The power of art and the powers of adolescents with cancer: Age-specific projects at Italian pediatric oncology centers
This article describes the oncology programs developed in Italy for adolescents and young adults with cancer, with a specific focus on the local projects created in pediatric oncology centers. A common feature of such projects is the emphasis on creative and artistic activities and laboratories (involving music, photography, novel writing, fashion design, and so on) designed to give young patients innovative means of expression.This article highlights the amazing powers of adolescents involved in these projects: the power to produce beautiful things in a place that is not normally associated with the idea of beauty; the po...
Source: Tumori - April 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Andrea Ferrari Teresa Perillo Giuseppe Maria Milano Matteo Silva Chiara Rutigliano Andrea Salvo Virginia Livellara Massimo Conte Luca Coccoli Elena Amore Marta Pierobon Francesco Vietina Elena Pagani Bagliacca Marco Spinelli Maria Speranza Massei Valentin Source Type: research
Understanding Breast Cancer Surgery Through Tiktok: an Analysis of Video Content and Viewer Engagement
CONCLUSIONS: Our study reveals that information on breast cancer surgery is widely shared on TikTok and has high viewer engagement. Factors influencing impact include video length, creator background, and search terms. While social media has democratized information sharing, there is a relative lack of physician creators providing objective and educational content. We highlight opportunities for health professionals to engage in social media as a tool for health education and ensure diverse and reliable healthcare content on these platforms.PMID:38592623 | DOI:10.1245/s10434-024-15268-y (Source: Ann Oncol)
Source: Ann Oncol - April 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mulin Xiong Albert T Young Annelise Fernandez Jasmine S Jones Amy M Kirby Source Type: research
The power of art and the powers of adolescents with cancer: Age-specific projects at Italian pediatric oncology centers
This article describes the oncology programs developed in Italy for adolescents and young adults with cancer, with a specific focus on the local projects created in pediatric oncology centers. A common feature of such projects is the emphasis on creative and artistic activities and laboratories (involving music, photography, novel writing, fashion design, and so on) designed to give young patients innovative means of expression.This article highlights the amazing powers of adolescents involved in these projects: the power to produce beautiful things in a place that is not normally associated with the idea of beauty; the po...
Source: Tumori - April 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Andrea Ferrari Teresa Perillo Giuseppe Maria Milano Matteo Silva Chiara Rutigliano Andrea Salvo Virginia Livellara Massimo Conte Luca Coccoli Elena Amore Marta Pierobon Francesco Vietina Elena Pagani Bagliacca Marco Spinelli Maria Speranza Massei Valentin Source Type: research
Clinical analysis of 1301 children with hand and foot fractures and growth plate injuries
CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to previous epidemiological studies on pediatric hand and foot fractures, we mapped the locations of these fractures, including proximal, shaft, distal, and epiphyseal plate injuries. We analyzed the changing trends in fracture sites and injury etiologies with age. Hand and foot fractures have many accompanying injuries that require attention during diagnosis and treatment. Doctors should formulate accident protection measures for children of different ages, strengthen safety education, and reduce the occurrence of accidental injuries.PMID:38589862 | DOI:10.1186/s12891-024-07407-z (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tianfeng Zhu Xin Qiu Hansheng Deng Haoran Feng Jianlin Chen Zilong Huang Jiahui Li Shizhe Liu Shuaiyin Wang Zhenkun Gu Zhengyu Wu Qisong Yang Gen Liu Leonardo Antonio Sechi Gianfilippo Caggiari Chao You Guibing Fu Source Type: research
Radiation doses received by major organs at risk in children and young adolescents treated for cancer with external beam radiation therapy: a large-scale study from 12 European countries
CONCLUSION: The detailed dose estimates provide very useful information for former patients or clinicians who have only limited knowledge about radiation therapy protocols or techniques, but who know the type and site of childhood cancer, gender, age and year of treatment. This will allow better prediction of the long-term risk of iatrogenic events and better referral to long-term follow-up clinics.PMID:38582233 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.03.032 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - April 6, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Ibrahima Diallo Rodrigue S Allodji Cristina Veres St éphanie Bolle Damien Llanas Safaa Ezzouhri Wael Zrafi Ghazi Debiche Vincent Souchard Romain Fauchery Nadia Haddy Neige Journy Charlotte Demoor-Goldschmidt David L Winter Lars Hjorth Thomas Wiebe Riccar Source Type: research
Radiation doses received by major organs at risk in children and young adolescents treated for cancer with external beam radiation therapy: a large-scale study from 12 European countries
CONCLUSION: The detailed dose estimates provide very useful information for former patients or clinicians who have only limited knowledge about radiation therapy protocols or techniques, but who know the type and site of childhood cancer, gender, age and year of treatment. This will allow better prediction of the long-term risk of iatrogenic events and better referral to long-term follow-up clinics.PMID:38582233 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.03.032 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - April 6, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Ibrahima Diallo Rodrigue S Allodji Cristina Veres St éphanie Bolle Damien Llanas Safaa Ezzouhri Wael Zrafi Ghazi Debiche Vincent Souchard Romain Fauchery Nadia Haddy Neige Journy Charlotte Demoor-Goldschmidt David L Winter Lars Hjorth Thomas Wiebe Riccar Source Type: research
Increasing Rates of Human Papillomavirus Catch ‐Up Vaccination at a Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project
DiscussionRates of catch-up HPV vaccination increased significantly following the multicomponent, systems-based intervention. Further iteration of the quality improvement process should examine the sustainability of the interventions and the effects of the intervention on vaccine series completion. (Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health)
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: C. Shannon Pfingstag Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research
Childhood and adolescent cancer in Chile: examining challenges and shaping tomorrow
CONCLUSIONS: Chile has made progress in childhood cancer indicators, particularly in increasing survival, demonstrating its commitment to improving care for children with cancer, and this has been achieved through legislative frameworks, national planning, collaborative partnerships and participation in global initiatives. Despite the progress made, ongoing research, strong policy implementation and multidisciplinary collaborations remain vital to addressing persistent challenges. This study highlights the need to refine health systems, data collection methodologies and global cooperation to ensure optimal care for every c...
