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Social SciencesAge discrimination is prevalent in society and has significant, far-reaching effects on individual distress. Additionally, loss of energy and fatigue are natural aspects of aging that can further potentiate psychological distress (depression, stress, and
Isabel Miguel, Lénia Carvalhais
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An [Imperfect] Case for Dyadic Research in Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Stephanie M. Nanos +2 more
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The Role of “Adult‐Onset” Cancer Predisposition Genes in Pediatric Cancer: A Comprehensive Review
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Current literature estimates that 10% of pediatric cancers are caused by pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline variants in cancer predisposition genes (CPGs). Variants in CPGs thought to increase cancer risk exclusively during adulthood are referred to as “adult‐onset” CPGs (aoCPGs).
Maria Rozo +5 more
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge +6 more
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Older women’s lived experience of ageism: Breast cancer screening beyond the targeted age range
Women's HealthBackground: Ageism has been described as a form of prejudice of one age group against another and is experienced in a range of ways. Little is known about the impact of ageism on the health and well-being of older women. Interacting within the healthcare
Joanne Adams +3 more
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A self-perception of ageism among elderly individuals during the covid-19 pandemic
Revista Contexto & SaúdeThe objective of the study was to analyze the self-perception of elderly individuals regarding ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Amazonas state.
Marcia Batista Santoro +6 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita +5 more
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Early Impact of Childhood Opportunity on Neurocognitive Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Neurocognitive impairment is a well‐recognized complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that begins early in childhood and persists across development. While cerebrovascular injury contributes substantially to risk, neurocognitive deficits are also observed in children without overt or silent cerebral infarctions, suggesting ...
Julia E. LaMotte +5 more
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Information Research: An International Electronic JournalIntroduction. Various previous studies have suggested a relationship between information-seeking preferences and ageism. However, the mechanisms and processes underlying the relationship between information preference and ageism have not been explored ...
Masaki Takeda, Satoru Suto
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors may experience psychosocial challenges related to childhood cancer after their intensive, body‐altering treatment. This cross‐sectional study aimed to evaluate generic and survivor‐specific psychosocial outcomes in a national cohort of pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors, and ...
Hinke van der Hoek +14 more
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