Journal article
The effectiveness of interventions to treat obesity in survivors of childhood brain tumors: a systematic review protocol
Abstract
BackgroundPediatric brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children. Advances in understanding the hallmarks of cancer biology and novel therapies have led to an increasing number of survivors of childhood brain tumors (SCBT). However, these survivors are at an increased risk of obesity and cardiometabolic disorders that affect their quality of life and lifespan. It is important to define effective strategies to treat and prevent …
Authors
Wang K-W; Valencia M; Banfield L; Chau R; Fleming A; Singh SK; Burrow S; de Souza RJ; Thabane L; Samaan MC
Journal
Systematic Reviews, Vol. 5, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2016
DOI
10.1186/s13643-016-0274-9
ISSN
2046-4053