Pediatrics
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AdV viral burden linked to mortality in kids
LISBON—Data from the AdVance study revealed a “strong correlation” between adenovirus (AdV) viral load and mortality in pediatric recipients of...
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Bleeding episodes more common in boys with VWD
SAN DIEGO – Bleeding episodes and need for treatment were more frequent among boys with types 1 and 2 von Willebrand disease.
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Metabolic changes in T cells may limit CAR potential in kids
Researchers analyzed peripheral blood T cells from 157 pediatric cancer patients at diagnosis and after chemotherapy and found the potential to...
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U.S. adolescent malignant melanoma nearly halved during 2000-2014
SAN DIEGO – Adolescent malignant melanoma rate fell almost 50% from 2000 to 2014, contrasting with rising adult rates.
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CCSs have greater risk of cardiovascular disease
Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) have an increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, according to a new study. Researchers...
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Researchers question validity of NCCN guidelines
New research suggests guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) may sometimes be supported by low-quality evidence or no...
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Method may predict relapse at BCP-ALL diagnosis
Researchers say they have developed a technique that can help them determine, at diagnosis, whether children with B-cell precursor acute...
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When to worry about congenital melanocytic nevi
KAUAI, HAWAII – Childhood melanoma often doesn't follow the ABCDE signs common in adults.
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Team identifies biomarkers for cGVHD in kids
SALT LAKE CITY—Researchers say they have identified prognostic biomarkers for chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) in children. The group found...
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AYA cancer patients lost to follow-up
ORLANDO—Many adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors don’t continue with follow-up care, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed...
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Intervention helps kids stay active after cancer treatment
ORLANDO—Results of a pilot study suggest a web-based, reward-driven intervention can motivate adolescent cancer survivors to stay physically...