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In praise of ambidexterity: How a continuum of handedness predicts social adjustment [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper estimates the relationship between handedness and social adjustment. In addition to binary measures of hand preference, we also use a continuous measure of hand skill. Outcomes at ages 7, 11 and 16 are studied.
Kevin Denny, Wen Zhang
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Body Image Concerns and Psychological Distress in Adults with Hearing Aids: A Case-Control Study

open access: yesAudiology Research
Background/Objectives: Hearing loss represents an important communication barrier which can lead to social isolation and can be a challenge for mental health status.
Enrico Apa   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A developmental investigation of the relationship between appraisals and peer self-esteem in children experiencing peer-aggression [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Transactional models of stress and coping emphasize the role played by cognitive appraisals in determining psychological adjustment (Lazarus, 1999). This proposition has been supported by research examining young people's adjustment in relation to family
Bergin, D.   +4 more
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Improving the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion‐Related Iron Overload in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Following Cancer Treatment or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Transfusion‐related iron overload (TRIO) is a late effect of therapy impacting survivors of childhood cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) who receive frequent packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions. Surprisingly, there are no accepted guidelines to assist providers in identifying and treating at‐risk ...
Luke Gingell   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel Genetic Risk Factor Identified for L‐Asparaginase‐Induced Pancreatitis in Pediatric Patients With Cancer

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background L‐asparaginase is a critical component in treatment protocols for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Acute pancreatitis reactions can necessitate delays and, in some cases, discontinuation of L‐asparaginase, which compromises outcomes.
Edward J. Raack   +39 more
wiley   +1 more source

Young children's interpersonal trust consistency as a predictor of future school adjustment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Young children’s interpersonal trust consistency was examined as a predictor of future school adjustment. One hundred and ninety two (95 male and 97 female, M age = 6 years 2 months, SD age = 6 months) children from school years 1 and 2 in the United ...
Alexander   +79 more
core   +1 more source

Outcomes and Surgical Management of Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney: A Report From the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (MRTK) is a rare, aggressive tumor seen in young children. The optimal timing of resection for locally advanced tumors is not well‐defined. The purpose of this study is to evaluate modern oncologic outcomes and the impact of surgical timing. Methods A multicenter retrospective review was performed
Hannah N. Rinehardt   +76 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reciprocal peer dislike and psychosocial adjustment in childhood [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Reciprocal peer dislike was examined as a predictor of school adjustment and social relationship quality. One hundred and fifty one (69 male and 74 female, Mage = 9.53, SDage = 1.87 years) children completed measures of school liking, loneliness, and ...
Betts, LR, Stiller, J
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MYCN Amplification in RB1‐Inactivated Retinoblastoma: Association With High‐Risk Features

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background MYCN amplification occurs in a subset of retinoblastoma cases, both with and without RB1 inactivation. It has been suggested that retinoblastomas with MYCN amplification represent a distinct entity with more aggressive clinical behavior.
Kyriaki Papaioannou   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Cutting Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments on the Living Standards of the Elderly [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
During the negotiations over raising the debt ceiling, President Obama proposed cutting the annual cost of living adjustment for Social Security by switching to an index that would show a lower measured rate of inflation.
David Rosnick, Dean Baker
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