Children with cancer are often required to take different types of medication. Some clinical trials demand that patients be able to swallow pills. Other treatment plans may require the management of ...

GOLD Coast midfielder David Swallow has skipped the annual footy trip and is training through his holiday in a bid to be at peak fitness for the start of pre-season. Swallow has played just six games ...

Many children and adolescents find it difficult to swallow pills. A recent survey of close to 300 parents revealed that 30 to 40 per cent of children refused or rejected a pill or liquid medication; ...

If you find it difficult to swallow pills, there are many techniques that may help to make it easier, including using a straw or burying the pill in soft food. Swallowing isn’t as simple as it looks.