Tobacco issues resurface in Europe
Article Abstract:
This article examines the controversy over whether or not some of Britain's research universities should accept money from tobacco companies to further scientific research. Topics discussed include the Cancer Research Campaign's opposition to the funding, as well as anti-smoking policies across Europe.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
FDA subcommittee finds no evidence of PERV transmission
Article Abstract:
An FDA subcommittee found no evidence of porcine endogenous retrovirus transmission in any patients who have received a porcine xenotransplant. So far only cells have been transplanted. The subcommittee spelled out the conditions required for the transplantation of whole organs.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 1999
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
UNAIDS releases long-awaited HIV vaccine guidelines
Article Abstract:
The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has published guidelines for all researchers who want to test AIDS vaccines. Critics say the guidelines may not protect volunteers in developing countries who become HIV-infected during the trial.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: The acute respiratory distress syndrome. Acute pulmonary edema. Severe sepsis a new treatment with both anticoagulant and antiinflammatory properties
- Abstracts: Ethicists bemoan shortened clinical trial approval time. NIH proceeds with overhaul of grant system. Record gift adds another US neuroscience center