HIV :: First large-scale HIV vaccine trial in South Africa opens
A large-scale clinical trial of a candidate HIV vaccine?which previously showed promise in smaller studies in the United States and elsewhere?has now opened in South Africa.
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Fertility :: Fertility drug clomiphene more effective than diabetes drug in helping women with PCOS achieve pregnancy
Metformin, a drug used to treat diabetes and once thought to have great promise in overcoming the infertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is less effective than the standard fertility drug treatment, clomiphene, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health Reproductive Medicine research network.
Exercise :: Beneficial results of exercise due to placebo effect
A new study shows that many of the beneficial results of exercise may be due to the placebo effect.
Psoriasis :: Efficacy of Remicade in treatment of severe psoriasis
Data show patients with severe psoriasis affecting the nails experienced significant improvements with Remicade therapy.
HIV :: Microbicide trial to prevent HIV transmission to women stopped due to higher risk
A trial of a new treatment to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission in women has been stopped prematurely because of a higher number of infections among those taking the microbicide cellulose sulfate compared with the placebo group, according to United Nations agencies involved.
Weight Loss :: Calcium lowers cardiovascular risk in people on a weight loss program
Universit? Laval Faculty of Medicine researchers have discovered that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements while on a weight loss program lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Garlic :: Garlic hope in infection fight
Garlic has been hailed a wonder drug for centuries and has been used to prevent gangrene, treat high blood pressure, ward off common colds and is even believed by some to have cancer-fighting properties.
Autism :: Antipsychotic drug controls some symptoms in autism disorder
Risperidone, a drug used to control schizophrenia symptoms, may also help treat behaviors found in autism spectrum disorder, according to a new review of studies.
Spondylitis :: Treating spondylitis with anti-TNF doubtful
Researchers tested the effectiveness of etanercept, an established TNF receptor, on animal models of arthritis. Their cast doubts on the feasibility of preventing joint and spine ankylosis with anti-TNF strategies while shedding light on the process of SpA.
Hay Fever :: Allergy shots offer safe relief for hay fever
Allergy shots are effective and safe for reducing symptoms of hay fever, according to a new review.