Effect of dexamethasone on quality of life in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a prospective observational study

Effect of dexamethasone on quality of life in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a prospective observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Glucocorticoids are important in the treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). However, cyclic administration of high dose glucocorticoids may cause rapid and substantial changes in quality of life (QoL). The mainte...

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Main Authors: Kaspers Gert Jan L, Versluys A Birgitta, Grootenhuis Martha A, Huisman Jaap, van Litsenburg Raphaële RL, de Vries Machteld AG, Gemke Reinoud JBJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/6/1/103

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