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Good news for nanomedicine: Quantum dots appear safe in pioneering study on primates

May 20, 2012
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A pioneering study to gauge the toxicity of quantum dots in primates has found the tiny crystals to be safe over a one-year period, a hopeful outcome for doctors and scientists seeking new ways to battle diseases like cancer through nanomedicine. The research, which ...

Good news for nanomedicine: Quantum dots appear safe in pioneering study on primates

May 20, 2012
(University at Buffalo) A pioneering study to gauge the toxicity of quantum dots in primates has found the tiny crystals to be safe over a one-year period, a hopeful outcome for doctors and scientists seeking new ways to battle diseases like cancer through nanomedicine.

Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites

May 19, 2012
SATURDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and more than half of those victims are younger than age 14, experts say. During National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 20 to 26), the American Academy of Pediatrics is joining with ...

Dieting During Pregnancy Is Safe And Helpful

May 19, 2012
��A study in BMJ reports that the risk for serious complications, such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes and premature birth can be safely reduced even in overweight and obese pregnant women by following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy. Over half of the UK's female population of reproductive ages is ...

Reduced glycerin formulation of tenofovir vaginal gel safe for rectal use

May 17, 2012
(Microbicide Trials Network) Changing the formulation of tenofovir gel, an anti-HIV gel developed for vaginal use, may make it safer to use in the rectum, suggests a study published online this week in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. In laboratory tests of rectal tissue, researchers from the Microbicide Trials ...

Reduced glycerin formulation of tenofovir vaginal gel safe for rectal use

May 16, 2012
PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2012 A change in the formulation of tenofovir gel, an anti-HIV gel developed for vaginal use, may make it safer to use in the rectum, suggests a study published online this week in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. In laboratory tests of rectal ...

Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment

May 16, 2012
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A preliminary, first-stage study funded by a pharmaceutical company shows promising results for an experimental double-drug therapy for melanoma. The two drugs, known as dabrafenib and trametinib, appeared to delay ...

Tenofovir Safe For HIV-Positive Pregnant Mothers

May 16, 2012
Tenofovir, the anti-HIV drug, is safe to use during pregnancy according to a new study published in PloS Medicine. The researchers, led by Diana Gibb from the MRC Clinical Trials Unit in London, UK, found that the drug does not increase the risk of kidney problems, birth defects or growth ...

Unsedated Transnasal Endoscopy To Screen For Esophageal Disease Is Safe And Feasible

May 14, 2012
Researchers report that unsedated transnasal endoscopy is a feasible, safe, and well-tolerated method to screen for esophageal disease in a primary care population. This study is the largest reported experience with transnasal endoscopy in the United States. The study appears in the May issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the monthly ...

Tips for a safe and injury-free summer camp experience

May 14, 2012
Most people have fond memories of their camping experiences. For parents, the anxiety of preparing for those days can be agonizing. Whether it's a day camp or an extended stay, parents can make the most out of the experience by preparing in advance.

Collaborative research team identifies safe upper level for vitamin A consumption for puppies

May 11, 2012
A collaborative team of researchers, working on behalf of the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF), has identified a safe upper level for vitamin A consumption for puppies. The research marks a significant step forward in the development of science-based recommendations for vitamin A levels for puppies and sheds new ...

Is Combining Hysterectomy and a Tummy Tuck Safe?

May 11, 2012
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that combining two very different surgeries -- a hysterectomy and a tummy tuck -- is relatively safe, with no major complications seen in 65 women who had both procedures ...