H9N2 avian flu vaccine paired with adjuvant provokes strong human immune response at low doses
When combined with an immune-boosting substance called an adjuvant, low doses of an experimental vaccine against a strain of avian influenza (H9N2) provoked a strong antibody response in human volunteers, report scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. The clinical trial of 96 adults was conducted...Low doses of chemotherapy good for children
Researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, US, have found that low doses of chemotherapy// works equally well for children with cancer, and thus limits the side effects of the therapy as well. The researchers had looked into the chemotherapy given to children suffering from Acute Lymphblastic Leukemia (ALL). Patients suffering from for this type of childhood cancer...Lower doses of oral contraceptives helpful in treating acne
Acne is a multifactorial disease, also known as Pimples or Zits. It is a common disorder affecting teenagers and, at times, young adults. It is caused by abnormal keratinization, increased sebum production//, bacterial infection and local inflammation of the skin, due to the blockage of skin pores. Usually acne appears on the face but can extend to neck, chest and back also. Acne has a...India To Procure 1 Million Doses Of Tamiflu
India is planning to procure at least a million doses of Tamiflu, the antiviral avian flu drug, in the event of an outbreak of bird influenza in the country, a central minister said Wednesday//....Small Doses Of Radiation Can Help Certain Lung Cancer Patients
A new study published in the in the March 1, 2006 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society says that many patients with apparently// incurable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) survived for up to five years after being given small doses of radiation therapy meant to ease the symptoms of the cancer. The study says that this group of patients appears to hav...Polyphenols in Green Tea Cause Liver Damage At High Doses
A new study has found that at high doses, polyphenols, in green tea or other such herbs can result in liver damage, leading to significant health risks. // The research has been conducted by researchers at University of Toronto, results of which can be found in the Free Radical Biology and Medicine journal. Previous studies have demonstrated the anti-oxidant effects of polyphenols in re...