Medical marijuana: the continuing story
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On May 14, 2001, the US Supreme Court ruled that it is illegal to manufacture or distribute marijuana even for medical use. Nevertheless, many doctors believe it may help patients with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, glaucoma, and chronic pain.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2001
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Cancer chemotherapy: teaching old drugs new tricks
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The pharmaceutical industry wants to modify existing cancer drugs to make them less toxic. In addition, researchers are developing drug delivery systems to deliver the drugs directly to tumors. This alone would reduce toxic side effects and make the drug more effective.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2001
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HIV vaccines: inch by inch
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Researchers continue to develop and test a vaccine to prevent HIV infection. However, some public health officials believe a combined approach is needed, including behavioral change, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and an HIV vaccine.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2000
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