Aug
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New hope for TB patients
August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
It’s a scourge that has coughed its way into India and mortally affects an estimated 3.2 lakh Indians annually. What’s scary is that TB, so far restricted to new cases and multi-drug resistant (MDR-TB) ones, has mutated into the more deadly and incurable variety — extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Read more
Aug
31
International Experts Update HIV Treatment Guidelines
August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
An evaluation of recent data has led to an update in the guidelines and recommendations for antiretroviral treatment of adult human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, according to an article in the August 6 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on HIV/AIDS.
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Aug
31
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Symptoms
August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The main symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include: * Persistent heartburn. Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling or burning pain behind the breastbone. It may occur after eating, soon after lying down, or when bending forward. Read more
Aug
31
When a Little Poison is Good for You
August 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is a phrase that contains more than a grain of truth. It describes the theory of hormesis — the process whereby organisms exposed to low levels of stress or toxins become more resistant to tougher challenges.
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