Day: June 20, 2007

Despite efforts, AIDS continues it’s march through Africa

by

A comprehensive article in the Washington Post. The problem is multiple sex partners… Spread of AIDS in Africa Is Outpacing Treatment – washingtonpost.com "At the moment, I just see a never-ending sea of disaster," said Venter, 37, the dark-haired, long-limbed president of the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society. Underlying his frustration are grim statistics: For … Read more

Breast cancer drug study cancelled

by

Here’s something that’s sure to be contentious and can probably be legitimately argued either way. Breast Cancer Drug Study Canceled – washingtonpost.com The federal government yesterday canceled a $100 million study designed to test a new generation of drugs to prevent breast cancer in women at risk for the disease. The National Cancer Institute took … Read more