"Mini" Transplant May Reverse Severe Sickle Cell Disease

Results of a preliminary study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins show that “mini” stem cell transplantation may safely reverse severe sickle cell disease in adults… Source:"Mini" Transplant May Reverse Severe Sickle Cell Disease

$1.4 Million Grant Received By Boston University School Of Medicine

Boston University School of Medicine’s (BUSM) Pulmonary Center has received a two-year $1.4 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to derive stem cells and lung progenitors from patients with lung disease… Source:$1.4 Million Grant Received By Boston University School Of Medicine

Researchers Identify Barriers To HPV Vaccination Uptake In Low Income Populations

Results of two separate studies show lower rates of HPV vaccination in low-income populations, and identify vaccination barriers and tailored interventions that may help to increase HPV vaccine uptake rates. Findings were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held in Houston, Dec. 6-9, 2009… Source:Researchers Identify Barriers [...]

Nearly 100 HIV/AIDS Drugs And Vaccines In Development Pipeline

BioWorld recently highlighted a new report published by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) that identifies 97 new drugs and vaccines in development to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS and related conditions… Source:Nearly 100 HIV/AIDS Drugs And Vaccines In Development Pipeline

U.S. Health Officials Announce Shift In Focus Of PrEP Trial In Botswana

U.S… Source:U.S. Health Officials Announce Shift In Focus Of PrEP Trial In Botswana

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