Nutritional status in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and its correlation with severe infection.

Background: Undernutrition is a common childhood problem in India which may contribute to higher risk of infection and lower survival rate in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Methods: In our study, we retrospectively included patients of age group 1-15 years who were treated for ALL and survived induction. Data on weight, height and serum albumin levels recorded at the time of diagnosis of the patients were used in this study.

Profile of renal diseases in North-East Indian children.

The pattern of kidney diseases varies in different places due to differences in genetic status, socioeconomic status, access to health care, and presence of background infection. In spite of nephrology as a specialty since 1970s, there are still limited data regarding the spectrum of renal diseases in India. Our study was conducted in a tertiary care institute and referral center in northeast India.

Severe hyperlipidemia in a case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Severe hyperlipidemia (>1000 mg/dL) at initial presentation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is rare. Cases of hyperlipidemia during therapy for childhood ALL where they were secondary to L-asparaginase or steroids have been described. This is a case report of a one-and-half-year-old boy who presented to us with fever, abdominal distension, severe pallor, and hepatosplenomegaly.

Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-8 Levels Correlate With the Severity of Aplastic Anemia in Children.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 in patients with aplastic anemia and its correlation with severity of the disease.

Materials And Methods: IL-6 and IL-8 levels were measured in 40 patients with aplastic anemia in the age group of 4 to 14 years. A total of 40 healthy children served as controls.