Medicine NewsResearchers from the South African Cochrane Center concluded Wednesday that sufficient evidence exists that male circumcision reduces the risk of HIV transmission among heterosexual men and the procedure should be considered an appropriate HIV intervention strategy, the
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Researchers from the South African Cochrane Center concluded Wednesday that sufficient evidence exists that male circumcision reduces the risk of HIV transmission among heterosexual men and the procedure should be considered an appropriate HIV intervention strategy, the
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ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today the launch of AQUACEL® and AQUACEL® Ag Dressings with Strengthening Fibre, two new advanced ribbon dressings, 2cm x 45cm, in the U.K.
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PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, introduced the SMS 100, a new analyzer designed to improve the detection and measurement of mercury in solids and liquids and help minimize the need for complex sample preparation.
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Some people with Type 1 diabetes who received an experimental stem-cell treatment have been able to go for up to four years without needing insulin, researchers claimed yesterday. However, Diabetes UK says much more research is needed. In a small study, some people with Type 1 diabetes given a transplant of stem cells [...]
New research highlighting the relationship between steroids and insulin requirements suggests a possible treatment algorithm in post-liver transplant patients. This research will be presented on May 15, 2009 at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 18th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress in Houston, Texas.
A new study finds that the fear of abuse may heighten the risk of possible acquisition of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) among adolescent girls and young women as negotiating condom use diminishes. Researchers examined the interactive effects of fear of abuse and knowledge of STIs on sexual risk behaviors in a sample [...]
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The risks posed to babies born to mothers taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) could be reduced with pre-conception counselling according to national charity, Epilepsy Action. A study released this week shows a link between the taking the AED sodium valproate while pregnant and lowered IQ in children. The charity warns that women are not getting the [...]
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In recognition of National Minority Health Month, Mental Health America is calling for action to end the disparities that exist for people of color in need of mental health care and treatment. The month of April was designated as National Minority Health Month in response to Healthy People 2010, the Surgeon General’s 10-year [...]
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What kind of housing works best for people with mental health problems who are at risk of sleeping rough? What are the barriers preventing homeless people with a mental illness from receiving appropriate treatment? What should be the roles and responsibilities of central, regional and local gover
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