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Balancing efficacy with cost: antiemetic control in the pediatric stem cell transplant (SCT) population
We studied the practice patterns regarding intravenous (i.v.) ondansetron in children receiving stem cell transplants (SCT) at The Children's Hospital, Boston to identify cost efficiencies. The pharmacy provid...
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Comparison of multiple immunization schedules for Haemophilus influenzae type b-conjugate and tetanus toxoid vaccines following bone marrow transplantation
Antibody concentrations to vaccine-preventable diseases decline following BMT and an optimal schedule for vaccination after transplant has not been established. We examined antibody responses to tetanus toxoid...
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Bone marrow transplantation for therapy-related myelodysplasia: comparison with primary myelodysplasia
Therapy-related myelodysplasia (MDS) is a fatal marrow disorder distinct from primary MDS. We examined the efficacy of bone marrow transplantation (BMT) as a treatment for patients with therapy-related MDS. Ei...
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Antibody responses to tetanus toxoid and Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccines following autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT)
Accelerated granulocyte and platelet recovery following peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) are well documented. We hypothesize that functional immunity may also be enhanced in PBSCT and perform...
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Isolated testicular relapse in an adolescent 5 years following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for acute myelogenous leukemia
A case of isolated testicular relapse occurring 5 years after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is reported. The patient presented with M4 AML at age 13 and unde...
