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Scientists Have Developed Faster, More Accurate TB Test

...e sputum-smear microscopy test, which analyses the material expelled from the lungs by a deep cough. However, the test, though fast, is not accurate in around 50 percent of cases, and it can take up to six weeks to culture the sample, confirm the results and determine whether it is resistant to drugs. These...

Teflon not toxic after all says reports

... perfluorooctanoic acid, the key component of the material Teflon. The study at The Wilmington, Del., science company definitely reveals lower mortality rates than West Virginia and the general US population.Similarly the results showed consistency with the mortality rates collected from research conducte...

Team Tracks Genetic Origins of Eye Cancer

... describes the specific differences in chromosomal material in cell lines established from sample tissue of these tumors. The second, published in the October issue, describes similar anomalies observed in nearly 100 patients. Both articles reflect research that comprised a large part of White's doctoral re...

Genomic tests for better cancer treatment

...achieved by a new test that examines the// genetic material of a patient’s tumour. A group of researchers at Duke University in North Carolina report that this genomic test is useful in predicting the efficacy of not only a single drug against a particular cancer but also a combination of drugs. The resea...

Now, Silica Nanobubbles for Targeted Drug Delivery

...e 'Core-shell system' that comprises a core of one material and a shell of another (inert) material. The possibility of delivering therapeutic molecules into cells and monitoring it through fluorescence imaging has opened up new possibilities, claims Thalappil Pradeep, who led the team at IIT. They incorp...

Specialized Bra for Women Post Heart Surgery

...after a heart surgery. The bra is made of a soft material which closes in the front with a zipper. This is a tight fitting bra and has velco straps. The bra can be adjusted to changing breast sizes which sometimes happen after a surgery. Also there are no metal clasps that will afftect x-ray images. The e...

Does Child pornography lead to Child abuse?

...ew law which makes possession of child pornography material a federal crime is forcing Forensic psychiatrists ...ivity. Scott said the nature of the pornographic material is a key factor. Extreme porn depicting sadism, bestiality and the like may be "part and parcel" wit...

Drexel Research in Cytokines Could Treat Sepsis

...ed by the filter material. The most popular filter material currently in use is activated carbon (charcoal). Its ability to treat poisoning has been known for over three thousand years. It works by adsorbing small organic molecules. However, even advanced activated carbon, with a surface area over 2000 m2/g, ...

Low Health Literacy Interferes with Good Health Care

...actions and formulate appropriate questions if the material isn’t presented in a clear fashion. It’s a tall order for most people. Unfortunately, many people run into difficulties. Helen Osborne cites six main reasons for trouble understanding medical information: Literacy: if people have trouble reading,...

Consequences Of Smoking On Fractures & Ligament Injuries

...ker for the formation of extracellular matrix, the material outside of cells that provides tissue support. The results showed for the first time that cellular density in mice increased between 3 and 7 days after injury in normal wound healing, and that this was partially inhibited in mice exposed to cigarette...

Government Announces Steps To Promote Ayurvedic Medicine

...cent of our medicinal plant exports are in the raw material form. This process needs to be reversed, wherein 90 per cent of the exports will be finished products,' he said. The steps planned include, * Setting up of Medicinal Plant Boards in 10 zones countrywide, which would provide support to local farmer...

The Anti-HIV Properties Of Green Tea Uncovered

...IV , facilitates the release of the virus’ genetic material into the cells through a unique pocket on the cell surface. The study revealed that EGCG binds to the same pocket and prevents the HIV from entering the cells and thus the cells do not get infected. Dr. Christina Nance, a Baylor pediatrics instru...

Surge of HIV Cases in Taiwan Prompts Doubling in Expenditure for HIV Prevention

...ness campaigns. The shared use of infected drug material has led to an increase in new HIV cases by 124 percent to 3,403 in Taiwan. Yang said, `The fundamental problem is health education. We need to spend more on prevention,' he said, adding that in 2006, new infections may fall for the first year in m...

Rare Neurological Disorder Linked to Flu shot

...k Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, said, "This a material risk, this is not some runny nose or rash that goes away. It's an illness that is potentially fatal and I think it speaks to the importance of . . . the process of informed consent." "I think the job for doctors and for us as scientists is to try t...

Holiday Season Could Ring in “Heartburn Season

...e stomach from emptying well, so now you have more material in the stomach that’s ready to reflux. It also further weakens that leaky valve.” Food myths Eating or drinking certain types of foods, such as milk, in an attempt to reduce stomach acid generally doesn’t work, said Dr. Spechler, who is a member ...

"Trojan Horse" Agent Halts Bone Metastasis in Mice

...d cells within the bone from chewing up other bone material to make room for the implanted tumor to grow. Although this study tested the ability of VEGF121/rGel to halt the growth of human prostate cancer cells in the bones of mice, investigators say it likely could help prevent the growth of other cancers ...

International Collaboration Takes Aim at Rabies

...which is derived from human blood, is an expensive material and is often not available in developing countries. To compensate, equine immune globulin derived from horse serum is used in many parts of the world, but it can carry significant side effects and is not an optimal product. To address the supply pr...

Measures to Prevent HIV in Railway Employees

...competitions, rallies. Distribution of educational material and condoms are being performed in coordination with respective State AIDS Control Societies and Mumbai district AIDS control Society. · Universal work precaution at work place – Guidelines are being followed. Staff trained in the same and periodic...

Anti Inflammatory Evaluation Of Plumeria Acuminata Leaves

...d to be useful in a variety of diseases. The plant material is widely used as a purgative, remedy for diarrhoea and cure for itch. The milky juice is employed for the treatment of inflammation and rheumatism. The bark has been reported to be useful in hard tumors, diarrhoea and gonorrhoea. Methods Acute a...

India to Be Made Medical and Health Tourism Destination

...publicity. ii) Brochure, CDs and other publicity material to promote Medical and health tourism has been produced by the Ministry of Tourism and has been widely circulated for publicity in target markets. iii) Medical and health tourism has been specifically promoted at various international platforms suc...

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