Posted by: admin on: January 5, 2012
There are several encouraging statistics to celebrate about HIV/AIDS: The UN says that world HIV/AIDS-related deaths have fallen 21% since their peak in 2005. The cost of treatment has decreased steadily in recent years. And plenty more statistics point to overwhelmingly positive progress. But if there’s one thing that threatens the road to AIDS-free world, it’s complacency: As we celebrate milestones and statistics, it’s also important to note that not all problems are solved.
-Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: January 5, 2012
Elder populations are considered special group because they need a special type of care which encapsulates multiple considerations as far as their care is concern. These considerations may involve the ability of the elder individual to follow instructions given by the health care provider, the ability to perceive things around him, the patient’s capability to do self-care and to take medications.
-Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: January 4, 2012
Although current clinical guidelines call for daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid treatment for preschoolers who have recurrent wheezing and are at risk for developing asthma, that may not be the best course of action.
-Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: January 4, 2012
Cigarette smokers who underwent a yearlong cessation intervention that incorporated the probability of relapse had significantly higher six-month abstinence rates than those who underwent a standard eight-week intervention, researchers found.
-Team@CMHF