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A Pseudo-likelihood Approach to Under-5 Mortality Estimation

, 2023
Accurate and precise estimates of the under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) are an important health summary for countries. However, full survival curves allow us to better understand the pattern of mortality in children under five. Modern demographic methods for estimating a full mortality schedule for children have been developed for countries with good vital
Okonek, Taylor, Wilson, Katherine, Wakefield, Jon   +2 more
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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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Greenness on mortality of infant and under-5 child: A nationwide study in 147 Chinese cities

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Background: Higher greenness was associated with a lower risk of adult mortality. However, the effects of greenness on the mortality of infant and child under-5 have not been fully examined.
Lina Zhang, Qingxian Wang, Renfeihao Lei, Jiayi Lin, Jiarui Gong, Lelin Wang, Keyu Xie, Xueer Zheng, Kaiheng Xu, Peidong Zhang, Yue Wu, Xiang Zeng, Xia Meng, Haidong Kan   +13 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
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Epidemiology of Under-5 Mortality Rate in Ardabil Province, Iran 2011-2015

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2019
Background and purpose: The Child Mortality Index is an important part of the Millennium Development Goals. Every year, 6 million children die in the world.
Amin Ataey, Abbas Alipour, Soheila Khodakarim, Ardeshir Khosravi   +3 more
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The effects of changes in distance to nearest health facility on under-5 mortality and health care utilization in rural Malawi, 1980–1998

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background Despite important progress, the burden of under-5 mortality remains unacceptably high, with an estimated 5.3 million deaths in 2018. Lack of access to health care is a major risk factor for under-5 mortality, and distance to health care ...
John P. Quattrochi, Kenneth Hill, Joshua A. Salomon, Marcia C. Castro   +3 more
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Global Burden of Sickle Cell Anaemia in Children under Five, 2010-2050: Modelling Based on Demographics, Excess Mortality, and Interventions [PDF]

, 2013
The global burden of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is set to rise as a consequence of improved survival in high-prevalence low- and middle-income countries and population migration to higher-income countries.
Gupta, Sunetra, Gupta Sunetra, Piel, Frederic, Gupta, S, Weatherall, DJ, Thomas N. Williams (34879), Frédéric B Piel, David J Weatherall, Hay, SI, Weatherall, David, Sunetra Gupta (42432), Hay Simon I., Sunetra Gupta, David J. Weatherall (434017), Thomas N Williams, Simon I. Hay (82582), Williams, TN, Hay, Simon, Piel Frédéric B., Simon I Hay, Weatherall David J., Frédéric B. Piel (120380), Piel, FB, Williams Thomas N.   +23 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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Determinants of under-five mortality in South Africa: A logistic regression [PDF]

, 2019
Magister Philosophiae - MPhilWhile several interventions have been implemented over the past decade to combat child mortality, under-five mortality remains a challenge especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Bija, Yanelisa
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
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