AIDS drugs show promise in global prevention tests
Researchers report two HIV medicines, tenofovir and emtricitabine sold as Truvada, halted infection in monkeys and plan expanded studies in high risk humans worldwide. Officials say daily or pre exposure use with counseling and condoms could reduce transmission while acknowledging safety and policy considerations.
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Atlanta
Nsw
Thomas Folks
Africa
Matthew Bell
San Francisco
Lynn Paxton
Centers For Disease Contra and Prevention
Peoria
Paxton
Susana Ruchbinder
Gilead Sciences Inc
California
Walid Heneine
CDC
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Loneliness Linked to Higher Blood Pressure in Older Adults
A Chicago study of 229 adults aged 50 to 68 finds loneliness raises systolic blood pressure by 10 to 30 points, even after accounting for weight smoking and alcohol. Researchers say social connection could be a key factor in managing heart risk and note many Americans over 50 feel isolated.
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Chicago
Studie
University of Chicago
Louise Hawkley
Richard Suzman
The
National Institute On Aging
Hawkley
Chicago Area
Psychology and Aging
John Cacioppo
Harvard
Duke University
Caciopps
Cognitive and Social Neuroscience Center
Suzman
Record number of women giving birth by C sections
Washington reports rising Caesarean rates with 29.1 percent of 4 million births in 2004. NIH convenes a three day meeting to assess risks and benefits of pre planned C sections and improve informed decision making for mothers. Experts cite medical need versus elective choice and note prior C sections increase future risks. Public debate includes safety perceptions, scheduling convenience, and high risk factors.
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Washington
U.S
National Institutes of Health
Cathy Spong
NIH
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Spong
Wendy Wilcox
New York
Montefiore Medical Center
Wilcox
Linda Dyson
Barbara Stratton
Baltimore
WeatherTire Windows Offers Two Week Energy Savings Plan
Mery Modamer owner of WeatherTire Windows promotes a great savings plan for homeowners. The offer includes no money down, no interest until summer 2007, and a special purchase plan with the manufacturer. Tilt in windows with Low E Argon double pane glass and Magna-Sill promise high energy efficiency and durable frames.
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WeatherTire Windows
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Posen
Oberlin
Elyria, Ohio
Kayla Posey
Keystone Middle
Healy
United States
Nevada
Ghlahome
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