Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic...
How does Avalide work? The two main ingredients of Avalide – Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide work in combination – the diuretic stops the body from over-absorbing salts and thereby stops fluid retention that can increase pressure. The angiotensin II receptor blocker on the other hand keeps the blood vessels dilated and open, an effect that also helps keep blood pressure under control. The twin effect of this double drug strongly aids treatment and brings down blood pressure quickly. Side Effects of Avalide On the whole, Avalide side effects are few and mild and include heartburn, stomach and muscle pain, drowsiness, headache, stuffy nose, sore throat, and cough. On rare occasions, it can also...
Peripheral Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes and...
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nervous system becomes damaged by disease, trauma or toxins. The condition can result in a person being unable to detect heat, cold and pain. There is often numbness or tingling in the hands or the feet. If the motor nerves are affected, a person may find that he is particularly weak or even paralyzed in one of his limbs. Peripheral neuropathy is commonly associated with diabetes, but other diseases are known to cause the condition as well. Damage to the peripheral nervous system can occur after shingles. It can also result from vitamin deficiency (particularly vitamin B12), exposure to toxins such as pesticides and lead...
It is usually said, “Serving the sick is like serving God”. In India, the medical department runs on this basis. The well-trained Medical staff, with the latest medical equipments and facilities, is dedicated to provide the best services in healthcare. Following the past many years, India has evolved as the best medical destination for the patients from all over the world. It provides the intense medical treatment starting from hospitalization until the patient recovers totally and returns home. The whole process involves a proactive approach to preventing health problems and ensuring better management and follow-up once a health problem has occurred. Special medical health houses have developed...
Potchefstroom Campus
About the NWU Potchefstroom Campus This is the largest of the NWU campuses, having had 35,174 students registered in 2008, of which more than 18,800 were enrolled for distance learning programmes. The Potchefstroom Campus also accounts for most of the NWU research output and National Research Foundation-rated researchers. The Potchefstroom Campus has eight faculties: Arts; Natural Sciences; Theology; Education Sciences; Economic and Management Sciences; Law; Engineering, and Health Sciences. The Campus has 20 research entities, as well as many academic and research centres of excellence. International recognition: The Honours BSc Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) programme of the Centre for...
AIDS Drugs
AIDS treatment Basics: 1. Typical starting regimens for treating HIV often include - -Efavirenz/Zidovudine/Lamivudine - Efavirenz/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine - Lopinavir boosted by Ritonavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine - Lopinavir boosted by Emtricitabine/Tenofovir/Ritonavir These can be adjusted based on resistant strains and your doctor's recommendations. HAART is a critical aspect to controlling HIV and you should discuss these and other treatment options with your doctor. Using a combination of AIDS drugs will enable you to better control the infection and greatly slow its progression. The difficult part can be manage the benefits of the drugs versus the side effects as these side effects can be very...
RFID means radio-frequency identification and is used to define tagged object that can be recognized through radio-waves. This system is composed by two part: the first one is an integrated circuit in which is possible to store and process information and modulate and de-modulated radio frequency; the second part is usually an antenna required for receiving and transmitting the signal. The first use of RFID was during the II World War when allies used this system to distinguish their planes from those of enemy; then in 1973 it was US patented by Mario Cardullo with a business plan showing uses in transportation, banking, security and medical. Now, RFID technology is currently used for several...
Smog is chemical mixture of gases that commonly forms a brownish-yellow haze in the air, primarily over urban areas. Components of smog include ground-level ozone, nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), sulfur dioxide, acidic aerosols and gases, and particulate matter. These gases result from a reaction between certain airborne pollutants and strong sunlight. Smog poses a significant threat to animal, plant, and human life. In fact thousands die every year as a result of this pollution. The ground level ozone that is said to be the "main culprit" in smog is really a collection of hydrocarbons, CO2, CO, and SO2 that react with UV rays from the sun to form nitric oxides (NOX...
How Much Milk Thistle Should One Use to Get the...
