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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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Conflict and HealthBackground The Taliban takeover in August 2021 ended a decades-long conflict in Afghanistan. Yet, along with improved security, there have been collateral changes, such as the exacerbation of the economic crisis and brain drain.
Martina Valente +13 more
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Conflict and Health, 2022 Background The 11 years of the devastating conflict in Syria resulted in more than 874,000 deaths, and in more than thirteen million refugees and internally displaced people (UNHCR, Syrian refugee crisis: aid, statistics and news, USA for UNHCR ...
Munzer Alkhalil +4 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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Monitoring and evaluation in disaster management courses: a scoping review
BMC Medical EducationBackground Owing to the infrequent emergence of disasters and the challenges associated with their management, responders need appropriate training beyond doubt.
George Teo Voicescu +8 more
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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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Conflict and HealthIntroduction While balanced blood component therapy (BCT) is pivotal in trauma patient damage control resuscitation in well-resourced settings, disasters, and mass casualty incidents (MCIs) pose significant challenges, especially in securing sufficient ...
Alba Ripoll-Gallardo +8 more
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Advancing emergency medical team classification in MENA region: a qualitative study
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionEmergency Medical Teams (EMTs) provide critical surge capacity during health emergencies. While the WHO EMT Strategy 2030 envisions a world in which every country can respond rapidly, effectively, and flexibly to national emergencies, a ...
Mohamed Abdelaziz +9 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Adolescents with haematological malignancies face significant emotional and relational challenges, often accompanied by difficulties in communicating their needs within the healthcare context. To address these issues, a narrative‐based psycho‐educational intervention based on the creation and prescription of Ironic Medications was ...
Marta Stoppa +7 more
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Simulation technology use in disaster medicine education and training: a scoping review
Frontiers in Disaster and Emergency MedicineBackgroundDisaster medicine (DM) education has increasingly turned to simulation technologies to address the limitations of traditional training methods.
José García Ulerio +10 more
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