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View article: Evaluation of task sharing as a workforce optimization strategy in pediatric oncology
Evaluation of task sharing as a workforce optimization strategy in pediatric oncology Open
Task sharing is a pragmatic response to the growing shortage of pediatric oncologists globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there have been limited evaluations of how task sharing has been implemented. …
View article: Rivaroxaban for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Paediatric Patients: an institutional retrospective observational study from the Low/Middle Income setting in Pakistan
Rivaroxaban for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Paediatric Patients: an institutional retrospective observational study from the Low/Middle Income setting in Pakistan Open
Objectives: To evaluate bleeding events, mortality, recurrence and prescribing practices in paediatric and adolescent patients of venous thromboembolism using direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Method: The descriptive, retrospectiv…
View article: Exploring Pediatric Oncology Care Practices Influencing the Relationships Among Children, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: A Multi-Institutional Study From Pakistan
Exploring Pediatric Oncology Care Practices Influencing the Relationships Among Children, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: A Multi-Institutional Study From Pakistan Open
PURPOSE The quality of relationships between health care professionals (HCPs) and patients is an important factor influencing people's experiences with their health systems. In Pakistan, pediatric oncologists highlight the need for effecti…
View article: Challenges Of Managing Cancer Registry Data Quality In Head And Neck Cancer (HNSCC) At a Lower-Middle-Income-Country (LMIC)
Challenges Of Managing Cancer Registry Data Quality In Head And Neck Cancer (HNSCC) At a Lower-Middle-Income-Country (LMIC) Open
Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the leading cause of cancer in Pakistani males. With 17,000 new cases and 10,000 deaths caused by oral SCC annually, it is imperative to maintain an accurate record to highlight regional dis…
View article: Trends in antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of infectious agents isolated during febrile neutropenia (FN) events of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (AL) patients from pakistan
Trends in antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of infectious agents isolated during febrile neutropenia (FN) events of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (AL) patients from pakistan Open
AIM: To evaluate trends in antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of infectious agents isolated in Febrile neutropenia patients of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. BACKGROUND: FN is the most feared complication amongst hematopoietic cancer pat…
View article: Development and testing of a videogame intervention for symptom management among 8–18 years old children with cancer: a study protocol
Development and testing of a videogame intervention for symptom management among 8–18 years old children with cancer: a study protocol Open
Introduction Evidence shows that cancer treatment-related symptoms could be managed effectively in 8–18 years old children through Digital Health Interventions (DHIs), consequently improving their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Ho…
View article: Initiation of Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation With Post‐Transplant Cyclophosphamide in Children: A Low–Middle‐Income Country Institutional Experience
Initiation of Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation With Post‐Transplant Cyclophosphamide in Children: A Low–Middle‐Income Country Institutional Experience Open
Background Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a curative treatment especially for countries where bone marrow registries are nonexistent. We present our experience with haploidentical HSCT in pediatric patients. Me…
View article: A Comparative Study of RT-PCR, FISH, and Karyotyping for t(9;22) Positive Leukemias, and Their Outcomes in Pediatric Patients in a Low Middle-Income Country (LMIC)
A Comparative Study of RT-PCR, FISH, and Karyotyping for t(9;22) Positive Leukemias, and Their Outcomes in Pediatric Patients in a Low Middle-Income Country (LMIC) Open
Objectives: Various diagnostic tests are available for detecting t(9;22) transcripts in acute and chronic leukemia. This study aims to determine the most effective and cost-efficient testing strategy. Additionally, we analyzed the outcomes…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Surgical Site Infections in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients: Hygiene Practices, Risk Factors, and Implications for Healthcare Costs and Mortality
Comparative Analysis of Surgical Site Infections in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients: Hygiene Practices, Risk Factors, and Implications for Healthcare Costs and Mortality Open
Surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly impact pediatric central nervous system tumor outcomes. We present our data of SSIs and their influence on outcomes of pediatric brain tumor patients treated between January 2011 till December …
View article: Neurological complications in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Neurological complications in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia Open
Objective: To describe the frequency, clinical profile and outcome of neurological complications in children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted at Agha Khan University Hosp…
View article: Upregulation of interferon signaling predicts sustained complete remission in pediatric AML patients
Upregulation of interferon signaling predicts sustained complete remission in pediatric AML patients Open
The immunological composition of the microenvironment has shown relevance for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy in solid tumors, while it remains underexplored in acute leukemias. In this study, we investigated the significance of the acut…
View article: Trends in Pediatric Cancers over 10 years from a Hospital based Registry in Pakistan
Trends in Pediatric Cancers over 10 years from a Hospital based Registry in Pakistan Open
BACKGROUND: In the absence of population based cancer registries, hospital records can only highlight the importance of collection and analysis of data to address the burden of cancer among children. For this purpose, a hospital-based regi…
View article: Evaluating Blinatumomab Treatment Adoption in Varied Resource Settings Using the RE-AIM Framework
Evaluating Blinatumomab Treatment Adoption in Varied Resource Settings Using the RE-AIM Framework Open
Background Blinatumomab is a targeted immunotherapy for B-ALL. Widespread adoption of this evidence-based intervention in varied resource settings has been limited due to cost, commercial access, and barriers including institutional capaci…
View article: Clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of paediatric non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of paediatric non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan Open
Objective: To highlight the clinical characteristics of paediatric patients presenting with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, treatment toxicities, and outcome. Method: The retrospective study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karac…
View article: Retinoblastoma in Asia
Retinoblastoma in Asia Open
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View article: Karachi Cancer Registry (KCR): Consolidated Data of 5-years 2017-2021
Karachi Cancer Registry (KCR): Consolidated Data of 5-years 2017-2021 Open
Karachi, Cancer registry, Oral cancer, Breast cancer, Age-standerdised ratio.
View article: The state of health in Pakistan and its provinces and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
The state of health in Pakistan and its provinces and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
For the Urdu translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
View article: Pediatric hematology oncology during SARS‐CoV‐2: A brief communication of 28 patients and changes in clinical practice from a single institute in Pakistan
Pediatric hematology oncology during SARS‐CoV‐2: A brief communication of 28 patients and changes in clinical practice from a single institute in Pakistan Open
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View article: Genetic aberrations involved in relapse of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia: A literature review
Genetic aberrations involved in relapse of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia: A literature review Open
Globally, 15‐20% of all children diagnosed with leukemia suffer from acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rapidly progressive, clinically and biologically heterogeneous disease leading to the impaired differentiation of myeloid blast cells. Alt…
View article: Pediatric Cancer Management during SARS-CoV-2: A Brief Communication of 28 Patients and Changes in Clinical Practice from a Single Leading Institute in Pakistan
Pediatric Cancer Management during SARS-CoV-2: A Brief Communication of 28 Patients and Changes in Clinical Practice from a Single Leading Institute in Pakistan Open
All tested patients were classified into two groups, Group A (patients who were tested positive) and Group B (patients who were tested negative). A total of 28 patients were evaluated. The primary diagnosis of patients in Group A was B-Cel…
View article: Outcome of sepsis in pediatric oncology patients admitted in pediatric intensive care unit: A developing country perspective
Outcome of sepsis in pediatric oncology patients admitted in pediatric intensive care unit: A developing country perspective Open
Objective: To determine the outcome of sepsis i.e. severe sepsis and septic shock in pediatric oncology patients admitted in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Methods: Retrospective review of medical records of all children (1 month–16…