Hematology
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HLA-matched sibling transplants provide best outcomes in infantile osteopetrosis
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New guidelines focus on pediatric thyroid nodules and cancer
The American Thyroid Association has released the first-ever guidelines for the evaluation and management of thyroid nodules and cancer in...
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Morbidities linger at least 20 years for young adult cancer survivors
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Promacta approved for pediatric treatment of chronic ITP
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IHC: IV dihydroergotamine linked to increased thrombosis risk
Inpatients on IV dihydroergotamine for severe headache are at increased risk for venous thrombosis, and a low threshold for ultrasound...
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AACE: Endocrine treatment of childhood cancer survivors needs improvement
Hypogonadism, hypopituitarism, and ovarian failure loom large for adult survivors of childhood cancer.
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Breastfeeding for 6 months linked to reduced childhood leukemia risk
Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may prevent between 14%-19% of all childhood leukemia cases, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis...
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Dexrazoxane Tx did not affect overall survival in pediatric leukemia and lymphoma
Key clinical point: Treatment with dexrazoxane was not associated with an increased risk for cancer relapse or death. Major finding: For pediatric...
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Augmenting therapy boosts event-free survival in high-risk Wilms tumor
Key clinical point: Augmented therapies improve event-free survival in children with favorable histology Wilms tumor with high-risk chromosomal...
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Children with advanced cancer need greater palliative care
Key clinical point: According to their own reports, children with advanced cancer experience high suffering, mostly due to cancer-directed therapy...