Impact of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Treatment on the Nutritional Status of Paediatric Patients: A Systematic Review
Rosaura Picáns-Leis,
Fátima Nieto,
Anabel Romero-Agrelo
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most prevalent cancer in childhood and is one of the leading causes of death annually. Antineoplastic treatments are associated with a high risk of malnutrition, which is important for continuous growth and development. Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of these treatments on the nutritional status of paediatric patients with ALL. Data were collected from the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases following the Preferre… Show more
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