Zekavat, Omid Reza

[ 1 ] - Deferoxamine Protective Effect in Preventing Nephrotoxicity in Children Under Treatment with Doxorubicin: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Nephrotoxicity secondary to doxorubicin (DOX) may be associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. We aimed to assess the efficacy of Deferoxamine (DFO) in preventing DOX-induced nephrotoxicity in pediatric malignancy. Methods: This Parallel-group randomized clinical trial was done on 62 children aged 2-18 years who had new onset malignancy treated with DOX. They were randoml...

[ 2 ] - Assessment of procalcitonin as a diagnostic marker of infection in pediatrics with cancer complicated by fever and neutropenia

Background: Febrile neutropenia is still one of the most important complications of treatment in cancer patients. These patients become prone to infection and consequently higher mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to determine the accuracy of serum procalcitonin (PCT) level in the detection of infection in pediatric cancer patients complicated with febrile neutropenia. Materials and Met...