Archive: 03/05/2016
Funding decline for a US government HIV/AIDS initiative raises concerns
A U.S. government agency whose mission is to help save the lives of people around the world living with HIV and AIDS has seen a steep drop in funding for an important part of its budget. The finding, from a UCLA study, could ...
May 3, 2016
Team identifies new function of genes linked to Fanconi anemia and certain types of cancer
Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified an important new function of genes in the Fanconi anemia pathway—a finding that could have implications for development of new therapies to treat this disorder ...
May 3, 2016
Group activities reduced depressive symptoms among older people with dementia
Both a high-intensity functional exercise programme and a non-exercise group activity, conducted among older care facility residents with dementia, reduced high levels of depressive symptoms. However, exercise had no superior ...
May 3, 2016
One in five rheumatoid arthritis patients missing recommended flu jab
Research from The University of Manchester has found a shortfall in the uptake of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations among those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), potentially increasing their infection risk.
May 3, 2016