Publications by authors named "Zhuangcheng Wang"

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  • This study investigates prognostic factors for Wilms tumor (WT) using peripheral blood cell profiling, addressing a gap in evaluation methods despite effective treatment strategies.
  • It finds significant differences in blood cell counts between WT and non-WT children, with specific indices affecting overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS).
  • Key independent prognostic factors identified include lower M levels and stage IV disease, which were validated through statistical analysis and a nomogram, indicating their potential as predictive markers for WT outcomes.
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Background: High-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent used to treat pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). HD-MTX is known for cause delayed elimination and drug-related adverse events. Therefore, close monitoring of delayed MTX elimination in ALL patients is essential.

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Background: The unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused millions of infections worldwide and represents a significant challenge facing modern health care systems. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of lockdown measures in a tertiary Children's Hospital in southwest China, which might be used to predict long-term effects related to health-seeking behavior of parents/caregivers.

Methods: This study included newborns enrolled over a span of 86 weeks between January 4, 2019, and August 27, 2020.

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