Research on AIDS virus and cancer wins Nobel Medicine Prize Oct 6, 2008
STOCKHOLM (AFP) - French and German scientists credited with the discovery of the viruses behind AIDS and cervical cancer won Monday the Nobel Medicine Prize, the first of the prestigious awards to be announced ... France's Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier, who shared one half of the award, discovered the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, one of the biggest scourges of modern times ... AIDS first came to public notice in 1981, when alert US doctors noted an unusual... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Oct 6, 2008
The summit's final declaration included sweeping commitments to crack down on corruption, reduce government secrecy, reduce the time and cost of starting new businesses and improve education and health care, including care for HIV and AIDS patients. The leaders made an equally imprecise pledge to conclude talks on the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), an agreement aimed at eliminating customs duties through the hemisphere. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Neurocrine shares plunge on FDA rejection Oct 6, 2008
Personal Tech Markets Your Money Technology Healthcare Columnists Latest news Message Boards. Sleeping pill maker loses 62% of its value. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Oct 6, 2008
Locke could cut the state-subsidized child-care program, which aids families earning as much as 200 percent of the federal poverty level -- $30,520 for a family of three in Washington -- or its tuition-assistance programs for working families who have left welfare. But Miller said the governor is also seriously considering. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Editorial: The states should decide some issues Oct 6, 2008
And California's right to allow someone to dispense marijuana to patients suffering from AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, anorexia, cancer, Crohn's Disease, epilepsy or any other disease proved to have pain and nausea alleviated by the herb, was made clear recently, too. Charles Lynch was found guilty in a federal court Aug. 5 of five counts of distributing drugs. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
China Frees Dissident Physician Oct 6, 2008
For his part, Jiang has expressed an interest in devoting his energies to China's AIDS crisis, the person said. The decision to detain Jiang was a risky one because of the popular reputation for honesty and integrity he earned during the SARS coverup. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Oct 6, 2008
Lessons learned from China's 2003 SARS epidemic are spurring the country's response to AIDS, revealed a senior Chinese government minister on Tuesday ... He pledged a serious response from China in the battle against HIV. "As a major country in the developing world, China has the responsibility and obligation to make its due contribution to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Asia and the world at large." ... In a report by UNAIDS and the Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum (APLF), which urges the... (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Oct 6, 2008
pharmacist discovered that bottles of Neupogen, a growth hormone prescribed for AIDS and cancer patients, were filled only with saltwater. The FDA report on measures to combat drug counterfeiting was compiled in consultation with drug manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and pharmacy groups. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 6, 2008
Two French scientists who discovered the AIDS virus and a German who found the virus that causes cervical cancer were awarded the 2008 Nobel prize for medicine or physiology. Rare giant soft-shell turtles failed to produce any heirs, despite mating. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Spermicide Coke, stale chips research wins Ig Nobels Oct 6, 2008
She said she was serious in testing the soft drink because women were using it in a douche as a contraceptive and, later, to try to protect themselves from the AIDS virus ... It kills the AIDS virus too, she said. (Yahoo News)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Oct 6, 2008
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Zambia army screens for HIV Oct 6, 2008
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Zulu leader speaks out on Aids crisis after son's death Oct 6, 2008
The leading South African opposition politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced at the weekend that his son had died of Aids ... After a tribute to his "son of Africa", Mr Buthelezi said, "I reach out to all the people whose family members have died of Aids. My son did." ... Mr Buthelezi's admission before thousands of mourners, including political and community leaders, was a typically forthright stand by the politician who has been critical of President Thabo Mbeki's quiet policy towards Aids. (Yahoo News -- Africa AIDS Epidemic)
Zulu leader breaks SA Aids taboo Oct 6, 2008
Activists say the government has dragged its feet on Aids. The leader of South Africa's Zulu-dominated Inkatha Freedom Party, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has revealed that his son Prince died of Aids ... "I reach out to all the other people who died of HIV/Aids. My son did," the country's Sunday Independent quoted the former home minister as saying. (Yahoo News -- Africa AIDS Epidemic)
Aids virus a century old Oct 6, 2008
The Aids virus, previously thought to have been transmitted from chimps to humans in the 1930s, may have leapt the species barrier more than a century ago in west-central Africa, scientists have said ... "The diversification of HIV-1 in west-central Africa occurred long before the recognised Aids pandemic," they announced in the British-based science journal Nature ... Aids first came to public notice in 1981, when alert US doctors noted an unusual cluster of deaths among young homosexuals in... (iAfrica.com)
Aids epidemic a 'global disaster' Oct 6, 2008
