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Prostate Enzyme in Semen May Promote HIV Infection
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Prostatic acidic phosphatase (PAP), an enzyme produced by the prostate gland and contained in the semen, may increase the risk of HIV infection, German researchers said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
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Liver Tests Best to Gauge IBD Medication Hepatotoxicity
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The hepatotoxicity of 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and azathioprine treatment, seen in a minority of patients with irritable bowel disease (IBD), is most effectively monitored by means of liver tests rather than serum levels of the 6-MP metabolite, California-based researchers report in the November issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
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