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Defining Roles in Pediatric Palliative Care: Perspectives From Oncology and Palliative Care Teams

Pediatric 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, Lori Wiener, Stephanie Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Donna Johnston, Fyeza Hasan, Adam Rapoport, Nathasha Datoo, Kimberley Widger, Sumit Gupta, Karen Fergus, Anthony K. C. Chan, Alisha Kassam, Emily McCullogh, Dave Lysecki   +13 more
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Patient Perceptions of Bedpan Usage and Comfort Levels [PDF]

, 2015
While it may be seemingly obvious, there is very little data on patient perceptions of bedpan use. In order to create a better bedpan, there needs to be evidence as to why it is necessary.
Schlachter, Emily Kay
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Analysis of knee strength measurements performed by a hand-held multicomponent dynamometer and optoelectronic system [PDF]

, 2017
The quantification of muscle weakness is useful to evaluate the health status and performance of patients and athletes. In this paper, we proposed a novel methodology to investigate and to quantify the effects induced by inaccuracy sources occurring when
ANCILLAO, ANDREA, CAPPA, Paolo, ROSSI, STEFANO   +2 more
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Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

Pediatric 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, Robert U. Newton, Dennis R. Taaffe, Nicholas G. Gottardo, Santosh Valvi, Carolyn J. Peddle‐McIntyre, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Daniel A. Galvão   +7 more
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Intertarsal Joint Stabilization in a Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) Using a Novel Application of a Braided Suture and Titanium Button System. [PDF]

, 2017
A 32-year-old adult captive male bateleur eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) with a history of laxity, degenerative joint disease, and varus deviation of the distal left hindlimb for several years was presented for evaluation of left hindlimb lameness and was
De Voe, Ryan S, Gjeltema, Jenessa, Minter, Larry J, Trumpatori, Brian J   +3 more
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Two Faces of NOTCH1 in Childhood Lymphoblastic T‐Cell Neoplasia: Prognostic Divergence of Mutational and Structural Aberrations

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In pediatric patients, T‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T‐LBL) survival exceeds 80%. Relapse remains associated with limited curative options. Frontline treatment is largely extrapolated from T‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T‐ALL) treatment, reflecting the ongoing debate, whether both entities represent distinct diseases or variants within ...
Marie C. Heider, Amelie Alfert, Marc Hotfilder, Birgit Burkardt, Marcel te Vrugt   +4 more
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Developing Robust Safety Protocols for Radiosurgery within Patient Positioning System Framework

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This paper offers a comprehensive examination of the development and implementation of advanced safety protocols in the Patient Positioning System (PPS) for radiosurgery. In an era where precision and safety are increasingly crucial in medical procedures,
Alaa Saadah, Laszlo Fadgyas, Donald Medlin, Jad Saud, Jason Henderson, Tibor Koroknai, Máté Koroknai, Levente Menyhárt, David Takacs, Peter Panko, Xiaoran Zheng, Endre Takacs, Géza Husi   +12 more
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Application and use of spinal immobilization devices in zero-gravity flight [PDF]

A KC-135 parabolic flight was performed for the purpose of evaluation of spinal immobilization techniques in microgravity. The flight followed the standard 40 parabola profile with four NASA/KRUG experimenters involved.
Billica, Roger, Boyce, Joey B., Gosbee, John, Krupa, Debra T.   +3 more
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Matching hand radiographs [PDF]

, 2005
Biometric verification and identification methods of medical images can be used to find possible inconsistencies in patient records. Such methods may also be useful for forensic research. In this work we present a method for identifying patients by their
Bernelot Moens, H.J., Kauffman, J.A., Slump, C.H.   +2 more
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Blinatumomab Utilization in Pediatric B‐Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Experience From the Mountain West

Pediatric 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, Kellee Parker, William C. Thomsen, James B. Ford, Mallorie B. Heneghan, David Spencer Mangum, Jennifer L. McNeer, Luke D. Maese, Claire E. F. Miller, Richard Lemons, Taumoha Ghosh   +10 more
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