Before you can answer the question of ' how much milk thistle should one use?', it's probably a good idea to have a look at the history and health benefits of this ancient herb. Milk thistle has many different names, including St. Mary's, Marian, and Our Lady's thistle. Over the ages there were many plants that were called 'milk thistle', but that was finally settled and the name has been set aside for this particular species of herbs. It's origins are found in the Mediterranean region of Europe. It's a tall herb with spiky leaves. There are parts of the Untied States, like California, where the plant grows naturally. The actual part of the Silymarin herb that gets used are the small firm fruits...
Plants That Hurt - For People With AIDS,...
What Westerners consider to be "alternative" or "complementary" medicine can be thought of as established medical tradition for much of the rest of the world. The therapeutic value of certain plants in the treatment of human disorders, gained by generations of people, is becoming even more recognized in the developed world. However, it is important to note that herbals are not a cure-all. This article is aimed specifically at people with HIV or AIDS. It seems that some popular dietary supplements, including several that recommended by herbalists for HIV treatment, may contain one or more herbs that could interact negatively with conventional retroviral medications. Prolonged use of these herbs by...
Frederick Von Thrauthemburg
The American Artist struggle is one known well by an American/German Artist known as "Lyle". He was born in 1957 with the name Baron Frederick Lyle Bartholomew der Graf von Thrauthemburg und Morsbach und der Graf Von Morris. Baron Von Morsbach und Morris studied at Park College in Parkville, Missouri and Northern Virginia State University in Arlington, VA, he studied in Boston Mass, Penn State, several universities in Germany and currently has exhibits in Colorado, New York, Paris and Germany. He has degrees in Behavioral Science, Psychology, and Art History, is employed as a Systems Analyst and Database Manager. He intends to keep his painting as a hobby, feeling he does his best work with that...
Employee Health and Wellness Program
Companies want their workers to be aware of health care resources, but more importantly, to be able to effectively use them. The poet, Virgil, once said, "the greatest wealth is health." Although quality and coverage are ranked highly as health care goals, most Americans rate the U.S. system as unsatisfactory. Employers are interested in helping consumers be more conscious, thoughtful, and informed in making health choices. The American Heart Association (AHA) promotes comprehensive programs that address the following: 1. cardiovascular disease prevention; 2. tobacco cessation and prevention; 3. physical activity; 4. nutrition education; 5. stress management/reduction; 6. weight management...
Choosing the Right Custom Rubber Bracelet
Undoubtedly, you have seen rubber bracelets being sported on the wrists of all sorts of people. The younger crowds love them, but they are not the only people that are enjoying the fashion trend of wearing their own choice of custom rubber bracelets. The silicone bracelets offered at many fundraisers carry inspirational messages. Other custom rubber bracelets serve as unique forms of advertisement by companies building their business. Custom rubber bracelets are even a favorite for family gatherings as party favors and for raising enthusiasm at sporting events. Whether silicone wristbands come from fundraising, advertising, or special events, people like to wear them to express their thoughts of...
Welfare programmes offer a great platform to let others know about your brand. By organising a welfare programme for the benefit of the society, you will gain respectability from the public. The promotional products serve as the best gifts that you can give to your targeted audience on such occasions. There are different types of welfare programmes that are organised by different companies. These are health awareness programmes, relief programmes, rehabilitation campaigns, and many more like that. The purpose of such programmes is to create awareness in the public about various issues that are gripping our society. By sponsoring such an activity, your company becomes a cause to the improvement of...
Breast Cancer Ribbons
One of the most famous symbols of disease awareness is the red ribbon that is used to raise AIDS awareness. This symbol has been worn by various celebrities with the aim of encouraging understanding about the disease and raising funds for prevention and its eventual cure. Given the popularity of this symbol, the ribbon has also been used to increase awareness for other diseases, such as cancer. For breast cancer, the symbol that is used is the pink ribbon. The pink ribbon For breast cancer awareness advocates, the symbol of a pink ribbon represents hope and awareness for those affected by this terrible disease. These groups encourage people to wear this symbol and help in the efforts of raising...
Ribbon Lapel Pins Show Support for Important...
