A prominent problem in AIDS is a form of dementia that robs one's ability to concentrate and perform normal movements.
Scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) have discovered how HIV/AIDS disrupts the normal replication of stem cells in the adult brain, preventing new nerve cells from forming. Drs. Stuart Lipton, Marcus Kaul, Shu-ichi Okamoto and their colleagues uncovered a novel molecular mechanism that inhibits stem cell proliferation and that could possibly be triggered in other neurodegenerative diseases as well. These findings were made available to medical researchers today through priority publication online by the journal Cell Stem Cell.
At the effort of all human beings, knowledge is progressing.I believe , one day, we will find a proper method to cure HIV.read more
Monday, August 20, 2007
HIV/Aids Commission getting help from CARICOM
Head of the National HIV/Aids Commission Alies Jordan says the organisation is challenged to provide drugs for HIV/Aids patients.
She says medical practitioners have been able to reduce hospital stay time and the number of deaths but notes that the drugs remain costly.
The commission has been working with CARICOM and the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation with the help of these two entities, have seen a reduction in the cost of these treatments.read more
She says medical practitioners have been able to reduce hospital stay time and the number of deaths but notes that the drugs remain costly.
The commission has been working with CARICOM and the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation with the help of these two entities, have seen a reduction in the cost of these treatments.read more
Teens pitch in on HIV campaign
A total of 125 teen ambassadors were named on Saturday as part of an ongoing HIV prevention campaign targeted at the nation's more than 100 million young people.
The ambassadors were chosen via an online screening and appraisal process set up by the organizer of the campaign, the China Center for Disease Control (China CDC).
They will help raise HIV/AIDS awareness among their peers by lecturing and distributing information in schools and public places like squares, restaurants and construction sites.read more
The ambassadors were chosen via an online screening and appraisal process set up by the organizer of the campaign, the China Center for Disease Control (China CDC).
They will help raise HIV/AIDS awareness among their peers by lecturing and distributing information in schools and public places like squares, restaurants and construction sites.read more
For younger children, HIV/AIDS is still equal to syringe
IMPHAL, Aug 19: In spite of the remarkable decrease in the spread of HIV/AIDS among the IDUs, awareness among the younger children about the mode of transmission is still very low.
Class VI student Sonan of Christ Jyoti said, "I painted a person in hospital bed being given glucose with the doctor standing nearby." He said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from elders and from TV. Explaining the condition, he said, "HIV/AIDS cannot be cured by medicines and it is one of the most difficult illness."
Rohan of Shishu Nistha Niketan said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from his parents. He said that HIV/AIDS is a virus that spreads a highly communicable disease which takes time to recover. He painted the map of Manipur below a big syringe.
For Priya Khuraijam, class VI student of RK Sanatombi Devi School, her father told her about HIV/AIDS and said that syringes should never be shared and one should be careful all the time to not get HIV.
Her classmate Sonalika painted skeletal, syringes and blood testing as her vision of HIV/AIDS. She said that the skeletal shows the harmful effects of using drugs.
Class VI student Sonan of Christ Jyoti said, "I painted a person in hospital bed being given glucose with the doctor standing nearby." He said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from elders and from TV. Explaining the condition, he said, "HIV/AIDS cannot be cured by medicines and it is one of the most difficult illness."
Rohan of Shishu Nistha Niketan said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from his parents. He said that HIV/AIDS is a virus that spreads a highly communicable disease which takes time to recover. He painted the map of Manipur below a big syringe.
For Priya Khuraijam, class VI student of RK Sanatombi Devi School, her father told her about HIV/AIDS and said that syringes should never be shared and one should be careful all the time to not get HIV.
Her classmate Sonalika painted skeletal, syringes and blood testing as her vision of HIV/AIDS. She said that the skeletal shows the harmful effects of using drugs.
The competition was organised by Nawa Leikol, a forum for HIV/AIDS infected and affected children.
L Elena, general secretary Nawa leikol said, "The main objective of this painting competition is to check the awareness level among the school children and find out their visions on HIV/AIDS."
It's really so, the competition is meaningful to know of children's vision on HIV/AIDS.After that, parents can educated their children respectively according their levels to HIV.read more
Class VI student Sonan of Christ Jyoti said, "I painted a person in hospital bed being given glucose with the doctor standing nearby." He said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from elders and from TV. Explaining the condition, he said, "HIV/AIDS cannot be cured by medicines and it is one of the most difficult illness."
Rohan of Shishu Nistha Niketan said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from his parents. He said that HIV/AIDS is a virus that spreads a highly communicable disease which takes time to recover. He painted the map of Manipur below a big syringe.
For Priya Khuraijam, class VI student of RK Sanatombi Devi School, her father told her about HIV/AIDS and said that syringes should never be shared and one should be careful all the time to not get HIV.
