Treatment flushes HIV from blood

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A new AIDS treatment that involves flushing out of HIV from the blood stream is still under development. The method capitalizes on a theory that flushing out the virus from the blood exposes it to anti-HIV drugs. The new treatment, tested among 14 patients, is far from being effective as confirmed in a negative biopsy of a patient's lymph node, according to Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Meanwhile, a 1997 study confirmed that some inactive immune cells in AIDS patients suffer from the virus despite several treatments.

Science & research, Anticancer Immunodrug Complex, Immunosuppressive agents, Article

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Handy test checks cholesterol without blood

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International Medical Innovations has developed a test that determines cholesterol buildup in the body as well as the extent of a person's cardiovascular disease. The Russian technology is hitched to an enzyme that changes color three minutes after coming in contact with cholesterol. A device reads the color change and supplies a quantifiable estimate of artery-disease risk. The company has begun to develop a home version so people can monitor their own cholesterol levels.

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Diagnostic Test Kits & Reagents, Medical testing products, International Medical Innovations

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Inhaled anti-flu drug gets OK

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Glaxo Wellcome PLC has received FDA approval for its new anti-influenza drug, zanamivir. The inhalant is proven to be effective in relieving symptoms and reducing illness time for both type A and type B influenza. Zanamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor, able to destroy an enzyme that facilitates the spread of flu viruses. The drug company will market the inhalant as Relenza for people aged 12 years and older.

Antiinfective Preparations NEC, Glaxo Wellcome PLC

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