Many gay American men unaware of HIV status: CDC report

[Ananya Mandal, MD] According to recent reports from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 sexually active gay and bisexual men in America are HIV-positive and 44% of them are unaware of it. Read more >>

Meet MYMsta

loveLife's mobile network MYMsta, the first mobile social network dedicated to youth empowerment and HIV prevention, has launched an instant chat application which will allow its 55 000 users to enjoy instant messaging benefits at cheaper rates. Read more >>

Scientists develop humanised mouse model to study typhoid fever

The model is based on transplanting human immune stem cells from umbilical blood into mice that are susceptible to infection. Read more >>

Researchers to develop vaccine for plague

Given the many pressing concerns of the day, fear of plague probably isn't what causes most Americans to lose sleep. But for those whose responsibility it is to combat bioterrorism, plague is among the highest priorities. Those charged with that mission include scientists like medical researcher Steve Smiley, whose lab at the Trudeau Institute is working to develop a vaccine that will protect the public against weaponised forms of plague. Read more >>

Key pathway used by malaria parasite to infect human cells identified

Development of an effective vaccine for malaria is a step closer following identification of a key pathway used by the malaria parasite to infect human cells. The discovery, by researchers at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia, provides a new vaccine target through which infection with the deadly disease could be prevented. Read more >>

Hope for hydrocephalus patients?

Researchers create device to find ways to improve commonly used treatment for 'water on the brain' Read more >>

Recommendations for prostate cancer prevention and treatment

In light of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, integrative medicine pioneer and cancer expert Dr. Isaac Eliaz announces breakthrough research and essential recommendations for the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. As a well known specialist in the field of integrative prostate cancer therapy, Dr. Eliaz strategically combines ancient and modern healing modalities into a holistic practice of medicine by successfully incorporating the most effective and well researched therapies available in conventional and complementary medicine. Read more >>

Nerve inflammation may cause postsurgical neuropathies: Study

For these patients, immunotherapy can quickly improve symptoms. Read more >>

Why some therapies just don't work

Study demonstrates why targeted therapies do not work in majority of people. Read more >>

Male partners of women with breast cancer at increased risk of developing mood disorders

A new analysis finds that men whose partners have breast cancer are at increased risk of developing mood disorders that are so severe that they warrant hospitalisation. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that clinicians should address the mental health of cancer patients' loved ones. Read more >>

Young victims of cyber bullying more likely to suffer from depression

Young victims of electronic or cyber bullying - which occurs online or by cell phone - are more likely to suffer from depression than their tormentors are, a new study finds. Read more >>

Study finds high rate of C-sections in women suffering from pelvic fractures

In research led by a Saint Louis University surgeon, investigators found that women who give birth after suffering pelvic fractures receive C-sections at more than double normal rates despite the fact that vaginal delivery after such injuries is possible. In addition, women reported lingering, yet often treatable, symptoms following their pelvic fracture injuries, from urinary complications to post-traumatic stress disorder. Read more >>

JustAnswer doctors answer queries on breast cancer

An estimated 207 090 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone, according to the American Cancer Society. While a diagnosis undoubtedly creates a frightening experience for any family, the more that information is available about the disease, the less upsetting it can be. Read more >>

Pooch power!

Dogs can encourage children to be active, help combat rising childhood obesity. Read more >>

Immunisation is critical to reduce child deaths

Health and development leaders warn that children in poorest nations will die of vaccine-preventable diarrhoea and pneumonia, unless donor nations close funding gap. Read more >>

Pregnant? Don't smoke!

Smoking during pregnancy adversely affects children's coordination and physical control. Read more >>

Website handover

The Minister of Communications, Siphiwe Nyanda will host the launch of the Hospital Websites on 30 September 2010 in Bloemfontein, Free State. He will hand over 180 websites developed by Department of Communications, to the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. The handover will take place at Phil Sanders Resort, Bloemfontein and begins at 2pm. Those interested in attending should contact Keitumetse Hlahlatsi (keitumetse@doc.gov.za) or call +27 (0) 82 922 3376. Media inquiries to Busiswa Mlandu (Busiswa@doc.gov.za) or call +27 (0) 72 070 6896.

Women face sexual function problems after breast cancer

A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine looked at whether women were more likely to experience sexual problems after breast cancer. The results showed that 70% of women were facing sexual function problems approximately two years post diagnosis. Read more >>