Colors send distinct messages. Subconsciously, we've been trained to respond in a variety of ways to practically every color of the rainbow. For instance, green is almost always associated with "go" (green lights), the coming of spring as well as freshness and also trust. Orange, according to color psychologists, denotes energy and enthusiasm. This is probably why the champions of causes chose to use colored ribbons when supporting their beliefs. As far back as 1917, singer/songwriter George Norton penned the song, "'Round Her Neck She Wears A Yellow Ribbon." A revised version was later used in the movie "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon." The words recount the tale of a young girl waiting for the...
This sample grant proposal for HIV is used to illustrate one approach to writing a proposal for grant funds. Usually grant proposals are accompanied at least by a cover letter which summarizes and gives light to the proposal. Project Abstract Project Abstracts should have a concise summary of the project in one page or less. It should include the need for the project, the population it will serve, a brief description of the project and its goals and objectives. The abstract should have information about the applicant's background and qualifications. Include the amount of funding being sought. Mention how the program will be evaluated to measure the success of the programs. Write the abstract last...
Tuberculosis Remains Deadly After The Discovery...
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray machine in 1895 after German doctor Robert Koch identified bacilli as the cause of TB in 1882. The said machine makes possible men in lab coats and medical scrubs to scan the lungs of the living persons for signs of tubercular lesions. In 1921, BCG or Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, the potent vaccine against TB, was discovered by French scientists. Within a short span of just 6 months of treatment, an infected person can be totally free from tuberculosis. But the malady seemed all too smart to easily be knocked off. Tuberculosis became even more dreadful in the mid 1980s, and the progress prompted the World Health Organization to declare the disease a global...
A crisis is defined as a time of intense difficulty or danger. In the case of diseases, it is the turning point of a disease, when it becomes clear whether the patient will recover or not. It is evident in the definition that a crisis is not a desirable state. One would choose not to have to solve a crisis and a live a crisis-free life but that is not possible. Daily you meet crisis of varying shapes, forms and proportions. Some are individual (affecting you personally) and some are of a national or global coverage such as the ongoing fight with the AIDS epidemic. The goal is to find the quickest and most effective method of bringing the state of affairs back to normal. This alone explains the...
Kenya is located in East Africa. It borders Indian Ocean to the east, Somalia to the northeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, Sudan to the northwest and Ethiopia to the north. The equator passes through it and almost divides the country to two equal halves. It covers approximately 582,600 square kilometers. The population of Kenya is about 30 million. The Aids epidemic has greatly affected the population though it is stabilizing now with the introduction of Arts. Kenya has a large coastline that is home to very beautiful beaches. This is a great tourist attraction place. In the inland, you will find very fertile highlands where all the agricultural communities live. Agriculture is the...
The Guy On The Plane With TB - Tuberculosis
You by now have heard the story of the irresponsible individual with terrible resistant tb who traveled around the globe by jet airplane perhaps infecting others. Just what is this resistant tb disease and why is it so dangerous. First of all this problem of spread of Tuberculosis by people who are infectious with tb is not a new phenomenon. It has happened before. Only now it is becoming more frequent and common with both the rise and spread of new hard to treat resistant forms of tb and the reemergence of tb which is associated with aids. TB is a deadly disease caused by a bacterium that the body just cannot seem to get rid of. The body tries and tries to get rid of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis...
Honduras Girl Face of AIDS Bravely
type="text/javascript"> On 3th, Aug, the 17th World AIDS Conference was opening in Mexico City. In the general assembly opening session, the 12-year-old Honduran girls Ka Lunda Nawei on behalf of 33 million worldwide infected with HIV and delivered a speech raises the aspirations of all infected persons:"We refuse to tears, we will not give up!" As early as the Karen 5 years old, parents try to told her that she as them, with a currently incurable diseases, from that time onwards, Karen understand the fact that she is an AIDS patient. In the growth process, Karen did not, as some infected people as to remain silent, but bravely admit that they are infected with HIV. She often the people around, said...
