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Contraceptive Devices
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Articles
Majority of Lithuanians Use No Contraceptive Devices -- PollLithuania's Family Planning and Sexual Health Association commissioned a survey in April of 1,087 residents, ages 16-74, with different education levels, nationalities and incomes. Aimed at finding out how Lithuanian people protect themselves from... Read more »
Update to CDC's U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010: Revised Recommendations for the Use of Hormonal Contraception Among Women at High Risk for HIV Infection or Infected With HIVPrevention of unintended pregnancy among women at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or infected with HIV is critically important. One strategy for preventing unintended pregnancies in this population is improving access to a... Read more »
Philippines: Manila Residents Ask Court to Stop Ban on Contraceptives in CityOn Wednesday, a group of residents in the Philippines' capital city asked the Court of Appeals to halt the implementation of an order that bans the distribution of contraceptives in Manila's health centers and hospitals. The directive, issued by... Read more »
Ask the Experts
Lancing deviceIm just very curious about using a lancing device to yest my sugar level. That device was my friends own the brand of the device is accu plus. I wasnt to sure if i used the same neddle he use before. Im kind of paranoid about this whole thing....
Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.
University of North Carolina
Hello there-I would not reuse a needle from anyone as this is a possible way to transmit HIV and other infections (e.g. Hepatitis C). Most lancet test kits are single use only however so my guess is the needle you used was new but I would certainly...
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Device for relief of PNHas anyone heard of a device called The Rebuilder to regenerate nerve impulses and relieve the pain and numbness of PN? An expensive machine, but worth the price if it actually works....
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
I have no experience nor have I seen published data on use of that device for HIV-related peripheral neuropathy. If any reader knows of such data please post. KH...
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Use of lancing device, Non sexual contactI am 7 months pregnant and recently failed my glucose test so my grandfather offered to test my blood sugar on his meter after dinner one night. I used his lancing device to prick my finger, however I used a brand new needle. I am curious if I could...
Response from Shannon Southall
Rocky Mountain CARES
HiThere is no chance of getting HIV this way. It is not an airborne disease, it dies once it leaves the body. You used a clean needle. There is no risk of HIV transmission happening in this instance. Be well and stay safe, Shannon...
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new testing deviceDr. Bob,Have you read anything about this new HIV testing chip?http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/1-chip-tests-for-hiv-in-15-minutes-flat-fits-in-your-wallet/Does this seem promising to you?Thank you....
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi.Yes, I've been reading about this device. It's not quite ready for prime time yet. It's hoped that if its sensitivity for detecting HIV-positive folks is confirmed to be 99%, as initial reports I read have indicated, that the...
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Connect With Others
Nigeria Contraceptive Social Marketin
Posted by Anonymous
Job Listing: Nigeria Contraceptive Social MarketingThe Nigeria Contraceptive Social Marketing Programme is widely considered to be one of the most successful of its kind in the world. The programme has achieved national coverage and currently... Read more » plz respond
Posted by keuhfrdshifr, 1 Reply
2 days ago, i put my bottle cap on the edge of a drinking fountain. wat would b the risk if sum hiv + blood got under the cap, the cap got on my bottle, n the blood got under my lip where it's a mucous membrane? is there any risk?Read more » Case Managers FLA
Posted by Anonymous
Comprehensive AIDS Program (CAP) of Palm Beach County, Inc. Seeks Case Workers for our Belle Glade, FL office (which is located in Western Palm Beach County), BSW or equivalent degree, experienced in medical, HIV, addictions or related fields.... Read more » Generacin
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Alguien sabe que generacin de elisa se suele utilizar en los CAP en catalua? (Centros de Salud Pblica)
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