Arthritis :: Chondroitin not helping arthritis, osteoarthritis patients
Researchers from University of Berne in Switzerland revealed that dietary supplement chondroitin not helpful at easing the hip and knee pain of arthritis.
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Chlamydia :: Opportunistic chlamydia screening questioned
Dr Nicola Low, an epidemiologist at the University of Berne in Switzerland argues that claims about screening are not supported by rigorous research or practice.
Breast Cancer :: GSK seeks approval for lapatinib for breast cancer patients in Japan
GlaxoSmithKline K.K. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Marc Dunoyer, hereinafter referred to as GSK) announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Japanese authorities for approval to market lapatinib, its new cancer drug on 30 March.
Circumcision :: WHO, UNAIDS recommend male circumcision for HIV prevention
In response to the urgent need to reduce the number of new HIV infections globally, WHO and the UNAIDS Secretariat convened an international expert consultation to determine whether male circumcision should be recommended for the prevention of HIV infection.
Cancer :: Natural mechanism for immune suppression paves way for cancer trials
A natural mechanism pirated by tumors and HIV to evade the immune response is opening the door to better treatment for these conditions, researchers say.
Cholesterol :: CSL drug raises HDL good cholesterol, may reduce plaque in coronary arteries
CSL Limited announced results from a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that suggest infusions of a novel new drug, CSL-111, to acutely raise HDL (“good” cholesterol) levels, may reduce the amount of plaque in the coronary arteries of patients with a recent episode of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Meningitis :: Meningococcal disease in Sudan – update
From 1 January to 11 March 2007, the Ministry of Health of the Government of Southern Sudan (MoH) reported 6 946 suspected cases of meningococcal disease including 430 deaths (case-fatality rate, 6.19%) in 9 out of 10 states of Southern Sudan.
HIV :: Clinical Trials Units selected for newly restructured HIV AIDS research networks
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced 60 U.S. and international institutions selected as HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Units (CTUs) in a newly restructured system of six HIV/AIDS clinical research networks. NIAID expects to fund additional CTUs within the next several months, bringing the total to 73.
Osteoporosis :: Increase vitamin D3 intake for healthy bones
Worldwide people are undersupplied with vitamin D3, which has a key role in bone and calcium metabolism. Shortages can cause Osteoporosis which is a global public health problem with an estimated cost of $19 billion annually.
Osteoporosis :: IOF launches global physician training in osteoporosis diagnosis
A new series of training courses aimed at helping physicians better diagnose osteoporosis has been launched by IOF ? International Osteoporosis Foundation.