Male Circumcision Hiv Prevention

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Promoting Male Circumcision as HIV Prevention Method Should Be Done in Culturally Acceptable Ways, Zimbabwe's Health Minister Says

Promoting male circumcision as an HIV prevention method should be done in culturally acceptable ways that minimize stigma associated with the procedure, Zimbabwe Health and Child Welfare Minister David Parirenyatwa said on Monday at the opening of... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Effectiveness of Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention and Effects on Risk Behaviors in a Posttrial Follow-Up Study

Three randomized trials have demonstrated the efficacy of male circumcision for HIV prevention over two years, the authors wrote, "but the longer-term effectiveness of male circumcision is unknown." In Rakai, the researchers conducted a randomized... Read more »

Demand for Male Circumcision as HIV Prevention Method Growing in Swaziland

The demand for male circumcision is beginning to "sweep" across Swaziland as people seek ways prevent to the spread of HIV, AFP/ Mail and Guardian reports (Blandy, AFP/ Mail and Guardian , 2/2). Data from two studies conducted in Kenya and Uganda... Read more »

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MALE CIRCUMCISION (HIV + MALE CIRCUMCISION)

Hey Dr. Bob,Does circumcision of HIV+ guys reduce their risk of transmitting HIV to their female partners?Thanks...Hanging Chad...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,So far there has been only a single randomized controlled study looking at the safety and efficacy of male circumcision in HIV-positive men. This study was never completed, because the data safety and monitoring board recommended the trial be... Read more »

circumcision (CIRCUMCISION)

Hello Doc,Is it true that an uncircumcized male is at more risk for HIV? If so, why is that?tks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Before considering cutting off the business end of your meat thermometer, let's discuss this "to circ or not to circ" question!Here's what we know so far. Epidemiological studies suggest rates of HIV infection are lower in... Read more »

Male circumcision and HIV infection

I just can't quite grasp the positive correlation between male circumcision and HIV infection. Why is a circumsized male at less risk than uncircumsized? ...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I do not think that the exact mechanism is understood. Possible explanations include the collection of mircoorganisms beneath the foreskin that can provoke and inflammatory repsonse. This response includes white blood cells that can harbor HIV.... Read more »

reality of circumcision vs. HIV

I am writing this letter in response to an article I saw on your website. (http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Current/Q177936.html) in regards to a connection between circumcision and prevention of HIV. Although not a question, I sincerely...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello John,Whoa! Hang on there a moment, Johnny-Boy! Let's set the record straight and place blame only where it truly belongs, OK?First off, the studies about male circumcision are still ongoing, as I have mentioned many times in this forum.... Read more »

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Male Circumcision Lowers Risk For HIV

Posted by spiderman

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article1217831.ece

Male circumcision 'lowers risk of HIV infection by 60%'
By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor
Published: 09 August 2006
It used to be called the unkindest cut. But now the head of the one of... Read more »

HIV and Circumcision

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

According to a study reported in today's Toronto Globe and Mail, an Australian team has reported findings that circumcised males are 2 to 8 times LESS likely to contract HIV through the penis. This new research postulates that the foreskin is the... Read more »

CIRCUMCISION?

Posted by DUDE

Foreskin Cells May Assist HIV Transmission

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Over 40 studies have found that males who are
circumcised have a lower risk of becoming infected with HIV from an infected sexual
partner than uncircumcised men. In a report in the... Read more »

DUDE'S NEWS -CIRCUMCISION DOES MATTER

Posted by DUDE

Friday June 9 7:44 PM ET
Foreskin Cells May Assist HIV Transmission

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Over 40 studies have found that males who are
circumcised have a lower risk of becoming infected with HIV from an infected sexual
partner than uncircumcised... Read more »

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