Breastfeeding benefits in some HIV settings

Article Abstract:

A research report presented at the 14th Annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections suggest that benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of postnatal mother-to-child HIV transmission. The report recommended exclusive breastfeeding for HIV-infected women for the first 6 months of life, unless replacement feeding is acceptable, feasible, affordable, sustainable, and safe for them and their infants before that time.

Prevention, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections, Breast feeding

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Heart risk rises with long-term HIV drugs

Article Abstract:

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has revealed elevation in blood lipids and the potential for the increased risk of heart disease. The incidence of heart disease increased from 1.39 per 1000 patient-years in those who was not exposed to antiretroviral drugs to 2.53 per 1000 patients-years in those exposed to the drugs for less than 1 year.

Cardiovascular diseases, Complications and side effects, Highly active antiretroviral therapy

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The World in Medicine

Article Abstract:

The United Nations agencies are worried about the spread of avian influenza in Asia and the potential for human pandemic. An update on the diseases like bird flu, ebola virus, and polio, which are making waves in the world of medicine, is highlighted.

Asia, Development and progression, Avian influenza

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