Alterations of Nutritional Status in Children and Adolescents with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Izabela Kranjčec,
Ines Pranjić,
Jelena Roganović
et al.
Abstract:Malnutrition is often observed in pediatric cancer patients and has been recognized as a risk factor for relapse and survival. Maintaining an appropriate nutritional status during anticancer treatment has, therefore, been more and more frequently perceived as an additional requirement for optimal therapy outcomes. The aim of our study was to establish alterations of nutritional status in 26 children and adolescents treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the Children’s Hospital in Zagreb, Croatia, be… Show more
Childhood and adolescence are critical developmental stages, where adequate nutrition plays a pivotal role in ensuring proper growth and long-term health [...]
Childhood and adolescence are critical developmental stages, where adequate nutrition plays a pivotal role in ensuring proper growth and long-term health [...]
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