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View article: Landscape of paediatric oncology clinical trials in Asia
Landscape of paediatric oncology clinical trials in Asia Open
View article: Mapping of current resources and models of care for paediatric cancer survivors in Asia: a multinational survey
Mapping of current resources and models of care for paediatric cancer survivors in Asia: a multinational survey Open
Introduction Paediatric cancer survivorship is an emerging priority in the current global health agenda. The models of long-term follow-up (LTFU) in Asia may vary widely based on differences in healthcare systems and resources. This study …
View article: Correlation of Chester step test and six minute walk test in COPD Patients
Correlation of Chester step test and six minute walk test in COPD Patients Open
Background: A cross sectional study was done to use Chester step test, a graded submaximal test that mimics stair climbing, for assessing functional capacity in COPD patients. Purpose: To correlate Chester step test (CST) and six minute wa…
View article: Knowledge Mobilization Efforts by Global Pediatric Oncology Civil Society Organizations: An Environmental Scan Protocol
Knowledge Mobilization Efforts by Global Pediatric Oncology Civil Society Organizations: An Environmental Scan Protocol Open
Finding reliable, evidence-based information and resources concerning pediatric oncology can be a challenge for childhood cancer community members worldwide. The knowledge mobilization activities of civil society organizations around the w…
View article: Drug safety alerts for childhood cancer medicines in India from CDSCO(2021-2025) and PvPI notifications (2016–2025)
Drug safety alerts for childhood cancer medicines in India from CDSCO(2021-2025) and PvPI notifications (2016–2025) Open
View article: Driving health system change in childhood cancer service delivery through multi-stakeholder engagement at state level – The Odisha experience
Driving health system change in childhood cancer service delivery through multi-stakeholder engagement at state level – The Odisha experience Open
View article: Improving the visibility of childhood cancer clinical trials in India to enhance patient access to newer therapies
Improving the visibility of childhood cancer clinical trials in India to enhance patient access to newer therapies Open
View article: Equivariant and Invariant Parametrized Topological Complexity
Equivariant and Invariant Parametrized Topological Complexity Open
For a $G$-equivariant fibration $p \colon E\to B$, we introduce and study the invariant analogue of Cohen, Farber and Weinberger's parametrized topological complexity, called the invariant parametrized topological complexity. This notion g…
View article: Children with cancer in India: An ethical framework for practice
Children with cancer in India: An ethical framework for practice Open
Background: Childhood cancer has been ranked the most common cause of death due to non-communicable disease among 5- to 14-year-old children in India. Ethical concerns have been identified in the care of children with cancer in India, yet …
View article: Delivering psychological and social support to children with cancer in India and their families: a position statement from the social and psychological taskforce of the Indian childhood cancer initiative
Delivering psychological and social support to children with cancer in India and their families: a position statement from the social and psychological taskforce of the Indian childhood cancer initiative Open
The Indian childhood cancer initiative (ICCI) was established to address the critical gaps in childhood cancer care within India, where survival rates are significantly lower compared to high-income countries. While psychosocial support is…
View article: Pediatric mature B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma in India: A retrospective multicenter pooled analysis of treatment approaches and outcomes
Pediatric mature B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma in India: A retrospective multicenter pooled analysis of treatment approaches and outcomes Open
Background: Published data on outcomes of pediatric mature B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) from India is limited and difficult to interpret due to small sample size and non-uniform treatment protocols. This study aims to do a pooled an…
View article: Sectional category with respect to group actions and sequential topological complexity of fibre bundles
Sectional category with respect to group actions and sequential topological complexity of fibre bundles Open
Let $X$ be a $G$-space. In this paper, we introduce the notion of sectional category with respect to $G$. As a result, we obtain $G$-homotopy invariants: the LS category with respect to $G$, the sequential topological complexity with respe…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on access to treatment for children with cancer in India and treating centre practices: Results of the InPOG-ACC-20-04 study
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on access to treatment for children with cancer in India and treating centre practices: Results of the InPOG-ACC-20-04 study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic had led the Indian government to announce a nationwide lockdown on the 23rd of March 2020. This study (InPOG-ACC-20-04) aimed to explore the impact of this on the accessibility of care of children with canc…
View article: Preliminary data from a multicentric prospective study on paediatric rare tumours from India
Preliminary data from a multicentric prospective study on paediatric rare tumours from India Open
View article: The INPHOG childhood cancer survivorship (C2S) study: Making of the Indian childhood cancer survivorship cohort
The INPHOG childhood cancer survivorship (C2S) study: Making of the Indian childhood cancer survivorship cohort Open
