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Objective: To develop a treatment algorithm for patients with penicillin allergy.

Methods: Retrospective study, carried out in adult patients with penicillin allergy, who were in group 3 or 4 of the established classification, and attended the outpatient clinic of the Department of Pulmonology and Allergy of the Central Hospital of the Social Security Institute, between January 2021 and December 2022. Each patient underwent an amoxicillin provocation test, after obtaining informed consent.

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Background: The International Society of Paediatric Oncology Society Global Mapping Program aims to describe the local pediatric oncology capacities. Here, we report the data from Latin America.

Methods: A 10-question survey was distributed among chairs of pediatric oncology services.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Latin American countries are making significant progress in childhood cancer care by implementing the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, although there’s limited continental-level data on these efforts.
  • - A survey involving 19 out of 20 Latin American countries revealed that nine have national pediatric cancer control programs, and there are resources like tumor registries and fellowship training programs available in many countries.
  • - Overall, improvements in child cancer treatment and survivorship are notable in the region, with a correlation between social development and the availability of comprehensive support and resources for pediatric oncology.
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