Friday 28 September 2012

MALARIA: Surviving severe malaria


From:William Brieger


Date:Fri, Sep 28, 2012 6:59 am

Surviving severe malaria – looking at the long-term impact on childhood disability

TDR news item 
12 September 2012
A large study to look at long-term neurological and cognitive impacts on children who survived severe malaria has begun. TDR is working with investigators in Tanzania, Bangladesh and Ghana on a new, two year grant provided by Grand Challenges Canada. The study builds on earlier research, called Study 13, which found that early treatment with an artesunate suppository averted mortality and major brain injury.....

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