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Madhya Pradesh Imbibes Family Planning Lessons from Pakistan

...planning and population control, will help correct misconceptions about the family planning programme among the Muslim community", Vishnoi said. Expressing concern over the increasing population in the country and why the Muslim community's increasing population is 'dangerous', the book highlights the support fami...

HIV Awareness Hazy in 73% of Youth

...active; alarmingly 73 per cent of the youth housed misconceptions about the method of transmission of HIV/AIDS. Girls seemed to be most susceptible because of the situation, such as living on the streets, in orphanages, brothels, as children of labor class or simply as children of infected parents. The vulnerable...

Migration is the Cause for Fresh Polio Cases in the Capital: Sheila Dikshit

...m religious leaders) have been taken to dispel all misconceptions about the Pulse Polio programme. Their recorded video message is being telecast by cable channels," she said. Health teams would make door-to-door visits to administer drops to children left out, she said. "It has become imperative to repeat the do...

'Families' - Doesn’t Cause Anorexia Nervos

...ve families cause anorexia nervosa only perpetuate misconceptions and further stigmatize eating disorders. Contrary to her claim, there is no scientific evidence that families cause anorexia nervosa. In fact, the researchers are finding that anorexia nervosa is far more complex than simply wanting to be slim to ...

Well-known Kerala Actor, Mohanlal, Turns AIDS Activist

...e campaign in order to create awareness and remove misconceptions about AIDS. <BR...

Rajasthan Launches Programs to Overcome Misconceptions About Childbirth

...a program// that is expected to tackle some common misconceptions and taboos related to childbirth. Along with state's Health Minister Digamber Singh, the emergency contraception program was jointly launched by board members of Population Services International, (PSI), a non-governmental organization, Hollywood a...

Sultans of Suntans Warned

...and increased risks of melanoma, as well as common misconceptions that solarium tanning is relatively harmless. At particular risk are those under 15 and those with extremely fair skin. Hence the report calls for stringent control over tanning parlors and moves for spreading awareness on the risks of artificial t...

Dining Out is Risky for Food-allergic Consumers

... of “comfort” with providing a safe meal, numerous misconceptions were disclosed. For example, restaurant personnel reported that consuming a small amount of allergen is safe (24 percent); fryer heat destroys allergens (35 percent); and, removal of an allergen from a finished meal was safe (25 percent). Food alle...

Yale Cancer Center Answers: A New Weekly Radio Progam on WNPR

...r research, diagnosis and treatment discuss common misconceptions about the disease and respond to questions from the community. The central component of Yale Cancer Centers mission is education and outreach to the residents in the State, said Yale Cancer Center Director Richard L. Edelson, M.D. The weekly radio ...

Myths About Melanoma Could Lead to Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment

...n the causes and symptoms of melanoma, a number of misconceptions about this potentially deadly disease exist, said dermatologist Diane R. Baker, MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy). These myths could cause some people to think they are not at risk for melanoma because of their skin...

Swallowing The Bitter Pill-Oral Sex Linked To Oral Cancer

... provides new evidence that contradicts widespread misconceptions about oral sex. "Many adolescents, and adults too, say they engage in oral sex as a less risky type of sex," says Mark A. Schuster of Rand Corp. and UCLA. He notes that herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections can ...

Clinical Approach Defined for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

...dicine. The article in Clinical Practice dispels misconceptions related to superior vena cava syndrome, provides clinical management evidence, and presents a case study for review. Lead author Lynn D. Wilson, M.D., MPH, Professor, Clinical Director, and Vice Chairman of the Department of Therapeutic Radiology a...

Young Adults Seldom Try Proven Methods to Kick the Butt

... have shown that younger smokers tend to have many misconceptions about treatment. For example, young smokers incorr...r. Curry suggests it may be necessary to correct misconceptions about treatment and to take advantage of missed opportunities during health care visits to address s...

Poor Health Practices Plague Rajasthan Tribal Women

...e core reason behind this is that people have many misconceptions about immunisation. The traditional health care system of the region also does not allow early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for six months, which is compulsory for overall growth of the infant. The rate of early initiat...

Kids Think Ketchup and Bread are Part of Fruit and Vegetables Food-group

...lips of the British Dietetic Association said that misconceptions are 'worrying,' and that it is important to tell c...rents themselves. "It is worrying kids have such misconceptions about food. "More and more children and adults are aware of the importance of having five daily frui...

Punjab University Reserves Seats for AIDS and Cancer Students

...l face acute stigma due to a lack of awareness and misconceptions about the disease. "I mean they (AIDS and Cancer patients) have equal rights to get educated. A disease shouldn't stop anyone from getting educated," said Kanval Chaddha, another college student....

Pharmacogenomic Market Gaining Greater Acceptance Across Europe

...nity. Apart from oncologists, most physicians have misconceptions about the clinical practicality and do not understand the benefits of pharmacogenomic tests. Hence, they should be made aware of the long-term value proposition of pharmacogenomic testing in terms of lowering the overall healthcare cost and increasin...

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