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Tuesday 5 August 2008
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Rectal Gel Could Limit HIV Transmission
Written by Anna Sophia McKenney
When applied as part of a rectal gel, the drug tenofovir may prevent HIV transmission, according to an study performed in macaque monkeys. These results were released on August 4, 2008 in the open access journal PLoS Medicine...
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C. Elegans Worm Holds Potential For Research
Written by Anna Sophia McKenney
Using an unusual model organism for the field, C. elegans, scientists could make great strides investigating depression, schizophrenia, and insomnia in humans, according to an article released on August 4, 2008 in the open...
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Telemedicine With Video Proves Superior To Telephone Consultation
Written by Peter M Crosta
An article published early online and in the September issue of Lancet Neurology compares telemedicine with telephone consultations for treatment in remote locations. Dr Brett C...
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