Aids epidemic a 'global disaster ... Much Aids funding is not reaching those most in need, the IFRC says ... The Aids epidemic in some countries is so severe that it should be classified as a disaster, the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) has warned. (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)
S Africa bans Aids vitamin trials Oct 6, 2008
South Africa has been devastated by Aids and HIV. A South African court has banned unauthorised trials of vitamin therapies for Aids, which some say are a health risk ... Matthias Rath and his Rath Foundation promote vitamin pills and minerals which they say can reverse the development of HIV/Aids. (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)
7 Republican senators block Bush's bill to fight AIDS in Africa Oct 6, 2008
I see signs that global determination to keep the promises made on AIDS, TB and malaria is waning, and I know that passage of this legislation, prior to the G-8, is crucial to regaining momentum. "While several of the seven senators have pushed for a stronger focus on abstinence, a survey conducted by the State Department's Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator found that more than half the international health experts surveyed expressed concern over legislative language that includes a... (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)
52 comments Oct 6, 2008
"If Palin is elected Vice President, her choice to birth her son and not shield him from the spotlight could have even more far-reaching implications. Lets consider the typical profile of presidential or vice presidential children: either adults or teenagers; married, or at least partnered, possibly with children themselves; college-educated, or pursuing a college degree, usually at a high-end institution; at least halfway decent to look at, sometimes glamorous, and typically with a minor... (Human Events Online)
Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Oct 6, 2008
At least 40 of the 426 infected children have died of Aids, increasing widespread outrage in Libya over the case ... Aids experts testified to a lower court last year that the epidemic started before the nurses arrived at the hospital in eastern Libya, possibly due to poor hygiene or the unsafe use of syringes and blood products. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Oct 6, 2008
Defence lawyers say the children had the virus which causes Aids before the nurses arrived to start work at the hospital in the eastern city of Benghazi. No pardon. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Oct 6, 2008
AIDS Patients in Controlled Study Had Significant Pain Relief ... AIDS patients suffering from debilitating nerve pain got as much or more relief by smoking marijuana as they would typically get from prescription drugs -- and with fewer side effects -- according to a study conducted under rigorously controlled conditions with government-grown pot ... Countless anecdotal reports have suggested that smoking marijuana can help relieve the pain, nausea and muscular spasticity that often accompany... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Three Europeans Win the 2008 Nobel for Medicine Oct 6, 2008
Three European scientists who discovered viruses that cause cervical cancer and AIDS share this year s Nobel Prize in medicine ... The Institute said the other half of the award will be shared equally by two French virologists, Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier, for discovering H.I.V., the virus that causes AIDS. Since its discovery in 1981, AIDS has rivaled the worst epidemics in history ... The viral discovery has also led to an understanding of the natural history of H.I.V.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Rampant Medicare fraud suspected in Miami Oct 6, 2008
Scams involving fake AIDS treatments, for example, popped up in Detroit and several other cities after a crackdown in Miami, Culp and others say. "Typically, Miami is ground zero. Then we see it move to the other high-fraud areas," says Suzanne Bradley, an investigator with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service's field office in Miami. (USA Today)
Is homosexuality a crime? Debate continues Oct 6, 2008
But practitioners in the field also feel this is no longer true as AIDS awareness in the community is high. They say what bothers the community is social acceptance and not health issues. (NDTV.com)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Oct 6, 2008
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Plate aids diabetes weight loss Oct 6, 2008
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'Human-animal' embryo green light Oct 6, 2008
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U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Oct 6, 2008
VaxGen, founded in 1995 as a spinoff from biotech giant Genentech Inc., was involved in the development of a much-anticipated, but ultimately unsuccessful, AIDS vaccine in the late 1990s. In August, the company stumbled again, announcing that the Nasdaq exchange was delisting its stock because the company had not filed two quarterly reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Oct 6, 2008
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Physical therapist educates patients to reduce pain Oct 6, 2008
He believes creating the right environment aids in the success of physical therapy. "Our goal is to help a person and educate them so they can do it right themselves to prevent it," he said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Anger spurs write-in campaign for Felix Delgadillo Oct 6, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Three European scientists shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Three European scientists shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases. (News Central Portal Site, CA)
Biogen Idec issues Avonex warning Oct 6, 2008
" She said the interest in liver complications was a current concern of the FDA.FDA officials could not be reached.Biogen Idec has been hard-hit since the company said Feb. 28 it was pulling Tysabri off the market and halting clinical trials involving the drug. Two patients taking Tysabri in combination with Avonex came down with a rare, often fatal brain disease most often seen in patients with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS. One patient has died.The company and its partner... (Yahoo News -- Multiple Sclerosis)
