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Maintenance therapy for advanced hepatitis C doesnt work, say boffins

December 4th, 2008 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): Researchers from Saint Louis University have revealed that maintenance therapy involving low-dose peginterferon has been found ineffective in patients with advanced hepatitis C. Instead, the study showed that ...

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Hormone therapy shows promise in treating Alzheimer’’s disease, stroke

November 13th, 2008 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): Researchers at Saint Louis University have identified a new way of getting a promising treatment for Alzheimer''s disease and stroke. "We found a unique approach for delivering drugs ...

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New vaccine holds promise in protecting against TB

October 20th, 2008 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Researchers at Saint Louis University are one step closer to developing a vaccine that provides better protection against tuberculosis. The investigational vaccine for TB tested at the ...

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The seven worst habits of workaholics revealed (Re-issue)

September 28th, 2008 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): You might be working harder and longer in a desperate bid to succeed, but if you are doing so at the cost of your health, then you ...

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The seven worst habits of workaholics revealed

September 25th, 2008 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): You might be working harder and longer in a desperate bid to succeed, but if you are doing so at the cost of your health, then you ...

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Parents can teach kids to eat fruits, vegetables

August 12th, 2008 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Researchers are studying ways of getting pre-schoolers to eat more fruits and vegetables and combat increasing problem of childhood obesity. According to Washington University researchers, a beginning can ...

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Cut your calories to look younger, live longer: Study

July 4th, 2008 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 4 (IANS) Cut those calories out - and look younger and live longer. That's what the latest research says. While not much is known about how curbing calories affects aging, ...

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The fountain of youth may lie in a low-calorie diet

July 3rd, 2008 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 3 (ANI): Want to know the mantra for slowing down the aging process and living longer? Well, then here it is: cut back on those calories, thats what a ...

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Small pox drug may harbour common cold cure

May 20th, 2008 - 6:40 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Scientists at Saint Louis University have found that a smallpox drug may harbour the cure for a common cold. The drug, hexadecyloxypropyl-cidofovir or CMX001, currently under development by ...

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The 4 simple steps to reverse damage from fast food diet

April 30th, 2008 - 5:39 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): You can reverse the damage caused to liver and other vital organs due to unhealthy eating habits, by simply quitting the detrimental lifestyle, says a leading liver ...

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Obese pregnant women need to control calorie intake, maintain active lifestyle

March 12th, 2008 - 3:07 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Overweight pregnant women need to control their calorie intake and maintain a physically active lifestyle in order to fight hypertension and diabetes, says an expert. Dr Raul Artal, an ...

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Now, a robotic dog that eases loneliness like a real pooch

February 26th, 2008 - 12:51 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): For those who cant look after their pet dog but would love to keep one, Sony has manufactured a doggie robot, Aibo, which is almost similar to real ...

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The Dos and Donts for parents to monitor teen dating

February 19th, 2008 - 4:28 pm ICT by admin -
Washington , Feb 19 (ANI): When it comes to teenage dating and relationships, parents need to lay down boundaries, says a Saint Louis University physician. The suggestion comes from 10 tips to guide ...

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Tonsillectomy can improve life for children with sleep apnea

February 13th, 2008 - 4:48 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): A study has found that a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is the best way for improving the life of children who are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. The study conducted ...

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Physicians uncertain of therapeutic approaches for heart failure patients

February 12th, 2008 - 1:49 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found that most physicians are uncertain about the approaches to care for heart failure patients. The survey involving 1,450 ...

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Study sheds more light on poxviruses ability to evade immune system

February 3rd, 2008 - 2:28 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, February 3 (ANI): Scientists have charted the structure and actions of a powerful substance that enables poxviruses to evade the immune system. Experts from Saint Louis University and the University of Alabama ...

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Study sheds more light on poxviruses ability to evade immune system

February 1st, 2008 - 2:13 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, February 1 (ANI): Scientists have charted the structure and actions of a powerful substance that enables poxviruses to evade the immune system. Experts from Saint Louis University and the University of Alabama ...

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Small tumours linked to higher likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer

January 29th, 2008 - 1:24 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): A recent study, led by an Indian researcher, has revealed that the chances of surviving pancreatic cancer significantly increases if the tumours are smallest. Dr Banke Aggarwal, Associate ...

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Study shows how to prevent muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis

December 21st, 2007 - 1:08 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found that severe muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis, a debilitating autoimmune disorder, can be stopped or reversed ...

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Seven steps to keep cold and flu at bay in winter

December 5th, 2007 - 5:19 pm ICT by admin -
Washington , Dec 5 (ANI): With winters, comes the dreaded cold and flu. However, following a few simple actions is all one needs to do to significantly reduce your chances of getting ...

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Doc advises spontaneous physical fun to stay young

November 18th, 2007 - 3:20 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): If you are willing to stay young, just add some sizzle, such as dancing, drinking wine and eating chocolate, to your lifestyle, according to a new book. John Morley, ...

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Interferon does not slow, halt progression of Hepatitis C in some patients

November 14th, 2007 - 10:22 am ICT by admin -

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Chemical that triggers Parkinson’s disease identified

November 14th, 2007 - 8:08 am ICT by admin -

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Injectable protein may attack source of Alzheimer’s disease

November 14th, 2007 - 1:55 am ICT by admin -

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Injectable protein may attack source of Alzheimer’s disease

November 14th, 2007 - 1:53 am ICT by admin -

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