Jul 18
Results from a trial showing that antiretroviral treatment prevents HIV from being passed onto uninfected partners received a standing ovation today at the Sixth International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Rome.
HPTN 052 showed that early treatment – started at a CD4 count between 350 and 550 – reduced the risk of HIV transmission to an uninfected partner – by at least 96%. Almost all the study participants were heterosexual couples.
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Tags: Hivpositive Partner, Treatment
Jul 18
We all make numerous decisions everyday. Sometimes we make choices on our own, and at other times, the choice is made for us. Exercising control (by making choices) is adaptive.
Now, a new study has suggested that the opportunity to exercise control may be adaptive because it activates the areas of the brain associated with rewards.
“Everything we do involves making choices, even if we don’t think very much about it. For example, just moving your leg to walk in one direction or another is a choice – however, you might not appreciate that you are choosing this action, unless someone were to stop you from moving that leg. We of
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Tags: Decision, Exercising Control
Jul 18
Cupertino-based CRC offers a network of behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The company’s CEO is R. Andrew Eckert.
The news comes on the heels of the company naming a new CFO earlier in July.
In his new role, Duerst is expected to oversee marketing for the company’s more than 150 treatment programs to clinical professionals, education consultants and strategic accounts.
He was previously vice president of sales at specialty pharmaceutical company Ther-Rx Corp. Ther-Rx Corp. Latest from The Business Journals Senators call for investigation into KV drugDoctors outraged at KV preemie drug price tag of ,500 Follow this company
Tags: Health, Health Group
Jul 17
By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
Having problems remembering to take pills, buy grocery items or make appointments? Everyone experiences memory problems sometimes. Memory experts often recommend the following simple aids to people with mild cognitive impairment or early symptoms of dementia. But anybody (including harried caregivers!) who’s ever forgotten something important can benefit.
1. A GPS system
Remembering routes can be challenging, especially if they’re not frequent destinations. And following written directions can be difficult for someone with early dementia, or anyone who doesn’t want to be a distracted driver.
Simple solution: a global positioning (GPS) navigation system in the car.
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Tags: Memory, Memory Aids