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The Colorado state Legislature is considering a bill that would grant prosecutors access to confidential HIV test results to seek harsher punishment for rapists who knowingly infected their victims. The bill, sponsored by Senator Dottie Wham, aims to prevent the spread of HIV, but opponents argue that opening test results
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Despite the success of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in reducing viral loads to undetectable levels in people with HIV, the incidence of new HIV infections has not decreased. CDC researcher Jonathan Kaplan attributes this to a persistent lack of adherence to safe-sex practices among individuals whose viral loads have
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Individuals infected with HIV often exhibit enhanced levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and a deficiency of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, leading to potential disturbances in bone metabolism. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism analyzed serum markers of bone formation and resorption in 73 HIV-infected patients, revealing increased
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Scientists at the Pasteur Institute of Brussels have identified a new subunit vaccine candidate for tuberculosis prevention, according to a report published in the Journal of Immunology. The PstS-3 protein, derived from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome, demonstrated significant and sustained reduction in bacterial counts in mice vaccinated with its DNA.
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A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in a Florida jail has led to 206 inmates and jail staff being tested for exposure, with 25 testing positive. The infected inmate, who was arrested on Christmas Eve 1998 on a grand theft charge, coughed and sneezed during a pre-trial hearing, prompting medical staff to
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A recent multi-institutional clinical study led by Roswell Park Cancer Institute has demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of a chemoimmunotherapy treatment for patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The study, led by principal investigator Myron Czuczman, MD, involved 40 patients from various institutions who received a combination of Rituxan, a
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Recent advances in genetic immunization have made it a promising area of research for vaccine development. This approach involves directly administering plasmid DNA encoding antigens to a host, leading to the induction of a specific immune response against the in vivo produced antigen. DNA immunization has shown protective immune responses
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Chronimed Inc., a leading integrated healthcare company, has announced the appointment of Shawn L. Featherston as its new vice president of human resources. Featherston brings over 20 years of experience in staffing and operational management, including his most recent position as vice president of human resources at Empi, Inc. and
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Citibank, the world's largest credit and charge-card issuer and servicer, has partnered with OnHealth.com, a leading online health resource, to become its exclusive advertiser. This strategic partnership marks Citibank's first foray into online health advertising and underscores the company's confidence in OnHealth.com&
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The 1998 "Power of Work Awards" recognized four area businesses for their outstanding commitment to providing employment opportunities and training for individuals with disabilities and those participating in welfare-to-work programs. Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh, a workforce development agency, sponsored the awards to honor employers making a significant positive
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The Caritas Healthcare Partnership, a non-profit group that includes St. Vincent Charity, St. Luke's, and St. John West Shore hospitals in Cleveland, is facing an uncertain future as rumors of its potential sale to third-party investors continue to circulate. The Cleveland Clinic, a prominent health system in the
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A study published in 1998 by a team of researchers at the Sanz Medical Center-Laniado Hospital in Netanya, Israel, investigated the effectiveness of the recombinant DNA Hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix-B) in protecting hospital employees against Hepatitis B virus infection. The study, which examined 148 hospital employees at different time periods
