Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Children who suffer a relapse of aggressive cancer known as neuroblastoma have small chances of survival. However, researchers have now shown that DHODH blockers, which are well-tolerated in humans, can cure neuroblastoma in mice if administered in combination with chemotherapy. The study paves the way for clinical trials of this combination therapy.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): 25 million children are born every year in India and this accounts for one-fifth of the world's annual childbirths. Every 1 minute one of those babies dies. With Emergency Medical Care and intervention a minimum of few of lives are often saved.
New Jersey [US], June 6 (ANI): According to new research, Neuroblastoma is paediatric cancer that arises from immature nerve cells. Approximately half of the children with neuroblastoma have a type that suggests a high risk of recurrence. Patients with this high-risk neuroblastoma may benefit from a "bridge therapy" between induction and consolidation treatments.