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16 hrs ago | MediLexicon

Virostatics Doses First Patient In Phase IIa Trial Of VS411 For The Treatment Of HIV Infection

“We are pleased to have reached this Phase IIa milestone with the dosing of our first subjects in Pavia, Italy”

Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 14 May 2008 Virostatics, srl, a privately-held pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of ... via MediLexicon

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Related Topix: Italy, World News, Medicine, Hydrea, Hydroxyurea (generic), Medication, Health

Wednesday | Los Angeles Times

Wife of Egyptian cleric seized in CIA operation describes his alleged torture in Egypt

“They positioned him on a chair, tied up his ands and his feet”

MILAN, ITALY -- The wife of an Egyptian cleric taken from a Milan street, allegedly as part of the CIA's extraordinary rendition program, wept today as she described her husband's alleged torture in an Egyptian ... via Los Angeles Times

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Wednesday | Global Catholic Network EWTN

14-May-08 - Church Moves to Aid China After Quake

“What's important, when these kinds of calamities happen, is to not forget them too quickly, since a long time is needed before the people who live in these regions can go back to normal.”

MILAN, Italy, MAY 13, 2008 .- As the Church in China moves to help the victims of Monday's earthquake, Hong Kong's bishop says a key to disaster relief is a long-term plan. via Global Catholic Network EWTN

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Related Topix: Italy, World News, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

Tuesday May 13 | Medical News Today

Conference Addresses State-Of-The-Art Cancer Treatments...

“This challenges our ability to combine information from as diverse areas as biology, pathology and the clinic to achieve better results for patients.”

Conference Addresses State-Of-The-Art Cancer Treatments - 2nd ESMO Symposium On Soft Tissue Carcinomas And GIST Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Included In: Conferences Article Date: 13 May 2008 - 3:00 ... via Medical News Today

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Related Topix: Italy, World News, Biology, Science, Medicine, Cancer, Health, Oncology, Sarcoma

Tuesday May 13 | BBC

Turkish soprano Leyla Gencer dies

Leyla Gencer made her UK debut at London's Royal Opera House in 1962 Renowned Turkish Soprano Leyla Gencer has died at her home in Milan, Italy, at the age of 80. via BBC

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Related Topix: Italy, World News, Arts, Opera, Maria Callas, Callas, Renata Tebaldi

Monday May 12 | HON

Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs

“This is the first time that anyone has connected air pollution with deep vein thrombosis.”

Long-term exposure to the tiny, dirty particles in polluted air seems to increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis, which are blood clots in the thighs or legs, an Italian study finds. via HON

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Sunday May 11 | San Jose Mercury News

Leyla Gencer, Turkish diva

Soprano Leyla Gencer, who made her career at Italy's famed La Scala opera house, died Friday, officials said. via San Jose Mercury News

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Related Topix: Turkey, World News, Middle East, Italy, Opera, Arts, Maria Callas

Sunday May 11 | The Honolulu Advertiser

Golf: Hennie Otto wins Italian Open by 1 stroke

“I have been working very hard on my putting and I don't think I've ever holed more long putts than I did this week.”

MILAN, Italy - Hennie Otto won his first European Tour title by shooting a 3-under 69 today to hold off Oliver Wilson by one stroke at the Italian Open. via The Honolulu Advertiser

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Saturday May 10 | Canada NewsWire

Novadaq's OPTTX System Data Presented at ARVO

“The data presented from these two hospitals further corroborates previously reported data on the effectiveness of OPTTX in 58 wet AMD patients”

Visual Acuity Reported to Remain Stable or Improve in 86% at Six Months TORONTO, May 9 /CNW/ - Novadaq Technologies Inc. via Canada NewsWire

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Friday May 9 | Science Daily

Photosynthetic Dimmer Switch For Plants

“If this were the murder mystery board game Clue, you could say that we had found the weapon (zeaxanthin) but didn't know how and precisely where the crime took place”

This discovery holds important implications for the future design of artificial photosynthesis systems that could provide the world with a sustainable and secure source of energy. via Science Daily

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