Results 21 to 30 of about 3,018,784 (306)
Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis +9 more
wiley +1 more source
The Prerequisites for Independent Living [PDF]
, 1984 [Excerpt] Independent Living is a term that was coined in the 1960s by the American disability movement. Today it has become a buzz word frequently used and abused by consumers and professionals alike.
Ratzka, Adolf
core +1 more source
Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Independent Living, Politics and Implications [PDF]
, 2003 [Excerpt] The idea of ‘independent’ living as used by the disabled people’s movement around the world is a radical concept firmly rooted in the ideological, cultural and pragmatic traditions of western society.
Barnes, Colin
core +1 more source
Independent living program evaluation for Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently
, 2011 This paper evaluates the outcome of independent living (IL) services provided to clients with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) by a local non-profit organization, Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently (RAGE).
Armour, Patricia +2 more
core +1 more source
Towards a practical framework for managing the risks of selecting technology to support independent living [PDF]
, 2005 Information and communication technology applications can help increase the independence and quality of life of older people, or people with disabilities who live in their own homes.
Alan Dowdall +21 more
core +1 more source
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Osteosarcoma is a radioresistant tumor that may benefit from stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for locoregional control in metastatic/recurrent disease. We report institutional practice patterns, outcomes, toxicity, and failures in osteosarcoma patients treated with SBRT.
Jenna Kocsis +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Checklist for Organizing Independent Living Events [PDF]
, 2003 [Excerpt] In this checklist the author covers the steps of planning, event format, event contents and media work which are crucial to the success of a workshop, training session, seminar or conference on Independent Living.
Ratzka, Adolf
core +1 more source
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.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
wiley +1 more source
Effect of Maternal Depression on the Participation of Children With Leukemia in Life Activities
Journal of Rehabilitation, 2021 Objective: Leukemia is the most common type of cancer among children. Changes in these children’s illnesses and the adverse effects of medications on their physical conditions may cause parental depression.
Soraya Gharebaghy +3 more
doaj +1 more source