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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Inequities in Diabetes Outcomes among Urban First Nation and Métis Communities: Can Addressing Diversities in Preventive Services Make a Difference?

International Indigenous Policy Journal, 2014
This article primarily aims to demonstrate how diversity is reflected among urban Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Secondly, it uncovers if and how preventive health services in the province of Ontario, Canada are responsive to this diversity. Data for this
Hasu Ghosh, Institute of Population Health, Denise Spitzer   +1 more
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Towards a new model of population mental health research and policy translation in the UK: establishing a National consortium

International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Background Mental health conditions account for 18% of years lived with disability worldwide. 1-in-6 adults are affected in England, with most mental health conditions beginning in childhood and adolescence.
Tassia Kate Oswald, Joseph Barker, Daniel Barrett, Ruth Blackburn, Erica Breuer, Natasha Chilman, Natasha Cutler, Helen Daly, Niamh Doherty, Abd Doumany, Johnny Downs, Alexandru Dregan, Rina Dutta, Jacqueline Dyer, Laura Fischer, Stephani L. Hatch, Sumaty Hernandez, Matthew Hotopf, Annie Jeffery, Ann John, James B. Kirkbride, Lee Knifton, Caglar Koksal, Gerard Leavey, Ngozi Oparah, Isaac Ouro-Gnao, Lisa Marzano, Paul Patterson, Rebecca Rhead, Peter Schofield, Kalwant Sidhu, Sarah Steeg, Sharon Stevelink, Matt Sutton, Roger T. Webb, Jenny Woodman, Jayati Das-Munshi   +36 more
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Clustering of smoking, alcohol consumption and weight gain in pregnancy: prevalence, care preferences and associated factors

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Background Smoking, alcohol consumption and weight gain outside recommendations during pregnancy are preventable health risk factors associated with poorer health outcomes for mother and infant. Clustering of these risk factors further increases the risk
Clare Desmet, Renee Reynolds, Jenna Hollis, Milly Licata, Justine Daly, Emma Doherty, Belinda Tully, Christophe Lecathelinais, John Wiggers, Melanie Kingsland   +9 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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New Zealand regions, 1986 – 2001: Hospitalisation and some related health facts [PDF]

, 2006
Once age and gender composition is controlled for, regional health differentials are a function of problems of health service delivery, of socio-economic variance, and overall Māori Pakeha health differences.
Howard, S., Pool, Ian, Katzenellenbogen, Judith M., Baxendine, Sandra   +3 more
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Case report neurotoxoplasmosis in an AIDS patient presented with multiple space occupying lesions mimicking malignancy

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Toxoplasmosis associated HIV infection manifests primarily as toxoplasma encephalitis and is a frequent cause of focal CNS lesions. Herein we present a case of an AIDS patient who presented with headache, altered mental status and motor weakness, the MRI
Hamdi Ibrahim, Samy Zaky, Maher Elgarhy, Mohamed Elsawy, Ahmed Elsisi, Hamed Khattab, Ahmed Samir El Bahawashy, Romany Emad, Eman Elsheikh, Magdy Abbas, Ashraf Nagdy, Abdou Mohamed   +11 more
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Perceptions of the influence of a mobile phone-based messaging platform on caregiver ECD knowledge, attitudes and practices: a qualitative exploration in an informal settlement in Nairobi

BMC Primary Care, 2023
Background Programs supporting initiatives for children younger than three years are inadequate and not accessible to many families, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Elizabeth Wambui, Margaret Nampijja, Kenneth Odhiambo Okelo, Ruth Muendo, Silas Onyango, Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Patricia Kitsao-Wekulo   +6 more
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Health and Wellness Projects Created by Student Pharmacists during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences: Exploring the Impact on Professional Development

Pharmacy, 2023
A curricular expectation of pharmacy educators is to equip students with strategies for the promotion of health and wellness. The impact on student professional development with involvement in such health promotions has been sparsely documented.
Laurie L. Briceland, Megan Veselov, Courtney Caimano Tackes, Jennifer Cerulli   +3 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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