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The National Instituted of Health, US, has started a mid-stage clinical trial to examine the safety and acceptability of a rectal microbicide douche containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir to prevent HIV infection spread among men.
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Mid-stage trial of a rectal microbicide for HIV prevention in the US begins 

HQ Team November 3, 2024: The National Instituted of Health, US, has started a mid-stage clinical trial to examine the safety and acceptability.

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Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health stopped a trial after they gathered sufficient evidence that an experimental drug to treat a rare bleeding disorder was safe and effective, according to a statement.
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Bleeding disorder trial halted after pomalidomide drug proves efficacy

Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health stopped a trial after they gathered sufficient evidence that an experimental drug to treat a.

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Surgery-free cataracts may be possible in the future after researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered a protein that can reverse and manage the clouding of the eye’s lens or lead to the development of a drug.
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Protein discovery in animal studies holds hope for surgery-free cataract

Surgery-free cataracts may be possible in the future after researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered a protein that can reverse and.

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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed an artificial intelligence tool that uses a simple blood test to predict if cancer responds to immunotherapy drugs.
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NIH researchers make AI tool to read cancer responses to immunotherapy

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed an artificial intelligence tool that uses a simple blood test to predict if cancer.

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The US health regulator has approved a drug of Utility Therapeutics to treat adult women, 18 years or older, with “uncomplicated” urinary tract infections.
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Utility Therapeutics gets FDA nod for drug to fight urinary tract infections

HQ Team April 25, 2024: The US health regulator has approved a drug of Utility Therapeutics to treat adult women, 18 years or.

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A bacteria that causes infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis are being treated by doctors with less effective old generic antibiotics — even though the US regulator has cleared seven next-generation antibiotics to deal with the germs.
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US doctors still prescribe old generic antibiotics, cost main factor

HQ Team April 20, 2024: A bacteria that causes infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis are being treated by doctors with less.

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The Covid-19 virus can damage the heart, even without directly affecting the heart tissue, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Severe Covid-19 infection can cause heart damage: NIH study says

HQ Team March 20, 2024: The Covid-19 virus can damage the heart, even without directly affecting the heart tissue, according to a study.

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Gene editing technology called CRISPR can help diagnose nontuberculous mycobacteria infections in less than two hours from six months, researchers found.
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Gene-editing cuts diagnosis time for mycobacteria infection

HQ Team March 18, 2024: A gene editing technology called CRISPR can help diagnose nontuberculous mycobacteria infections in less than two hours from.

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The exact aetiology of the disease is still unknown. A combination of genetics and environmental factors appears to be responsible. Its onset usually occurs around 20-40 years of age and women are 2-3 times more likely to develop MS.
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Opinion: Ocrevus takes a step forward in treating multiple sclerosis

By K. Leelamoni March 18, 2024: Akhila came up with a surprise statement while I was talking to her. “Mam’ I have multiple.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy could be an effective way to reduce the risks of developing postpartum mental health conditions, according to a study.
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Cognitive therapy may cut risk of postpartum depression

HQ Team March 13, 2024: Cognitive behavioural therapy could be an effective way to reduce the risks of developing postpartum mental health conditions,.

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