| Treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia in Uganda. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 812319 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The hematologic remission rate of 17 black Ugandan children with acute lymphocytic leukemia treated with prednisone and vincristine was 41%. There was no correlation of the remission rate with any clinical or laboratory finding at the time of diagnosis. The frequency of remission approximated that of similarly treated black American children but was significantly less than that achieved in white children. Whether this poor response to therapy, as compared to the response of white children, represents genetic, environmental or socioeconomic factors is discussed. |
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Authors:
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S Amsel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta haematologica Volume: 54 ISSN: 0001-5792 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Haematol. Publication Date: 1975 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-03-01 Completed Date: 1976-03-01 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0141053 Medline TA: Acta Haematol Country: SWITZERLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 336-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent African Continental Ancestry Group Child Child, Preschool European Continental Ancestry Group Female Humans Leukemia, Lymphoid / blood, drug therapy* Male Prednisone / therapeutic use Remission, Spontaneous Sex Factors Socioeconomic Factors Uganda Vincristine / therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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53-03-2/Prednisone; 57-22-7/Vincristine |
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