Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Study To Document Patient Fatigue Overview Children and adolescents who undergo treatment for brain tumors experience higher levels of fatigue compared to survivors of other childhood cancers. This study aimed to explore the longitudinal patterns of fatigue in pediatric brain tumor patients and identify risk factors associated with
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Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy
Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy Overview Kawasaki disease (KD) poses significant challenges as an acute vasculitis primarily affecting the coronary arteries in children, potentially leading to fatal complications if left untreated. Corticosteroids, notably glucocorticoids, have emerged as crucial therapeutic agents in managing KD and associated cutaneous wounds.
Promising Anemia Treatment: Cooking With Sweet Basil Leaf
Promising Anemia Treatment: Cooking With Sweet Basil Leaf Iron is an essential micronutrient critical for various physiological functions, including oxygen transport, energy production, and immune system maintenance. Adolescents, particularly girls, often face the risk of anemia due to factors like poor diet and rapid growth during puberty. This vulnerability has historically
Good Blood Glucose Control Shortens Diabetic Status Duration In Youth
Good Blood Glucose Control Shortens Diabetic Status Duration In Youth Overview The primary objective of this investigation was to assess the glycemic regulation status and discern the impacts of disease progression and comprehensive management strategies on blood glucose levels in juvenile and adolescent populations diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methodology involved
Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences
Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences Overview This study aimed to elucidate the complex interplay between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and chronic pain in adults through a systematic literature review (SLR) and meta-analysis. The narrative synthesis of findings revealed a substantial association between ACEs, anxiety, and chronic pain
Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients
Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients This research addresses the challenges faced by parents of children with cancer, emphasizing the stress and uncertainty associated with treatments and long-term effects. The study, anchored in the disability-stress-coping model, highlights the crucial role of coping skills in mediating well-being.
Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management
Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management Pain, a pervasive and troubling symptom in childhood cancer, manifests in a significant portion of patients, affecting between 40% to 78% of those undergoing treatment. This distressing experience can arise either directly from the illness itself or as an adverse effect of the treatments
Menarche Age And Risk For Adult Onset Diabetes
Menarche Age And Risk For Adult Onset Diabetes Overview This cross-sectional study explores the association between menarche age and overt diabetes in women aged 35 to 70. The research, involving 6094 participants from the Zahedan Adult Cohort Study, utilizes a questionnaire to collect demographic, fertility, anthropometric, and disease history data. Menarche age
Busulfan Exposure And Malignancy Risk
Busulfan Exposure And Malignancy Risk Overview The occurrence of secondary malignancies linked to busulfan exposure is deemed low but remains insufficiently characterized. Given the rising use of this alkylating agent in pre-gene therapy conditioning for nonmalignant hematologic disorders, a more precise understanding of busulfan's potential contribution to subsequent malignancy risk is essential.
N95 Mask Wearing By Dentists: An Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Effects
N95 Mask Wearing By Dentists: An Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Effects Overview Limited research exists on cardiovascular changes in dentists using N95 respirators or surgical mask-covered N95s during pediatric dental procedures. This crossover clinical trial involved 18 healthy dentists, exploring cardiovascular responses while treating pediatric patients with either an N95 respirator or a
