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innovationnewsnetwork. com > repurposed-drugs-could-improve-treatment-for-rare-infant-leukaemia > 68964

Repurposed drugs could improve treatment for rare infant leukaemia

4+ hour, 37+ min ago  (357+ words) KMT2 A: :AFF1 positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (BCP-ALL) is a rare but severe form of infant leukaemia, caused by changes in the KMT2 A: :AFF1 gene. Characterised by rapid disease progression, a high risk of relapse and limited treatment options, BCP-ALL requires equally aggressive…...

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innovationnewsnetwork. com > children-with-medical-complexity-show-higher-rates-outpatient-antibiotic-exposure > 68931

Children with medical complexity show higher rates of outpatient antibiotic exposure

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (368+ words) Persistent use of antibiotics contributes to the increased likelihood of antibiotic-related complications, as well as the development of antibiotic resistance. Children with medical complexity (CMC) are more vulnerable to infections, but knowledge of the impact of frequent antibiotic use on this…...

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innovationnewsnetwork. com > ai-toys-that-talk-with-children-raise-safety-concerns > 67662

AI toys that talk with children raise safety concerns, Cambridge study finds

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (970+ words) AI toys designed to converse with young children may require tighter regulation and clearer safety standards, according to new research examining how these technologies interact with children under five. The study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, warns…...

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innovationnewsnetwork. com > youth-engagement-as-a-pillar-of-the-energy-transition > 65776

Empowering the next generation: Youth engagement as a pillar of the energy transition

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (293+ words) Anna Cocchi, Project Coordinator and Meie Kleijburg, Stakeholder manager for Youth-lead Organisations at European Youth Energy Network (EYEN), a partner organisation of EUSEW, discusses how young people are critical to the net-zero transition. The 2050 net-zero target is often talked about…...

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innovationnewsnetwork. com > oxford-university-study-finds-spread-of-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-in-malnourished-children > 60361

Oxford University study finds spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in malnourished children

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (356+ words) Globally, there are estimated to be around 45 million malnourished children under the age of five. These children are also at a higher risk of developing life-threatening infections such as tuberculosis or sepsis due to their weakened immune systems. Working with…...