Impact of body mass index at diagnosis on outcomes of pediatric acute leukemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BackgroundThe incidence of childhood malnutrition i.e., both obesity and undernutrition, is on a rise.While there is extensive evidence of the influence of body mass index (BMI) on the survival and other important outcomes of adult cancers, the impact of childhood BMI on one of the common pediatric cancers i.e., leukemia is not well studied.Methods

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Vascular flora of dry scrub in Southern Ecuador

DEEP CLEANSE SHAMPOO This study lists dry scrub species that grow in western lowlands and interandean valleys in south Ecuador.Using material from field trips spanning over two years, we were able to identify 314 species belonging to 71 families and 221 genera.The most diverse families are Asteraceae (33 sp.), Fabaceae s.l.(27 sp.) and Poaceae (19

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Measuring Urban Expansion and Land Use/Land Cover Changes Using Remote Sensing and Landscape Metrics: A Case of Rewari City, India

The industrial and economic development has initiated the rapid growth of small and medium-sized towns in India.Rewari City, a part of the National Capital Region of India, is undergoing rapid urban expansion.This study analyzes the process of urban expansion in Rewari city, its effect on land use & land cover dynamics and landscape spatial pattern

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The contradictory effects of coffee intake on periodontal health: a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Drinking coffee is known to have both positive and negative aftermath on periodontal health.The current study is Enamel Pin aiming to systematically review the impact of coffee consumption on periodontal health status.Methods: An article search was carried out in two electronic databases (PUBMED and Web of Sciences).The assessment of th

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