Archive for April, 2009
Paracetamol Protects Against Kidney Failure After Muscle Injury
Posted on April 30, 2009 - Filed Under Health Topics | Leave a Comment
Paracetamol as the commonly used painkiller can also protect against kidney failure after severe muscle injury, according to the University of Essex’s research.
Rhabdomyolysis-Induced Renal Failure is one of the main causes of kidney failure that affect ten thousands of people every year. This condition is caused commonly by trauma or crashing injuries, drug abuse and [...]
Male Circumcision Cuts Herpes And HPV Risk
Posted on April 20, 2009 - Filed Under Health Topics | Leave a Comment
US researchers found that male circumcision cut the risk of genital herpes and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, but not the syphilis. The data from two clinical trials in Rakai showed male circumcision reduced also the incidence of HIV infection. HPV can cause cancer and genital warts.
“This new research confirms the substantial health benefits of male [...]