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Do women in the community recognize hereditary and sporadic breast cancer risk factors? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To describe knowledge of hereditary, familial, and sporadic breast cancer risk factors among women in the community and to identify characteristics associated with this knowledge. DESIGN: Descriptive, cross-sectional.
Katapodi, Maria C., Aouizerat, BA.
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Sustained Therapeutic Efficacy of Intravenous Plasminogen Concentrate in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Plasminogen Deficiency: An Analysis of Dosing Parameters and Clinical Outcomes

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Type 1 plasminogen deficiency (PLGD‐1) is an ultra‐rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by variants in the PLG gene and affects approximately 1.6 individuals per million. The condition is characterized by decreased plasminogen levels and impaired function, resulting in fibrin‐rich lesions on mucous membranes throughout the body.
Charles Nakar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hereditary Breast Cancer: Clinical, Pathological and Molecular Characteristics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
ABSTR ACT: Pathogenic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are only detected in 25 % of families with a strong history of breast cancer, though hereditary factors are expected to be involved in the remaining families with no recognized mutation.
Martin J. Larsen   +8 more
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Rational Use of Herbal Products in Pediatric Patients Treated With Anticancer Drugs in the European Union

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of herbal medical preparation (HMP) is rising among pediatric oncology patients, often to manage treatment‐related symptoms. Their effectiveness remains uncertain, and the risk of herb–drug interactions is underestimated.
Orianne Mahot   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy: current perspectives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Cherise Meyerson, Greg Van Stavern, Collin McClelland Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA Abstract: Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is one of the most common ...
C, McClell, Van Stavern G, Meyerson C
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Iron overload in hereditary spherocytosis: Are genetic factors the cause? [PDF]

open access: yes
International audienceSummary Non‐transfusional iron overload (IOL) in hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is poorly documented compared with other red blood cell disorders.
Giansily-Blaizot, Muriel   +6 more
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Improved Early Referral in Long‐Term Survivor Care With Institutional Standardized Practice Among Childhood Leukemia Survivors#

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In 2018, the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center Leukemia Program implemented a practice standard to support the transition from treatment to survivorship that includes shared, alternating care between leukemia and survivorship clinicians and a reminder to refer survivors to the long‐term survivor clinic (LTSC) 2 years after ...
Ji Yun Tark   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer : factors contributing to adherence and non-adherence to surveillance for mutation carriers in rural areas of the Northern and Western Cape Brenda Julie Kruger. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Includes bibliographical references.The aim of this study was to explore possible factors that may affect non-adherence and adherence to surveillance guidelines for mutation positive individuals who are at high risk of developing CRC in the areas of the ...
Kruger, Brenda Julie
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