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FDA approves antihypertensive for children

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The FDA has expanded indications for olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, to include children aged 6 to 16 years, after dat

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FDA Approves Kalydeco to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis - Children's Hospital Colorado-Denver Area, Rocky Mountain Region

childrenscolorado.org — “Children’s Hospital Colorado, host of one of the largest cystic fibrosis (CF) centers in the country, helped lead a major break through in the treatment of CF with the FDA approval of Kalydeco.View full resource at childrenscolorado.org

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Clinical trials of using deferiprone for NBIA to start | abc7news.com

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What the Orphan Drug Act Has Done Lately for Children With Rare Diseases: A 10-Year Analysis

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FDA approves new supplies of drugs that are facing shortages

news-medical.net — “The United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) have approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages that had been concerning patients and families particularly of the children with leukemia. But there are currently 283 separate prescription drugs in short supply or unavailable nationwide, and regulators and manufacturers say shortages are a long-term problem that will continue to scare patients and doctors.View full resource at news-medical.net

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John J. Castellani: Incentives for pediatric research should be made permanent - San Jose Mercury News

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Seizure drug Keppra approved for children under 4 - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

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Keppra® Approved By FDA For Childhood Seizures

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New Type of Hearing Implant Surgery Performed on Children at Children's Memorial Hospital

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First FDA-Approved Study of Stem Cells to Treat Hearing Loss Begins at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital - Yahoo! Finance

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A landmark for children's health - Houston Chronicle

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FDA OKs HIV Drug For Children

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