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Fear of Stigma Fuels the HIV Epidemic Top

Stigma is of utmost concern because it is both the cause and effect of secrecy and denial, which are both catalysts for HIV transmission. Fear of stigma limits the efficacy of HIV-testing programs across sub-Saharan Africa, because in most villages everyone knows—sooner or later—who visits test sites.
Read more • 219 Views Posted on 13-Apr-2011 under Features

Atrial septal defect-Cardio Center, Korle-Bu

We continue our discussion on common congenital heart diseases with a look at another common lesion known as atrial septal defect.
Read more • 392 Views Posted on 14-Mar-2011 under Features

Patent ductus arteriosus-Hole in Heart

Surgeon, National Cardiothoracic Centre
Heart diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in our society today.
Read more • 469 Views Posted on 03-Mar-2011 under Features

Hot flushes, mood swings, a loss of libido... is menopause always what people think it is?

The average age of menopause is currently about 52, however, with an average age span from 45 to 55.
Read more • 307 Views Posted on 06-Oct-2010 under Features

Tackling Malaria in Africa: Miracle or Mirage?

“Every human should not have to suffer from Malaria. Not with the knowledge and technology that is out there now” – Richard Howe, Founder, Airwolf Malaria Vector Control Research Institute There is the formation at Florida, a not-for-profit research institute, with the name Airwolf Malaria Vector Control Institute. This organization is dedicated to the elimination of malaria in Africa, simply by eliminating the mosquito.
Read more • 314 Views Posted on 06-Oct-2010 under Features

Global Implication of Skin Whitening

Mr Appiah GrantThe stern act of bleaching is recalled in the history of man in many of his day-to-day activities of life and primarily aimed in most activities as practiced to wear-off the outer layer or surface of the sufferer in question.
Read more • 458 Views Posted on 28-May-2010 under Features

Food as Medicine

Food is medicine while medicines are supposed to be therapies for remedying our ailments. They were originally made to be joyfully taken on the dining table with a great sense of joy and appetite.
Read more • 281 Views Posted on 15-Apr-2010 under Features
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