Objective: We investigated the health-related quality of life (HRQL) in survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and evaluated the perceptions of the children, their siblings, and their parents.Materials and Methods: Seventy ALL survivors, who were between 7 and 17 years of age and had completed therapy ≥2 years, were include
The prevalence of ear infections and hearing i mpairment among Greenlandic children is amajor public health problem, and studies investigating the association between hearing impairment and thriving among Greenlandic children are scarce.The aim of this study was to examine the association between hearing impairment and thriving in asample of school
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a seed crop of the Andean highlands and Araucanian coastal regions of South America that has recently expanded in use and production beyond its native range.This is largely due its superb nutritional value, consisting of protein that is rich in essential amino acids along with vitamins and minerals.Quinoa also present
Abstract Background The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released a set of national standards which became a mandatory part of accreditation in 2013.Standard 9 focuses on the identification and treatment of deteriorating patients.The objective of the study was to identify changes in the characteristics and perceptions of r
The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is widely used in cardiac surgery for monitoring hemodynamics and cardiovascular function.Complications including pulmonary artery injury causing massive intratracheal hemorrhage are rare but can be life-threatening.We report a case of intratracheal bleeding (3,000 ml) caused by PAC-induced pulmonary artery injur