Experimental AIDS vaccine shows promise in early human tests
An experimental prime boost AIDS vaccine from Merck shows encouraging early human results at a Seattle conference. The two step approach uses HIV genes then a harmless virus carrier to stimulate immunity, with volunteers showing immune responses though full protection awaits larger trials. Experts caution timelines stretch years and note unknowns about real-world efficacy and safety.
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National Institutes of Health
U.S
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David Ilo
Aaron Diamond Aids Research Center
New York
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Unionville vet faces crematorium firm objections
Neighbors protest a Unionville veterinarian’s plan to install a crematorium at his clinic near Liberty town. The Frederick County Board of Appeals postponed the hearing to March 1 after hearing testimony. Citizens fear odors and smoke while the vet’s lawyer says the furnace is only for small animals and will operate under authorization and a county permit.
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Mayor's Last Roundtable Meeting Tonight
From Staff Reports Frederick Mayer and Jennifer Terughcety will host a neighborhood roundtable at Whittier Elementary School tonight from ? to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. A second roundtable series will be scheduled in late spring per the mayor's office.
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Jennifer Terughcety
Whittier Elementy School
Downtown development clash tests city agency funding plan
Frederick officials debate phasing out independent economic development funding. GFDC leaders press for private grants to preserve independence while Dougherty touts city oversight and a city hall focus. Griffin argues for a two-agency model and cites GFDC’s role in redevelopment efforts and grants.
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Girl Scout cookie booths set at major area stores
Laura Karet of Giant Eagle says stores cannot host solicitations outside due to policy and legal concerns. Scouts plan booths at Giant Eagle locations, Dollar Store, Ames Department Store, and others including SuperFresh, JCPenney, WaWa, Walmart, Safeway, and Michaels. Camp funding and cookie profits support trips and activities. Giant Eagle aided a Columbus camp with a donated freezer.
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US. 40
Ames Department Store
Seventh Street
Giant Grocery
New Design Road
U.S. 40
Ballenger Creek Pike
Jcpenney
Frederick Tow
Center Court
WaWa
Wal- Mart
MD. 85
Safeway
Michaels Arta
Laura Karet
Clant Eagle
Giant Eagle
Columbus
Ohio
Jeff Galmain
Gir
Penn Laurel Council
Perkins
Greenspan Flags Mild Recession After 9/11 Shocks
Federal funds rate held near 3.78 percent after aggressive cuts last year with the aim of supporting a subdued recovery into midyear. Loan costs at 4.75 percent are expected to stay flat as consumer spending Warily anchors growth while tech advances helped limit downturn.
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Jie Denebiark
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U.S
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Greenspan
Goan
Greenxpatt Waild
Hatahet Tangsint
M. Witney
Afartery
Study of women remaining HIV free despite unprotected sex
Researchers at New Jersey’s University of Medicine and Dentistry study women who stayed HIV free after long unprotected exposure to HIV positive partners. Immune cells, especially CD4 and CD8 types, showed multiple protective responses and may inform vaccine development and identify people at risk of rapid AIDS progression.
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University of Madhiving
Denistry
New Jersey
Donald WB. Louria
University
Department of Proven
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Ould’ Susan, Placper
Division of Aids
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Joan H. Skurnick
New Jersey Medical School
Newark
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Joweriny Chines
Plaeger
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia
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