A new three-drug combination used to treat the blood cancer multiple myeloma may be effective as a front-line therapy for newly diagnosed patients, according to a study led by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The drug combination includes a novel proteasome inhibitor called carfilzomib, combined with lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone. This is the first study to look at carfilzomib as a front-line treatment of patients with myeloma, a type of cancer that
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Daily drug reduces risk for HIV infection
A pill that's currently used to treat HIV infection can also greatly reduce the risk of acquiring HIV among at-risk men. The finding, from a large clinical trial, represents a major advance toward HIV prevention.
Each year more than 2.5 million people worldwide are diagnosed with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Although progress has been made in reducing the number of new infections, scientists continue to search for more effective strategies to block HIV's spread. Current
Each year more than 2.5 million people worldwide are diagnosed with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Although progress has been made in reducing the number of new infections, scientists continue to search for more effective strategies to block HIV's spread. Current
Thursday, December 16, 2010
time person of the year -Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
”Mark Zuckerberg named Time’s ‘Person of Year”
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2010.
At 26, Zuckerberg has put himself on the map not only as one of the world’s youngest billionaires, but also as a prominent newcomer to the world of philanthropy.
The 2008 winner was then-President-elect Barack Obama. The 2007 winner was Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Other previous winners h
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2010.
At 26, Zuckerberg has put himself on the map not only as one of the world’s youngest billionaires, but also as a prominent newcomer to the world of philanthropy.
The 2008 winner was then-President-elect Barack Obama. The 2007 winner was Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Other previous winners h
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Sandra Bullock is People’s Woman of the Year 2010
Actress Sandra Bullock has been named by People magazine the “Woman of the Year” as part of their special with the 25 Most Intriguing People of 2010. This was certainly a rough year for Sandra, as she had to welcome many things into her life including a baby and a divorce.
This year Sandra Bullock divorced ex-husband Jesse James after finding out through the press that he had affairs with multiple mistresses. Around the same time she adopted her baby Louis, and this will be the first Christ
This year Sandra Bullock divorced ex-husband Jesse James after finding out through the press that he had affairs with multiple mistresses. Around the same time she adopted her baby Louis, and this will be the first Christ
hulk hogan wedding with police
”Hulk Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel’s wedding disrupted by police”
Hulk Hogan’s wedding to Jennifer McDaniel descended into a brawl on Tuesday.
The couple tied the knot in Hulk’s back garden in Clearwater, Fla., but the celebrations were marred by a fight breaking out between the professional wrestler’s bodyguards and a photographer, leading to the police being called.
TMZ said police were called to the backyard ceremony Tuesday in Clearwater, however, no arres
Hulk Hogan’s wedding to Jennifer McDaniel descended into a brawl on Tuesday.
The couple tied the knot in Hulk’s back garden in Clearwater, Fla., but the celebrations were marred by a fight breaking out between the professional wrestler’s bodyguards and a photographer, leading to the police being called.
TMZ said police were called to the backyard ceremony Tuesday in Clearwater, however, no arres
hulk hogan wedding with police
”Hulk Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel’s wedding disrupted by police”
Hulk Hogan’s wedding to Jennifer McDaniel descended into a brawl on Tuesday.
The couple tied the knot in Hulk’s back garden in Clearwater, Fla., but the celebrations were marred by a fight breaking out between the professional wrestler’s bodyguards and a photographer, leading to the police being called.
TMZ said police were called to the backyard ceremony Tuesday in Clearwater, however, no arres
Hulk Hogan’s wedding to Jennifer McDaniel descended into a brawl on Tuesday.
The couple tied the knot in Hulk’s back garden in Clearwater, Fla., but the celebrations were marred by a fight breaking out between the professional wrestler’s bodyguards and a photographer, leading to the police being called.
TMZ said police were called to the backyard ceremony Tuesday in Clearwater, however, no arres
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
elin nordegren new boyfriend after Tiger Woods
elin nordegren new boyfriend after Tiger Woods
The tabloids are buzzing regarding rumors that Elin Nordegren, 30, ex-wife of golfing great Tiger Woods, may have a new boyfriend.
The former model, whose divorce from Mr. Woods netted her a cool $100 million in reparations, has been seen on the campus of a Florida university, where she is enrolled in undergraduate coursework in psychology.
Woods proposed to Nordegren in South Africa in 2003 and the two married a year later. She filed for divorce o
The tabloids are buzzing regarding rumors that Elin Nordegren, 30, ex-wife of golfing great Tiger Woods, may have a new boyfriend.
The former model, whose divorce from Mr. Woods netted her a cool $100 million in reparations, has been seen on the campus of a Florida university, where she is enrolled in undergraduate coursework in psychology.
Woods proposed to Nordegren in South Africa in 2003 and the two married a year later. She filed for divorce o
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