Publications by authors named "Paola D Luca"

Due to some inconsistencies in the figures provided by the first author that have come to light, and after a thorough investigation we would like to retract our paper: "Low doses of CPS49 and flavopiridol combination as potential treatment for advanced prostate cancer. By: Zalazar F, De Luca P, Gardner K, Figg WD, Meiss R, Spallanzani RG, Vallecorsa P, Elguero B, Cotignola J, Vazquez E, De Siervi A. Curr.

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Objectives: To facilitate a peer-developed health promotion magazine that provides health education and engages hospitalized pediatric patients during a hospital admission. To evaluate patient satisfaction with the content and layout of the magazine and its impact on patients' attitudes toward healthy living.

Methods: A pediatric resident-led multidisciplinary team collaborated with the Children's Council at The Hospital for Sick Children to create a health promotion magazine for inpatients.

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Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is rare in children and is challenging to differentiate from Cushing's disease. A 9-year-old boy presented with a history of worsening fatigue, muscle weakness, weight gain and acne, and he appeared cushingoid with central obesity and hyperpigmentation of his palmar creases. Investigations demonstrated an elevated ACTH and an elevated morning cortisol that did not suppress with low or high dose dexamethasone suppression tests.

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