Childhood Cancer Research in Danger

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Childhood Cancer Research in Danger

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Research roundup: Chronic disease interventions could save states money; Drilling into childhood cancer disparities; National heart emergency care system proposed

news-medical.net — “Urban Institute: Potential Savings Through Prevention Of Avoidable Chronic Illness Among CalPERS State Active Members -- California is one of many states in financial crisis, and according to this report, it could save millions of dollars on state employee health benefits by preventing chronic disease.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Quick, Hang Up! Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy May Be Harmful to Your Fetus by Sylvia Anderson - Babies, Children and Teen Health - InsidersHealth.com

insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding babies, children and teen health - Quick, Hang Up! Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy May Be Harmful to Your Fetus by Sylvia Anderson. Researchers have gone back and forth about the health dangers of cell phone use for years now. One day your Blackberry is giving you brain cancer; the next day you can practically super-glue your iPhone to your head and you’d be fine.View full resource at insidershealth.com

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Research points to new way of preserving fertility for boys undergoing cancer treatment

labspaces.net — “Treatments for childhood cancers are increasingly successful with cure rates approaching 80%, but success often comes with a downside for the surviving men: the cancer treatments they received as boys can leave them sterile as adults. Now, a research team led by Ralph Brinster of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has completed a 14-year experiment that givView full resource at labspaces.net

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Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm By:

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | St. Jude Tribute

fundraising.stjude.org — “St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the premiere institution for treating such life-threatening illnesses as leukemia, brain tumors, solid tumors, sickle cell disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and other childhood infectious diseases. All St. Jude treatment proView full resource at fundraising.stjude.org

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Issac's family met their #Hoops4StJude Week goal! Please help them double their goal in Isaac's honor by Friday: http://t.co/JhmI0RZx

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Research points to new way of preserving fertility for boys undergoing cancer treatment

medicalxpress.com — “(Medical Xpress) -- Treatments for childhood cancers are increasingly successful with cure rates approaching 80%, but success often comes with a downside for the surviving men: the cancer treatments they received as boys can leave them sterile as adults. Now, a research team led by Ralph Brinster of ...View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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New Evidence Of Cancer-Causing Agent Present In Gaseous Phase Of Cigarette Smoke

medicalnewstoday.com — “A team of researchers led by A. K. Rajasekaran, PhD, Director of the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research, has shown that a key protein involved in cell function and regulation is stoppedView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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New Evidence Of Cancer-Causing Agent Present In Gaseous Phase Of Cigarette Smoke http://t.co/a7C0pCwu #cancer

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Study identifies ROS in the gaseous phase of cigarette smoke

news-medical.net — “A team of researchers led by A. K. Rajasekaran, PhD, Director of the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research, has shown that a key protein involved in cell function and regulation is stopped by a substance present in cigarette smoke.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Study identifies ROS in the gaseous phase of cigarette smoke: A team of researchers led by A. K. Rajasekaran, Ph... http://t.co/TbqpWEHR

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Patterson Irrigator - Firefighters teachers shave off hair to help kids with cancer

pattersonirrigator.com — “Braving torrential rain and temperatures in the low 40s, 73 area residents raised more than $22,000 to support childhood cancer research Saturday, March 17, when men, women and children alike shaved off their hair for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.View full resource at pattersonirrigator.com

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Firefighters, teachers shave off hair to help kids with cancer http://t.co/NLOY46yH

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Aspirin's anti-cancer effects backed by more research - Health - CBC News

cbc.ca — “Newly published international papers are adding to growing research that Aspirin, commonly used now for people in danger of heart attack and stroke, may also help prevent and treat cancer.View full resource at cbc.ca

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American Society of Clinical Oncology Honors Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., for Work Advancing Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment

newswise.com — “Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., a renowned leader in the research and treatment of childhood leukemia, is the recipient of the 2012 Pediatric Oncology Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The honor recognizes Pui’s many contributions to better understanding the blood cancer’s biology and treatment as well as his role in improving leukemia survival rates.View full resource at newswise.com

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American Society of Clinical Oncology Honors Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., for Work Advancing Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment

newswise.com — “Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., a renowned leader in the research and treatment of childhood leukemia, is the recipient of the 2012 Pediatric Oncology Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The honor recognizes Pui’s many contributions to better understanding the blood cancer’s biology and treatment as well as his role in improving leukemia survival rates.View full resource at newswise.com

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BMC Pediatrics | Abstract | Does neighborhood environment influence girls' pubertal onset? Findings from a cohort study

biomedcentral.com — “Pubertal onset occurs earlier than in the past among U.S. girls. Early onset is associated with numerous deleterious outcomes across the life course, including overweight, breast cancer and cardiovascular health. Increases in childhood overweight have been implicated as a key reason for this secular trend. Scarce research, however, has examined how neighborhood environment may influence overweight and, in turn, pubertal timing. The current study prospectively examined associations between neighbView full resource at biomedcentral.com

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Neighborhood Influence on Girls' Pubertal Onset http://t.co/OTaiDJb2 #AfricanAm Girls avail of recreation → onset of breast & pubic hair

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Childhood cancer is tied to future developmental delays - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Children who were treated for cancer before age 4 showed slower vocabulary and cognitive development compared with those without cancer, according to a study the Journal of Pediatric Psychology. However, researchers noted that childhood cancer did not seem to influence social and emotional function…View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 11:26 pm By:

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Childhood cancer is tied to future developmental delays http://t.co/nhrnAmue

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The Cruelty of Childhood Cancer - and What You Can Do | intersection of online and offline

intersectionofonlineandoffline.com — “I am raising money for St. Baldrick's for pediatric cancer research. I am doing so in honor of Lauren, a brove, pretty girl who has been battling Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis/Ensophillic granuloma for many, many years.View full resource at intersectionofonlineandoffline.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 6:27 pm By:

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RT @shonali: .@mstory123 is running to beat childhood cancer. How about helping out with whatever you can afford? http://t.co/yPzmHCrO

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Childhood Cancer Linked To Developmental Delays In Milestones

medicalnewstoday.com — “Infants and toddlers who have been treated for cancer tend to reach certain developmental milestones later than do their healthy peers, say researchers at the National Institutes of Health and inView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Childhood Cancer Linked To Developmental Delays In Milestones http://t.co/6va8KO3i #pediatrics

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