Stem cell transplants prevent relapses of most common childhood cancer
(University of Virginia Health System) Children and young adults who receive CAR T-cell therapy for the most common childhood cancer - acute lymphoblastic leukemia - suffer remarkably fewer relapses and are far more likely to survive when the treatment is paired with a subsequent stem cell transplant, a new study finds. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 1, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Diet and exercise may increase efficacy of chemotherapy for children with cancer
(American Society of Hematology) New research published today in the journal Blood Advances is the first to show that restricting calories, reducing fat and sugar intake, and increasing physical activity may boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy for older children and adolescents with leukemia. This intervention, which improved chemotherapy outcomes for children being treated at two institutions, will be further studied through a national trial later this year. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 1, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
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Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - March 19, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Tessa Zindren Tags: Weekly Postings Source Type: news
HPV vaccine may not be cost-effective in adult populations aged over 26 years
This study suggests that HPV vaccination over age 26 years provides limited health benefits at a high cost. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 11, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Thoracic CT shows promise for monitoring health of obese patients
Thoracic CT shows promise as an imaging modality that could help clinician...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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MRI shows obesity can influence brain volume (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 8, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Kids' cancer treatment disrupted at most hospitals worldwide due to COVID-19
Care for children with cancer has been disrupted at nearly 80% of hospitals globally because of the pandemic, a survey published Wednesday by The Lancet Child& Adolescent Health found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health: First global study of pandemic's impact on childhood cancer care reveals worldwide effects
(The Lancet) The COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on childhood cancer care worldwide, according to a survey of more than 300 clinicians from 200 hospitals worldwide published in The Lancet Child& Adolescent Health journal. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 3, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Nigeria: Collaborating for a Cancer-Free World for Children and Adolescents in Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] On the 15th of February every year, the world observes the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD). It is a global collaborative campaign designed to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, as well as the survivors and their families. A cancer diagnosis is upsetting at any age, but especially when the patient is a child. The ICCD helps foster an increased appreciation and deeper understanding of issues and challenges impacting children and a (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 21, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Global Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosis in Children and Adolescents Global Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosis in Children and Adolescents
The incidence of thyroid cancer among children and adolescents around the world mimics the patterns in adults, which are attributed to an"epidemic of overdiagnosis."Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 26, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Can Teenagers Get Stomach Cancer
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - January 26, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Massey researchers review geographic factors that affect HPV vaccination rates
(Virginia Commonwealth University) A team of researchers from VCU Massey Cancer Center conducted the first-ever systematic review of area-level data reported in the United States between 2006 and 2020 to determine how geography, neighborhoods and sociodemographic factors impact HPV vaccination rates among adolescents and young adults. The study was published inCancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 22, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
CRC Risk in Young Adults: Not as High as Previously Reported CRC Risk in Young Adults: Not as High as Previously Reported
Previous studies of colorectal cancer (CRC) included carcinoid tumors as well as colorectal adenocarcinoma, which has inflated estimates of risk, say experts.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 31, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Antonyms: a computer game to improve inhibitory control of impulsivity in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Crepaldi M, Colombo V, Mottura S, Baldassini D, Sacco M, Cancer A, Antonietti A.
The design of a computer-supported serious game concerning inhibition skills in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is reported. The game consists of a series of activities, each eliciting the tendency to respond in an immediate, ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Esophageal Cancer Incidence Up in Young Adults
Esophageal Cancer Incidence Up in Adults Under Age 50 (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - December 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
The acceptability of screening for suicide risk among youth in outpatient medical settings: child and parent perspectives - Tipton MV, Arruda-Colli MNF, Bedoya SZ, Pao M, Wiener L.
OBJECTIVE: Psychosocial providers in medical settings are increasingly being asked to identify suicide risk in youth with medical illnesses. This pilot study aimed to determine the acceptability of suicide risk screening among youth with cancer and other s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
