Archive: 08/09/2015
Simplified HIV Test and Treat program associated with better coverage and lower mortality
A "Test and Treat" protocol for HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment, implemented in two Guangxi, China counties in 2012, was associated with increased engagement in HIV/AIDS care and a 62% reduction in mortality among participants, ...
Sep 8, 2015
Study identifies psychological traits associated with homophobia
A new study that investigated the potential of certain psychological traits for predisposing heterosexuals to have negative attitudes towards homosexual people found that psychoticism—which is present in severe psychopathological ...
Sep 8, 2015
Experts examine ways to address anemia and blood loss in surgery patients
Anemia is common, and in surgical patients can increase various risks associated with operations. While blood transfusion can be a lifesaver for patients in these situations, it may not be always be appropriate and can even ...
Sep 8, 2015
Many childhood brain tumor survivors experience seizures
New research reveals that seizures are frequent in childhood brain tumor survivors.
Sep 8, 2015
Infant learning: Is more really better?
Many parents and caregivers believe that multi-sensory stimulation during infancy promotes developmental growth and learning, but researchers who conducted eye movement experiments on preverbal infants show that this is not ...
Sep 8, 2015