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    Acute Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis gravidarum)

    Friday, December 28th, 2007

    While most people are familiar with morning sickness during pregnancy, far less is known about hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), that affects up to 2% of pregnant women. Often over-looked because the symptoms are so similar to morning sickness, HG is nevertheless capable of causing serious complications during pregnancy. In extreme cases, women can lose 20% of […]

    Popularity: 76% [?]

    Routes of Transmission of AIDS

    Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

    There are many individuals who are ignorant about the ways or mechanisms of transmission of HIV virus.
    Here are the Routes of Transmission of AIDS:

    Sexual Transmission (vaginal, anal, oral) (0.1 - 1.0%)

    Heterosexual
    Homosexual

    Through Infected Blood

    Blood transfusion : 90-95%
    Intravenous drug use : 0.7%
    Occupational […]

    Popularity: 100% [?]

    Physician Training Initiative - Regarding AIDS

    Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

    Today I attended a training program/conference in Jamnagar.
    The topic was “The Physician’s guide on HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment”
    The program was under Physicians Training Initiative (PTI) and The Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative, Inc. (CF)
    The aim of the program was to provide basic and updated information regarding correct diagnosing techniques and treatment modalities of HIV/AIDS patients with […]

    Popularity: 14% [?]