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  2. Direct factor Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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    The monitoring of warfarin and keeping the international normalized ratio (INR) between 2.0 and 3.0, along with avoiding over and under treatment, has driven a search for an alternative. [ 3 ] [ 14 ] A naturally occurring inhibitor of factor Xa was reported in 1971 by Spellman et al. from the dog hookworm. [ 15 ]

  3. Childhood cancer - Wikipedia

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    This cognitive impairment is commonly noticed a few years after a child endures cancer treatment. When a childhood cancer survivor goes back to school, they might experience lower test scores, problems with memory, attention, and behavior, as well as poor hand-eye coordination and slowed development over time. [18]

  4. Learning problems in childhood cancer - Wikipedia

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    Some clinicians and research groups in neuropsychology are developing programs to help treat the cognitive problems associated with childhood cancer. Treatment typically involves a program of cognitive rehabilitation which aims to help improve cognitive function either by restoring capacities that were impaired and/or helping the patient learn ways to compensate for the impairment(s).

  5. Cancer in adolescents and young adults - Wikipedia

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    For some types of cancer, young adults may have better outcomes if treated with pediatric, rather than adult, treatment regimens. Young adults who have a cancer that typically occurs in children and adolescents, such as brain tumors, leukemia, osteosarcoma, and Ewing sarcoma, may fare better if treated by a pediatric oncologist.

  6. Cancer treatment - Wikipedia

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    Cancer treatment needs to be selected to do least harm to both the woman and her embryo/fetus. In some cases a therapeutic abortion may be recommended. Radiation therapy is out of the question, and chemotherapy always poses the risk of miscarriage and congenital malformations. [63] Little is known about the effects of medications on the child.

  7. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Wikipedia

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    Low-risk disease (formerly Stage 0): characterized by lymphocytosis with cancer cells in the blood and/or bone marrow without lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, anemia, or thrombocytopenia Intermediate-risk disease (formerly Stage I/II) : characterized by lymphocytosis, swollen lymph nodes (may be palpable or not), spleen enlargement, and/or ...

  8. CureSearch for Children's Cancer - Wikipedia

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    CureSearch for Children's Cancer is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that funds next-generation research that will lead to safe, effective commercially viable treatments for children with cancer.

  9. National Children's Cancer Society - Wikipedia

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    The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) is an American charity based in St. Louis, Missouri, which provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.