Source Citation

Kuderer NM, Dale DC, Crawford J, Lyman GH. Impact of primary prophylaxis with granulocyte colony–stimulating factor on febrile neutropenia and mortality in adult cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a systematic review. J Clin Oncol. 2007;25:3158-67. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17634496

Clinical Impact Ratings

Hematology: 5 out of 7

Infectious Disease: 6 out of 7

Oncology: 6 out of 7

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