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Success of HIV may depend in its mutations

Researchers observe that one reason AIDS may progress as a disease is the human immunodeficiency virus mutates so rapidly within the human body that it confounds the already-weakened immune system's ability to defend against it. In addition, conventional tests used to d...

Gene-Nanoparticle Gene Transfer Is Better Than Viral Vector Transfer System

...ologies of Paris), the UB researchers were able to observe the brain cells expressing genes without having to sacrifice the animal. Using this technique it is also possible to manipulate the behaviour of the brain cells. (Newswise) Related Information on Stem cells in Medindia: Information on stem ce...

Dental X-ray to predict risk of stroke

...d carotid artery in the patient. The dentists to observe the entire structure of the mouth, like a patient’s teeth, roots, jaw and facial position, use the Periapical or bitewing radiographs, or the panoramic radiographs. The Periapical or bitewing radiographs are used to diagnose the extent of periodontal...

Osteoporosis may be treated with strontium ranelate

...hat before prescribing the drug it is important to observe the changes in the bone mineral density. A study in the British Medical Journal has said that the drug strontium ranelate have an effect on the bone mineral density and notes that this effect can be used in advantage of the treatment procedure. The ...

A Better Understanding Of The Brain Network

... sent to a computer. Researchers then used fMRI to observe which areas of the brain controlled the participants' hand movements as they aligned a cursor on the computer screen with 50 different targets. The fMRI technology identified signs that neurons in a specific area of the brain were processing and givi...

Imaging Modality That Might Help Diagnose Depression

...on using an imaging technology that allows them to observe // levels of certain substances in the brain. Melancholia is a relatively common form of depression marked by insomnia, loss of appetite, and loss of pleasure. Results of the study show low levels of the inhibitory transmitter GABA and high levels ...

Your Wheezing Could be Due To Your Bed

...eople who sleep on their back. Researchers did not observe this effect among those who usually sleep on their sides and stomach. As predicted, the adverse effect of an overlying synthetic quilt was more evident in people who sleep on their backs because their face is closer to overlying bedding, and thus in ...

Antibiotics Overload For Kids Questioned

...ines. The new guidelines also recommend physicians observe selected children for 48 to 72 hours before proceeding with antibiotic treatments. The panel says this option should be limited to otherwise healthy children 6 months to 2 years of age with non-severe illness and who have an uncertain diagnosis. For ...

The Possibility Of Fighting HIV with Another Virus Questioned

...h clearance of GBV-C. However, researchers did not observe this link when patients were examined 12 months to 18 months after HIV seroconversion. Seroconversion is the time after a person is infected with an infectious organism (such as a virus) but before enough antibodies have developed that they can be de...

Risk of early neonatal death high in infants born in the night

... born during the day. However, researchers did not observe a similar increase in infant deaths during childbirth at night relative to daytime births, suggesting that night time factors may only affect early infant care, and not deliveries themselves. Also, researchers added that the risk that a newborn will ...

Memory deprivation after operations

Researchers in there study are trying to observe why surgery may trigger cognitive problems in some people but studies are ongoing. It's long been known that some older people develop problems with memory and other mental functions after an operation// - a condition known as Post Operative Cogniti...

Hormone Imbalance may lead to prolonged fatigue

According to a new study researchers observe that stress hormones may be disregulated in people with chronic fatigue. The HPA (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal) axis is a hormonal system that helps the body deal with physical and psychological stress.// The end result is the production of the str...

Sun burns treated with creams

Researchers observe that a new topical medication can effectively treat signs of aging due to repeated exposure to the sun. They found that in a long-term study of tazarotene cream, has successfully reduced fine wrinkling and mottled skin in more than 55 percent// of t...

Brain changes observed in people with sleep apnoea

Researchers in University of Boston observe that brain imaging sheds new light on the possible causes of sleep apnoea. In sleep apnoea, a person stops breathing, momentarily, many times during the night.// The cause is often a weakening of the muscles at the back of the throat, causing upper a...

A new infection- 'hot tub lung'

Researchers at the Mayo clinic in a new study observe the dangers of getting a lung infection or irritation from a hot tub bath. No doubt it is relaxing to use a hot tub, or jacuzzi, at home or in a health club. The experts advice you to be sure of keeping the tub clean// and well-maintained in order to...

Pregnancy shouldn't be dissuaded in older age

...between ages 22 and 33. Researchers of this study observe that there were 52 clinical pregnancies for a total pregnancy rate of 45.5 percent.42.1%. Of the 70 women in the series, 40 (54.5 percent) had live births. Three women carried two consecutive pregnancies. A total of 42 donors provided [eggs] for the ...

Drinking wine beneficial in dementia

... benefits. The latest from researchers in Denmark, observe that people who drink wine// now and again may have a lesser risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. People who drank wine weekly or monthly had the most benefit. The researchers are realistic about their research. They say people shoul...

Quitting the smoking habit

...se who took the sham pill. The researchers thereby observe that more effective treatments are needed to assist people give up smoking for good....

Pancreas transplant gives hope to type 2 diabetes

...Researchers at Yale University, who did the study, observe that this is highly uncommon and noted that most centers do not accept obese patients or those over 60. The fact that pancreas transplantation, nevertheless, worked for those type 2 diabetics is encouraging. It's a new option for those with the condi...

Hepatitis shots is promising

Researchers observe that an experimental new combination of drugs for Hepatitis -C Cures more patients with fewer side effects than the standard treatment for the potentially deadly,liver destroying infection.// The new Treatment could give doctors a more potent weapon...

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