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View article: Seroprevalence and risk of Toxoplasma gondii reactivation in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies undergoing chemotherapy: A case-control study
Seroprevalence and risk of Toxoplasma gondii reactivation in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies undergoing chemotherapy: A case-control study Open
Background: Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, affects around 40% of the Iranian population and can be severe in vulnerable patients, such as those receiving chemotherapy. In this study, the titers of IgG and IgM antibodies in 92 …
View article: Early diagnosis of immunodeficient patients with partial albinism: The role of hair study and peripheral blood smear
Early diagnosis of immunodeficient patients with partial albinism: The role of hair study and peripheral blood smear Open
Background Primary immunodeficiency diseases (inborn errors of immunity) with partial albinism are a group of autosomal recessive syndromes including Chediak Higashi Syndrome (CHS), Griscelli Syndrome type 2 (GS2), Hermansky‐Pudlak Syndrom…
View article: Association of HPA Antigens with Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Case-Control Study by PCR-SSP Method
Association of HPA Antigens with Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Case-Control Study by PCR-SSP Method Open
Background: Human platelet antigens (HPAs) play a clinically significant role in alloimmunization and the development of immune-mediated disorders such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT…
View article: Falling and rising in the vortex of cancer: children’s adaptation with cancer: a qualitative study
Falling and rising in the vortex of cancer: children’s adaptation with cancer: a qualitative study Open
Background Cancer is a considerable health problem worldwide and the second leading cause of death in children. It has many physical, psychological, and social consequences for children and their families. The ability to adapt to cancer pl…
View article: Genotype-phenotype analyses of Iranian patients with and without hemophilia B Leyden: A single-center study
Genotype-phenotype analyses of Iranian patients with and without hemophilia B Leyden: A single-center study Open
Background There is a high prevalence of inherited bleeding disorders in Iran, such as hemophilia A (HA) and hemophilia B (HB). This study aimed to analyze the molecular and clinical profiles of patients with HB. Methods A single-center st…
View article: Evolution of neuroimaging findings in angioinvasive cerebral aspergillosis in a pediatric patient with leukemia during long-term observation
Evolution of neuroimaging findings in angioinvasive cerebral aspergillosis in a pediatric patient with leukemia during long-term observation Open
View article: From viral encounter to leukemic challenge: a case of isolated molecular relapse in a child with acute promyelocytic leukemia after SARS-CoV-2 infection
From viral encounter to leukemic challenge: a case of isolated molecular relapse in a child with acute promyelocytic leukemia after SARS-CoV-2 infection Open
From viral encounter to leukemic challenge: a case of isolated molecular relapse in a child with acute promyelocytic leukemia after SARS-CoV-2 infection
View article: Aminotic Membrane Dressing for Chemotherapy Extravasation Wounds
Aminotic Membrane Dressing for Chemotherapy Extravasation Wounds Open
The human amniotic membrane surrounds and protects the developing fetus and separate the mother and fetus. It has several properties that make it particularly suitable for wound healing. This dressing contains significant amounts of cytoki…
View article: Aminotic Membrane Dressing for Chemotherapy Extravasation Wounds
Aminotic Membrane Dressing for Chemotherapy Extravasation Wounds Open
View article: Genetics and pathophysiology of severe congenital neutropenias (SCNs)
Genetics and pathophysiology of severe congenital neutropenias (SCNs) Open
Severe congenital neutropenias (SCNs) are the rare heterogenous group of preleukemia bone marrow failure syndromes characterized by impaired differentiation of neutrophilic granulocytes and, as a result, severe chronic neutropenia.Patients…
View article: Antibody waning after immunosuppressive chemotherapy and immunomodulators, re-immunization considerations in pediatric patients with malignancy and chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Antibody waning after immunosuppressive chemotherapy and immunomodulators, re-immunization considerations in pediatric patients with malignancy and chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura Open
View article: Life-Saving Effect of Corticosteroid and Colchicine Combination in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Case Report
Life-Saving Effect of Corticosteroid and Colchicine Combination in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Case Report Open
In the present research, we reported an acute myeloid leukemia subject. The patient was treated with Cytarabine 200 mg/m2 per day with continuous IV infusion on days 1, 2, 3, 4, Etoposide 100 mg/m2 per day with continuous IV infusion on da…
View article: Cutaneous diphtheria complicated oncologic reconstruction surgery in osteosarcoma
Cutaneous diphtheria complicated oncologic reconstruction surgery in osteosarcoma Open
Diphtheria is an uncommon bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract. We described a surgical site infection in a young adolescent female on maintenance chemotherapy. Corynebacterium diphtheriae was recovered from the wound, and sh…
View article: Problem-solving with clinical reasoning: A case report of coronavirus in immunosuppressive condition
Problem-solving with clinical reasoning: A case report of coronavirus in immunosuppressive condition Open
Background: One of the most interesting parts of medical science is using clinical reasoning to solve clinical problems. In today’s world of medicine, with increasing amounts of scientific information and new diagnostic and treatment facil…
