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Clinical Trials Update: July 25, 2008

HIV Patients Living Longer
Antiretroviral therapy has increased life expectancy by 13 years, researchers say

Study Disproves Belief That Hepatitis C Blunts HIV Drugs
Impaired immune response after antiretroviral therapy may be due to genetic factors

People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
Study finds fluid back-up in esophagus can cause immune system changes

Weekends Tough on the Diet
Saturday can be toughest for those trying to drop pounds, study finds

Health Hazards in Household Cleaners Exposed
Use of certain cleaning products reduces lung function, increases asthma risk, studies find

Antidepressant Scripts Up 16 Million Over 3-Year Period
Psychiatrists wrote 29% of new orders, followed by GPs and primary care docs, survey finds

Clinical Trials Update: July 24, 2008

Gummy Bears Join Cavity Fight
Treats sweetened with xylitol cut levels of bacteria in children's plaque, study finds

Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found
More prevalent in women, Duane syndrome affects nerves, limits eyeball's sideways motion

Studies Link Circadian Rhythm, Metabolism, Longevity to One Protein
New molecular clock component ties all three together, researchers say

Drug Holds Promise Against AIDS
Medication helps those with HIV who become treatment-resistant, study shows

Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
Finding could offer new treatments for other autoimmune disorders, study says

Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count
Could affect fertility, especially in overweight and obese men, researchers report

Worm Study Challenges Prevailing Theory of Aging
May not happen in humans, but genes may determine course of the process

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