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HIV infection can still last up to 70 years
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HIV infection can still last up to 70 years

Researchers have found that if a 20-year-old HIV-positive person applies antiretroviral therapy (ART), he or she can live up to 70 years of age.

December 14, 2018
Garlic against infection in children
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Garlic against infection in children

A new study from Canadian scientists shows that garlic contains compounds that help prevent the risk of children from food contamination, particularly from formula.

December 14, 2018
Detection of SARS-like virus in Spain
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Detection of SARS-like virus in Spain

The Spanish Ministry of Health has just announced the first case of MERS-Cov infection, the deadly virus that causes Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome is thought to be…

December 14, 2018
Can detect sepsis in a few hours
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Can detect sepsis in a few hours

A simple blood test can quickly diagnose a blood infection in just a few hours and promises to save thousands of lives.

December 14, 2018
Strange disease: He was drunk with food
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Strange disease: He was drunk with food

The rare intestinal infection caused a 61-year-old man in Texas to suddenly get drunk on his own, though not taking any sips of alcohol.

December 14, 2018
Diagnosis for King Richard III
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Diagnosis for King Richard III

Not only is one of the most despised kings in British history, Richard III also faces contempt because the ugly, humped appearance is infected with parasites that make h…

December 14, 2018
Soy compound helps treat HIV
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Soy compound helps treat HIV

According to scientists at George Mason University (USA), a compound in soybeans may open up hope for effective treatment of HIV infection.

December 14, 2018
Super antibiotic from the ocean
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Super antibiotic from the ocean

A new antibiotic compound in microorganisms where the ocean is located in sediments off California (USA) may help cure infections that are resistant to current strains.

December 14, 2018
Blood test for oral cancer
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Blood test for oral cancer

In the near future, just a blood test can detect HPV, which increases the risk of oral cancer through sexual intercourse.

December 14, 2018