Sentences with phrase «pediatric oncology patients»

Effects of a ketogenic diet on tumor metabolism and nutritional status in pediatric oncology patients: two case reports.

A Georgetown University graduate, Ann specialized in training therapy dog teams while visiting pediatric oncology patients with her four therapy dogs.

The 101 medical malpractice lawsuits reportedly arose in 1998 after university hospital officials disclosed that many pediatric oncology patients were likely not provided with the newest or most effective treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia during a seven - year period.

Behavior changes exhibited by siblings of pediatric oncology patients: A comparison between maternal and sibling description

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 29, 2013 — Zoetis Inc. and American Humane Association yesterday announced that a 14 - month full clinical trial on the effects of animal - assisted therapy (AAT) on pediatric oncology patients and their parents has officially launched with the opening of the first trial site.

As a pediatric oncology patient at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, she enjoyed getting visits from dogs in the pet - assisted therapy program while her own four - legged family members waited for her return at home.

«This important research will measure the impact of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients and their families, thus furthering the fields of research on human - animal interaction and integrated therapies for conditions such as cancer in children,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP and Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal Health.

MADISON, NJ, May 11, 2011 - Pfizer Animal Health and American Humane Association today announced a partnership to conduct a study on the impact of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients, as well as on their parents, caregivers, siblings, and other close family members.