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A Rare Case of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in Pregnancy- Unique Maternal-Fetal Challenges [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Leukaemia in pregnancy is rare and lethal. Its incidence is estimated to be 1 in 75,000 pregnancies. Use of chemotherapeutic agents during pregnancy can give rise to maternal and fetal adversity; resulting in dilemma regarding proper management plan. A
Shamim Khandaker, Shabana Munshi
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Journal of International Medical Research, 2022 Haematological diseases with pancreatic masses as the first symptom are clinically rare but should not be ignored. This case report describes a 60-year-old female patient with acute leukaemia that had a pancreatic mass as her first symptom.
Xing-Fang Jia +8 more
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Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2022 ObjectivesHuman T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1), an STI, is reported to be highly prevalent in Indigenous communities in Central Australia. HTLV-1 is an incurable, chronic infection which can cause Adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATL). ATL is associated with high morbidity and mortality, with limited treatment options. We studied the prevalence
Fabiola Martin +13 more
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BMC Pediatrics, 2023 Abstract Aim We evaluated fine motor skills; precision, motor integration, manual dexterity, and upper-limb coordination according to sex and risk stratification in children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).
Xochiquetzalli Tejeda Castellanos +7 more
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Health-related quality of life in adults treated for paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a cross-sectional and longitudinal cohort study [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2022 Introduction Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common form of cancer in children. Although treatment methods have improved and resulted in significant improvement of survival and reduction in late effects and late mortality risk, the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of survivors might be ...
Katarina Aili +4 more
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023 Objectives: Elderly patients with hematologic malignancies face the highest risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. The infection's impact on different age groups remains unstudied in detail.
Giuseppe Rossi +186 more
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NATIONAL JOURNAL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE, 2023 Introduction: Leukaemia is characterised by widespread proliferation of leucocytes and their precursors in the body tissues and is usually associated with qualitative and quantitative changes in circulating white blood cells. The global burden of leukaemia is increasing.
Lekha Ramchandani +3 more
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Journal of Fungi, 2020 Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) caused by Aspergillus fumigatus is a life-threatening lung disease of immunocompromised patients. Diagnosis currently relies on non-specific chest CT, culture of the fungus from invasive lung biopsy, and detection ...
Genna Davies +5 more
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HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2007 The use of a hand puppet in narrative therapeutic conversations This article reflects on the use of a hand puppet (Billy Bear) in narrative therapeutic conversations with a five year old girl (pseudonym Lisa) who has been diagnosed with leukaemia ...
Yolandi du Plessis, Julian Müller
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