HIV :: Annual HIV number continues to rise in Hong Kong
A total of 373 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) were reported to the Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) last year (2006), the highest annual number ever recorded.
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Public Health :: Conference to focus on public health emergencies and the law
Public health officials throughout Missouri will gather next week to learn more about their roles and responsibilities during a public health emergency.
HIV :: Pfizer’s Maraviroc medicine for HIV reduces viral load
At this week’s major HIV/AIDS research meeting, Pfizer presented pivotal data of its experimental medicine, maraviroc, which tackles HIV in an entirely new way.
Milk :: FDA & CDC remind consumers of the dangers of drinking raw milk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reminding consumers of the dangers of drinking milk that has not been pasteurized, known as raw milk.
Metabolic Syndrome :: Pharmacist-driven outreach lowers metabolic syndrome rates
Adults who met with pharmacists or pharmacy students during a community outreach and screening project about metabolic syndrome, returned four months later with lower risk factors for heart disease, researchers reported today at the American Heart Association?s 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
HIV :: Widely used hepatitis B drug spurs HIV drug resistance
A Johns Hopkins study has proven false established medical practice that an antiretroviral drug widely used to treat hepatitis B liver infections was safe to use on its own in patients co-infected with HIV.
Eating Disorder :: Excessive TV viewing among young children linked to poor eating habits
The more a 3-year-old watches television, the more he or she consumes sugary drinks, and extra calories, Harvard researchers said today at the American Heart Association?s 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
Wine :: Light wine intake give longer life expectancy in men
Drinking a little alcohol every day, especially wine, may be associated with an increase in life expectancy.
HIV :: 2006 sees record 373 HIV cases in Hong Kong
A total of 373 new HIV cases were reported to the Department of Health, Hong Kong, last year, the highest annual number ever recorded. The figure represents a 19% increase on the 313 cases in the preceding year.
Stem Cell :: Epigenetics to shape stem cell future
Everyone hopes that one day stem cell-based regenerative medicine will help repair diseased tissue. Before then, it may be necessary to decipher the epigenetic signals that give stem cells their unique ability to self-renew and transform them into different cell types.