It was a day just like any other day in the green sun dappled forest; the Shaman went about doing his work of gathering medicinal plants, fungus and barks as usual. This all seemed quite natural to him and he never really thought about it; after all he had been studying the plants and animals of the forest as long as he could remember. He felt good about his work because he was carrying on the tradition of many generations that went before him; now he was a man that people came to with their illnesses, sickness and problems. The solutions were most always here in the forest you just had to know where to look and how to seek them out. Sometimes it was the smell or the taste of air and other times it...
Can Colloidal Silver Help Some One With AIDS?
Finding a cure for AIDS has been a very ardent topic for many decades now. Sadly, no remedies that were both accessible and efficient in the destroying of the incipient phase of this disease were found. AIDS is caused by the HIV virus, and, therefore, the wisest solution in the prevention of the illness is to use the appropriate antibiotics. The colloidal silver has proven to be an efficient solution against the infection with the HIV virus. Since the colloidal silver is a substance whose main purpose is to destroy the bacteria and the viruses, this substance is also effective with the HIV virus itself and with the elimination of additional viruses that can complicate the disease. During the...
Vaginal yeast infections, also called "Candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the Candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75 percent of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal Candida infection, and up to 45 percent have two or more. Women tend to be more likely to get to vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or when they are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune-suppressing diseases such as diabetes and HIV infection also are at increased risk. Dealing with yeast infections is not something that most women want to do. But unfortunately many cannot avoid the inevitable infection that follows birth...
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Support
Parenteral nutrition refers to nutritional support provided by an intravenous route. Access may be a peripheral vein or central vein. Peripheral venous access is usually used for short term support and limits the volume of fluids and nutrients that can be delivered. Whenever possible, enteral nutrition is preferred in order to provide nutrients to the gut and maintain the intestinal barrier. Indications for Parenteral Nutrition Parenteral nutrition is used in cases of gut failure or severe gastrointestinal disease. Catheter-related sepsis is a significant risk in immunocompromised patients. In HIV/AIDS, TPN will induce weight gain, the composition of which depends on the underlying etiology of the...
Colloidal Silver Therapy - A Re-entry into the...
Silver, it is said, is one of nature's 92 chemically pure elements with proven benefits for man while being toxic to all species of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasites and a number of viruses. Of late, this wonder-metal is slowly gaining ground as a therapeutic element in the form of colloidal silver. Believers of this novel form of alternative therapy, meanwhile, continue to profess of its amazing curative powers. The term colloidal is derived from the Greek word meaning "glue-like". Colloidal is a term referring to a state of matter. An element or compound is considered colloidal when the particles are sized between one nanometer and one micrometer, and the energy of the substance is...
You may have heard the horror stories concerning identity theft, virus infections, and homepage hijackings that other unfortunate website surfers have experienced. In many cases, these surfers haven't downloaded a single file. The truth is you don't have to download anything to have information stolen or your computer infected. A simple point and click can be your undoing. Online crimes are at an all-time high and the methods of stealing information, implanting spyware and installing hidden executable files on your system are improving daily. The danger of becoming a victim of online theft is very real, no matter how cautious a person is concerning his computer. Even opening a webpage can be risky...
Whether it's a crusade to end hunger, a campaign to eradicate cancer, or walking to advance AIDS research - your message is one of the most important, if not THE most important element during your fundraising drive. Your message gathers everyone together as one team that will make an impact for another team: the victims who are suffering from one type of malady or deficiency. And one of the most powerful ways to get your message across is speaking at a fundraising event. You get to share your message and vision to a captivated audience. At that exact moment in time, you have the power to move them from inaction to action. It's very important to know how to communicate your message. From the moment...
Honeymoon in Paradise
For me, terms like 'white sand beaches and clear blue water' sounds a little like the beginning of a worn out slogan, the tropical vacation version of 'order now, operators are standing by'. It may be that I'm jaded by the over-the-top advertising or maybe I just imagine a white sand beach with 5000 overweight pasty Americans overrunning it. Whatever the case, I don't want the same old thing. My paradise is different. Since it's a Honeymoon paradise, the most important element of course, is my significant other. For me, that's all the people I really need. I want to spend time with my new bride, and share some experiences that are really different. We have beaches and fruity drinks in California...
