Anti-Therapeutic Action: drug-drug interactions between antifungal agents and chemotherapeutics

Approaches to Invasive Fungal Diseases in Paediatric Cancer Centres: An Analysis of Current Practices and Challenges in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

This study examined how 62 children’s cancer hospitals in Germany, Austria and Switzerland manage fungal infections in young cancer patients. Researchers found that hospitals use different methods to prevent and treat these serious infections, with some having special fungal infection experts and others not. The study revealed that larger hospitals tend to have better resources and expertise, while smaller hospitals face challenges like drug interactions and delays in getting test results.

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Approaches to Invasive Fungal Diseases in Paediatric Cancer Centres: An Analysis of Current Practices and Challenges in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

This research examined how pediatric cancer hospitals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland manage fungal infections, which are a serious risk for children undergoing cancer treatment. The survey found that while most hospitals have infection specialists and antifungal prevention strategies, there are significant differences in how they diagnose and treat these infections. The study identified key challenges like drug interactions and delays in testing, and suggests that better networks between cancer and infection specialists could improve patient care.

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