Brazilian Nutritional Consensus in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: children and adolescents.

The Brazilian Nutritional Consensus in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Children and Adolescents was developed by dietitians, physicians, and pediatric hematologists from 10 Brazilian reference centers in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The aim was to emphasize the importance of nutritional status and body composition during treatment, as well as the main characteristics related to patient´s nutritional assessment. This consensus is intended to improve and standardize nutrition therapy during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

[Musculoskeletal manifestations as the onset of acute leukemias in childhood].

Objective: To study the frequency, the clinical features and laboratory exams of patients with musculoskeletal symptoms at the onset of acute leukemia.

Methods: Retrospective, descriptive study including patients diagnosed with acute leukemia, and treated at the Institute of Pediatric Oncology of UNIFESP, carried out from November 1999 to February 2000. The data on musculoskeletal complaints were obtained from a questionnaire.