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Testing, Immediately Treating HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa Could Halt Epidemic, Model Predicts
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Testing all adults annually for HIV and immediately treating every person who tests positive "could virtually end the AIDS epidemic in Africa in about a decade," according to a mathematical model published Wednesday in the journal Lancet, the Washington Post reports.
Vitamin K Linked To Insulin Resistance In Older Men
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Vitamin K slowed the development of insulin resistance in elderly men in a study of 355 non-diabetic men and women ages 60 to 80 who completed a three-year clinical trial at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA). "Men who received vitamin K supplementation had less progression in their insulin resistance by the end of the clinical trial," said Sarah Booth, senior author and director of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA.
Kenya Launches Male Circumcision Program
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800
The Kenyan Ministry of Health on Monday launched a voluntary male circumcision program as part of the country's national HIV prevention strategy, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reports.The ministry has allocated one billion Kenyan shillings, or about $13.
First Step Towards A Healthier Aussie Bloke
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) today congratulated the Australian Government for beginning a conversation about men's health and for their proposal to develop Australia's first ever National Men's Health Policy. "Australian GPs welcome this commitment which recognises men's health as a policy priority.
Making Male Circumcision A Top-Tier HIV Prevention Strategy With $18.5 Million Grant
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Male circumcision is gaining recognition as a fundamental practice for limiting the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan Africa. Three conclusive studies conducted in African countries, including Kenya, have shown that becoming circumcised dramatically reduces a man's chances of acquiring HIV from an infected woman. The challenge now is to transform this clinical knowledge into a public-health strategy that can save millions of lives.
Uganda Begins Drafting National Circumcision Policy, Health Official Says
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800
Uganda's Ministry of Health has started to draft a medical male circumcision policy for HIV prevention, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. "Assessment of the capacity of health units to implement the policy has been conducted," Sam Zaramba, general director of health services, said.
NYT > Health
Cardiologists Debate Expensive Heart Scans
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:28:43 -0000
High-tech CT scans may be nearly as effective as angiograms, but at what cost?
CNN.com - Health
Holidays challenges for those with eating issues
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:38:30 -0500
Kris Shock pulled a tray of sugar cookies from the oven and sat down with her son to frost them. Then, she did something that might have been unthinkable for her a few years ago: she took a bite. Shock, like millions of people across the country, is recovering from an eating disorder; long holiday seasons often present a mine-field of challenges. But there are strategies to get through them.
AIDS in 2008: Much accomplished, much to do
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:17:09 -0500
When we commemorated the first World AIDS Day on December 1, 1988, we had little to celebrate.
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Testing, Immediately Treating HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa Could Halt Epidemic, Model Predicts
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Testing all adults annually for HIV and immediately treating every person who tests positive "could virtually end the AIDS epidemic in Africa in about a decade," according to a mathematical model published Wednesday in the journal Lancet, the Washington Post reports.
Vitamin K Linked To Insulin Resistance In Older Men
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Vitamin K slowed the development of insulin resistance in elderly men in a study of 355 non-diabetic men and women ages 60 to 80 who completed a three-year clinical trial at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA). "Men who received vitamin K supplementation had less progression in their insulin resistance by the end of the clinical trial," said Sarah Booth, senior author and director of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA.
Kenya Launches Male Circumcision Program
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800
The Kenyan Ministry of Health on Monday launched a voluntary male circumcision program as part of the country's national HIV prevention strategy, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reports.The ministry has allocated one billion Kenyan shillings, or about $13.
First Step Towards A Healthier Aussie Bloke
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) today congratulated the Australian Government for beginning a conversation about men's health and for their proposal to develop Australia's first ever National Men's Health Policy. "Australian GPs welcome this commitment which recognises men's health as a policy priority.
Making Male Circumcision A Top-Tier HIV Prevention Strategy With $18.5 Million Grant
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Male circumcision is gaining recognition as a fundamental practice for limiting the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan Africa. Three conclusive studies conducted in African countries, including Kenya, have shown that becoming circumcised dramatically reduces a man's chances of acquiring HIV from an infected woman. The challenge now is to transform this clinical knowledge into a public-health strategy that can save millions of lives.
Uganda Begins Drafting National Circumcision Policy, Health Official Says
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800
Uganda's Ministry of Health has started to draft a medical male circumcision policy for HIV prevention, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. "Assessment of the capacity of health units to implement the policy has been conducted," Sam Zaramba, general director of health services, said.
NYT > Health
Cardiologists Debate Expensive Heart Scans
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:28:43 -0000
High-tech CT scans may be nearly as effective as angiograms, but at what cost?
CNN.com - Health
Holidays challenges for those with eating issues
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:38:30 -0500
Kris Shock pulled a tray of sugar cookies from the oven and sat down with her son to frost them. Then, she did something that might have been unthinkable for her a few years ago: she took a bite. Shock, like millions of people across the country, is recovering from an eating disorder; long holiday seasons often present a mine-field of challenges. But there are strategies to get through them.
AIDS in 2008: Much accomplished, much to do
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:17:09 -0500
When we commemorated the first World AIDS Day on December 1, 1988, we had little to celebrate.
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