Article
Development and perspective of current Brazilian studies on the epidemiology of childhood leukemia.
Blood cells, molecules & diseases - 1 Jan 2000
Pombo de Oliveira Maria S, Koifman Sergio, Vasconcelos Gisele M, Emerenciano Mariana, de Oliveira Novaes Cristiane
Abstract excerpt
In this concise report, we describe the history and evolution of childhood acute leukemia studies in Brazil, and the application if key biomarkers for clinical trials and epidemiological studies over the past 8 years. Highlights of each ongoing study are summarized. A Brazilian network integrating hospitals and scientific institutions from all country regions has been established. This organization is made...
Topics
- Acute Disease
- Adolescent
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Brazil
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Disease Susceptibility
- Down Syndrome
- Female
- Forecasting
- GATA1 Transcription Factor
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
