What Are Universal Precautions?

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National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center

Universal Precautions

Infection control is an important and ongoing concern in Head Start programs. Children's health is promoted by limiting the potential spread of infection among children and staff. The infection control procedures necessary when HIV-infected children... Read more »

At a Glance: Media Summary -- Towards Universal Access: Scaling Up Priority HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Health Sector -- Progress Report June 2008

The end of 2007 marks an important step in the history of the HIV epidemic. According to the WHO, UNAIDS and UNICEF report Towards Universal Access: Scaling up Priority HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Health Sector , nearly a million more people... Read more »

University of Alabama-Birmingham AIDS Researchers Relocating to Emory University

Two top AIDS researchers from the University of Alabama-Birmingham are moving to Emory University to work under a program funded largely by the Georgia lottery, the Birmingham News reports. According to Richard Marchase, UAB's senior associate... Read more »

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Medicine University

Sorry for posting this question here. But I didn't find a perfect fitting theme. (Sorry, my english is not that goog, I hope you will understand my question). I really think you are the best one to answer me. I'm a 4 year grade student (6...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Brazilian Medical Student,You do not need to give up your medical career because you are HIV infected. Universal precautions have been established long ago to prevent HIV transmission from patient to physician and vice versa.As for the risk of... Read more »

Universal Health Care

Granted, "Universal Health Care" sounds great up front. I invite you to research the mythological "Semele" before you look too closely. The primary purpose of government has ALWAYS been to keep the base of the power pyramid...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Please note Semele was indeed mythological and your conspiracy theories about government are myths as well."The primary purpose of government has ALWAYS been to keep the base of the power pyramid functional but controlled."????... Read more »

Graduated from WOOHOO University

Dr. Bob,I think I have graduated from your WOOHOO University after reading most of the posts in this forum. So I yelled WOOHOO without waiting for your permission after receiving the negative result. Here is my story. A sex worker performed Fellatio...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey there WOO-HOO grad!Yep, it's official. I have your diploma right here! The registrar has you registered. Consider yourself officially X-ed! WOO-HOO-yabba-dabba-doooooooo!Thank you for your very generous and very much appreciated donation to... Read more »

Advice on how to start a community service group at my university?

Hello Dr. Bob! I recently started school at a university here in Maryland and was looking to join some extracurricular groups/organizations. Unfortunately, the selection at my university is limited and there isn't anything offered that spurs...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Pepe,I don't know where in Maryland you are writing from, but if none of your local AIDS service organizations appeal to you, and you want to work with kids, I'd suggest you contact your nearest children's hospital or medical... Read more »

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE - HIV/AIDS RESEARCH STUDY

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Steven Koh, a graduate student in the Social and Political Sciences Department at the University of Cambridge, is currently conducting a research study focusing on HIV/AIDS stigma. He is looking for individuals interested in sharing their stories... Read more »

University of California, San Francisco's Center

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University of California, San Francisco's Center for AIDS Prevention
- jmandel@psg.ucsf.edu

Great hands-on public health and research project management opportunity
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On-Site Research Project Manager - Mumbai, India

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The University of... Read more »

Cornell University Med Ctr. on Window Period

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This paragraph is taken from a testing memo used at the Cornell University Medical Center. Note the sentence that states that 3 month ELISAs are OVER 99% accurate. Peace.

HIV tests look for antibodies to the virus. (Testing for the virus itself is... Read more »

Research Project: Chicago,Northwestern University

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HIV Research Study
Northwestern University

We are conducting a research study on the effects of HIV infection on the brain and are looking for volunteers who have been recently diagnosed with HIV. The study is funded by the National Institutes of... Read more »

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