Source: Cancer Control - April 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Julia Palma Orietta Candia Patricia Cerda Liliana V ásquez Source Type: research
Childhood and adolescent cancer in Chile: examining challenges and shaping tomorrow
CONCLUSIONS: Chile has made progress in childhood cancer indicators, particularly in increasing survival, demonstrating its commitment to improving care for children with cancer, and this has been achieved through legislative frameworks, national planning, collaborative partnerships and participation in global initiatives. Despite the progress made, ongoing research, strong policy implementation and multidisciplinary collaborations remain vital to addressing persistent challenges. This study highlights the need to refine health systems, data collection methodologies and global cooperation to ensure optimal care for every c...
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julia Palma Orietta Candia Patricia Cerda Liliana V ásquez Source Type: research
Reproductive Concerns and Associated Factors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors in Uganda: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions: The study shows a strong desire for biological parenthood with very low reproductive counseling among AYA cancer survivors, who remain concerned about their fertility, information needs, and health. This outcome underscores the need to integrate RH services into resource-limited cancer care settings.PMID:38578003 | DOI:10.1089/jayao.2023.0184 (Source: Ann Oncol)
Source: Ann Oncol - April 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Richard Nyeko Nelson Okello Christine Joy Abeja Proscovia Adyanga Betty Apio Caroline Kambugu Nabasirye Pamella Aol Mwa Racheal Angom Fadhil Geriga Julie Buser Source Type: research
Codelivery of ivermectin and methyl dihydrojasmonate in nanostructured lipid carrier for synergistic antileukemia therapy
Int J Pharm. 2024 Apr 3:124086. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124086. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChronic myeloid leukemia is a life-threatening blood-cancer prevalent among children and adolescents. Research for innovative therapeutics combine drug-repurposing, phytotherapeutics and nanodrug-delivery. Ivermectin (Ivn) is a potent anthelmintic, repurposed for antileukemic-activity. However, Ivn exerts off-target toxicity. Methyl-dihydrojasmonate (MJ) is a phytochemical of known antileukemic potential. Herein, we developed for the first-time Ivn/MJ-coloaded nanostructured-lipid-carrier (Ivn@MJ-NLC) for leveraging the antile...
Source: Cancer Control - April 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fatma S Abou-Elnour Salma E El-Habashy Marwa M Essawy Ossama Y Abdallah Source Type: research
Childhood and adolescent cancer in Chile: examining challenges and shaping tomorrow
CONCLUSIONS: Chile has made progress in childhood cancer indicators, particularly in increasing survival, demonstrating its commitment to improving care for children with cancer, and this has been achieved through legislative frameworks, national planning, collaborative partnerships and participation in global initiatives. Despite the progress made, ongoing research, strong policy implementation and multidisciplinary collaborations remain vital to addressing persistent challenges. This study highlights the need to refine health systems, data collection methodologies and global cooperation to ensure optimal care for every c...
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julia Palma Orietta Candia Patricia Cerda Liliana V ásquez Source Type: research
Reproductive Concerns and Associated Factors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors in Uganda: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions: The study shows a strong desire for biological parenthood with very low reproductive counseling among AYA cancer survivors, who remain concerned about their fertility, information needs, and health. This outcome underscores the need to integrate RH services into resource-limited cancer care settings.PMID:38578003 | DOI:10.1089/jayao.2023.0184 (Source: Ann Oncol)
Source: Ann Oncol - April 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Richard Nyeko Nelson Okello Christine Joy Abeja Proscovia Adyanga Betty Apio Caroline Kambugu Nabasirye Pamella Aol Mwa Racheal Angom Fadhil Geriga Julie Buser Source Type: research
Childhood and adolescent cancer in Chile: examining challenges and shaping tomorrow
CONCLUSIONS: Chile has made progress in childhood cancer indicators, particularly in increasing survival, demonstrating its commitment to improving care for children with cancer, and this has been achieved through legislative frameworks, national planning, collaborative partnerships and participation in global initiatives. Despite the progress made, ongoing research, strong policy implementation and multidisciplinary collaborations remain vital to addressing persistent challenges. This study highlights the need to refine health systems, data collection methodologies and global cooperation to ensure optimal care for every c...
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julia Palma Orietta Candia Patricia Cerda Liliana V ásquez Source Type: research
