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High-Dose Brachytherapy Effective for Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Children
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High-dose brachytherapy (HBRT), alone or in combination with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), produces "excellent" local control rates in pediatric soft tissue sarcoma, according to a report in the April 19th issue of the BMC journal Radiation Oncology. Reuters Health Information
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Obesity Common in Children With Heart Disease
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Among children with congenital or acquired heart disease, more than 1 in 4 is overweight or obese, according to results of a study published in the November issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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Inpatient Exercise Benefits Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
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An 8-week, inpatient exercise training program provides physical and overall health benefits to children after bone marrow transplantation (BMT), according to a report in the May issue of the International Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information
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Clinical Trial Access More Limited for Teen Cancer Patients
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Adolescents and young adults with cancer appear to have less access to clinical trials and, therefore, the latest treatments, than their younger counterparts, according to a report in the December issue of the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Reuters Health Information
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