COVID-19 Morbidity in Pediatric Cancer Patients Found to Be Low
The risk of disease for children with cancer may be similar to the risk for children in the general population.
Pediatric Cancer
Fewer Children Enrolling in Pediatric Cancer Trials
Adolescent and young adult cancer patients underrepresented in clinical trials.
Prevalence, Risks, Outcomes Associated With Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellow Burnout
Burnout rates among pediatric hematology/oncology fellows may be influenced by less patient-centered care and less humanistic practice.
Pedmark Receives Priority Review for Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity
The application is supported by data from 2 pivotal open-label, randomized phase 3 trials (SIOPEL 6 and ACCL0431), which compared the efficacy of sodium thiosulfate plus cisplatin to cisplatin alone for the prevention of cisplatin-induced hearing loss.
RACE for Children Act Could Substantially Increase Studies of Pediatric Cancer Drugs
An analysis of previously approved novel anticancer agents estimates that more than 78% would have met the RACE for Children Act criteria for pediatric testing.
Expert Opinion on Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Children Receiving CAR-T Therapy
The authors of this article emphasized the importance of actively involving a diverse group of interdisciplinary team members in the psychosocial care of these patients.
AAP Addresses Fertility Preservation for Children With Cancer
Medical and ethical considerations are discussed, including in cases of conflict between parent, child.
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s versus 70s.
Next-Gen Sequencing Found to Predict Bloodstream Infections in Children
At 3 days before a bloodstream infection, mcfDNA sequencing correctly predicted 12 of the 16 observed episodes.
Fertility Treatment and Childhood Cancer Risk: What’s the Link?
Of all types of fertility treatment examined, the only one that significantly increased the risk of cancer in children was frozen embryo transfer.
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