Her classmate Sonalika painted skeletal, syringes and blood testing as her vision of HIV/AIDS. She said that the skeletal shows the harmful effects of using drugs.
Class VI student Sonan of Christ Jyoti said, "I painted a person in hospital bed being given glucose with the doctor standing nearby." He said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from elders and from TV. Explaining the condition, he said, "HIV/AIDS cannot be cured by medicines and it is one of the most difficult illness."
Rohan of Shishu Nistha Niketan said that he heard about HIV/AIDS from his parents. He said that HIV/AIDS is a virus that spreads a highly communicable disease which takes time to recover. He painted the map of Manipur below a big syringe.
For Priya Khuraijam, class VI student of RK Sanatombi Devi School, her father told her about HIV/AIDS and said that syringes should never be shared and one should be careful all the time to not get HIV.
Her classmate Sonalika painted skeletal, syringes and blood testing as her vision of HIV/AIDS. She said that the skeletal shows the harmful effects of using drugs.
The competition was organised by Nawa Leikol, a forum for HIV/AIDS infected and affected children.
L Elena, general secretary Nawa leikol said, "The main objective of this painting competition is to check the awareness level among the school children and find out their visions on HIV/AIDS."
It's really so, the competition is meaningful to know of children's vision on HIV/AIDS.After that, parents can educated their children respectively according their levels to HIV.read more
Sex now primary cause of China HIV spread - report
BEIJING, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Unsafe sex has overtaken intravenous drug use as the primary cause of new HIV infections in China, suggesting that AIDS is spreading from high-risk groups to the general population, state media reported on Monday.
Of the 70,000 new HIV infections recorded in 2005, nearly half contracted the virus through sexual contact, the China Daily reported, citing a report released jointly by the Ministry of Health and the China Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
"It's the first time since 1989, when the first HIV infection was detected, for sex to top the transmission list nationwide," the newspaper quoted Gao Qi, of the China HIV/AIDS Information Network, as saying.
China has an estimated 650,000 people living with HIV or AIDS, and while the government has become increasingly open about the problem, efforts to fight the spread of the virus are still hampered by conservative attitudes about sex and suspicion of grassroots activists and non-governmental organisations.read more
Of the 70,000 new HIV infections recorded in 2005, nearly half contracted the virus through sexual contact, the China Daily reported, citing a report released jointly by the Ministry of Health and the China Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
"It's the first time since 1989, when the first HIV infection was detected, for sex to top the transmission list nationwide," the newspaper quoted Gao Qi, of the China HIV/AIDS Information Network, as saying.
China has an estimated 650,000 people living with HIV or AIDS, and while the government has become increasingly open about the problem, efforts to fight the spread of the virus are still hampered by conservative attitudes about sex and suspicion of grassroots activists and non-governmental organisations.read more
International congress on AIDS opens in Colombo
COLOMBO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 8th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) opened Sunday in Sri Lankan, Colombo, with an attendance of 2,500 delegates from over 70 countries and regions mostly in Asia and the Pacific.
The five-day congress from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, which brings together politicians, government officials, medical experts, academics, people living with HIV/AIDS, community workers and the media, is set to discuss a wide range of issues with regard to the epidemic that is confronting this region.
With seven regional congresses held so far from the inaugural summit in Canberra, Australia (1990) to Kobe, Japan (2005), the eighth venue -- Colombo -- is the first occasion where a high-level summit on this topic is taking place in a low HIV prevalence country. read more
The five-day congress from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, which brings together politicians, government officials, medical experts, academics, people living with HIV/AIDS, community workers and the media, is set to discuss a wide range of issues with regard to the epidemic that is confronting this region.
With seven regional congresses held so far from the inaugural summit in Canberra, Australia (1990) to Kobe, Japan (2005), the eighth venue -- Colombo -- is the first occasion where a high-level summit on this topic is taking place in a low HIV prevalence country. read more
South Africa's new national AIDS plan be shattered
(AP) The top U.S. health official praised South Africa's new national AIDS plan on Sunday, but sidestepped questions about the dismissal of a deputy minister seen as a driving force behind the country's program.
The program helps provide treatment for 1.1 million people worldwide, with more than a million in Africa. But it has been criticized for emphasizing abstinence and fidelity over the use of condoms in its prevention efforts.
There is concern the government's plan could be undermined after South African President Thabo Mbeki _ who has long been accused of playing down the AIDS epidemic _ fired Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge as deputy health minister.
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The program helps provide treatment for 1.1 million people worldwide, with more than a million in Africa. But it has been criticized for emphasizing abstinence and fidelity over the use of condoms in its prevention efforts.
