Recurrent CLTC::SYK Fusions and CSF1R Mutations in Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of Soft Tissue

Research on Juvenile Xanthogranuloma Reveals Novel Genetic Mutations Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG), a rare histiocytic neoplasm, typically manifests in the skin but occasionally presents extracutaneously in locations such as soft tissue or the central nervous system (CNS). The genetic drivers underlying these extracutaneous variants remain poorly ...

Antimetabolite Dose Intensity and Adverse Outcomes in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A COG-AALL03N1 Report

Review of the Study on Antimetabolite Dose Intensity and Adverse Outcomes in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Background and Research Question Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common form of leukemia in children. Current treatment strategies include risk-based induction therapy, response-adapted post-induction therapy,...

Diagnostic Guidelines for Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Revisited

Revisited Diagnostic Guidelines for Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) Based on HLH-2004: Updates to Diagnostic Criteria and Development of Multipathway Diagnostic Strategies Introduction Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) is a severe hyperinflammatory disease characterized by abnormal accumulation of macrophages and l...

Daratumumab in Pediatric Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: The DELPHINUS Study

Daratumumab in Pediatric Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: The DELPHINUS Study Academic Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL) are among the most common malignancies in children. Although the cure rate for newly diagnosed ALL and LL patients is relatively high, 10% to ...

Timed Topical Dexamethasone Eye Drops Improve Mitochondrial Function to Prevent Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity

Academic Background and Problem Statement Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a common retinal neurovascular disorder in premature infants, primarily occurring in those whose retinal vascular development is incomplete. Due to exposure to a relatively hyperoxic environment after birth, especially with supplemental oxygen therapy, hyperoxia suppresse...