Archive: 18/07/2016

HOPE open-label study of vaginal ring for preventing HIV begins

Women who took part in ASPIRE, a trial that found a vaginal ring containing an antiretroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine was safe and helped protect against HIV, will soon be offered the opportunity to use the ring as part ...

Jul 18, 2016

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Used consistently, monthly vaginal ring may be highly effective against HIV in women

When used consistently for a month at a time, a vaginal ring containing an antiretroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine provides significant protection against HIV, suggest results of new data analyses from the ASPIRE study ...

Jul 18, 2016

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New genealogical databases to determine family cancer links could be rolled out further

The use of large family history databases to determine a person's likelihood of developing cancer has been well received in a recent study – and further trials should be conducted to see if their use is possible in Britain ...

Jul 18, 2016

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Australian first study finds massive diabetic foot disease costs

New research from QUT shows preventable hospitalisation from diabetic foot disease is costing Australia hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

Jul 18, 2016

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Dry eye is common and easily treated

Our eyes can become dry and uncomfortable due to a number of things - irritants in the environment, age, gender, certain medications or medical conditions - that can leave them feeling gritty, burning, itchy, and often feeling ...

Jul 18, 2016

Do kids grow out of childhood asthma?

When a child is diagnosed with asthma, parents usually have a number of questions. How serious is asthma? Will the child grow out of it? How can it be treated? It can be difficult to get clear answers, as asthma affects different ...

Jul 18, 2016

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Range of treatments can lessen heavy periods

Dear Mayo Clinic: After almost a year of having a period that is much heavier than normal, my gynecologist recommended an IUD as treatment. How does this work, and is it safe? I am 38, and I'm done having children, but don't ...

Jul 18, 2016