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HIV Infection And Chronic Drinking Have A Synergistic, Damaging Effect On The Brain
More than half of clinic patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) report they also drink heavily. While highly active antiretroviral therapy has helped to reduce HIV-related cognitive and motor deficits, neuropsychological deficits may continue and even be exacerbated by alcohol. A study of memory deficits has found that HIV infection and chronic alcoholism have synergistic, damaging effects on brain function.
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Rising Attendance For GI Cancer Congress Attests To Importance And Impact
The ESMO Conference: 11th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer opens next week in Barcelona, Spain with a substantial increase in registered attendees over previous years, providing important practice updates and promising new research into the numerous types of cancers that affect the gastrointestinal tract. "Ongoing study and changing standards in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers have made it mandatory for clinicians to continually update their knowledge to keep up with advances in the field," says Congress co-chair Dr. Eric Van Cutsem. "The World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer addresses the immediate practice implications of these changes."
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SVS 2009: Ziehm Imaging Sets A New Standard In Mobile Imaging With The Ziehm Vision RFD
Ziehm Imaging is proud to announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510k clearance for the latest innovative mobile C-arm from Ziehm Imaging, the Ziehm Vision(R) RFD, for marketing and sales within the United States. Designed for use in endovascular surgery, interventional cardiology and interventional radiology, the Ziehm Vision RFD mobile C-arm combines the latest flat-panel technology and a true fully digital imaging chain with a compact design that delivers exceptional image quality. During demanding procedures physicians will benefit from improved visualization, workflow and reduced radiation dose.
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Terrence Higgins Trust Tells Gay Men To Learn Their ABCs On World Hepatitis Day

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is encouraging gay men to learn more about hepatitis A, B and C today - World Hepatitis Day (May 19). Hepatitis A, B and C are viruses which cause inflammation of the liver. A, B and C are different viruses and people can pick them up and pass them on in different ways. Some sexual and drug-taking activities can put you at greater risk. THT"s web site, http://www.hepinfo.org, includes full information on hepatitis A, B and C. The website clearly explains the difference between the three most common types of hepatitis, how to prevent them and where to go for a test or treatment. Increasingly, many gay men are seeking information about hepatitis C, for which there is currently no preventative vaccine. Hepatitis C is seen as the most harmful as most people who get hepatitis C don"t clear the infection from their body and stay infectious to others. Hepatitis C can go undiagnosed for many years as it often causes no obvious symptoms but it can cause serious damage such as liver cancer or cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). Marc Thompson, Deputy Head of Health Promotion at Terrence Higgins Trust said: "Hepatitis A and B are easily avoided through free vaccinations offered to all gay and bisexual men at sexual health clinics but many men haven"t taken this up. It"s important that men know the facts about all the different types of Hepatitis and also how to reduce their risk. Check out the website and learn your hepatitis ABCs." Terrence Higgins Trust


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