Metabolite selection for machine learning in childhood brain tumour classification.
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DOI: 10.1002/nbm.4673
Abstract: MRS can provide high accuracy in the diagnosis of childhood brain tumours when combined with machine learning. A feature selection method such as principal component analysis is commonly used to reduce the dimensionality of metabolite… read more here.
Keywords: childhood brain; brain tumour; classification; tumour classification ... See more keywords
Prevalence, risk factors, and response to treatment for hypersomnia of central origin in survivors of childhood brain tumors
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2662-y
Abstract: Daytime sleepiness is recognized in childhood brain tumor survivors. Our objective was to determine prevalence, risk factors for PSG/MLST proven hypersomnia/narcolepsy, and response to stimulants in childhood brain tumor survivors. Standard PSG/MSLT criteria were used… read more here.
Keywords: risk; prevalence; childhood brain; hypersomnia narcolepsy ... See more keywords
Methylphenidate improves cognitive function and health-related quality of life in survivors of childhood brain tumours.
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DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2022.2157446
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The growing population of survivors of childhood brain tumors present the challenge of long-term quality of survival. The domains most affected by tumor and treatment are those implicated in development of typical intellectual functions:… read more here.
Keywords: attention; survivors childhood; childhood brain; quality life ... See more keywords
QOL-12. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RADIATION-INDUCED CEREBROVASULAR DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORS
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa222.675
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND Childhood brain tumor survivors have a high risk of early cerebrovascular disease, but currently its clinical significance is unknown. METHODS In a nation-wide study, we investigated 68 childhood brain tumor survivors treated with… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumor; childhood brain; cerebrovascular disease; disease ... See more keywords
Radiation-induced accelerated aging of the brain vasculature in young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors
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DOI: 10.1093/nop/npaa002
Abstract: Abstract Background Cranial radiotherapy may damage the cerebral vasculature. The aim of this study was to understand the prevalence and risk factors of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) in childhood brain tumors… read more here.
Keywords: young adult; adult survivors; vasculature; childhood brain ... See more keywords
Neurocognitive function and health-related quality of life in a nationwide cohort of long-term childhood brain tumor survivors.
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DOI: 10.1093/nop/npac085
Abstract: Background Childhood brain tumor survivors are at high risk of late effects, especially neurocognitive impairment. Limited data are available examining neurocognitive function and associations with quality of life (QoL) in childhood brain tumor survivors. Our… read more here.
Keywords: tumor survivors; brain tumor; childhood; brain ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Endocrine Disorders in Childhood Brain Tumors From a Single Tertiary Center in Malaysia
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002447
Abstract: Patients with childhood brain tumors are at risk of endocrine disorders. The prevalence of endocrine disorders varies across the world but is unknown in Malaysia. This study’s objectives were to determine the prevalence of endocrine… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumors; brain; risk factors; endocrine disorders ... See more keywords
Childhood brain tumours as epigenetic diseases
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DOI: 10.1111/nan.12611
Abstract: The study of childhood brain tumours has undergone a revolution in the past decade. A concerted, collaborative effort by researchers and clinicians worldwide, strongly supported by parent groups, has led to a remarkable over-representation of… read more here.
Keywords: epigenetic diseases; brain tumours; childhood brain; tumours epigenetic ... See more keywords
Worldwide Trends in Survival From Common Childhood Brain Tumors: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1200/jgo.19.00140
Abstract: PURPOSE The histology of brain tumors determines treatment and predicts outcome. Population-based survival reflects the effectiveness of a health care system in managing cancer. No systematic review of worldwide variation and time trends in survival… read more here.
Keywords: trends survival; brain tumors; childhood brain; systematic review ... See more keywords
Late vertebral side effects in long-term survivors of irradiated childhood brain tumor
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209193
Abstract: Purpose Long-term side effects of the treatments are common in survivors of irradiated pediatric brain tumors. Ionizing radiation in combination with surgery and chemotherapy during childhood may reduce vertebral height and bone mineral density (BMD),… read more here.
Keywords: childhood brain; brain; brain tumor; side effects ... See more keywords
Declining free thyroxine levels over time in irradiated childhood brain tumor survivors
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DOI: 10.1530/ec-18-0311
Abstract: Objective The incidence of cranial radiotherapy (cRT)–induced central hypothyroidism (TSHD) in childhood brain tumor survivors (CBTS) is reported to be low. However, TSHD may be more frequent than currently suspected, as its diagnosis is challenging… read more here.
Keywords: tumor survivors; time; childhood brain; brain tumor ... See more keywords