Cold drug may be tweaked to fight SARS says study
German researchers model a SARS protease structure and suggest the common cold drug AG7088 could be modified to block the virus enzyme and prevent replication. The study notes similarities between rhinovirus and SARS proteases and calls AG7088 a promising starting point despite years of work ahead.
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Chinese turn to sorcery to ward off SARS infection
In China thousands seek magical remedies to fight SARS despite government promotion of science. Reports from Hunan and Anhui describe villagers appeasing sorcerers with incense, candles, and offerings. WHO notes rural spread and risks due to lack of medical care, while rumors of a mystical baby fuel firecracker use and mung bean elixirs.
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SARS outbreak ripples across economies and regions
Economists anticipate a second half recovery in Asia as SARS disrupts growth, with China warned to lose up to one percentage point in 2003. Hong Kong mourns its first SARS doctor, Taiwan faces hospital-related challenges, and Bahrain bans travelers from several Asian nations. Worldwide toll tops 580 deaths among 7,400 infections.
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An Antsy Techs Crazy Weather Based Home Upgrade Offer
A heating and air conditioning contractor explains a plan to install both an A C unit and furnace for under 18 per week with 90 day payment deferral. The idea aims to move 25 new units and 25 furnaces during mild weather to keep technicians busy until hot weather returns.
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