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Herpes Drug Might Also Slow HIV Progression
By Dr.Ravi at 16 February, 2010, 7:08 am
New research suggests that people who are infected with both HIV-1, a strain of the AIDS virus, and herpes simplex virus type 2 could benefit in more than one way by taking a herpes drug called acyclovir. In addition to treating herpes, the medication appears to also slow the progression of HIV. “While the HIV-disease [...]
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Rapid influenza test are more accurate for young children
By Dr.Ravi at 16 February, 2010, 7:03 am
The rapid influenza test those were know to have more sensitivity than specificity are now shown to be more accurate for younger childern. These tests can be used for common flu as well as the H1N1 influenza that we all know as swine flu. With this rapid test we can detect the presence of virus [...]
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Drinking milk during pregency reduce risk of multiple sclerosis
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:36 am
Recent research on the experience of ladies recorded in a excellent way by the NINDS showed that taking good amount of milk during pregency reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis. The new study included 35,794 U.S. nurses whose mothers provided information about their experiences and diet during pregnancy. The nurses were followed for 16 years, [...]
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Gastric Banding seems effective for obese teens
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:24 am
A study recently conducted showed that gastric banding surgery is more effective and efficacious in obese teens. Their study included 50 teens, aged 14 to 18, with a body-mass index (BMI) higher than 35 (statistical obesity begins at a BMI of 30). Half underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding while the other half took part in [...]
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Gene that Can Help to Predict Tamoxifen Treatment Failure
By Dr.Ravi at 2 February, 2010, 3:31 am
Belfast scientists identify gene that can help predict tamoxifen treatment failure. Yes it will be a great invention for those who are suffering from breast cancer.Many people and doctors don’t know weather they are gone get benifit from the breast cancer therapy of tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is being widely used now a days for treatment now [...]
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