AIDS/HIV- CLINICAL FEATURES

Posted in AIDS/HIV - Clinical Features Support group on Fri, 29 Jul 2011

HIV infected persons are asymptomatic (without symptoms) early after the infection. The infected persons show symptoms after 2 to 15 years after initial infection. The time interval between developmen...

ANEMIA / LOW HAEMOGLOBIN

Posted in Anemia / Low Haemoglobin Support group on Thu, 28 Jul 2011

It is a condition in the body when supply of iron to bone marrow falls short of that required for the production of red blood cells. It is the commonest cause of Anemia throughout the world. "Ther...

Accelerated Immune Cell Aging Linked to Chronic Depression

Posted in Depression Support group on Thu, 28 Jul 2011

A new UCSF-led study has found that certain cases of major depression are associated with premature aging of immune cells. The findings indicate that accelerated cell...Read More

Panic Attacks Could Be Felt One Hour Ahead

Posted in Adolescent Depression Support group on Thu, 28 Jul 2011

Panic attacks need not necessarily be a bolt from the blue. They could be seen at least an hour ahead, in waves of significant physiological instability. But the patients themselves might be unaware o...

Condom Vending Machines Increasing Sexual Assaults On Women

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 27 Jul 2011

The recent publication of the UN report shows staggering figures on the spread of AIDS and HIV ...Read More

Childhood Stress And Stress Management Tips

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 27 Jul 2011

Definition of Childhood Stress: Stress can broadly be defined as a condition or situation that places a demand on the bodys physical, mental, or emotional energy. Even though moderate stress disturbs ...

Heart Failure More Common in Type 1 Diabetics With Poor Blood Sugar Control

Posted in Heart Attack Support group on Tue, 26 Jul 2011

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Investigation Launched into Treatment Provided by Consultant to Kids With Epilepsy

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 26 Jul 2011

A consultant doctor at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford has been suspended by the hospital as they conduct an internal review regarding the treatment provided to hundreds of children suffer...

High-precision Liposuction may Avoid Weight Gain

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 26 Jul 2011

New liposuction procedures that are highly precise can avoid the weight gain seen in patients after conventional liposuction. This is a new area of cosmetic surgery and could in fact be the future of ...

Radiation-tainted Beef Scare Widens in Japan

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 25 Jul 2011

In Japan, scare over contaminated beef has deepened. The number of cattle thought to have been contaminated and shipped around the country has risen to nearly 1,500, say reports. ...Read More