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Strange Burial Practice Followed for People Affected by HIV/AIDS

... percent literacy rate, denied such a practice was prevalent now. "There were some reports in the past, but now no such things are taking place here with the level of awareness about HIV/AIDS increasing," said K. Ropari, head of the Mizoram AIDS Control Society. But many people living with the virus and ...

Rise In Childhood Allergies

...ounger age group. They found that eczema was more prevalent among younger age groups, while hayfever was prevalent in both the age groups. However, there was decrease in prevalence of asthma in older age group. ...

MRSA - more prevalent than ever

...stant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), infections are prevalent among hospitalized people, or those taking antibio... and soft-tissue infections in areas where MRSA is prevalent in the community," the study says. "Standard precautions (including the use of gowns and gloves by h...

New Approach Assesses Risk of Water-Borne Pathogen Disease

...ized and developing countries, but is particularly prevalent in tropical countries where poor people live under highly crowded conditions, or in rural areas where people are exposed to water contaminated by the urine of Leptospira-infected mammals such as livestock or rats. Transmission also appears to coincid...

Patients Miss Appointments...Regularly

...s were missed in UK last year. The problem is more prevalent in London with the North West of England, and the West Midlands are just behind. The survey was conducted among 329 GP surgeries and most of them said that many problems were caused when the patients miss appointments. Meanwhile DPP also added that...

Cooling Towers may Cause Severe Respiratory Diseases

...ests these amoebas infected with bacteria are more prevalent in cooling towers than in natural environments. People can contract pneumonia after inhaling Legionella in aerosol drifts from cooling towers, it said. Researchers added that amoeba-associated micro-organisms, such as those found in cooling towe...

Many Irish in the Grips of Digestive Disorders

...ms among the Irish estimated at one-third, a trend prevalent for over a year. The survey findings also established// a certain amount of ignorance displayed by the Irish, who seem to be at a loss about approach measures for remedy. The research revealed that an estimated 33% of the people disregard digesti...

Community-associated MRSA: Most Common Cause Of Skin Infection

...ry,' Moran said. 'More research will determine how prevalent it is in other parts of the nation.' Researchers... and soft-tissue infections in areas where MRSA is prevalent in the community.' Talan notes that most MRSA cases are mild, and having the infection drained and...

Trans Fats Increase Coronary Heart Disease

... action whatsoever. If they are becoming far more prevalent in our diet, it's something we might need to look into." An analysis last year by the Australian Consumers Association's Choice magazine showed 18 common foods including party pies and pasties had dangerously high levels of trans fats, some even hi...

A New System to Displace False Prescription Claims

...eland which will aim to bring some reprieve to the prevalent prescription antics, so rampant, that is milking// the government to the tune of ￡7m annually. The system is designed to conduct certain checks of patient and prescription information and comparing them with other records like the social security ...

Smoking During Pregnancy

...later in life. "Smoking during pregnancy was most prevalent in teenage mothers, 42 per cent, compared to 10.9 per cent of mothers aged 35 years and older," said Elizabeth Sullivan, from AIHW's National Perinatal Statistics Unit. The study found that 40% of women in remote areas smoked during pregnancy comp...

Prostate Cancer Patients Sought for Database as Part of Joint Effort

...hnicity and family history. “Prostate cancer is prevalent in our population and studies aimed at early detection will be extremely beneficial,” said Dr. Steinberg. “We hope that our patient’s involvement in these studies will help to provide better access to a continuum of cancer care.” Source: Newswise)...

Warning on Eating Shellfish Stepped Up

...tists have said that they expect it to become more prevalent in the future. It was only in 2004 that the illusion of the cold Alaskan waters being a deterrent for the growth of Vibrio, was laid to rest. With an unusually warm summer an outbreak of gastroenteritis took place among cruise ship passengers who a...

Marital Therapy Effective Treatment for Female Alcoholics

...entions. "Domestic violence is a significant and prevalent problem for alcoholic women who are involved in committed relationships, whether they are married or not," said Fals-Stewart. "The reductions in physical aggression between partners observed in this study, along with decreases in drinking, strongly s...

Sleep Apnea Doubles Stroke Risk In Elderly

... snoring or excessive daytime sleepiness, are less prevalent in the elderly compared to middle-aged people. We should be aware of these symptoms, and specifically look for the presence of repetitive breathing pauses in our patients and relatives." The findings of the study are to be published in the medical ...

Using Multivitamins Before And After Conception Averts Preeclampsia

...o seizures, coma and death. Preeclampsia is more prevalent in the developing world, where it accounts for up to 80 percent of maternal deaths. And while treatment is more readily available in developed countries, preeclampsia remains the leading cause of maternal death. Infants born to mothers with preeclamp...

NICE supports application of advanced biological therapies as treatment option for acute psoriasis

...ent's quality of life to a similar extent as other prevalent chronic diseases such as diabetes and even heart diseases. In addition to the impact on a patient's appearance, up to 30% of patients with psoriasis have been reported to have psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and ar...

Delhi to get New Dental Centre to Boost Oral Health

...nd 63 percent among 15 year olds. Gum diseases are prevalent in 57 percent of 12 year olds and 68 percent of 15 year olds. (Source: IANS)...

Agencies Express Concern Over "Breast Ironing" In Africa

...in West African countries. This practice is widely prevalent and is used to stunt breast growth in girls by mothers// and other relatives telling them that it is for their own good. It is aimed at warding off sexual harassment and is carried out by hard or heated objects pressed against the developing breast...

Researchers Try Early Surgical Intervention to Treat Parkinson's Symptoms

...the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, say it is more prevalent and may affect as many as 1 million Americans. Estimates are as many as 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. “The theory that applying this therapy early in the course of Parkinson's is that we may see a difference,” Charles said. Vanderbilt...

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