View article: To conduct a retrospective study on nutritional issues among newly diagnosed children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia cancer to determine the prevalence and severity of malnutrition at the time of diagnosis
To conduct a retrospective study on nutritional issues among newly diagnosed children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia cancer to determine the prevalence and severity of malnutrition at the time of diagnosis Open
View article: Children’s health-related experiences in India: A scoping review
Children’s health-related experiences in India: A scoping review Open
Background & Objectives: The perspectives of children have becoming increasingly emphasized in healthcare research and practice in order to facilitate children’s inclusion, participation, and decision-making in matters related to their hea…
View article: Current Challenges of Asian National Children's Cancer Study Groups on Behalf of Asian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Group
Current Challenges of Asian National Children's Cancer Study Groups on Behalf of Asian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Group Open
In Asia, a few countries have a long and established history of collaborative clinical trials successfully formed national children's cancer study groups, but many still do not have such groups. The process of forming national children's c…
View article: The value of reporting on end-of-treatment outcome of patients in low-income settings
The value of reporting on end-of-treatment outcome of patients in low-income settings Open
The value of reporting on end-of-treatment outcome of patients in low-income settingsTrijn Israels MD PhD1,2, Ramandeep Singh Arora DCH, MD3, Lillian Sung MD PhD41 Collaborative African Network for Childhood Cancer Care and Research (CANCa…
View article: An assessment of childhood cancer care services in India - gaps, challenges and the way forward
An assessment of childhood cancer care services in India - gaps, challenges and the way forward Open
View article: Communication transforms the impact of the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families
Communication transforms the impact of the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic altered healthcare systems globally, causing delays in care delivery and increased anxiety among patients and families. This study examined how hospital stakeholders and clinicians perceived the global impa…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Health Care Professionals in India
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Health Care Professionals in India Open
Introduction and Objective Health care professionals (HPs) have been at the forefront facing the pressures and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thus have a higher psychological vulnerability. The incidence of psychological distr…
View article: Addressing the Gap in Research Methodologies Education in Pediatric Oncology in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Addressing the Gap in Research Methodologies Education in Pediatric Oncology in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Open
PURPOSE Formal training in clinical research methodologies is limited in limited-resource countries. Through collaboration among high- and middle-resource settings and in response to an identified need verbalized by regional pediatric onco…
View article: Factors associated with mortality from gram-negative bacterial infections in children with cancer
Factors associated with mortality from gram-negative bacterial infections in children with cancer Open
Background/objectives: Gram negative bacteria (GNB) infection in children with cancer is an undesirable consequence of high intensity treatment. Our objective was to identify the prevalence of GNB infection in children with cancer, sensiti…
View article: An Assessment of Childhood Cancer Care Services in India- Gaps, Challenges and the Way Forward
An Assessment of Childhood Cancer Care Services in India- Gaps, Challenges and the Way Forward Open
View article: The INPHOG childhood cancer survivorship (C2S) study: Progress & challenges
The INPHOG childhood cancer survivorship (C2S) study: Progress & challenges Open
View article: Final analysis of the “A collaborative protocol for newly diagnosed Indian childhood Hodgkin lymphoma patients” (InPOG-HL-15-01)
Final analysis of the “A collaborative protocol for newly diagnosed Indian childhood Hodgkin lymphoma patients” (InPOG-HL-15-01) Open
View article: ICU Admissions and Outcomes of Childhood Cancer Patients in Single Tertiary Hospital in the Private Sector in India
ICU Admissions and Outcomes of Childhood Cancer Patients in Single Tertiary Hospital in the Private Sector in India Open
Background Modern-day treatment of childhood cancer is punctuated by the necessary need for intensive care. This study was performed to understand the intensive care unit (ICU) admission rates and factors associated with ICU admission in a…
View article: Comparative treatment costs of risk‐stratified therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in India
Comparative treatment costs of risk‐stratified therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in India Open
Background To evaluate the treatment cost and cost effectiveness of a risk‐stratified therapy to treat pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in India. Methods The cost of total treatment duration was calculated for a retrospective c…
View article: Ensuring quality in contextualised cancer management guidelines for resource-constraint settings: using a systematic approach
Ensuring quality in contextualised cancer management guidelines for resource-constraint settings: using a systematic approach Open
To address the wide variation in access to cancer care in India requires strengthening of infrastructure, trained oncology workforce, and minimisation of out-of-pocket expenditures. However, even with major investments, it is unlikely to a…