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US researchers create protein map of human spit - 25 Mar 2008
ReutersAlready there are saliva-based antibody tests to detect human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, and hepatitis infections, Hagan said.
Brown's embryology letter to MPs in full - 25 Mar 2008
Guardian,With adult stem cells already being used in treatments for conditions including leukaemia, severe combined immunodeficiency, and heart disease,
Anti-Polio Campaign in Cuba - 25 Mar 2008
Prensa Latina,According to experts, the antigen should not be administrated to minors with high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, immunodeficiency and those allergic to
Ceragenix Enters into Agreement to License CSA-54 and other ... - 25 Mar 2008
Business Wire (press release),...“Human immunodeficiency virus (“HIV�) infection in humans is now pandemic. According to current estimates, HIV is set to infect 90 million people in Africa
Women’s charter - 25 Mar 2008
Frontline,...has an illicit relationship with another woman, or has refused to disclose human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status before or after marriage.
Might be time to put search for HIV/AIDS vaccine on back burner - 25 Mar 2008
The News Journal,The setback was compared to the Challenger shuttle disaster by Robert Gallo, co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus.
Indian scientist discovers how HIV turns food poisoning into ... - 25 Mar 2008
Thaindian.com,The researchers found that animals infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), an established model for HIV infection, had either a significantly
Council ponders feral cat law - 25 Mar 2008
Springfield News Sun,Many feral cats carry feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, also known as feline AIDS. The disease is similar to the human virus.
Supreme Court rules on insurance coverage - 25 Mar 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,...said that technology from San Diego biotechnology company Halozyme enabled positive results in an early stage trial of its therapy for immunodeficiency.
Baxter reports preliminary results of Phase I/II immunodeficiency ... - Mar 17, 2008
Pharmaceutical Business Review...tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a monthly subcutaneous administration of Gammagard Liquid with Enhanze Technology in 11 primary immunodeficiency
HIV Breakthrough: Protein That Fights Immunodeficiency Identified - Mar 3, 2008
Science Daily (press release)ScienceDaily (Mar. 3, 2008) — A Canada-US research team has solved a major genetic mystery: How a protein in some people's DNA guards them against killer
Hope keeps growing in Chelmsford - Mar 19, 2008
Chelmsford Independent,The only treatment for primary immunodeficiency disease consists of gamma globulin replacement therapy, which involves a weekly infusion of the blood
15-Year-Old Aerial’s Mom Calls Children’s Hospital ... - Feb 29, 2008
Telluride Watch,By Kandee DeGraw DENVER – The Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program has been the sole provider of specialized care for children with HIV infection in
Reduced Adipogenic Gene Expression in Thigh Adipose Tissue ... - Mar 6, 2008
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Mario Kratz, Jonathan Q. Purnell, Patricia A. Breen, Katherine K. Thomas, Kristina M. Utzschneider, Darcy B. Carr, Steven E. Kahn, James P. Hughes,
GeoVax Further Strengthens Management Team - Mar 24, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),GeoVax HIV/AIDS vaccines are designed to prevent Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease (AIDS), caused by the virus known as HIV-1. GeoVax HIV/AIDS vaccines may
AIDS vaccine trials may have added risk - Mar 21, 2008
United Press International..."This is on the same level of catastrophe as the (NASA space shuttle) Challenger disaster," said Robert Gallo, co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency
Pet Column - Mar 20, 2008
The Daily Planet,I would like to start by explaining that Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a virus that strikes cats. FIV is often confused with Feline Leukemia
Targeted Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:TGEN) to Hold Q4 2007 ... - Mar 20, 2008
TransWorldNews (press release),Two of their candidates are in clinical trials and are geared towards treating inflammatory arthritis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired
How HIV Turns Food-poisoning Into Lethal Infection - Mar 24, 2008
Science Daily (press release)...responses to Salmonella infection in rhesus macaques infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), an established model for HIV infection.
AIDS Anniversary - Mar 18, 2008
KWTX,...(March 18, 2008) -- This year marks the 27th year that the world has been fighting the disease that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Ardea's HIV drug found effective in Phase II trial - Mar 18, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),...from its ongoing randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase IIa proof-of-concept study of RDEA806 in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.
New Blood, Old Blood, or No Blood? - Mar 19, 2008
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),These advances have dramatically reduced the likelihood of transfusion-transmitted disease so that the risk of transfusion-associated human immunodeficiency
HIV – Signs and Symptoms of HIV - Mar 16, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, is a sexually transmitted disease that assails the immune system. The virus attacks your CD4 cells (or T4 cells),
Women's use of microbicides studied - Mar 18, 2008
United Press International...(UPI) -- A study has identified which US women are most likely to use a microbicide to prevent sexual transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus.
