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Man against HIV – new vaccine ready for human trials

...cated work and employs an entirely new approach in tackling the virus. The idea is to block the virus from growing inside the body rather than trying to bolster the immune system against the virus as many vaccines try to do. TAT protein is an important protein in the virus, which is a key building block of ...

Acne may protect against infections

... up the immune system so that is more effective at tackling subsequent infections. It appears that P. acnes stimulates activity among a type of white blood cell called a Th-1lymphocyte which plays a central response in fighting infection.// These cells specialise in fighting bacteria and viruses. However, t...

Get, set, go...

...o be more physically active and one of the ways of tackling the huge problem of osteoporosis is to encourage youngsters to increase peak bone mass by taking enough of the right type of exercise with a well-balanced calcium rich diet....

Drug Combo Works Better for children with ADHD, Tics

Drug Combo may be the best method for tackling a irksome duo: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined with a chronic twitching disorder. New research suggests that mixing// two of the most commonly prescribed drugs for ADHD is the most effective therapy for kids who struggle with...

Enduring anti-clotting treatment avails heart patients

...ng. Previous research has shown the advantage of tackling the clotting problem with aspirin and anti-clotting drugs given for a few weeks after the PCI. A new study now shows that giving the combination therapy for a whole year gives even better results. Researchers at the University of North Carolina st...

New therapy improves quality of life for cancer

...m chemotherapy. Now epoetin alfa promises a way of tackling chemotherapy-related fatigue too....

Stroke also in list of common childhood ailments

... stroke in infants is identified, it would help in tackling the same problem in adults. They added that strokes in infants are a common cause of cerebral palsy, and that nearly 6 percent of children who have a stroke die, while about 25 percent of children have another stroke and about two-thirds have lasting...

S. Africa AIDS in 'death phase'

...has been criticized for its lackluster approach to tackling the disease, //which has already infected about 5 million South Africans.Activists have also called on the government to continue to use an AIDS drug called nevirapine to prevent newborn children from contracting the HIV infection from their mothers....

New diseases require holistic outlook to treatment

...ation Society of US have suggested that instead of tackling these epidemics from the standpoint of individual .... Some of the recommendations of the committee in tackling the new disease are better observation of wildlife diseases to prevent their outbreaks, mking the an...

Indian Minister wanted Media to Propaganda HIV/AIDS awareness

...ting on the issue. Media leadership is critical in tackling the pandemic of HIV/AIDS and he said that our knowledge and awareness about the disease could check its spread since these epidemic breeds on ignorance, silence and inaction. Reporting about what is happening at the regional level would help formulat...

Researchers finding link between malaria susceptibility and genetic makeup

...e genetic factors, they conclude, "Identifying and tackling the household effects must be the more efficient route to reducing the burden of disease in malaria-endemic areas". Factors such as suitable conditions for mosquitoes to breed and survive as well as human behavior are likely to play major roles. "W...

Programs for development of health in poor countries not effective

...ive key fronts: reducing mother and infant deaths, tackling child poverty, preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, and controlling malaria and tuberculosis. Current approaches must change if the goals are to be achieved more quickly. In curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, treatment with first-line antiretrovirals ha...

Diagnostic Procedure For Tuberculosis Made Easy

...rown to determine which would be most effective in tackling the infection. This is particularly important given the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains of the disease, the report said. Currently being developed in Lima, Peru, it has beaten 1,200 other entries to win the top prize at the Medical Futur...

North-Eastern Leaders Of India Meet To Discuss HIV Problems

...portions in the // region. A daylong conclave on tackling the scourge is being organised Saturday in Assam's main city of Guwahati by the parliamentary committee on HIV/AIDS. UNAIDS Executive Director Peter Piot is also scheduled to attend. The meeting is expected to be attended by all the regional chief m...

Health Care Ties To Get Stronger Between India And Britain

...the health sector, more specifically to methods of tackling certain global health problems. The Minister also had a detailed discussion with the visiting Executive Director of UNAIDS, Peter Piot, regarding the global AIDS/HIV situation and the situation in India in particular. While responding to ques...

Infectious Diseases of the Wild to grow

...mesticated species. The problem is not small and tackling it will not be easy, but recognising a common problem is, at least a start, he concludes. (IANS)...

Alcohol: Liver's worst enemy

...d in comparison, yet the government spends more on tackling that. Drinking, by comparison, is on the rise and too little is being done to help.' A recent report had said that the UK was one of Europe's worst offenders' with alcohol consumption rising by 15 percent over the last five years. It remains the si...

Dealing With Stress Results In Better Academic Performance

...a study of almost 600 students which revealed that tackling anti-social tendencies like violence, delinquency, and substance use among students also contributes towards better academic performance. The progress reported by two groups of students is being followed by the Raising Healthy Children Project, wher...

More Married Women In India Are Getting Infected By HIV

... is among several global bodies assisting India in tackling the burden of the disease through awareness campaigns and providing anti-retroviral treatment. (IANS)...

Dog (Man's best friend) Genome Sequenced

... canine genetics community worldwide are currently tackling this problem by applying the knowledge gained from SNP analysis to find disease genes. To this end, the dog-owner community is an essential collaborator. "We deeply appreciate the generous cooperation of individual dog owners and breeders, breed club...

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