Come Christmas time it is a dilemma to everyone what gift to give and what the receiver will like. A gift of hope and cheer is truly unforgettable and wonderful. Charity donations made and named for those on your Christmas gift list might just be the best gift available! Think of it as the perfect gift that will keep on giving. There are countless charities that support so many causes. These charities accept donations no matter how seemingly insignificant you might think they are. Isn't it better to spend your money on something that would benefit even more people for a longer time rather than using it to make just one person happy for the season or for a few months? As for your recipients, wouldn't...
How to borrow money from the government is the subject matter of this article. As you may know, every nation's government works towards the betterment of the society. If you have been bogged down by high interest rates and lack of collateral with a private bank for a loan, try the government for your next loan. These loans are simple to get, with very low rates and often for considerable time periods, making it obvious the purpose of them - eradicating the huge divide between the rich and the poor. Broadly divided into several categories - the most popular being the Small Business Administration, the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration. Let's look at some of the loans...
There are lots of advertisements both on television commercials and on-line that talk about the millions of dollars the government is willing to give away. They have a point: many government grants aren't being utilized. However, it's not as easy to get a federal government grant as the advertisements would make it seem. Grants are designed for certain uses and while anyone can apply, not just anyone will be approved. Individuals can apply for grants for their own personal use. Many college students use grants as a means of paying for their tuition as well as living expenses during their semester. There are also grants provided for people buying their first home, opening a new business, or even...
Plastic? Paper? Reusable Bags?
Billions of plastic bags are consumed each year. Less than 1% of plastic bags get recycled. The rest of the bags end up in landfills, lakes and rivers polluting our earth. Plastic bags are responsible for the death of thousands of marine animals and for nearly 7% of debris found along the US coastline. The effects of this abuse have been catastrophic to our environment. To add to the devastation, over 12 million barrels of oil are required annually to produce plastic bags for the US alone. Eliminating the use of plastic bags is one thing we can ALL do. It's one simple way to join in the force to save our planet. Going Green is not a "new fad". It is a necessity. We are already feeling the effects of...
articletext">There can be any many qualities of a good leader: I am only going to focus on influence in this article principally because the genuine measure of leadership is INFLUENCE, no more and no less A leader is someone that will do everything they can conceivably do to influence their down-lines to do what ever they need to do to reach their network marketing success. Now, absolutely there will always be those who just will not be willing to do anything it takes, probably because they tell themselves that it is too hard, they just can’t do that, or whatever. But a talented leader will be able to persuade, enthuse and stimulate more people to transform, mature and develop skills...
Is The Word Impossible Holding You Back?
Impossible! This word describes how I felt about the idea of ever attempting to run a marathon. I have a friend, Karyn, who ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 1994. She ran to raise money for AIDS research, and I was amazed at the commitment and dedication she displayed as she trained for and reached her goal. For a minute back in 1994, the thought that I may someday run a marathon crossed my mind. But that thought was quickly replaced by the word "impossible". 26.2 miles? Me? No Way! Fast forward to New Year's 2003. I'm in a rut. I believe that some of us go through this as the New Year approaches. We take a look at our lives; examine our past, look ahead to the future. Hopefully as we look ahead...
Kenneth Cole - Designer and Philanthropist
A fashion designer by profession, Cole established his own company in 1982 under the name Kenneth Cole Productions. He first introduced a delicate collection of ladies' footwear, but over the years the company was able to produce a variety of fashion products and accessories, including a line of perfumes, for both the national and international market. The products are distributed and marketed from different areas in the world under three major labels. Included in the list are the unlisted.com, Reaction, and his very own label. More than 30 product categories are distributed in these labels, with the most recent addition holding the name, the Kenneth Cole Women's Collection. This is a first ever...
Dame Elizabeth Taylor
She was born on February 27, 1932 and by the age of 12 she was an international star. By her 16th birthday, she was being called The Most Beautiful Woman in the World. The fact that she was called a woman was more exciting to her than the meaning of the statement itself. The camera was definitely her first lover. She had a certain quiet energy when she was on screen and was capable of evoking emotions with a slight tilt of the head, or the subtle movement of an eyebrow. Her close ups were her best feature. You could not look away from her when she appeared on screen. In the life of a child star, there is usually a period of adolescent awkwardness as puberty settles in and it doesn't always...