View article: Differentiation Syndrome Mimicking COVID-19 Pneumonia
Differentiation Syndrome Mimicking COVID-19 Pneumonia Open
Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 infection is spreading worldwide, and due to multi-organ involvement, it could mimic other well-known diseases. Case Presentation: Herein, we describe the case of a pediatric patient with acute promyelocytic leukem…
View article: Successful Management of Neuroblastoma with Leptomeningeal Metastasis: An Interesting Case
Successful Management of Neuroblastoma with Leptomeningeal Metastasis: An Interesting Case Open
Neuroblastoma is an extracranial solid tumor that is most commonly observed in children, yet it is rare to have brain metastasis in neuroblastoma during primary involvement or relapse. In this article, we report a successful treatment of h…
View article: Serum Concentrations of Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus and Trace Minerals in Adults and Children with Haemophilia A: Association with Disease Severity, Quality of Life, Joint Health and Functional Status
Serum Concentrations of Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus and Trace Minerals in Adults and Children with Haemophilia A: Association with Disease Severity, Quality of Life, Joint Health and Functional Status Open
Background: To investigate the serum levels of 25(OH)D and minerals in adults and children with haemophilia A, and the possible association of these factors with Pediatric Haemophilia/Haemophilia Activities List (PedHAL/HAL), Haemophilia J…
View article: Metanephric stromal tumor, a rare pediatric renal neoplasm in Iranian children
Metanephric stromal tumor, a rare pediatric renal neoplasm in Iranian children Open
View article: Metronomic Chemotherapy for Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Survey of Current Practices and Opinions of Pediatric Oncologists
Metronomic Chemotherapy for Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Survey of Current Practices and Opinions of Pediatric Oncologists Open
PURPOSE Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) experience the burden of 80% of new childhood cancer cases worldwide, with cure rates as low as 10% in some countries. Metronomics combines frequent administrations of low-dose chemotherapy …
View article: Metronomic Chemotherapy in Selected Children with Refractory Tumors; Report of Four Cases and a Review of the Literature
Metronomic Chemotherapy in Selected Children with Refractory Tumors; Report of Four Cases and a Review of the Literature Open
Metronomic chemotherapy is the continual, systemic administration of non-toxic chemotherapy doses that target proliferating endothelial cells during tumor angiogenesis [1]. This strategy began 40 years ago in adult oncology, but there is f…
View article: Investigating the Prevalence of Childhood Asthma Symptoms in Khomein Town, Markazi Province, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study
Investigating the Prevalence of Childhood Asthma Symptoms in Khomein Town, Markazi Province, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Asthma is the most common cause of recurrent wheezing, cough and dyspnea in childhood. Delay in diagnosis and lack of appropriate treatment can cause sustained changes which decrease respiratory capacity of children in future. Therefore, i…
View article: How I manage acute lymphoblastic leukemia in fanconi anemia?
How I manage acute lymphoblastic leukemia in fanconi anemia? Open
View article: The effect of delivery type on neonatal blood indices in an Iranian population
The effect of delivery type on neonatal blood indices in an Iranian population Open
Background: Generally, there are two methods for childbirth: normal vaginal and cesarean section (C-section). Each method has advantages and complications. In this study, we investigated the effects of type of delivery on hematological par…
View article: Management of Refractory/Relapsed Acute Leukemia with Heart Limitation by Anthracycline-free Chemotherapy Regimens in Pediatric Patients: New Hypothesis and New Approach
Management of Refractory/Relapsed Acute Leukemia with Heart Limitation by Anthracycline-free Chemotherapy Regimens in Pediatric Patients: New Hypothesis and New Approach Open
Background: Anthracycline therapy for acute leukemia may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality in children or elderly patients that have a degree of heart failure. Patients with prior anthracycline exposure, those with pre…
View article: Is Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy a New Strategy for Diffuse Abdominopelvic Tumor in Pediatric Patients?
Is Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy a New Strategy for Diffuse Abdominopelvic Tumor in Pediatric Patients? Open
View article: Hypo-pigmented mycosis fungoides is a rare malignancy in pediatrics
Hypo-pigmented mycosis fungoides is a rare malignancy in pediatrics Open
Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (HMF) is an uncommon form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It can be seen in children and is usually mistaken for eczema, vitiligo, or progressive macular hypomelanosis, clinically and histopathologically. We p…
View article: Expression of antiapoptotic proteins livin and survivin in pediatric AML patients, as prognostic markers
Expression of antiapoptotic proteins livin and survivin in pediatric AML patients, as prognostic markers Open
Objective: Survivin and livin are highly expressed in various malignancies and their expression levels may be related to unfavorable prognosis. The aim was to investigate the relationships of these two markers with some prognostic f…
View article: Short Comunication: How to Prevent Chemotherapy Medication Errors?
Short Comunication: How to Prevent Chemotherapy Medication Errors? Open
The databases CINAHL, PubMed, Science Direct and Synergy were searched from 1988 to 2017 using the keywords medication errors, medication management, medication reconciliation, medication knowledge and mathematical skills, and reporting me…