The Fives: Kimbo Slice meets Ross Perot -- sniping the all-hype team Oct 6, 2008
Morrison might have made a comeback hadn't been for the shocking positive AIDS test he had just before a planned fight in 1996. The test sent Morrison reeling, moving into retirement and then being convicted on drugs and weapons charges that landed him in the big house. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The new war against TB Oct 5, 2008
Although that is still short of the annual death toll from HIV/Aids (between 1 ... He first became interested in TB in 2000 when Time magazine sent him to South Africa to cover Aids ... Armed with a $10m grant from the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria, PIH adopted a different strategy. (guardian.co.uk)
Polypill for the heart Oct 5, 2008
The argument continues but most people agree that it might mean the difference between life and death for millions in developing countries, such as India, where heart disease is a bigger killer than cancer or AIDS. Acc 00004000 ording to a WHO Global Burden of Disease study, there were 1. 6 million deaths on account of heart disease in India in 2000. (India Times, India)
Axed SA minister billed for trip Oct 5, 2008
Ms Madlala-Routledge's sacking was condemned by Aids activists. South Africa's former deputy health minister has been ordered to repay the cost of an unauthorised trip to Spain where she attended an Aids meeting ... Her sacking was condemned by Aids activists and the opposition as a setback in the fight against HIV.. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Row over SA minister's transplant Oct 5, 2008
Dr Tshabalala-Msimang has - in the past - come under fire over her unorthodox approach to the HIV-Aids crisis ... Ten days ago, Mr Mbeki fired his deputy health minister, Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, saying she had not been a team player and had made an unauthorised trip to an Aids conference in Spain. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Looking to 2010 Oct 5, 2008
Mr Serra, of the opposition Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), is a former health minister who helped develop an acclaimed Aids treatment programme. As a student leader he had to go into exile during the dictatorship. (BBC News)
Tired of being tired? Losing sleep? Restless nights affect well-being of millions Oct 5, 2008
There are a slew of sleep aids available, some over the counter, some prescription and some psychological. Treating insomnia with medication is the most common treatment for sleep problems, according to the National Sleep Foundation, which also says 25 percent of Americans take some type of medication every year to help them sleep. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Family and friends gather for Diana memorial Oct 5, 2008
She would have made a very good ambassador for this country, whether it was in the anti-landmine cause or AIDS or whatever. She wasn't a saint and it's one thing for her friends and family to still miss her and wish to remember her but have the rest of you got nothing else to do. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Oct 5, 2008
The singers Cliff Richard, Elton John and Bryan Adams attended, and the photographer Mario Testino, along with representatives of dozens of charities supported by Diana, including groups helping vulnerable young people and those with HIV/Aids. In his address, Mr Chartres spoke about Diana publicly shaking the hand of an Aids patient in 1987 when "fear and prejudice" surrounded the disease. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Business Briefs for September 30, 2008 Oct 5, 2008
Sue's Place aids breast cancer research. Sue's Place in Lompoc is helping find a cure for breast cancer by donating 1 to breast cancer research and awareness every time a customer tries on a pair of jeans at the store during October. (Lompoc Record, CA)
FDA Ponders Ban On Cold Meds For Kids Oct 5, 2008
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. Stories. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Economic Stabilization act full text (New version) Oct 5, 2008
(II) any person that aids or abets a violation of this paragraph by a person described in subclause (I); and. (ii) for purposes of enforcing the requirements of this paragraph, the authority of the Corporation under. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Oct 5, 2008
Once considered rare, autism is now more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined and affects one of every 150 children and one of every 94 boys. "Virtually everyone in California knows a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor struggling with challenges surrounding autism and its related problems," Sen. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Diabetics Learn to Adapt Oct 5, 2008
"It's growing faster than cancer, AIDS or heart disease," she explained. "You never get a break.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Guide to Online Security Oct 5, 2008
A program or technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization, often without their knowledge. It includes programs like hijackers and keyloggers. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Latin honours for Carlos Santana Oct 5, 2008
Santana and his wife are strong supporters of Aids projects ... Santana has been honoured for his social, professional and cultural achievements, including his work with Aids schemes ... Last year, Santana donated the proceeds from the US leg of his tour to Artists for a New South Africa which distributes money for Aids sufferers and research. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)
South Africa ANC at brink of split Oct 5, 2008
They regarded his policies as too pro-business, criticized his failure to improve the lot of the poor and abhorred his failure to act more urgently to fight AIDS.. Mbeki's allies are deeply concerned about Zuma's legal problem -- corruption, fraud and racketeering charges that were thrown out on a technicality last month. (Los Angeles Times)
