Studies fail to link silicone implants to connective tissue disease
Two new studies presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting cast doubt on claims that silicone breast implants cause diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The FDA has banned most implants except for reconstruction, while Dow Corning welcomed the findings as reaffirming no demonstrable extra risk from implants.
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Sexual assertiveness classes cut AIDS rate among Black women
A study finds Black women who completed sexual assertiveness courses were twice as likely to use condoms consistently afterward versus those who took a standard AIDS information course. Researchers say increased ability to express desires and negotiate safe sex may reduce HIV spread, noting Black women bear a higher AIDS burden.
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Scientists grow human ear tissue on mice for future transplants
In a Massachusetts lab, researchers examine tissue engineering by growing human cartilage on mice. Dr. Charles Vacanti and MIT's Linda Griffith-Cima used a porous polyester scaffold and donated cartilage cells to form an ear shape on a hairless mouse. The mouse remains healthy as the tissue develops.
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