Pediatrics
Opinion
Cancer Treatment 101: A Primer for Non-Oncologists
Doctor explains why he thinks time of diagnosis is the best time for molecular testing of a new malignant tumor.
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
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Predicting RSV’s Role in the Upcoming Winter Respiratory Season
RSV season should be blunted because of the increased use of both the remarkably effective CDC-recommended maternal RSV vaccine and nirsevimab.
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Immunotherapy May Be Overused in Dying Patients With Cancer
“There are patients who are getting immunotherapy who shouldn’t,” according to a surgical oncologist from Yale.
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Summer Is Not Over: Let's Talk About Recreational Water–Associated Illnesses
Infections acquired during recreational water activity can lead to illnesses involving the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system,...
From the Journals
Should Cancer Trial Eligibility Become More Inclusive?
A new study highlights the potential benefits of broadening eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
From the Journals
Pediatric Studies Produce Mixed Messages on Relationship Between COVID and Asthma
The most recent of several studies exploring the impact of COVID-19 infection on children with asthma suggests vaccination reduces asthma symptoms...
From the Journals
Urticaria Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Researchers compare the incident cancer risk between patients with urticaria and the general population using data from Danish healthcare...
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Time Warp: Fax Machines Still Common in Oncology Practice. Why?
Oncologists are among the many specialists across the country at the mercy of telecopiers.
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Cancer Drug Shortages Continue in the US, Survey Finds
Not having enough of a significant spectrum of generic chemotherapies and supportive care medications is an ongoing issue, NCCN surveys suggest....