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End of transplant drugs may be near
KIEL, Germany, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Germany scientists say they've created a technique that might avoid the necessity of transplant patients taking anti-rejection drugs the rest of their...
Possible cause of endometriosis is found
LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- British researchers say they've identified an enzyme that may create a condition called endometriosis -- the most common cause of pelvic pain...
Rectal Gel Prevents Transmission Of AIDS-like Virus In Macaques
The HIV drug tenofovir may prevent AIDS transmission when applied rectally as a gel, according to results from a macaque study published in PLoS Medicine.
Testosterone and body fat are controlled by the same genes
Genes that control percentage of body fat are also responsible for circulating levels of testosterone in men, research published in the latest edition of Clinical Endocrinology shows. The research shows...
Sesame seed extract and konjac gum may help ward off Salmonella and E. coli
A new study in SCI's Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows that konjac gum and sesame seed extract may offer protection against different strains of E. coli...
Happiness Lengthens Life
Happiness does not heal, but happiness protects against falling ill. As a result, happy people live longer. The size of the effect on longevity is comparable to that of smoking...
New York Hospitals Create Outcry in Foreign Deal
A deal with a Caribbean school to provide clinical training for students at the city’s public hospitals has stoked fears that clerkships will grow more scarce.
Lilly Diabetes Drug Shows a Life-Extending Promise
Byetta, an injectable drug that lowers blood sugar, may help people with diabetes to live longer, according to the results of a major clinical trial.
Millions With Chronic Disease Get Little to No Treatment
A study estimates that about one of every three working-age adults without insurance in the U.S. has received a diagnosis of a chronic illness and is not getting adequate treatment.
Johnson & Johnson Receives Subpoena on Bile Duct Stents
The subpoena of Johnson & Johnson broadens an investigation that has touched its competitors Abbott Laboratories and Boston Scientific.
Really?: The Claim: Quinine Is Effective in Easing Leg Cramps
Quinine is a popular remedy for leg cramps but there are a couple of problems with the approach.
Personal Health: Sorting Out Coffee’s Contradictions
As with any product used to excess, consumers often wonder about the health consequences of caffeine.
Global Update: Ethics of Studies in Poor Countries Lead to Call for New Regulations
Two researchers from the University of North Carolina are calling for new ways to regulate health surveys.
Vital Signs: Screening: Higher Rates of Hearing Loss Are Found
Researchers said they had evidence that as many as 29 million people in this country might have at least some hearing loss.
Vital Signs: Disparities: Surgical Tools Not Fit for Smaller Hands
A new study finds that some devices commonly used in the operating room are too big to be comfortable for women.
Cases: The Germs Are Potent. But So Is a Kiss.
The emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms is an unintended consequence of our use (and overuse) of antibiotics.
As Cancer Lingered, She Lived a Bold Life
Karen Pasqualetto faced a grim cancer diagnosis with grit and tenacity.
To Heal the Wounded
A new textbook is the first guidebook of new techniques for American battlefield surgeons to be published while the wars it analyzes are still being fought.
HIV vaccine 'allows drug breaks'
Scientists are testing a vaccine designed to give HIV patients a prolonged break from their regular medication.
HIV advice could kill masses
HIV infection could quadruple in some populations if people follow potentially misleading advice from the Swiss Federal Commission for HIV/AIDS, research warns.
Opinion: Whos afraid of the big bad toad?
Professor Rick Shine writes on new developments in the fight against cane toads.
Immune System Protein Accurate Predictor Of Survival In Pediatric Septic Shock
A simple measure of an immune system protein within 24 hours of being admitted to the hospital for septic shock can predict survival in children, yielding a powerful tool for...
Strategies To Control TB Outdated, Inadequate, Analysis Shows
The standard regimens to treat tuberculosis are inadequate in countries with high rates of multi-drug resistant TB. In countries with high rates of MDR-TB, patients are nearly twice as likely...
Recurrence Of Group B Strep High In Subsequent Pregnancies, Say Obstetricians
A new study could help experts better decide whether to continue the current practice of retesting women during their second pregnancies for a common bacterial infection if they had tested...
Immunotherapy In High-risk Pediatric Sarcomas Shows Promising Response
Based on a pilot study in children with sarcoma, researchers believe that immunotherapy could prove beneficial in treating high-risk forms of this cancer.
Scientists look to HIV drugs as preventative
Researchers are conducting far-reaching trials to determine whether existing treatments can be used prophylactically to block infection. ...
Anti-AIDS vaccines hold promise
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- AIDS experts meeting in Mexico City said anti-retroviral drugs being tested for HIV prevention are among the most promising AIDS interventions in...
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