Is hormone replacement therapy a risk?

Article Abstract:

Hormone replacement therapy helps reduce the risk of heart disease and bone fractures resulting from osteoporosis in women, but it may increase the risk of some cancers. Estrogen therapy may help prevent colon cancer, but it increases the risk of uterine cancer and may increase breast cancer risk.

Health aspects, Risk factors, Breast cancer, Hormone therapy, Cancer, Uterine cancer

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Overcoming the obstacle to gene therapy

Article Abstract:

The biggest challenge for gene therapy is the design of delivery systems. Current research which studies viruses as vectors are hindered by the viruses' random integration of 'designed' genes into the host genes.

Research, Analysis, Drugs, Drug delivery systems

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Gene therapy

Article Abstract:

Human gene therapy may be controversial but it has managed to save the lives of many individuals. A brief overview of current gene therapy techniques and the potential technologies of the future is presented.

Forecasts and trends

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