They're fighting for a voice and their lives - Mar 7, 2008
Tallahassee Democrat,As a patient suffering from the largely unknown and rare primary immunodeficiency disease, I have had to fight tooth and nail to obtain the only treatment
Baxter Presents Latest Clinical Trial Results of GAMMAGARD LIQUID ... - Mar 16, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Primary immunodeficiency disorders encompass more than 100 diseases caused by an immune system that does not function correctly.
HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Mar 17, 2008
Headway,According to UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, an estimated 33.2 million people are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.
Deal reached on global AIDS plan - Feb 28, 2008
Chicago Tribune,The bill authorizes $50 billion over five years to prevent infection, treat people ill from the human immunodeficiency virus and care for children orphaned
Ardea Biosciences Q4 Net Loss Widens; Issues FY08 Milestone - Mar 24, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),...a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or NNRTI in patients with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, in the second half of the year.
FDA issues alert about HIV drug Prezista - Mar 24, 2008
United Press InternationalThe FDA said Prezista (darunavir), an anti-retroviral drug used to treat for the human immunodeficiency virus HIV, is suspected of contributing to several
Fresh concerns about the spread of HIV/AIDS - Mar 13, 2008
AntiguaSun,PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Women in Trinidad & Tobago are more likely to be infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) because of their weak
Cat of the Week - Mar 13, 2008
Wilton Villager,She is already spayed, current on her vaccines and has tested negative for Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.
Allion Healthcare (ALLI) Reports Q4 EPS of $0.06 - Mar 13, 2008
StreetInsider.com (subscription),...healthcare providers, and payors in managing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the United States.
Reuters Health News Summary - Mar 22, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,The human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS attacks immune system cells. Like other viruses, it cannot replicate on its own but must hijack a cell and
Most of cats seized were ill, put to death - Mar 13, 2008
Orlando Sentinel,Blood tests confirmed that many of the cats were infected with feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, often called feline AIDS.
Suven partners with University of Minnesota for HIV Cure - Mar 4, 2008
HealthJockey.com,...“HIV is a retrovirus that can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is estimated that 0.6 per cent of global population is infected with HIV
Mymetics Corporation Hires the Investor Relations Group - Mar 4, 2008
Genetic Engineering News (press release),The Company's disease focus presently includes malaria and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). For further information regarding the Company and its
New HIV treatment strategy created - Mar 11, 2008
United Press InternationalLA JOLLA, Calif., March 11 (UPI) -- US scientists have created a two-step process that in the laboratory stops the human immunodeficiency virus at its
Blood drive remembers Calgary's 'Boy in the Bubble' - Mar 22, 2008
Canada.com,Evan got his stem cell transplant, giving him the bone marrow his parents hoped would pull him through his severe combined immunodeficiency disease.
Annual HIV infections continue to rise - Feb 28, 2008
PressZoom (press release),A total of 414 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) were reported to the Department of Health (DH) last year (2007), the highest annual number
What are AIDS and HIV? - Feb 27, 2008
TamilStar.com,AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a condition first reported in the United States in 1981, that has since become a major worldwide
Program to focus on AIDS issues - Feb 26, 2008
Washington Daily News,HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight infection and disease.
Researchers make key finds in evolution of HIV virus - Feb 25, 2008
News 8 Austin,AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and has no cure. The condition was first reported in the US in 1981 and has since become a worldwide
Roll up your sleeves it's flu shot time again - Mar 23, 2008
Markdale Standard,...diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, renal disease, anemia, children and adolescents with conditions treated for long periods with acetylsalicylic acid,
Panacos Pharmaceuticals (PANC) Reports a Q4 Loss of 17c - Mar 4, 2008
StreetInsider.com (subscription),...engages in the discovery and development of small-molecule oral drugs designed to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other human viral diseases.
Nevada Clinic Closed For Hepatitis Exposure - Mar 1, 2008
TopNews,...contact their primary care doctors or healthcare providers to get tested for hepatitis C as well as hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Anti-HIV Gel Is Safe, But Is It Effective - Feb 29, 2008
News Locale,FRIDAY, Feb 29, (News Locale) - A vaginal gel that is recommended for daily use by women to prevent infection from the AIDS-causing Human Immunodeficiency
Spay and Neuter - Feb 28, 2008
KLFY,Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome is spread by bites, and intact cats fight a great deal more than altered cats. Please contact your veterinarian today to
HIV tally jumps 414 to 3612 - Feb 26, 2008
South China Morning Post (subscription),Hong Kong recorded 414 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections last year — marking the biggest recorded increase since 1984.
Vaccine Failure Is Setback in AIDS Fight - Mar 20, 2008
Washington Post,...co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, and head of the Institute for Human Virology in Baltimore.
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