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Bone disease is a characteristic feature of myeloma and causes devastating side effects that impact patient quality of life and survival. New findings over the last several years have led to a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms regulating bone disease including the understanding that myeloma bone disease results from hyperstimulation of ...
Sanderson, Ralph D, Epstein, Joshua
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Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors
ABSTRACT Background Higher doses of anthracyclines and heart‐relevant radiotherapy increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study assessed CVD and CVD risk factors among adult childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) across cardiotoxic treatment risk groups and examined associations between lifestyle behaviors and treatment risks.
Ruijie Li +6 more
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A retrospective analysis of longitudinal changes in bone mineral content in cystic fibrosis [PDF]
Background: We aimed to describe the longitudinal changes in bone mineral content and influencing factors, in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Methods: One hundred children (50 females) had dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) performed.
Ahmed, Syed Faisal +7 more
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ABSTRACT Ongoing evidence indicates increased risk of sarcopenic obesity among children and young people (CYP) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), often beginning early in treatment, persisting into survivorship. This review evaluates current literature on body composition in CYP with ALL during and after treatment.
Lina A. Zahed +5 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycythemia Vera in Pakistan; Barriers and Possible Solutions [PDF]
This review aims to highlight the challenges encountered in managing Polycythemia Vera in resource-limited settings and to suggest a cost-effective strategy for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Rabab Jafry +4 more
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Identifying therapeutic biomarkers of zoledronic acid by metabolomics
Zoledronic acid (ZOL) is a potent antiresorptive agent that increases bone mineral density (BMD) and reduces fracture risk in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP). The anti-osteoporotic effect of ZOL is determined by annual BMD measurement.
Xiang Li +8 more
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Parent‐to‐Child Information Disclosure in Pediatric Oncology
ABSTRACT Background Despite professional consensus regarding the importance of open communication with pediatric cancer patients about their disease, actual practice patterns of disclosure are understudied. Extant literature suggests a significant proportion of children are not told about their diagnosis/prognosis, which is purported to negatively ...
Rachel A. Kentor +12 more
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Investigating the efficacy of bisphosphonates treatment against multiple myeloma induced bone disease using a computational model [PDF]
Multiple myeloma (MM)-induced bone disease is mortal for most MM patients. Bisphosphonates are first-line treatment for MM-induced bone disease, since it can inhibit osteoclast activity and the resultant bone resorption by suppressing the differentiation
Fagan, Michael J. +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Cyclophosphamide (CY) is associated with potentially fatal cardiotoxicity, yet no electrocardiographic indices have been established for early detection of CY‐induced cardiomyopathy. This study aimed to determine whether corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation can predict early onset of CY‐related cardiac dysfunction in pediatric ...
Junpei Kawamura +5 more
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Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are important regulators on the onset and progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our purpose is to explore the role and underpin mechanism of circ_0000396 in RA progression.
Hongchao Yu +4 more
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