ABSTRACT Purpose Infants with cancer are rare and face unique challenges. Our study aims to describe the incidence of infantile cancers in Canada and to compare treatment‐related mortality (TRM) and their outcomes with those of older children. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Cancer in Young People in Canada database ...
Samuel Sassine +22 more
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Wastewater workers and hepatitis A virus infection. [PDF]
The main occupational hazard of wastewater workers (WWs) is the direct exposure to the variety of infectious agents present in sewage material, with hepatitis A virus (HAV) being the most frequent one.
CACACE, GIANLUCA +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Patients with solid tumours or lymphomas have an increased risk of thromboembolism (TE) and thrombocytopenia. Evidence‐based strategies for anticoagulation therapy (ACT) for patients with thrombocytopenia are limited. We examined the impact of thrombocytopenia on ACT administration and bleeding incidence in children with solid ...
Andrés Felipe Fajardo +5 more
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Prevalence of internet addiction disorder in Chinese university students: A comprehensive meta-analysis of observational studies [PDF]
Background and aims: Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is common in university students. A number of studies have examined the prevalence of IAD in Chinese university students, but the results have been inconsistent.
Chai, Jing-Xin +10 more
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Clinical Correlates of Anxiety and Depression After Diagnosis of a Pediatric Brain Tumor
ABSTRACT Background The prevalence and clinical correlates of symptoms of anxiety and depression in pediatric patients with brain tumors are not well described. We aimed to identify clinical characteristics that are correlated with elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression following initial diagnosis.
Bryony J. Lucas +16 more
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Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 [PDF]
Marissa B Reitsma +99 more
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ABSTRACT Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney (ASK) is a DICER1‐associated malignant tumor presumed to arise in a benign precursor, pediatric cystic nephroma (PCN). However, the initial oncogenic alteration(s) associated with malignant transformation are unknown.
Nahir Cortes‐Santiago +6 more
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Cardiac Rehabilitation for Fontan Circulation Patients: A Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis
Background and Objectives: Despite advances in the surgical management of patients with Fontan circulation, their exercise capacity and quality of life remain significantly impaired.
Luna van de Ven +5 more
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Prevalence of iron deficiency in 62,685 women of seven race/ethnicity groups: The HEIRS Study. [PDF]
BackgroundFew cross-sectional studies report iron deficiency (ID) prevalence in women of different race/ethnicity and ages in US or Canada.Materials and methodsWe evaluated screening observations on women who participated between 2001-2003 in a cross ...
Acton, Ronald T +10 more
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Preoperative Cytopenia in Patients Affected by High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Just a Matter of Platelets?
ABSTRACT Background and Aims In patients affected by high‐risk neuroblastoma (HR‐NB), complete macroscopic resection (CMR) is associated with better outcomes. These patients are often cytopenic due to intensive induction regimens. The aim of the present study is to assess the impact of preoperative cytopenia on surgical outcome in patients with HR‐NB ...
Giorgio Persano +13 more
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