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Starved Khyra's death was 'preventable'
Following months of starvation and cruelty at the hands of her mother and stepfather, Khyra died in May 2008 when her body succumbed to an infection. The report, by the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB), comes…
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Popularity of morning-after pills fuels concerns in India
As well as heightening the risk of negative side effects, routine use suggests they are being favoured over condoms without offering the same protection against sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection. -
Health watchdogs sound alarm over TB/HIV deaths
African countries in particular have been devastated by co-infection. Several dozen activists demonstrated before the event, pounding drums and holding up a black coffin symbolising the death toll from co-infection by the two… -
Ageing with HIV: The hidden side of world's AIDS crisis
Before antiretroviral treatment developed, people usually progressed to the disease within a decade after infection by HIV, and died a year or two afterward. The problem is only now becoming apparent as the first generation… - View infection visually. Visit the NewsWall.
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Main outcomes from world AIDS forum
Acknowledging data about the better safety and effectiveness, the World Health Organisation (WHO) unveiled new guidelines for treatment, recommending that patients get the therapy at an earlier stage of infection. -
Anti-gay laws in Asia-Pacific region spreading HIV/AIDS: UN
APCOM head Shivananda Khan said that unnecessary infection could be prevented by ensuring that "all citizens of a country, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity can access health services. -
HIV infection rate in over 50s doubles
Among younger age groups, a third have the HIV infection identified at a similar level of progression. Older "straight" adults were more likely to acquire the virus in the UK, but there was evidence of white heterosexual men… -
Fresh warning as HIV rates rise in over-50s
Older "straight" adults were more likely to acquire the virus in the UK, but there was evidence of white heterosexual men picking up the infection abroad. But she said "anybody is at risk of HIV infection if they do not use… -
Arab who posed as a Jew jailed for rape 'by deception'
A Welsh woman accused a Syrian-born pilot of rape after he allegedly convinced her that the only way to treat a gynaecological infection was to have sex with him. The unusual case underscores the racial tensions between… -
Gel 'cuts rate of HIV infection by 50 per cent'
It was found to halve HIV infection rates after one year of use, and after two and a half years of use still resulted in a 39 per cent fall in infections. Rates are higher because women are often forced to take part in unsafe…
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Starved Khyra's death was 'preventable'
Following months of starvation and cruelty at the hands of her mother and stepfather, Khyra died in May 2008 when her body succumbed to an infection. The report, by the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB), comes more… -
Arab who posed as a Jew jailed for rape 'by deception'
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Gel 'cuts rate of HIV infection by 50 per cent'
Sport
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Temple topples Super rivals
He has always been regarded as a cut above yesterday's company – he was in the field only because a series of problems, including a throat infection, ruled him out of Royal Ascot – and won as if he was. -
Bolt wins bragging rights over Powell with victory in Paris
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Lewis backs Britain to reach historic heights in Barcelona
Arts and Entertainment
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Scientists may have identified Caravaggio bones
Regarding the cause of death .we consider assumptions of general infection and especially of sunstroke to be fully credible," the statement added. "The bones of one of the individuals found in the crypt of the cemetery church… -
The ENO show's not over until the understudy's understudy can't sing
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Mary Stuart, Grand Theatre, LeedsArmida, Garsington, Oxford
Opinion
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Jeremy Laurance: This treatment will revolutionise distribution, reduce…
It would save patients time, the NHS cash and reduce the risk of cross infection (while waiting in the surgery for the jab) which could be crucial in a pandemic. Before the first batches became available in September,… -
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Leading article: The final goal could be in sight
Lifestyle
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Popularity of morning-after pills fuels concerns in India
As well as heightening the risk of negative side effects, routine use suggests they are being favoured over condoms without offering the same protection against sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection. -
Health watchdogs sound alarm over TB/HIV deaths
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Ageing with HIV: The hidden side of world's AIDS crisis
Travel
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Why buying cheap travel insurance can cost you
Spokeswoman, Emma Parker, said most cases involved the failure to cover pre-existing medical conditions, including one where an insurer refused to pay for a cancellation caused by a chest infection on the basis the customer… -
On the trail of The Third Man
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My Life In Travel: Jan Ravens, Actress
Money
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Insurance industry relents on HIV
In order for patients to be accepted for a product of this nature, their infection must be under control. However, the industry can take time to notice when the goal posts have moved. Take the position of those living with HIV;… -
Kate Hughes: Why hep C sufferers need a fair deal
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Professional Investor: Mobiles are the new front in fight against viruses
Student
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Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Research: Key research groups include elderly care and community medicine, infection and inflammation, neuroscience, oncology and genetics, and medical education. History: A new medical school formed from a partnership of the -
St George's, University of London
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TB scare at Manchester Met Uni
Environment
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Deadly tree disease spreads
It has only been confirmed in one area of larch forest in Wales so far, but the Forestry Commission Wales expects to find wider infection as it undertakes ground inspections in areas where aerial surveys have raised suspicions. -
Lizards are dying out because of climate change, study says
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Disease threatens to fell Britain's historic oak trees