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    • Advances in pediatrics and child care in Cuba, 1959-1974 
      Corteguera, R.R; García, H.F; Lazo, R.V (1976)
      This article describes the major activities carried out since 1959 in the field of pediatrics and child care in Cuba. In particular, it notes the improvements made through establishment of a national health system and ...
    • Epidemiología de las consultas pediátricas respiratorias en Santiago de Chile desde 1993 a 2009 
      Astudillo, Pedro; Mancilla, Pedro; Olmos, Claudio; Reyes, Álvaro (2012)
    • Epidemiology and prevention of influenza in children in Argentina and Brazil 
      Argentinean and Brazilian Influenza Vaccine Working Group (2017)
      A group of influenza experts from Argentina and Brazil got together to discuss the burden of influenza in children, review current vaccine coverage rates in both countries, analyze vaccine effectiveness, and discuss ...
    • Guidelines for the Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika 
      Pan American Health Organization; Communicable Diseases and Environmental Determinants of Health (CDE) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2022)
      Evidence-based guidelines are one of the most useful tools for improving public health and clinical practice. Their purpose is to formulate interventions based on strong evidence of efficacy, avoid unnecessary risks, use ...
    • Children and the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a Caribbean perspective 
      Evans-Gilbert, Tracy; Lashley, Paula Michele; Lerebours, Emmeline; Sin Quee, Corrine; Singh-Minott, Indira; Fernandes, Maritza; Thomas, Joycelyn Walter; Nelson, Beverly; Braithwaite, Jozan; Hambleton, Ian (2022)
      [ABSTRACT]. This study aims to assess coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surveillance methods, health resources, vaccination coverage and income stratification and quantify burdens of disease and death in children and ...
    • A review of immunization legislation for children in English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries 
      Evans-Gilbert, Tracy; Lewis-Bell, Karen N.; Irons, Beryl; Duclos, Philippe; Gonzalez-Escobar, Gabriel; Ferdinand, Elizabeth; Figueroa, J. Peter (2023)
      [ABSTRACT]. Objective. To assess the legislative frameworks concerning childhood vaccination in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean and propose a model legislative framework for Caribbean countries. Methods. This ...
    • El papel de la sociedad civil en la mejora de los cuidados del cáncer infantil en América Latina 
      Zubieta Acuña, C. Marcela (2023)
      [RESUMEN]. En América Latina, el cáncer infantil incluye una serie de enfermedades que exigen muchos recursos y presentan desigualdades en el acceso a diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos y adecuados. En este contexto, la ...
    • The SickKids Caribbean Initiative to improve care for children with pediatric cancer and blood disorders 
      Reece-Mills, Michelle; Baxter, Jo-Anna B. (2023)
      [ABSTRACT]. To improve pediatric hematology and oncology outcomes, there is a recognized potential for partnerships between low and high-resource institutions within health care systems. The SickKids Caribbean Initiative ...
    • Caring for Caregivers 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the illness, as well as reduce physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. Within the framework ...
    • General Information about pediatric palliative care 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the course of the illness, as well as to reduce physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. ...
    • Gestion des symptômes 
      Organisation panaméricaine de la Santé; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (Organisation panaméricaine de la SantéUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      Les soins palliatifs chez les patients pédiatriques atteints de cancer représentent une approche fondamentale dans les soins médicaux visant à améliorer la qualité de vie de l'enfant affecté et de sa famille tout au long ...
    • Soins à domicile 
      Organisation panaméricaine de la Santé; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (Organisation panaméricaine de la SantéUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      Les soins palliatifs chez les patients pédiatriques atteints de cancer représentent une approche fondamentale dans les soins médicaux visant à améliorer la qualité de vie de l'enfant affecté et de sa famille tout au long ...
    • Prendre soin de l’aidant 
      Organisation panaméricaine de la Santé; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (Organisation panaméricaine de la SantéUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      Les soins palliatifs chez les patients pédiatriques atteints de cancer représentent une approche fondamentale dans les soins médicaux visant à améliorer la qualité de vie de l'enfant affecté et de sa famille tout au long ...
    • Informations générales sur les soins palliatifs pédiatriques 
      Organisation panaméricaine de la Santé; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (Organisation panaméricaine de la SantéUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      Les soins palliatifs chez les patients pédiatriques atteints de cancer représentent une approche fondamentale dans les soins médicaux visant à améliorer la qualité de vie de l'enfant affecté et de sa famille tout au long ...
    • Qualité de vie des enfants hospitalisés pour un cancer 
      Organisation panaméricaine de la Santé; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (Organisation panaméricaine de la SantéUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      Les soins palliatifs chez les patients pédiatriques atteints de cancer représentent une approche fondamentale dans les soins médicaux visant à améliorer la qualité de vie de l'enfant affecté et de sa famille tout au long ...
    • Symptom Management 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the illness, as well as reduce physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. Within the framework ...
    • Home care 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the illness, as well as reduce physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. Within the framework ...
    • Quality of Life for Children with Cancer Who Are Hospitalized 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the illness, as well as reduce physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. Within the framework ...
    • Communication 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the illness, as well as reduce physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. Within the framework ...
    • End-of-life Care 
      Pan American Health Organization; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) (PAHOUnited StatesWashington, D.C., 2023)
      The goal of palliative care in pediatric cancer patients is to improve the well-being of the patient and their family throughout the illness, as well as reduce physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. Within the framework ...