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Risk factors found for RSV infection in immunocompromised children

Risk factors found for RSV infection in immunocompromised children

St. Jude investigators and collaborators have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with respiratory syncytial virus…

18 Apr 2008

Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation

Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation works to overcome leukaemia and other diseases that are treated by bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant.

17 Mar 2008

Faster chemo technique increases survival in children with neuroblastoma

Faster chemo technique increases survival in children with neuroblastoma

Chemotherapy given with shorter intervals between treatments than conventional chemotherapy increases survival rates by two thirds in children with high-risk…

03 Mar 2008

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

PCR is a technique for rapidly reproducing genetic material contained in DNA, so that sufficient quantities are available for laboratory testing.

28 Feb 2008

Organ and Tissue Donation

Organ and Tissue Donation

Organ and tissue donation: Organ donation is a procedure in which one person receives organs or tissues from another person. These organs are transplanted into…

15 Feb 2008

Lung Transplantation

Lung Transplantation

Lung transplant is a surgical procedure in which one or both lungs are replaced with donor lungs. It is used to treat severe lung or…

13 Feb 2008

Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children

Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators and collaborators have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with…

08 Feb 2008

Cord Blood Viable Option for Kids with Life-Threatening Metabolic Disorders

Cord Blood Viable Option for Kids with Life-Threatening Metabolic Disorders

Children born with inherited metabolic disorders that cause organ failure and early death can be treated successfully with umbilical cord…

11 Jan 2008

Blood function and composition

Blood function and composition

Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.

03 Jan 2008