Let this woman die as she chooses, not in a death plant Oct 5, 2008
Nov 30 2007: Preparations for World Aids day, to be commemorated on December 1. . (guardian.co.uk)
Medical schools, journals fight industry influence Oct 5, 2008
"There is no industry far and away that has been more generous than the pharmaceutical industry," Gilroy added, noting companies give away medication samples, fund large prescription assistance programs for the poor, have helped African countries get AIDS medications, and donate drugs and medical supplies after major disasters. But pharmaceutical analyst Steve Brozak of WBB Securities said drugmakers will find ways to adapt to new rules. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
FDA blocks imports from India's generic drug giant Oct 5, 2008
The move also could affect a U.S. program that funds AIDS drugs for Africa, as Ranbaxy is one supplier of the low-cost generics being used. The FDA said it had notified charities and officials involved in the AIDS drug program of its concerns about drug quality. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Home delivery pharmacies seen to boost generic use Oct 5, 2008
The company has estimated that use of generic sleep aids will increase to 70 percent of all sleep aid prescriptions in 2008. A further 1. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Plainfield man charged with spreading HIV virus (3546) Oct 5, 2008
The virus, which develops into AIDS, often takes months or years before incubation sets in ... DaddyTJ wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:23 PM:" WC, we can't comprehend what you just said either...double negatives and all.Anyway, personally, yes, this guy did wrong for not telling the other guy he was HIV positive...but God works in mysterious ways and maybe this was his "punishment" for having unprotected "intimate encounters" with another man.protection=less chances of getting HIV/AIDS.Don't take that as... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Santana joins SA Aids fight Oct 5, 2008
Award winning rock guitarist Carlos Santana says he will donate the proceeds from his 2003 US tour, which begins on 13 June to fight HIV/Aids in South Africa. He said he hoped to raise about $3m to go to the Artists for a New South Africa's Amandla Aids Fund (Ansa) to help fight the disease in Africa ... The charity will use the cash to buy medicines for those suffering from HIV or Aids, to care for Aids orphans and to prevent new infections through education. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
West Bengal cautions puja revelers on HIV Oct 5, 2008
Kolkata: As West Bengal gears up to celebrate the mega festival of Durga Puja, health authorities and some NGOs are cautioning youth about the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS during the five nights and days of revelry ... "It's true, the young population is more susceptible to HIV/AIDS on festivals. Youngsters often tend to lead a reckless life because of the sudden change in their daily routine and the leniency shown by their parents on such occasions," D N... (Sify.com, India)
Empowering the deaf Oct 5, 2008
The workshops include financial planning for senior citizens, Social Security Organisation (Socso) benefits, employer and employee expectations, workers rights, employment support, taxation, insurance, health and wellness, AIDS awareness and menopause. Professionals from government departments like the Inland Revenue Board and health organisations conduct these workshops with the aid of a sign language interpreter, says club president Yap Yun Siong, who works as a clerk at a construction... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Clintons cause comesto Asia Oct 5, 2008
Since he left office as the US president, Clinton has devoted his time and energy to the CGI, with emphasis on tackling climate change, poverty, education and AIDS.. It is no secret that he now sounds and acts like a statesman. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Blacks flock to Ga. voter rolls Oct 5, 2008
Dems are a bunch of F**K s. They Belong in Africa with Monkeys and AIDS. By TW. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Spermicide Coke, stale chips research wins Ig Nobels Oct 5, 2008
She said she was serious in testing the soft drink because women were using it in a douche as a contraceptive and, later, to try to protect themselves from the AIDS virus ... It kills the AIDS virus too, she said. (Yahoo News)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Oct 5, 2008
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Nigeria probes HIV graduate test Oct 5, 2008
Nigeria's AIDS control agency says the new policy is illegal ... The National Agency for the Control of Aids (Naca) calls the university's action "a breach of the fundamental human rights of the students" ... 4 per cent of Nigeria's 140 million people live with HIV, the virus that causes Aids. (Yahoo News -- Nigeria)
Zulu leader speaks out on Aids crisis after son's death Oct 5, 2008
The leading South African opposition politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced at the weekend that his son had died of Aids ... After a tribute to his "son of Africa", Mr Buthelezi said, "I reach out to all the people whose family members have died of Aids. My son did." ... Mr Buthelezi's admission before thousands of mourners, including political and community leaders, was a typically forthright stand by the politician who has been critical of President Thabo Mbeki's quiet policy towards Aids. (Yahoo News -- Africa AIDS Epidemic)
Zulu leader breaks SA Aids taboo Oct 5, 2008
Activists say the government has dragged its feet on Aids. The leader of South Africa's Zulu-dominated Inkatha Freedom Party, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has revealed that his son Prince died of Aids ... "I reach out to all the other people who died of HIV/Aids. My son did," the country's Sunday Independent quoted the former home minister as saying. (Yahoo News -- Africa AIDS Epidemic)
