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Molecular pathology testing for non-small cell lung cancer: an observational study of elements currently present in request forms and result reports and the opinion of different stakeholders

BMC Cancer, 2022
Background For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), targeted therapies are becoming part of the standard treatment. It is of question which information the clinicians provide on test requests and how the laboratories adapt test conclusions ...
Kelly Dufraing, Kaat Van Casteren, Joke Breyne, Nicky D’Haene, Claude Van Campenhout, Sara Vander Borght, Karen Zwaenepoel, Etienne Rouleau, Ed Schuuring, Jan von der Thüsen, Elisabeth Dequeker   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

ASSIST: Refinement of a Benefits Navigator Intervention Among Low‐Income Pediatric Oncology Families

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Children with cancer living in poverty experience worse survival and quality of life. Interventions connecting low‐income families to benefits (e.g., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] improve health outcomes; yet nearly 50% of SNAP‐eligible pediatric oncology families are unenrolled.
Puja J. Umaretiya, Selena Murcia Mendez, Jennifer Kellett, Sarah Wright, Marisel Ponton, Robin T. Higashi, Rahela Aziz‐Bose, Colleen A. Kelly, Ayesha Zia, Joanne Wolfe, Sandi L. Pruitt, Kira Bona   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Metastatic Patterns on Survival and Response to Therapy in Neuroblastoma

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background While the presence of metastases in neuroblastoma (NB) is a well‐established prognostic factor, the clinical significance of dissemination patterns and tumour burden and their impact on response and survival remains poorly understood.
Mariona Morell‐Daniel, Santiago Pérez‐Hoyos, Aroa Soriano, Ana Coma, Amalia Varo, Raquel Hladun, Gabriela Guillén, Soraya Mico, Marta Garrido, Lourdes Rubio, Alba Rubio‐San‐Simón, Ana Minguez, Ricardo López‐Almaraz, Laura Illade, Miguel F. Segura, Lucas Moreno   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inpatient Exposure, Confidence, and Knowledge in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Evaluating General Pediatric Residents During 2025 ACGME Curriculum Change

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background General pediatricians often evaluate hematologic and oncologic presentations before subspecialty consultation, yet the 2025 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) pediatric requirements reduce inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology (PHO) time, raising questions about resident readiness.
Colburn Yu, Rohini Jain
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Pre-Analytical Variables for Saliva Cell-Free DNA Liquid Biopsy

Diagnostics, 2023
Liquid biopsy utilizing cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has become an emergent field of study for cancer screening and monitoring. While blood-based liquid biopsy has been investigated extensively, there are advantages to using other body fluids.
Blake Salfer, Daisy Havo, Skyllar Kuppinger, David T. W. Wong, Feng Li, Liying Zhang   +5 more
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Natural Killer Cells in Paediatric Soft Tissue Sarcomas: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Paediatric soft tissue sarcomas (pSTS) are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignant tumours arising in tissues of mesenchymal origin. The role of natural killer (NK) cells in pSTS remains poorly understood, with evidence fragmented across small preclinical studies and early‐phase clinical trials.
Raya Dean, Lara V. Graham, Christina Putnam, Rosa Gomes Alves Martins, Daniel T. Harding, Tim J. Underwood, Zoë S. Walters, Matthew D. Blunt   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Implementation of a Disease‐Targeted Storybook as a Clinical Tool for Children With Acute Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Although significant progress has been made in childhood leukemia survival, healthcare providers, and caregivers often face challenges in explaining this disease to patients. Disease‐targeted storybooks have been proposed as a tool to facilitate the understanding of diagnoses and treatment.
Nutvipha Ummartyotin, Usanarat Anurathapan, Rawiwan Roongpraiwan, Potchanee Dandamrongrak, Siriporn Nakhonchai, Pawin Numthavaj, Vilawan Chirdkiatgumchai   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does cleaning of venipuncture site with alcohol affect blood ethanol concentration?

Heliyon
Background: It is important to accurately determine the blood ethanol concentration (BEC) to ensure appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients in the emergency department (ED) and protect their legal rights.
Deniz Kılıç, Adeviyye Aksoy, Ramazan Sivil, Taylan Kılıç, Ali Avcı, Mustafa Keşaplı, Güzin Aykal   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determining Parental Factors for Clinical Trial Attrition in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Despite high enrollment rates on Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocols, attrition after initial consent is challenging, introducing bias and prolonging trial completion. While adult oncology literature has identified predictors of withdrawal, little is known about caregiver decision‐making for child participation in ...
Kimberly L. Stathas, Jakob Q. Weiss, Kellee N. Parker, Cathy Lee‐Miller   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nonconformities in the pre-analytical phase identified in a public health laboratory

Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial, 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: The nonconformities detected in the pre-analytical phase of laboratory tests sent to the Central Public Health Laboratories (Lacen) culminate in the loss of epidemiological data of great importance for public health and are detrimental to health surveillance.
Souza, Roberta Kelly L., Coan, Etienne W., Anghebem, Mauren I.   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources