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Nevirapine And Protease Inhibitor "Cocktails" Safe

Nevirapine, a potent new drug used to treat HIV-infected patients, can be safely used in combination with protease inhibitors, according to one of the nation's leading AIDS researchers. Nevirapine is a member of a class of antiretroviral drugs called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Embargoed: Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at 9 a.m. EST

Mirror Image Molecule Supports New Drug Design

Scientists have recognized for more than a century that some molecules exist as pairs of mirror images. But, are such molecules really righties or lefties, chemically speaking? New research funded by the National Science Foundation is providing an answer.

No Amalgam Bans in Effect

Dentists around the world are using amalgams (silver fillings) every day to fill decayed teeth, despite some erroneous news reports stating that many countries have banned the use of amalgams. International dental experts meeting recently at the American Dental Association (ADA) headquarters in Chicago discussed the use of amalgam in their respective countries.

Dental X-Rays Screening for Stroke, Osteoporosis

Two studies published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) suggest that dental x-rays are effective screening tools for strokes and osteoporosis.

January 1, 1997 Annals of Internal Medicine Tips

January 1, 1997 Annals of Internal Medicine Tips 1) Coronary Artery Bypass Rates in New York State and Ontario Differ, But Which Rate is Right?; 2) Polycystic Ovaries Associated with More Extensive Heart Disease, Metabolic Abnormalities; 3) Satiety Hormone is Higher in Obese People; No Genetic Factor Found; 4) Three Conditions for Bedside Rationing

Most Americans Very Satisfied with Dental Care

Most patients are very happy with their dentists and their dental care, according to a recently released national survey.

Certain RNA, DNA proteins surprisingly similar

A Johns Hopkins discovery that certain proteins interacting with RNA or DNA have nearly identical shapes and function similarly came as a surprise and may help chemists find more effective antibiotics.

Patient Referral Patterns

The federal Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) today announced the funding of 13 new research projects: eight projects to determine how the referral of primary care patients to medical specialists and other specialized services affects the quality and cost of health care; and five projects to improve primary care services overall.