1985

Researchers Are Optimistic About New Drug for AIDS AL721 Breaks Down Virus' Outer Shell
United Press International; November 15, 1985
BOSTON, Nov. 14--Researchers at the National Cancer Institute say they are optimistic that a new drug called AL721 will fight the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus without many of the serious side effects of other drugs. AL721 is a promising new candidate for clinical investigation in the treatment of AI


AIDS isn't spread easily, despite fears, doctor says
United Press International - Friday, August 23, 1985
CHICAGO - Seeking to allay some fears about AIDS, specialists said Thursday it is virtually impossible to catch the disease from mosquito bites or ordinary day-to-day activities such as shaking hands. Dr. Bruce Dan, senior editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association , said much of the concern about the


Cancer clinic linked to AIDS is shut down
United Press International - Saturday, July 20, 1985
NASSAU - The Bahamian government announced Friday it closed a controversial cancer clinic charged with infecting some of its patients with the virus that causes the incurable disease AIDS. On Friday, The Miami Herald reported that tests had shown at least two cancer patients treated at the Immunology Researching Centre



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