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Topical plant-based drug induces durable hair growth in children with moderate to severe AA
Twice-daily application of the botanical coacillium 22.25% cutaneous solution leads to significant hair growth in children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata (AA), with the improvement in hair loss sustained through months after treatment discontinuation, according to data from the phase II/III RAAINBOW trial.
Topical plant-based drug induces durable hair growth in children with moderate to severe AA
24 Oct 2023
COVID shots hold up against Omicron XBB for youngest kids in SG
The monovalent mRNA vaccine helped stave off severe COVID-19 outcomes in children aged 1 to 4 years during the Omicron wave, as shown in a study from Singapore.
COVID shots hold up against Omicron XBB for youngest kids in SG
23 Oct 2023
Nonsteroidal cream brings early relief in atopic dermatitis itch
In children and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, applying tapinarof cream 1% helps reduce itch within 24 hours, according to the results of the phase III trials ADORING 1 and 2.
Nonsteroidal cream brings early relief in atopic dermatitis itch
21 Oct 2023
Dapagliflozin cuts HbA1c in paediatric T2D
Dapagliflozin reduced HbA1c by 1.03 percentage points more than placebo in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes (T2D), while saxagliptin showed no significant reduction vs placebo in the phase III T2NOW trial presented at EASD 2023.
Dapagliflozin cuts HbA1c in paediatric T2D
17 Oct 2023
MOH, NGOs join forces to prevent youths from smoking, vaping
The first intervention program to target Malaysian B40 youth and their parents aims to educate them on the dangers of smoking and vaping.