Why you Have Been Decieved About Saturated Fat
I've written many times in the last couple years about the mistaken beliefs in society about saturated fat and the false perception in the media AND with MOST health professionals that saturated fat is bad for you. If you've seen in some of my articles, I've even showed you why saturated fat can even be GOOD for you in some cases, despite every health/fitness professional in the world just accepting the false belief that it's bad for you. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to FINALLY see a big name publisher have some guts to publish an article about why everyone in the world may be wrong about their beliefs about saturated fat. I received my new issue of Men's Health magazine over the weekend...
Cooking With Herbs and Spices - For Health
Herbs and Spices have been used for centuries, to flavor foods and for medicinal purposes. The herb is mentioned in numerous texts, right from biblical times, and possibly used even before that by Neanderthal man. The healing power of certain herbs is indisputable, and from the rain forests to Africa, the natives of those areas still rely on their 'muti' or medicinal plants over modern medicines. Herbs for Vitamins and Nutrients: Cumin for Iron, Paprika for Vitamin A, Parsley for Vitamin C, Caraway seeds for Calcium Antioxidants: New studies have found that herbs are an abundant source of antioxidants. Research is being done into the prevention of cancer cell growth and the protection of delicate...
If you are a nurse and have a PDA there is a good chance that you have acquired, all along the way, free nursing PDA software. But do you know how many different options are out there for this type of software? Nursing PDA software is truly a great invention. You will find that free nursing PDA software works best with the Palm OS product. PDA nursing software can store and retrieve a patient's medical history. It can also handle prescriptions, care plans, nursing actions and treatment assessments. Do not be surprised if at some point you find you will need to add other nursing software to your Palm OS. This is because free nursing PDA software often does not come with everything that you need...
Better Teaching,training Methods and Services...
Better Teaching, Training Methods and Services in Medical Microbiology Emerging Need in Developing World Dr.T.V.Rao M.D. Email:tvraodoctor2000@yahoo.co.in The greatest achievements in Medical Science are attributed to developments in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of several diseases. Among several branches of Medicine, Microbiology with fundamentals on infectious diseases, contributed immensely to the prevention and management of many communicable diseases which in turn reduced the mortality and morbidity. The explosion of population in several countries is highly dependent on control of infectious diseases. Eradication of Small pox in 1978 by united efforts of WHO and several global...
Borage Seed Oil As An Anti-Inflammatory
Borage Oil Borage oil is also known as borage seed oil or starflower oil. It is extracted from borage plant seeds. It is found in North America, Africa and Europe and is a good source of polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acid. Borage Oil Ingredients Borage oil consists of GLA or gamma linolenic acid, which is a fatty acid. The human body converts it to a substance that resembles hormones and is known as PGE1 or prostaglandin E1. This element is used as an antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory by the body, since it has blood thinning properties and dilates the vessels. Borage oil is the richest naturally occurring GLA source and contains almost 20-26 % of this fatty acid. Borage Oil Benefits Borage...
Are Natural Sleep Aids Really Better? Here Is...
Worrying late into the night, feeling tired and unproductive, and an inability to fall asleep - these are a few of the symptoms millions experience every night. A lack of sleep is usually equated with diminished function, and in turn, millions have turned to prescription drugs in order to cope. As a result, insomniacs end up having to fight a second battle - the one against the very medications that were supposed to cure them. Get Your Natural Sleep Aid With A Free Trial Much has been documented about the hazards of prescription drugs, and especially those of sleeping pills. These prescription drugs have even become front page news due to the recent deaths of celebrities such as pop icon...
There are millions of orphans in Africa due to the wars, HIV/AIDS, malaria, natural disasters. Poverty and HIV/AIDS pandemic are the leading cause of the increase in African orphans. The children are often left without parents and with no food to eat because of these problems. There is a great need for food supply to feed them mostly because they run a greater risk of being malnourished and stunted than children who are well taken care of i.e. living in happy homes with both parents still alive and giving them love and protection. There are a large number of African orphans who are as little as five years and live alone or with their younger siblings or on the streets. The only hope for the children...
