New figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats indicate that between 2002 and 2007, some 20,378 children aged under 10 received treatment for drug poisoning.
In the 11 to 15-year-old group, that figure rose to 39,536, and in 16 to 18-year-olds the number was 38,725.
About Chemotherapy Drugs
Chemotherapy drugs perform like ‘magic bullets’ to destroy cancer cells in the body.
Chemotherapy drugs perform like ‘magic bullets’ to destroy cancer cells in the body.
However a spokesman for the Department of Health said that the figures were wrong as legal and illegal drugs had been grouped together. "The government takes the issue of drug misuse very seriously," he added.
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Liver Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the liver. The present section provides a graphic description of the various forms of liver cancer treatment in addition to the latest techniques such as Chemoembolisation and Radio frequency Ablation.
Liver Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the liver. The present section provides a graphic description of the various forms of liver cancer treatment in addition to the latest techniques such as Chemoembolisation and Radio frequency Ablation.
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Birth defects are abnormalities of function, structure or metabolism that are present since birth. Taking certain drugs during pregnancy can cause birth defects.
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Combo of Targeted Drugs Highly Effective in Leukemia Treatment
A recent discovery by scientists suggests that the most effective treatment for leukemia may rely on a combination of targeted drugs, rather than a single miracle drug.
A recent discovery by scientists suggests that the most effective treatment for leukemia may rely on a combination of targeted drugs, rather than a single miracle drug.
