Acne drug may help prevent HIV breakout

WASHINGTON – A cheap acne drug that’s been used for decades effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating, claim Johns Hopkins researchers.

The drug, minocycline, likely will improve on the current treatment regimens of HIV-infected patients if used in combination with … Read : Acne drug may help prevent HIV breakout.

Cough medicine ingredient noscapine may help fight prostate cancer

WASHINGTON – Cough medicine ingredient noscapine could be used as a prophylactic treatment for prostate cancer, according to a new study.

The study shows that noscapine inhibited tumor growth in mice and also limited the spread of tumors without causing any side effects.
The collaborative pre-clinical laboratory research was conducted by Dr. Israel Barken, of the Prostate … Read more »»».

Pesticide chlorpyrifos associated with childhood developmental delays

WASHINGTON – Exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with early childhood developmental delays, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Findings of the study, “Chlorpyrifos Exposure and Urban Residential Environment Characteristics as Determinants of Early Childhood Neurodevelopment,” are online in the American Journal of Public Health.
The study examined … Read more : Pesticide chlorpyrifos associated with childhood developmental delays.

Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital

Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Boston Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been out of the intensive care unit and into the neuro rehabilitation unit at the St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix on Friday.
According to Dr. Robert Spetzler, Westmoreland’s neurosurgeon and the director of Barrow …. Read the original article  : Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital.

Texas governor gives copy of pardon to family of man who died in prison, later cleared by DNA

Texas gov. gives copy of pardon to man’s family

FORT WORTH, Texas – The family of a Texas man who died while imprisoned for a rape he didn’t commit has been given a framed copy of the state’s first posthumous pardon – a document that finally proves his innocence.
Gov. Rick Perry granted Timothy Cole’s pardon nearly …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Texas governor gives copy of pardon to family of man who died in prison, later cleared by DNA.

Big dip in US tuberculosis cases last year may be due to better screening of immigrants

Testing overseas may explain big drop in TB cases
ATLANTA – An unexpected big drop in new U.S. tuberculosis cases is probably because of stepped up screening and treatment of immigrants before they leave their native countries, health officials say.
The nation’s TB rate dropped more than 11 percent last year, the largest single-year decrease … Read : Big dip in US tuberculosis cases last year may be due to better screening of immigrants.

Now, a gel to end misery of cleft palates

LONDON – In a novel study, Oxford scientists have developed a gel that may soon heal the misery of cleft palates in kids.

Although they can be corrected through surgery, those most severely affected can suffer problems with their speech and appearance for years to come.
According to researcher David Bucknall, the gel is significantly better … Read more »».

Genetically modified mosquitos may help fight malaria

LONDON – Japanese scientists have developed a genetically modified mosquito that vaccinates as it bites and could help prevent the spread of malaria.

The research team has created an insect producing a natural vaccine protein in its saliva, which is injected into the bloodstream when it bites.
The “prototype” mosquito carries a vaccine against Leishmania, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Genetically modified mosquitos may help fight malaria.

Former PGA champion Toms could take break to fix shoulder

Toms says right shoulder needs surgery
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Former PGA champion David Toms has been losing length off the tee that he can’t afford, and now he knows why. Toms said Friday he has a bone spur in his rotator cuff that will require surgery.

Toms, who shot an 8-under 63 to get into contention … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Former PGA champion Toms could take break to fix shoulder.

Detroit Medical Center announces potential sale to Tenn.-based Vanguard Health Systems

DMC: Potential sale to Vanguard Health Systems
DETROIT – The Detroit Medical Center said Friday it has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn.-based health system.
The nonprofit Detroit health system announced the deal with Vanguard Health Systems in a statement. Terms of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Detroit Medical Center announces potential sale to Tenn.-based Vanguard Health Systems.