A Prospective Evaluation of the Accuracy of Weight Estimation Using the Broselow Tape in Overweight and Obese Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000894
Abstract: Objectives The aims of the study were to examine the predictive accuracy of Broselow tape (BT) weight estimation and body mass index–based weight categorization in overweight and obese pediatric patients and to develop an adjustment… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obese; accuracy; weight estimation; obese pediatric ... See more keywords
Obesity-Induced Chemoresistance in B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cells Is Mediated By Reduced Chemotherapy Uptake and Interleukin-9 Signaling
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2020-143164
Abstract: Background: Since the 1970's, obesity rates in children and adolescents have more than tripled (Ogden et al., 2006; Ogden et al., 2016) which parallels the rise in annual medical cost to treat obese pediatric patients… read more here.
Keywords: leukemia; chemoresistance; obesity; pediatric patients ... See more keywords
Predictive Markers of Early Cardiovascular Impairment and Insulin Resistance in Obese Pediatric Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11040735
Abstract: Background: The increased prevalence of obesity among children determined the rising number of its comorbidities in children and adults, too. This study aimed to evaluate certain markers of inflammation and insulin resistance in obese pediatric… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; insulin resistance; obese pediatric; pediatric patients ... See more keywords