Experts: Prevention Critical in Fighting...
   A five-day meeting on AIDS ended here Saturday with a call to increase the promotion of HIV/AIDS prevention methods as one of the critical ways of combating the scourge. The participants at the conference, which was held under the theme, 'Scaling Up Through Partnerships: Overcoming Obstacles to Implementation', observed that prevention of HIV/AIDS has not been given much attention as treatment and yet it is one of the sure ways of combating the disease. "Our chief weapon against HIV/AIDS has always been and must continue to be prevention," said Janet Museveni, Uganda's First Lady, while closing the conference. "People need not only to learn but also be reminded constantly that their own...
Aciclovir Could Slow Hiv Progress
After disappointing news that the herpes medication aciclovir does not prevent the transmission of the HIV virus as previously hoped, there has been more positive results from a study into whether the same medication could slow down the progression of the virus. Published in the Lancet, the research showed that though modest, aciclovir can slow down the progress of HIV, increasing time before it develops into full-blown AIDS. The research team recruited volunteers to take part in the study from Southern and Eastern Africa. They enrolled 3,381 heterosexual volunteers, who were infected with both Herpes and HIV. It is extremely common for patients with HIV to also have the Type 2 Herpes virus. Half of...
Eradication of Hunger: A Challenge Before Nations The first millennium development goal (MDG) is to halve poverty and hunger by 2015. Hunger and malnutrition are major causes of the deprivation and suffering targeted by all of the other MDGs. Without rapid progress in reducing hunger, achieving the other MDGs related to poverty reduction, education, child mortality, maternal health, and disease will be impossible. Nearly 30 per cent of the world’s population is currently suffering from one or more forms of malnutrition. Approximately 840 million people are undernourished or chronically food insecure, and as many as 2.8 million children and 300,000 women die every year because of malnutrition in...
Dear Diary, I can't believe it's August already. It will be Christmas season in a few months' time, and I haven't even completed my shopping list yet. Who will I include? Who will I leave out? I do know that the number of people in my list will be more conservative this year, given the economic woes the world is experiencing. Not that I'll be less generous. I have this reputation for being one of the most extravagant gift givers in the neighborhood, and I won't allow that to be tarnished just because I am feeling the pinch of a weakened dollar. Besides, giving a lot doesn't mean spending too much. One only has to be creative with his or her purchases. That's why I'm keeping myself in the loop, and...
http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> Introduction One of the most constantly talked about right in the global human rights documents is the right to food, however it is the one largely repeatedly violated in the recent past. Goals set in 1996 by the World Food Summit for hunger reduction have mostly failed, even though food production globally having grown quicker than the world population. International, national and the human security aspects are more and more converging, and in some areas overlapping. About 840 million people globally are malnourished, the biggest proportion of these numbers being found in Africa. The degree of the crisis in Africa has currently reached...
Celebrities Who Drive Green to Save our Earth
When it comes to the environment, sustainability is the new thing. Being green means doing anything in your power to save natural resources, especially fuel energies. You can become greener by following the footsteps of five great celebrities who drive green to save our earth. Woody Harrelson, 46, drives a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle TDI. Running on bio-diesel fuel, Harrelson upgrades to a greener vehicle in more than one way. Volkswagen Parts are now becoming more energy and cost efficient which will make it easier for the general public to drive green. Harrelson has multiplied his efforts to stay green by co-founding the enviro-site which urges its readers to find an alternative fuel, seek out...
Understanding the Healing Power of Acupuncture
Oriental therapeutic devices like acupuncture have long been in practice in the east. With the advent of globalization and heightened disorders amongst populations all over the world, western science is making space for eastern curative measures as they are often proving to be effective enough to be tried regularly. The additional advantage of something like, let's say, acupuncture is that it does not require intake of chemicals and can treat a wide variety of things ranging from stress to emotional duress. This process of acupuncture requires particular regions of the body being pierced gently with long needles. The process can be executed in different ways depending on the angle of the insertion...