Pediatrics

Researchers identify novel loci that may contribute to the success of asthma treatment in children of African descent, but find these differ between adolescents and younger children.

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Altering and reintroducing the haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells of children with Hurler syndrome results in “extensive” correction of metabolic abnormalities, report researchers.

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Research points to a high prevalence of multifocal disease in children with papillary thyroid carcinoma, with age and tumour stage possible risk factors for this diagnosis.

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The bile acid transport inhibitor maralixibat, given at a higher dose than previously tested, may significantly improve cholestasis in children with Alagille syndrome, shows the phase 2 ICONIC trial.

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