heterogeneous and limited series of patients, giving conflicting results. The aim of presented study is to evaluate the prognostic role of VEGF-A in biopsy samples of clinically homogeneous group o...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ługowska I,Woźniak W,Klepacka T,Michalak E,Szamotulska K

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Aplastic anemia (AA) is an immune-mediated disease. Although most patients are responsive to immunosuppressive therapy (IST) with a combination of anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) and cyclosporine (CsA), some patients relapse or are refractory to IST. Sirolimus (rapamysin) inhibits the serine-threonine kinase mammalian t...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： He G,Zhang X,Wu D,Sun A,Wang X

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00