HIV :: New compound shows promise in halting HIV spread
A new compound has shown promise in halting the spread of HIV by preventing the virus from replicating.
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Endoscopy :: Double balloon endoscopy treats GI disorders without surgery
A new high-tech device at the University of Michigan is making it possible to explore, diagnose and even treat obscure GI disorders without surgery.
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.
Prostate Cancer :: Prostate cancer patients see high survival rates with seed implants
More than 90 percent of men who receive appropriate radiation dose levels with permanent radiation seed implants to treat their prostate cancer are cured of their cancer eight years after diagnosis, according to a study released in the February 1 issue of the International Journal for Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of ASTRO.
Health Care :: Higher quality outpatient care greatly benefits chronically ill patients
The quality of outpatient medical care received by people with chronic health problems has a direct impact on the quality of their daily lives, according to a study by researchers from the RAND Corporation and UCLA that is among the first to link better outpatient care to improved health outcomes among non-elderly patients.
Cancer :: MIT develops nanoparticles to battle cancer
On a quest to modernize cancer treatment and diagnosis, an MIT professor and her colleagues have created new nanoparticles that mimic blood platelets. The team wants to use these new multifunctional particles to carry out different medical missions inside the body, from imaging to drug delivery.
Fatigue :: Take fatigue seriously – study
Instead of dismissing grumblings about being tired or exhausted, people should take these complaints seriously before they lead to a worsened health state or even death, says a University of Alberta researcher investigating fatigue.
Gardasil :: HPV vaccine now standard of care for Canadian women and girls
The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (GOC) applauds the recommendation by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) that all Canadian girls and women aged 9 to 26 should be routinely vaccinated with GARDASIL to protect them against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer.
Asthma :: Different treatment may be needed for infection-related breathing problems
New research suggests that different treatments may be needed for chronic asthma, depending on whether it results from allergies or lung infections.
HIV :: AIDS HIV rising among South Africa’s rich and educated
South Africa’s AIDS epidemic is spreading quickly among the country’s richest and best educated people, said researchers by the Markinor polling firm and the University of South Africa (UNISA).