UCL Institute of Child Health

New research carried out by a team at the UCL Institute of Child Health  has added weight to the argument for genetic testing of children before treatment with certain antibiotics. The use of aminoglycoside antibiotics can lead to profound deafness when given to children with a particular genetic make up. The study cost £30,617 and was funded by children’s medical research charity, Sparks.

Children who have bone marrow transplants are often vulnerable to dangerous viral infections.  A new technique using white cells from the donor has been backed by the Technology Strategy Board.