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Feasibility and Safety of High‐Dose Proton Re‐Irradiation in Recurrent Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors: A Single‐Institution Retrospective Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors often recur despite multimodality therapy. Although re‐irradiation (re‐RT) has historically been limited by concerns for severe late toxicities, modern techniques have renewed interest in this approach. Proton therapy provides dosimetric advantages that may enable curative re‐treatment with
Jin‐Ho Song   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility study protocol: implementing consultation-based high-quality palliative care services in intensive care units

open access: yesBMJ Open
Introduction Critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) receive life-sustaining treatments aimed at restoring or maintaining organ function.
Shin Hye Yoo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Book Review: care ethics and political theory edited by Daniel Engster and Maurice Hamington [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In Care Ethics and Political Theory, the editors Daniel Engster and Maurice Hamington present a collection of essays by leading names working in the field of care ethics, exploring such themes as its various practical manifestations and the relationship ...
Brown Coverdale, Helen
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Defining Roles in Pediatric Palliative Care: Perspectives From Oncology and Palliative Care Teams

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is associated with improved symptom management, quality of life, and healthcare utilization for children with cancer. Despite this, variation persists in how PPC is understood, operationalized, and integrated within pediatric oncology programs. In particular, ambiguity surrounding
Leeat Granek   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

An EAPC white paper on multi-disciplinary education for spiritual care in palliative care

open access: yesBMC Palliative Care, 2020
Background The EAPC White Paper addresses the issue of spiritual care education for all palliative care professionals. It is to guide health care professionals involved in teaching or training of palliative care and spiritual care; stakeholders, leaders ...
Megan Best   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often exhibit early deficits in muscle and movement competence, which can compromise long‐term health. Integrative neuromuscular training (INT), a multifaceted approach combining fundamental movement activities with strength exercises, may help address these deficits during ...
Anna Maria Markarian   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Challenges in primary care for diabetes and hypertension: an observational study of the Kolar district in rural India

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Chronic diseases have emerged as the leading cause of death globally, and 20% of Indians are estimated to suffer from a chronic condition. Care for chronic diseases poses a major public health challenge, especially when health care delivery ...
Dorothy Lall   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protocol for the economic evaluation of a complex intervention to improve the mental health of maltreated infants and children in foster care in the UK (The BeST? services trial) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Introduction: Children who have experienced abuse and neglect are at increased risk of mental and physical health problems throughout life. This places an enormous burden on individuals, families and society in terms of health services, education, social
Boyd, Kathleen A.   +6 more
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Blinatumomab Utilization in Pediatric B‐Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Experience From the Mountain West

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Blinatumomab is a bispecific T‐cell engager approved for the treatment of pediatric B‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL). Outpatient home infusion reduces hospitalization burden and optimizes resource utilization, but is logistically challenging.
Angela Parra del Riego   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracing an ethic of care in the policy and practice of the Troubled Families Programme [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Drawing upon the Trace method developed by Selma Sevenhuijsen (2004), this paper has traced the discourse constructed in two key Troubled Families Programme (TFP) policy documents through the lens of care ethics, highlighting tensions between ‘care’ and ‘
Casey   +14 more
core   +1 more source

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