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ABSTRACT Background Outcomes in relapsed or refractory pediatric and AYA bone sarcomas remain poor, and the impact of early referral to specialized sarcoma centers on survival is unclear. Early centralization of care may improve local and systemic treatment quality, but evidence in this population is limited.
Justyna Antoniuk‐Majchrzak +9 more
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Trade Costs and Foreign Direct Investment [PDF]
This paper focuses on an apparent conflict between the theory of foreign direct investment (FDI) and recent trends in the globalized world. The bulk of FDI is horizontal rather than vertical, and standard theory predicts that horizontal FDI is discouraged when trade costs fall.
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ABSTRACT Purpose To explore caregivers' experiences and perceptions of the nutritional challenges faced by children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, including oral intake and the use of nutritional support. Methods This was a qualitative study based on focus groups with parents and caregivers at a Brazilian pediatric oncology hospital ...
Danyelle Apparecida Balsamão Marques +5 more
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Objective (s): With more than 12 million new cases of cancers and nearly 7.6 million deaths all around the world in 2007, cancer currently is the third leading cause of death in the world.
Jamshid Bahmei +3 more
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Background The prevalence of obesity worldwide has reached pandemic levels and is anticipated to escalate swiftly in developing nations. Given the substantial surge in obesity rates observed over the last three decades, assessing obesity-related costs is
Faezeh Valaei Sharif +3 more
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Cost items in melanoma patients by clinical characteristics and time from diagnosis
BackgroundCosts related to the care of melanoma patients have been rising over the past few years due to increased disease incidence as well as the introduction of innovative treatments.
Alessandra Buja +20 more
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ABSTRACT The medical burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassemia (TDT) are chronic and cumulative, even in children. Yet the effects expand beyond medications and healthcare visits due to their impacts on school attendance, academic performance, and peer engagement.
Mary Ann Etling +2 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Although statins are the cornerstone of lipid‐lowering therapy, their use may be limited in some patients by adverse effects. This study evaluated the possible impact of non‐drug treatment using double‐filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) on CD14+
Yun Cheng +3 more
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IMPACT OF CONTROLLING SYSTEMS ON DIRECT COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS [PDF]
Cost planning and cost management is one of the condition for successfully manage to construction project. Efforts to reduce direct costs is a priority for reaching and realization of the objectives.
Tomáš Mandičák +1 more
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Degradation mechanism of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain by nattokinase
Nattokinase, a natto‐derived protease, exhibits potent antithrombotic effects. This study demonstrates that nattokinase directly cleaves the von Willebrand factor (vWF) A2 domain in vitro. Unlike the native regulator ADAMTS13, nattokinase degrades folded vWF independently of shear stress.
Ryuichi Hyakumoto +3 more
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