Medical research
What is to blame for childhood cancer? We often misunderstand the reality
A new study by UNSW medical researchers sheds light on an understudied area – community beliefs about what causes cancer in children.
Jan 10, 2019
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Childhood Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Erectile dysfunction common in childhood cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) is 29 percent among male childhood cancer survivors (CCS), according to a research letter published online Oct. 4 in JAMA Oncology.
Oct 31, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds that DFMO increases survival for children with high risk neuroblastoma
A paper published September 27 in Scientific Reports shows the positive results of a phase II clinical trial using the oral medication DFMO to prevent relapse in children with High Risk Neuroblastoma (HRNB).
Oct 1, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Cryopreservation giving kids with cancer a brighter future
In recent years, significant strides in pediatric cancer research have drastically decreased the odds of children dying after they are diagnosed. As the chances of children dying from cancer are decreasing, health care providers ...
Sep 28, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Socioeconomic status may explain racial and ethnic disparities in childhood cancer survival
A new study provides insights into the degree to which socioeconomic status explains racial and ethnic disparities in childhood cancer survival. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer ...
Aug 20, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists report cancer-killing potential of Zika virus in early study
Dr. Kenneth Alexander was driving home one day last year when he thought of the idea: What if the Zika virus could be used to kill a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma?
Jul 25, 2018
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Medications
Treating pain in children can teach us about treating pain in adults
The U.S. government declared a national public health emergency in October 2017 to address the opioid addiction crisis. More than six months later, the country is still in the throes of the crisis, with no sight in end.
Jun 26, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Many childhood cancer survivors in denial about future health risks
(HealthDay)—Many adult survivors of childhood cancer don't worry about their future health and may skip crucial screenings and lifestyle changes, a new study shows.
Jun 25, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
New treatment helps avoid deafness in child chemotherapy patients
An international trial has found that a medicine commonly used to treat poisoning is effective in reducing deafness in children receiving chemotherapy for cancer.
Jun 21, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise may lower mortality in adult survivors of childhood CA
(HealthDay)—For adult survivors of childhood cancer, vigorous exercise in early adulthood is associated with reduced risk of mortality, according to a study published online June 3 in JAMA Oncology.
Jun 13, 2018
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