| Abstract: | Studies concerning HIV in children are highlighted, revealing a gap in pediatric research volume compared to research in adults, and indicating differences in how drug effects are measured between pediatric studies and adult studies. Some positive results from pediatric studies are discussed, such as how having a cesarean section may decrease the chance of perinatal infection to less than 1 percent. One study supports the use of large doses of vitamin A supplements to cut the mortality rates of hospitalized HIV-positive children. Another study reveals that HIV-positive children benefit more from three- rather than two-drug regimens. The final study highlighted recommends treating HIV-positive pregnant women with approved or experimental HIV therapies as necessary. |
