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World needs to commit more resources to treat people infected with HIV

Leaders of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) have stressed that as the world commits more resources to treat people infected with HIV, it must also intensify efforts to develop a vaccine to prevent new infections and stop the continuing spread of the virus.

2 Sep 2004

New ways of looking at treatment for lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis

A research team at Yale University has found that blocking a kind of cell death called apoptosis in fibrotic diseases of the lung, also blocks the fibrosis, opening new ways of looking at treatment for lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis.

2 Sep 2004

Domestic violence costs the UK £3 billion a year

Time off work due to injuries caused by domestic violence is costing employers and workers nearly £3 billion a year according to figures released today by Deputy Women's Minister Jacqui Smith.

2 Sep 2004

Study finds psychological distress varies between ethnic groups

The largest UK study of psychological distress among ethnic minority adolescents has found higher rates of depressive symptoms among non-UK White pupils compared with White UK pupils.

2 Sep 2004

Research suggests that victimisation in childhood increases risk of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia or manic depression

People with psychosis report a marked excess of victimising experiences, many of which occurred during childhood, according to a new study.

2 Sep 2004

Rural doctors less likely to diagnose depression in men than in women

It is known that doctors are generally less likely to diagnose depression in men than in women. Little research has been undertaken to explore the reasons for this in rural settings, or to compare GPs' and male patients' assessments of perceived depression.

2 Sep 2004

University of Nottingham research developments could mean new drugs will reach cancer patients more quickly

A £3 million grant and the establishment of a specialized business unit that will help new treatments reach cancer patients more quickly, have underlined The University of Nottingham’s place at the forefront of cancer drug development.

2 Sep 2004

Researchers work to defeat acne by understanding it better on a molecular level

To defeat an enemy, you must first understand it, or so the saying goes. And for nearly every teenager and young adult, acne is a formidable foe, causing damage to their skin and their self-image that can leave long-lasting physical and emotional scars.

2 Sep 2004

Students to be educated on better eating and lifestyle choices

It’s hard for many kids to resist the tasty temptations – cookies, shakes, French fries, soft drinks and pizza – being offered at their school cafeterias that may not be offered at home, and even some not-so-healthy treats tucked away in their brown-bag lunches.

2 Sep 2004

Hormone leptin could play a key role in treating bone loss, anorexia and infertility in women

A new study has found that the hormone leptin plays a key role in women’s reproductive and neuroendocrine health and suggests a future for the hormone in treating a number of conditions including exercise-induced bone loss, anorexia and in some cases of infertility.

2 Sep 2004

Sense of humour research reveals secrets of what makes us laugh

A sense of humour is a much admired asset. But do the same things make people laugh all over the world? And can we measure our ability to appreciate the funny side of life?

2 Sep 2004

First step in using gene therapy to treat glaucoma

Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated they can permanently transfer a functioning gene to targeted tissues within the eye.

2 Sep 2004

Study of the effects of liposuction on different parts of the body finds the procedure to be safe under proper conditions

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have completed the first comprehensive study of the effects of liposuction on different parts of the body during and immediately following the procedure.

2 Sep 2004

Doctors have a horrible track record in their profession of recognizing physicians with difficult personalities and dealing with them effectively

Some doctors yell and scream. Some throw surgical instruments. They berate nurses, other health care workers and even patients with snide remarks and insults.

2 Sep 2004

Counseling for breast cancer patients means healthier diets, reduced smoking and stronger immune systems

Regular psychological counseling for breast cancer patients may do more than just lower their stress and anxiety. A new study says the right kind of intervention can also mean healthier diets, reduced smoking, and most surprising of all – a stronger immune system.

2 Sep 2004

New drug application for exenatide has been accepted for review

Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly today announced that the New Drug Application for exenatide has been accepted for review by the Food and Drug Administration.

2 Sep 2004

Study reveals what may be the earliest step in the development of prostate cancer

The finding could open the door to new tests that predict whether the cancer will become aggressive and the development of treatments to prevent the condition from progressing.

2 Sep 2004

Risk of thyroid cancer rises with increasing radiation dose

The risk of thyroid cancer rises with increasing radiation dose, according to the most thorough risk analysis for thyroid cancer to date among people who grew up in the shadow of the 1986 Chernobyl power-plant disaster.

2 Sep 2004

Highly active antiretroviral therapies for AIDS are not initiated soon enough

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been shown to delay progression of AIDS and reduce mortality, yet the optimal time to start it is unknown.

2 Sep 2004

Proven clinical efficiency key to success of nascent European bone graft substitutes market

Increased orthopaedic surgical procedures and an ageing baby boomer generation have been boosting the demand for bone grafts. Even as new applications and innovative products create exciting growth opportunities, the key challenge for bone graft substitutes suppliers is to produce material with clinical efficacy equivalent to, or surpassing, existing alternatives.

2 Sep 2004

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World needs to commit more resources to treat people infected with HIV

New ways of looking at treatment for lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis

Domestic violence costs the UK £3 billion a year

Study finds psychological distress varies between ethnic groups

Research suggests that victimisation in childhood increases risk of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia or manic depression

Rural doctors less likely to diagnose depression in men than in women

University of Nottingham research developments could mean new drugs will reach cancer patients more quickly

Researchers work to defeat acne by understanding it better on a molecular level

Students to be educated on better eating and lifestyle choices

Hormone leptin could play a key role in treating bone loss, anorexia and infertility in women

Sense of humour research reveals secrets of what makes us laugh

First step in using gene therapy to treat glaucoma

Study of the effects of liposuction on different parts of the body finds the procedure to be safe under proper conditions

Doctors have a horrible track record in their profession of recognizing physicians with difficult personalities and dealing with them effectively

Counseling for breast cancer patients means healthier diets, reduced smoking and stronger immune systems

New drug application for exenatide has been accepted for review

Study reveals what may be the earliest step in the development of prostate cancer

Risk of thyroid cancer rises with increasing radiation dose

Highly active antiretroviral therapies for AIDS are not initiated soon enough

Proven clinical efficiency key to success of nascent European bone graft substitutes market

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

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