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Engineered measles virus prolongs lifespan of brain cancer-stricken mice
Scientists are testing an engineered measles virus as a cancer weapon. Absorb that thought first: Something so threatening on its own can be used to a better purpose. And now consider the specifics:...
Say it with lollipops to treat oral thrush
Drug-loaded lollipops to treat children with oral thrush are long-lasting, boost oral retention times and are easier on kids' stomachs, according to Indian researchers. Scientists tested 3g lollipops
Group launches program to develop drugs for pediatric HIV
The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) has launched a new drug development program to address treatment needs of children with HIV. While developed countries can claim victory in
Children often an afterthought in drug development
While we are happily way beyond the Dickensian era when children were simply thought of, and treated as, "little adults," surprisingly doctors often have little choice but to prescribe medicine for
Study to follow kids' health from before birth to 21
A long-term study examining the health of children in the U.S. is being launched this month, following children from before birth until the age of 21. A team from UC San Diego and San Diego State
