Bacteria could make new library of cancer drugs that are too complex to create artificially
...uch as streptorubin B, could be even more powerful anti cancer tools, but they cannot currently be easily ... could provide the basis for developing useful new anti cancer drugs. Professor Challis said: "This approach combines the strengths of conventional orga...Community model effective in allotting anti-AIDS meds, Stanford doctor says
...reduced levels of CD4 immune cells, to qualify for anti retroviral therapy. Still, there are long waiting lists for these precious, life-prolonging drugs. Under AIDSETI guidelines, first priority is given to people in the community who are actively involved in promoting HIV prevention and treatment messag...Promising obesity therapy receives follow-on funding
...agerly anticipates commercialisation of Adipogen's anti obesity research," Mr Colledge said....Largest ever Asian smoking study reveals cardiovascular health risks
...s the greatest detrimental impact. Therefore, any anti tobacco campaigns in Asia should include messages specifically targeted at women," said Prof. Woodward Importantly, the study also showed that smoking is an independent risk factor for haemorrhagic stroke, the most common type of stroke in Asia and m...Stealth particles to target tumors
... The drug used for this project was paclitaxel an anti breast cancer drug and dexamethasone a steroid frequently used to treat eye inflammation. This shell allows the drug to travel in stealth mode through the bloodstream. "A layer-by-layer self-assembly technique was used to encapsulate core charge...Bid to improve diabetes services for South Asians in Britain
...d, including time constraints due to working long, anti social hours; perceptions that exercising is an individualistic or selfish act in a culture which prioritises family obligations; constraints on women spending time outside the home and cultural taboos about women exposing their bodies to the opposit...