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AIDS?
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AIDS( Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a condition linked
to HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that affects the natural
functioning of the body's immune system. It attacks the 'T-cells'
which are vital for the body's ability to fight off disease.
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| AIDS and the Morality Issue | |
Article by Dr. Vinod Nikhra M.D., Delhi
In the article, Dr. Vinod talks about the role of peoples
organisations in spreading a healthy awareness of human sexuality and shaping the public attitude towards the disease and its reorientation for better understanding and awareness, and more efficient prevention as well as treatment
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Drug shortages make life tough for HIV patients
Thirty-four-year-old Ratan Singha, an AIDS patient, wanted to live. He borrowed heavily from family and friends and dipped into his meagre savings to fund his second-line therapy of anti-retroviral therapy read..
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World AIDS Day: Where does India stand?
Today is 'World AIDS Day' and the spread of HIV Aids has become a real danger across the world. The virus launches a direct attack on your immune system and gradually weakens your natural defenses against disease and infection. read..
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Early detection can bring down mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Kunti Devi, a 39-year-old HIV positive patient, put her to-be-born child at risk of acquiring the virus as she was devoid of any treatment. Her child is not the only one to be a victim of mother-to child transmission, as experts point out that nearly read.. |
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