There is concern the government's plan could be undermined after South African President Thabo Mbeki _ who has long been accused of playing down the AIDS epidemic _ fired Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge as deputy health minister.
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HIV test before Nigerian marriage
Nigeria, 08/20 - Couples must first take an HIV test before they will be allowed to marry, the Anglican Church in Nigeria says.
The church says the move is to help parishioners make "informed choices" when choosing marriage partners.
According to a source many Christian churches in Nigeria impose similar tests on their members as a condition for marriage.
The policy is being implemented in all Anglican dioceses across Nigeria, the church`s spokesman said.
"The aim is to help intending couples to make informed decisions because we don`t want anyone to be kept in the dark about their partner," spokesman for the church Rev Akintunde Popoola said.
If they find out their status and still want to go ahead, we cannot object. Instead, we offer them care and support He said the church will not stop people from getting married if they test positive to HIV, the virus that causes Aids.
"The whole point is for couples to know their HIV status before getting married," he said.read more
The church says the move is to help parishioners make "informed choices" when choosing marriage partners.
According to a source many Christian churches in Nigeria impose similar tests on their members as a condition for marriage.
The policy is being implemented in all Anglican dioceses across Nigeria, the church`s spokesman said.
"The aim is to help intending couples to make informed decisions because we don`t want anyone to be kept in the dark about their partner," spokesman for the church Rev Akintunde Popoola said.
If they find out their status and still want to go ahead, we cannot object. Instead, we offer them care and support He said the church will not stop people from getting married if they test positive to HIV, the virus that causes Aids.
"The whole point is for couples to know their HIV status before getting married," he said.read more
Kenya: Couple Infected With HIV Ties Knots
A Kilifi assistant chief who has been living with HIV/Aids for 10 years wedded his wife in church.
Mr Reuben Ndango tied the knot with Mrs Florence Kalama, who he infected with the virus, at Dzitsoni church in Chonyi, on Saturday.
Pastor Ronald Nzai of the Methodist Church solemnised the marriage. The assistant chief for Chasimba sub-location, who has been a voice of hope in the fight against the scourge, said he infected his wife with HIV after he contracted it outside their marriage.
After testing positive, Ndago said he got courage, accepted his status and apologised to his wife for being unfaithful and infecting her.
"I had to look for a gift after my wife forgave and accepted me. This is the day to give her the best reward in her life," he said after the wedding.
About this story, to my humble opinion,I think the man is great although his unfaith to his wife is his fault.At least,he confessed his deed. Isn't this worth praising?Shouldn't we give him a chance?read more
Mr Reuben Ndango tied the knot with Mrs Florence Kalama, who he infected with the virus, at Dzitsoni church in Chonyi, on Saturday.
Pastor Ronald Nzai of the Methodist Church solemnised the marriage. The assistant chief for Chasimba sub-location, who has been a voice of hope in the fight against the scourge, said he infected his wife with HIV after he contracted it outside their marriage.
After testing positive, Ndago said he got courage, accepted his status and apologised to his wife for being unfaithful and infecting her.
"I had to look for a gift after my wife forgave and accepted me. This is the day to give her the best reward in her life," he said after the wedding.
About this story, to my humble opinion,I think the man is great although his unfaith to his wife is his fault.At least,he confessed his deed. Isn't this worth praising?Shouldn't we give him a chance?read more
‘People testing HIV positive not panicky’
As a HIV-caughter, once I lived in annoying and frustrating. For that, my parents and my friends have counselled several times.Till I saw the news as follows, I began to face the fact. I want to share the news with all the visitors:
TANZANIANS who are testing HIV positive in the ongoing National Voluntary Screening Campaign, remain composed and are accepting counselling contrary to reports that most people become restless upon testing positive.
The Counsellor at the Temeke VCT, Ms Grace Wandwalo, said people aged between 16 and 45 years were appearing for screening and were not panicky. She said people were waiting for the results and remained composed.
Suppose myself, I feel ashame for my uneven when I was tested HIV-positive. After all, I have experienced a lot in my flesh. To be sure. It's not neccessary to panic.
Dear the authers and friends, I innerly hope you can gain some revoletion from this news if you are still living in confusing.
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TANZANIANS who are testing HIV positive in the ongoing National Voluntary Screening Campaign, remain composed and are accepting counselling contrary to reports that most people become restless upon testing positive.
The Counsellor at the Temeke VCT, Ms Grace Wandwalo, said people aged between 16 and 45 years were appearing for screening and were not panicky. She said people were waiting for the results and remained composed.
Suppose myself, I feel ashame for my uneven when I was tested HIV-positive. After all, I have experienced a lot in my flesh. To be sure. It's not neccessary to panic.
Dear the authers and friends, I innerly hope you can gain some revoletion from this news if you are still living in confusing.
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