Abordagem cientométrica sobre aspectos relevantes das leucemias agudas em humanos

Abstract

This study aimed to identify scientific works, in the form of articles in the area of acute leukemia. It was carried out using the Scopus database from the terms “leukemia”, “acute leukemia”, “acute leukemia in children” “acute leukemia in adults” with emphasis on the number of publications on diagnosis, treatment, remission and cure in the period of 2010 to 2020. The results found were 11,214 articles related to diagnosis, 26,834 to treatment, 8,703 to remission and 785 related to cure. There was an increase in the number of annual publications, with the United States leading the ranking of publications, followedby China and Germany. The authors who published the most were Pui, Ching Hon and their collaborations led in the ranking of researchers in the area, followed by Garcia, Manero, G. and Huang. X. J. It is concluded that, when evaluating the works published on the theme, they are more relevant as publications that address diagnosis and treatment, since there are several types of acute leukemia, as well as numerous treatment protocols. Thus, a correct classification for diagnosis, facilitates the choice of therapeutic management and provides a greater chance of patient survival.