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Boston Children’s Hospital ranks best in region, remains #1 in nephrology in the US
Boston Children’s Hospital has again been named the top provider of pediatric nephrology care in the country, according to the most recent edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” released annually by U.S. News & World Report.
Novel CAR-T induces response prior to HSCT in younger patients with advanced AML
A novel chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy showed clinically relevant antitumor activity in nine of 11 younger patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, according to early data from a phase 1/phase 2 study.
Arthroscopic management of pediatric ankle impingement showed ‘excellent outcomes’
Pediatric patients who underwent arthroscopic management of posterior ankle impingement were able to return to their previous level of activity with minimal complications, according to a pediatric sports medicine specialist.
Administering CAR T-cell therapy to younger patients requires ‘ongoing and open’ relationships
Although chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies are being administered more frequently, they are still available only at a limited number of specialized centers.
AHA: Increased awareness, emergency training needed in opioid-associated cardiac arrest
The American Heart Association published a scientific statement describing the pathophysiology and treatment options for people with opioid-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Despite challenges, CAR-T may have ‘expanded role’ for children
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy has been heralded as a transformative addition to the cancer treatment armamentarium.
Teens, young adults with ASD three times more likely to attempt suicide
Teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum disorder were significantly more likely to attempt suicide and die by suicide than those without ASD, a cohort study from Denmark showed.
CAR T-cell therapy shows vaccine effect in child with advanced sarcoma
The prognosis typically is poor for patients with metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma.
New genetic discoveries may hold clues to predict, prevent type 1 diabetes
The etiology of type 1 diabetes continues to be debated, although experts agree it is likely a mix of genetic and environmental causes. Today, more than 50 regions of the human genome are implicated in type 1 diabetes.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia tops pediatric diabetes, endocrinology rankings
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was once again named the No. 1 hospital in the country for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology by the U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.