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Research reports from St. James's University provide new insights into pediatric in children
Published in Cancer Weekly, February 10th, 2009
Data detailed in 'The effect of high-dose enteral glutamine on the incidence and severity of mucositis in paediatric oncology patients' have been presented. According to a study from Leeds, the United Kingdom, "The study was conducted to determine if enteral glutamine, 0.65 g kg(-1) daily for 7 days, is effective in reducing the incidence and severity of mucositis in paediatric oncology patients when given alongside chemotherapy. The study was carried out at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK."
"This was a randomized study using the patients as their own controls. Seventy-six patients undergoing treatment for paediatric malignancy having at least two identical...
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