International HIV/AIDS trial finds continuous antiretroviral therapy superior to episodic therapy
...ctor Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. "The study reflects an extraordinary global collaboration among hundreds of dedicated AIDS clinicians and thousands of their patients, all of whom should be commended for their exceptional achievement in contributing to this pivotal HIV/AIDS treatment study." "This trial was designed to...St. Jude projects 90 percent cure rate for ALL
...entirely to the enormous contributions made by our extraordinary team of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other clinicians and scientists over the years," said William E. Evans, Pharm.D., director and chief executive officer of St. Jude and the paper's co-author. "Their efforts are directly responsible for helpin...Questions over 'healing effect' of magnets
...apy seems unrealistic. Extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence. Patients should be advised that magnet therapy has no proved benefits. If they insist on using a magnetic device they could be advised to buy the cheapest this will at least alleviate the pain in their wallet, the authors conclude.......esearchers reveal scientific evidence that a dog's extraordinary scenting ability can distinguish people with both early and late stage lung and breast cancers from healthy controls. The research, which was performed in California, was recently documented by the BBC in the United Kingdom, and is soon to be aired i...Lung cancer screening encouraged for smokers with a strong family history of the disease
...s dropped over the past two decades as a result of extraordinary personal and public health smoking cessation efforts. Yet, an estimated 46 million former smokers in America remain at risk for the disease, along with almost 49 million who continue to smoke. Consequently, further efforts need to be made to identify...Antibody therapy promising for pediatric neuroblastoma
...resistant to traditional chemotherapy. "This is an extraordinary model for advancing the field of pediatric oncology," said Raymond Barfield, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant member of Hematology-Oncology at St. Jude. "We were able to make rapid progress by doing all the development and production of the antibody on camp...Magnet lab researcher exploring science behind commercial applications of liquid helium
...endlessly without friction. "Superfluid helium has extraordinary properties," said Van Sciver. "Because of its unique viscosity and heat conductivity, its flow can be controlled to a degree you can't get with other fluids. It has lots of potential for commercial applications." In a letter published in a recent iss...Pain and its impact on the treatment of rheumatic disease
...f patient care. While the last decade has brought extraordinary advances in the unravelling of pain mechanisms at the molecular level, evaluating and alleviating pain remains an ongoing challenge for physicians, particularly rheumatologists. The December 2005 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism ( http://www.intersci...... receive sufficient support throughout a period of extraordinary demands; and b. disability insurance and death benefits are available to staff and their families adversely affected while performing their duties. 3. Governments, hospitals and health regions should develop human resource strategies for communicable...Albert Szent-Gyrgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research to Harvard's Harold F. Dvorak, M.D.
...er and celebrate leading researchers who have made extraordinary contributions in the field of cancer research. The Prize is designed to draw attention to the continued need to support basic science cancer research. Any scientist or individual may be nominated for the annual prize by his or her peers and the wi...Microbicide field praises agreement to license new AIDS drugs
...distribution." The microbicide field has built an extraordinary amount of scientific momentum, with five first-generation candidates now in large-scale effectiveness trials around the world and other candidates well into safety trials. Given current scientific advancements and a bigger pipeline of potential micro...Lance Armstrong Foundation establishes Endowed Chair in Oncology at Indiana University
...permanent and visible recognition of Dr. Einhorn's extraordinary contribution to cancer patients and the medical di...ion, has given hope to millions of survivors. This extraordinary gift will enable us to transform that hope into real results for people battling cancer." Dr. Einho...U.S. House introduces Microbicide Development Act of 2005
...elves from HIV. The microbicide field has built an extraordinary amount of scientific momentum, with several first-generation candidates entering large-scale human effectiveness trials around the world. At the same time, new products, based upon recent advances in HIV treatment, are already well into safety trials...One stop shop for clinical trials open for business
... website unveiled overnight in Geneva. "This is an extraordinary resource for anyone interested in discovering just what sort of data is out there on potentially life-saving medicines and vaccines," the Chief Executive Officer of Medicines Australia, Kieran Schneemann, said today. "There is clear interest from doc......this study, said the results again demonstrate the extraordinary value of aspirin, one of the least costly medications. "Given the widespread use of aspirin, the prevalence of hypertension, and the ease in altering the time of aspirin administration, these results should be widely disseminated," Dr. Messer said. F...Proteome Systems raises $10m through a private placement to institutional and professional investors
...holder approval, which the Company will seek at an extraordinary general meeting to be convened in October 2005, with notices to be sent to shareholders shortly. The net proceeds of the placement after broker and selling fees will be approximately $9.75million. These funds will provide the Company with sufficient...Obesity in kids: New research funded in W.A.
...ng with obesity in children, which has grown at an extraordinary rate in recent years. Australia is now on track to have similar levels to the United States where about 50 per cent of children are overweight. "We are trying to find acceptable and appropriate ways to encourage parents to take action to keep their...Tungsten in the environment: National symposium, Aug. 29
... Additional Information: "Tungsten is a metal of extraordinary properties that make it uniquely suitable for a wide variety of uses, from household necessities to highly specialized applications," say Dr. Christodoulatos, director of the CES at Stevens. "Since its discovery, tungsten and its compounds have been...Study reveals potential for new treatment of paralysis and brain disease
...uman brain cells in the laboratory to see if KDI's extraordinary ability to prevent nerve cell death and promote regeneration could be connected to its unexpected effect on the glutamate system. The study concludes that KDI is able to block various forms of glutamate function leading researchers to believe that i...Red and Charline McCombs contribute $30 million to M. D. Anderson research effort
..., and their other daughters, Connie and Lynda, are extraordinary and successful people who have a tremendous commitment to giving back, and we are fortunate that they are so devoted to M. D. Anderson and its mission," said President John Mendelsohn, M.D. "Red, Charline and their family foundation are giving us the...