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Emergence of Artemisinin Resistance on Thai-Myanmar Border Raises Spectre of Untreatable Malaria
April 8, 2012 — The most deadly species of malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, is becoming resistant to the front line treatment for malaria on the border of Thailand and Myanmar, according to new evidence. ... > full story -
Novel Method Used to Combat Malaria Drug Resistance
April 5, 2012 — Researchers have developed a "gene chip" to contribute to the identification of malaria drug resistance, an effort that will allow for real-time response in modified treatment strategies for this ... > full story -
Compound Halts Growth of Malaria Parasite
April 2, 2012 — A drug candidate that has shown promise for neutralizing dangerous bacteria also prevents the parasite that causes malaria from growing, new research ... > full story -
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Alzheimer's Research
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Combination Drug Treatment Can Cut Malaria by 30 Percent
April 2, 2012 — Malaria infections among infants can be cut by up to 30 percent when antimalarial drugs are given intermittently over a 12-month period, a three-year clinical trial in Papua New Guinea has ... > full story -
Modified Bone Drug Kills Malaria Parasite in Mice
February 27, 2012 — A chemically altered osteoporosis drug may be useful in fighting malaria, researchers report in a new study. Unlike similar compounds tested against many other parasitic protozoa, the drug readily ... > full story -
Malaria Parasite Goes Bananas Before Sex
February 14, 2012 — New research shows how the malaria parasite changes into a banana shape before sexual reproduction, a finding that could provide targets for vaccine or drug development and may explain how the ... > full story -
Ultrasound Study Provides First Direct Evidence of Effect of Malaria on Fetal Growth
February 9, 2012 — A study of almost 3,800 pregnancies has provided the most accurate and direct evidence to date that malaria infection reduces early fetal growth. Low birth weight is the most important risk factor ... > full story -
Continental Mosquito With 'Vector' Potential Found Breeding in UK After 60 Year Absence
February 8, 2012 — A species of mosquito has been discovered breeding in the UK that has not been seen in the country since 1945. Populations of the mosquito, found across mainland Europe and known only by its Latin ... > full story -
Combined Approach to Global Health Has Benefits
February 6, 2012 — A new analysis demonstrates that confronting several diseases at once is a viable way to make the most of thinly stretched donor dollars and national health care budgets, and help save more ... > full story -
Child Psychology
Children's Health
Child Development
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Schooling Protects Refugee Children from Disease, Danish Study Finds
February 3, 2012 — Refugee children have scant access to medical care and are particularly vulnerable to disease. New research from Denmark show that just a few hours of schooling a week may have a pronounced positive ... > full story
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