Can the human body be tricked into defending itself from viral infections? We interviewed Dr. Rajan George, Adjunct Faculty of the University of Albertas Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department. Dr. George is also Vice President of Research and Development for the Division of Infection Diseases of ViRexx Medical Co. As part of the team of University of Alberta scientists, a therapeutic vaccine is now being developed which may inoculate against Hepatitis, Anthrax and Avian Flu H5N1.
Could Virexx Medicals ‘Linked Recognition’ Research Lead To A Cancer Vaccine?
A SCIENTIST’S 20-YEAR UNFINISHED JOURNEY TO TREAT HBV MAY OPEN THE DOOR TO A NEW CLASS OF FLEXIBLE VACCINES
While preparing a lecture in biochemistry and virology for his graduate students at the University of Alberta in the early 1980s, Dr. Lorne Tyrrell ran across a study just published in the medical journal, Cell. The research by William Mason and Jesse Summers, entitled Replication of Hepatitis B, discussed their study of the hepatitis B virus in infected duck liver…
The In and Out of Std’s
A Deep look into the realm of std’s. Sexually transmitted disease information everyone should know. Concerns safe practices and common treatments.
Types of Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a disease taking on many forms which feature inflammation of the liver. The cause is depended on the prognosis and on the symptoms shown. Certain forms of hepatitis are unable to reveal many signs or symptoms and are only noticeable when the longstanding inflammation has led to the replacement of liver cells by connective tissue. General symptoms of hepatitis are noticed by fever, enlarged liver, abdominal pain, and jaundice (icterus).
What Should I Know About Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B remains one of those scary terms that you occasionally hear health care professionals use. You also hear about this somewhat mysterious disease in the media from time to time. But just what is Hepatitis B and what should we know about it?
Common S.T.D. Symptoms and Treatment for Chlamydia, Herpes and Hepatitis
Information and resources about the common std’s Chlamydia, Herpes and Hepatitis. A look inside sexually transmitted diseases and how to protect yourself.
Hepatitis – Cause, Symptoms and Treatment.
Hepatitis is Characterised by Inflammation and Damge to Liver. Hepatitis is caused mainly by viruses and specific Bacteria. Besides from Micro Organisms, it also occurs as an Autoimmune Disorder.
Hepatitis A – How to Prevent It
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection which has many symptoms and causes. However, the virus can be prevented by using the precautionary methods detailed in this article.
Could ViRexx Medicals Linked Recognition Research Lead to a Cancer Vaccine?
Dr. Lorne Tyrrell pioneered lamivudine as the standard treatment for hepatitis B virus (HBV). Now a success, he observed the drugs shortcomings. Now CEO of ViRexx Medical, Tyrrell hopes his latest development, Chimigen, will offer new hope for HBV, other infectious diseases, and cancer.