
Cochlear Implants May Be Safe, Effective for Organ Transplant Patients
Cochlear implants may be a
safe, effective option for
some organ transplant
patients who've lost their
hearing as an unfortunate
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Cannabis Use Doubles Chances of Vehicle Crash, Review Finds
Drivers who consume cannabis
within three hours of
driving are nearly twice as
likely to cause a vehicle
collision as those who are
not under the influence of
... > full story

Unpicking HIV's 'Invisibility Cloak'
Drug researchers hunting for
alternative ways to treat
human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infections may soon
have a novel target -- its
camouflage coat. HIV hides
inside a cloak unusually
... > full story

Drug Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice
Neuroscientists have made a
dramatic breakthrough in
their efforts to find a cure
for Alzheimer's disease. The
use of a drug appears to
quickly reverse the
... > full story
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Drug Halts Organ Damage in Inflammatory Genetic Disorder, Study Suggests
February 10, 2012 A new study shows that Kineret (anakinra), a medication approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in stopping the progression of organ damage in people with neonatal-onset ... > full story -
Four Natural Extracts With Anti-Obesity Effects Tested on Rats
February 10, 2012 Researchers have identified four plant extracts that might help in preventing and fighting obesity. The researchers identified the most effective plant extracts through in vitro assays; subsequently, ... > full story -
Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
February 10, 2012 Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy, a new study ... > full story -
Substance P Causes Seizures in Patients Infected by Pork Tapeworm
February 9, 2012 A neuropeptide called Substance P is the cause of seizures in patients with brains infected by the pork ... > full story -
Nanotube Therapy Takes Aim at Breast Cancer Stem Cells
February 9, 2012 Researchers have again shown that injecting multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into tumors and heating them with a quick, 30-second laser treatment can kill ... > full story -
Scientists Sound Alarm Over Threat of Untreatable Gonorrhea in United States
February 9, 2012 The threat of multi-drug resistant gonorrhea is rising. Cephalosporins, the last line of defense, are rapidly losing effectiveness. The likelihood of treatment failures in the United States calls for ... > full story -
Financial Burden of Prescription Drugs Is Dropping, U.S. Study Finds
February 8, 2012 The financial challenge Americans face paying out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs has declined, but the costs remain a burden to many families, according to a new study. Despite the ... > full story -
Fasting Weakens Cancer in Mice
February 8, 2012 New study finds that short fasting cycles can work as well as chemotherapy, and the two combined greatly improve ... > full story -
After-School Program Can Reduce Alcohol Use Among Middle School Students, Study Finds
February 8, 2012 A voluntary substance prevention program held after school and presented by trained facilitators can help reduce alcohol use among young adolescents, according to a new ... > full story -
Heart Disease May Be a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
February 8, 2012 In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may ... > full story
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