The Bayelsa state Government and a United state based Non-Governmental Organization, Pact in collaboration with CHEVRON Nigeria Limited has launched the second phase of its prevention of mother and child transmission of HIV/AIDS (Promot 11) project in which the oil major is to commit $1.4 million in funding to ensure a successful outing in three local council in Bayelsa state. In this second phase, over 2000 women are tested for the dreaded disease and capacity of community health centres and workers upgraded for better performance.
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Varsity Hospital to Bury Unclaimed Corpses
Jul 16, 2016 0
The Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado Ekiti, yesterday raised alarm over rising cases of abandoned corpses in its morgue and gave relations a one-week ultimatum to claim or lose them to a mass burial. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Kolawole Ogundipe, said in a statement in Ado Ekiti that families of many of the corpses had not claimed them for a very long time, adding that such unclaimed bodies had taken up virtually all the few spaces in the mortuary, and asking relations to claim them within one week to avoid the planned mass burial.
Male circumcision reduced new HIV infections by 90%.
Jul 16, 2016 0
Scientist are getting close to ending the scourge of HIV/AIDS with the announcement that male circumcision and antiretroval (ARV) drugs significantly reduces new infections by over 90 percent by removing the foreskin-where there are a high number of HIV target cells. …
U.S. Cases of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Rise Fourfold in One Year
Jul 16, 2016 0
Antibiotic-resistant cases of the sexually transmitted illness gonorrhea have more than quadrupled in the United States. This new data, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, should serve as a warning that “the future of current treatment options may be in jeopardy,” the agency said in a news release issued Thursday. “The confluence of emerging drug resistance and very limited alternative options for treatment creates a perfect storm for future gonorrhea treatment failure in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jonathan Mermin, who directs the CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention. “History shows us that bacteria will find a way to outlast the antibiotics we’re using to treat it,” Mermin said. …
‘Women with PCOS highly prone to diabetes’
Jul 16, 2016 0
Women suffering from Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a problem in which a woman’s hormones are imbalanced, are highly prone to diabetes, according to the new findings of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Doctors from AIIMS, after conducting several survey, researches and monitoring patients during the Out Patient Department (OPD) sessions, have discovered that insulin resistance’ is an integral part of PCOS and that women with the syndrome are at a higher risk for diabetes than the general population. …
Cancer immunotherapy may fight HIV too
Jul 16, 2016 0
A type of immunotherapy that has shown promising results against cancer could also be used against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, suggests new research. Recently discovered potent antibodies can be used to generate a specific type of cell called chimeric antigen receptors, or CARs, that can be used to kill cells infected with HIV-1, the findings showed. CARs are artificially created immune T cells that have been engineered to produce receptors on their surface that are designed to target and kill specific cells containing viruses or tumour proteins. Chimeric receptors are the focus of ongoing research into how gene immunotherapy can be used to fight cancer. …
Hypertension biggest global risk factor for stroke: Study
Jul 16, 2016 0
Hypertension is the single major risk factor for stroke, which is a highly preventable medical condition globally, irrespective of age and sex, reveals a study led by an Indian-origin researcher. Stroke which is caused when poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, is the leading cause of mortality and disability, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. …
7 ways to brighten and whiten your teeth
Jul 16, 2016 0
1. Brush with toothpaste twice daily.
Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth twice daily and floss once in the night before retiring for the day. Brushing removes food debri and oils from the mouth and teeth. Flossing removes food particles in between the teeth. If food particles are left in the mouth, the growth of bacteria is encouraged.
2. Apply Peroxide – based Gel.
Hydrogen peroxide is known to remove stains. Consequently, manufacturers have come up with gels which are impregnated with hydrogen peroxide. When applied to the teeth, stains are removed making the teeth whiter and brighter.
3. Apply Teeth – whitening strips.
Teeth whitening strips can help remove some stains. Coated with peroxide based whitening gel, the strips can be pasted on the teeth for some hours before removal. They are known to remove stains resulting from foods and drinks.
4. Avoid Tobacco, chew sugar less gum.
Tobacco whether in form of cigars, cigarette or plain tobacco leaves tar in the mouth which stain the teeth and even settle in between the teeth. The teeth look horrible and dirty, not to mention the bad breath. It is advisable to avoid tobacco.
On the hand, chewing sugarless gum helps to clean the teeth by stimulating production of saliva.
5. Avoid Tetracycline in children.
The drug tetracycline has been known for long to cause discolouration of the teeth and this is permanent. It happens in children during the development of teeth. Doctors, consequently do not prescribe it for children in that age bracket.
6. Eat Foods like Carrots, Apples.
These fruits trigger the production of lot of saliva in the mouth and hence cleanse the teeth – making them bright and white.
7. Avoid Anti- bacterial Mouth Wash.
Anti- bacterial mouthwash containing chlohexidine or Cotylpyvidinium are said to discolour the teeth, remove the shine. This has discouraged several potential users. It is better to do mouth wash using salive (water with a little salt). It has the same anti – bacterial effect without discolouring the teeth.
8. See a Dentist regularly.
People are advised to see a dentist twice a year for dental check up. Dental cleaning could be done during the visit. Cleaning your teeth removes debris, and others.
