Cancer-causing forever chemicals found in BAND-AIDS where they can get directly into blood through open wounds, report warns
Bandages from some of the most well-reputed brands, including Band-Aid and Curad, were found to contain dangerous and long-lasting forever chemicals. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breaking the Silence: Gender-Based Challenges in the Lesotho Highlands Water Project ll
This article has been written as part of the Forus March With Us campaign for gender justice – a full month dedicated to the stories of activists and civil society organisations at the forefront of gender equality and justice.
Marianne Buenaventura Goldman is co-Chair, Civil Society Forum of the NDB (Africa) & Project Coordinator for Financing for Sustainable Development, Forus Reitumetse Nkoti Mabula is Executive Director, Seinoli Legal Centre
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Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Marianne Buenaventura Goldman and Reitumetse Nkoti Mabula Tags: Africa Economy & Trade Environment Gender Gender Violence Headlines Health Human Rights Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations Women & Economy IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Regional Decolonization Aids Multidrug-Resistant Organism-Related Outcomes
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 -- A regional collaborative involving universal decolonization in long-term care facilities and targeted decolonization among hospital patients in contact precautions is associated with better multidrug-resistant organism... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Rwanda: HIV Stigma - the Ordeal of Losing Opportunities
[New Times] Kunda (not real name), a young woman living with HIV, had a job opportunity outside of Rwanda. However, her HIV-positive status worked against her in the process, causing her to miss out on the job. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Rwanda Source Type: news
The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career intertwined with a U.S. program that has transformed care in some of the hardest-hit countries and saved an estimated 25 million lives (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Zimbabwe: As Zimbabwe Makes Strides On HIV/Aids, LGBTQ+ People Left Behind
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] What's the context? Zimbabwe is one of only five nations to reach UN targets on HIV/AIDS, but progress has lagged among gay men and trans people (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Southern Africa Zimbabwe Source Type: news
Cat Scratch in an HIV-Positive Man Cat Scratch in an HIV-Positive Man
A man with well-controlled HIV presents with an animal bite. Find out how your knowledge on what treatment and follow-up he may need stacks up against that of your peers.Medscape (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - March 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Article Source Type: news
Ethiopia: Social Safety Net Programme Faces Funding Gap As Starvation Looms
[The New Humanitarian] Addis Ababa -- 'At least if there was a safety net we could receive assistance every month.' (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 29, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Climate Conflict, Peace and Security East Africa Environment Ethiopia Health and Medicine Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Sustainable Development International Terrorism Source Type: news
Chosgo K23: One of the Best Bluetooth Hearing Aids for Seniors
Hearing aids for seniors are almost a necessity and when it comes time to choose, OTC hearing aids like the Chosgo K23 offer even more advantages. Its features provide assistance and comfort for seniors with hearing loss. ALBANY, N.Y., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The progressive... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SCZ Source Type: news
OpenAI ’s app store draws investors and students seeking artificial aids
CEO Sam Altman wants customised chatbots to supercharge its business but data suggests ‘GPTs’ have limited appeal#samaltman (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Parenteral Formula Market to Reach US$ 12.5 Billion by 2034 Amid Rising Prevalence of Cancer, AIDS, and Diabetes
NEWARK, Del., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Look out for a growing market in Parenteral Formulas (delivered intravenously for nutrition) FMI predicts a surge due to rising malnutrition and preterm births worldwide (2024-2034). The report offers a comprehensive analysis to help you... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: MRR Source Type: news
Community Health Workers Making a Difference for Pediatric HIV Clients in South Sudan
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Communications OfficerrgoodwinMarch 27, 2024April 01, 2024 12:00 PMInSouth Sudan, community outreach volunteers (COVs) like Lawrence Monday play a key role in the HIV response —linking health facilities and communities to extend services and acting as peers to people living with HIV. Under the supervision of an adherence nurse, Lawrence supports 160 clients on HIV treatment, including 15 children.One of the children Lawrence helps is Timo*, who had a rough start in life. He was born in 2017 into a low-income family in Juba. His biological father was never around to help him as a baby, and his 25-year-old singl...
Source: IntraHealth International - March 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: rgoodwin Source Type: news
EHR Scheduling Aids Operating Room Scheduling Accuracy
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 -- The use of electronic health record (EHR) systems for predicting operation times improves operating room (OR) scheduling accuracy, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Healthcare... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Africa: The African Union (AU) Commission Commemorates the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day Under the Theme - 'Yes, We Can End TB'
[African Union] The AU Commission, under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a commemoration event at the AU Commission HQ under the theme "Yes! We can end TB" to commemorate the 2024 WTBD in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), and the Stop TB Partnership on Friday 22 March from 09.00 am to 12.00 pm (Addis time). (Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis)
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - March 27, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Tuberculosis Source Type: news
' Its Suggestions Were Slightly Jarring': Two Weeks with the iPhone's New Journal App
The new app is one of Apple’s new digital well-being aids. Can it help you become a calmer person?#apple (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
