Is the Venom of Some Snakes Used in Medicines?
Question by mits4u2005: Is the venom of some snakes used in medicines?
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Answer by garfyldrox
COBRA
Heart Patients May Have New Medicinal Snake Blood thinner from venom should be safer, easier to use
Coumadin, the popular but troublesome blood thinner, may soon have to make way for a new drug that seems to work more predictably and safely. Patients will have researchers to thank, along with a not-quite-usual suspect: the cobra.
The drug, derived from cobra venom, is expected to reach pharmacies within 18 months under the brand name Exanta.
VA's Opiate Overload Feeds Veterans' Addictions, Overdose Deaths
VA's opiate overload feeds veterans' addictions, overdose deaths
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Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the agency charged with helping veterans recover from war instead masks their pain with potent drugs, feeding addictions and contributing to a fatal overdose rate among VA patients that is nearly double the national …
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Scahill, Greenwald Investigating NSA Role In US 'Assassination Program'
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There Are Some People Who Are Immune to Getting HIV by the Virus Not Attaching to Receptors. Is This True?
Question by Goonie’s never die!!: There are some people who are immune to getting HIV by the virus not attaching to receptors. Is this True?
Do you know anyone who is immune, i know it has to do with genetics. But it is rare. Any info would be helpful.
Thanks
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Answer by Jen C
The HIV-1 virus cripples the human immune system by targeting white blood cells called T cells that form the body’s first line of defense in fighting infections. A recent study by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that a protein found in the saliva of deer ticks prevents the HIV-1 virus from attaching to the surface of T cells, which is the critical first step in the virus’ attack strategy.
Are There Any Drug Intervention Websites or Crisis Hotlines in the Atlanta Georgia Metro Area???
Question by julia: Are there any drug intervention websites or crisis hotlines in the atlanta georgia metro area???
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Answer by Samsonite
Fulton County Emergency Mental Health Services:
(404) 730-1600
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Safe Harbor Georgia Drug Rehab Center – http://www.safeharbortreatmentcenter.com/ End the Struggle Once and For All.
Maker of dangerous pain pills is 'ghost' that can't be found
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Business and Professional Briefs Sept. 22, 2013
Business and professional briefs Sept. 22, 2013
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She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Missouri. Karth received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Rush …
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Heroin Hits Home: The Deadly Drug Invades America's Schools
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Dangerous Youth Trends Seminar Set in Cartersville on Oct. 4
Dangerous Youth Trends seminar set in Cartersville on Oct. 4
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Willowbrooke at Tanner, which provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults through locations in Cartersville, Villa Rica and Carrollton, will host a free full-day seminar on Dangerous Youth Trends …
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Psych center closure could result in an increased population behind bars with …
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