A nutrition paradox-underweight and obesity in developing countries

Article Abstract:

The combination of underweight in children and overweight in adults is a relatively new phenomenon in developing countries undergoing the nutrition transition, the changes in diet, food availability, and lifestyle that occur in countries experiencing a socioeconomic and demographic transition. Governments and nongovernmental organizations must play an active role in promoting and protecting an environment that supports the growth and development of infants and children, and monitoring the food market.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Obesity

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Saving the children-improving childhood cancer treatment in developing countries

Article Abstract:

Unprecedented gains made in the cure rates for childhood cancer reflect the improvement in treatment protocols, a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, adequate hospital infrastructure and psychosocial and economic support for affected families. Medical achievement is tempered by the harsh reality that about 60% of the world's children with cancer have little or no access to effective therapy and their survival is inferior to those in countries with health care system.

Cancer in children, Childhood cancer

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Treatment of early childhood medulloblastoma by postoperative chemotherapy alone

Article Abstract:

The prognosis for young children with medulloblastoma is poor, and survivors are at high risk for cognitive deficits. A trial of the treatment of this brain tumor was conducted by intensive postoperative chemotherapy and it was found that it is a promising treatment for medulloblastoma in young children with matastases.

Risk factors, Medulloblastoma, Postoperative care

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