Should you be tested for the AIDS virus?

Article Abstract:

Women are believed to be more at risk than men of acquiring the AIDS virus through unprotected heterosexual sex, so women should be tested for HIV if they have engaged in high-risk behaviors. To avoid discrimination, anonymous tests are preferable to confidential tests.

Health aspects, Analysis, Testing, Women, Women's health, AIDS (Disease), HIV testing, HIV tests, AIDS (Disease) in women

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Meet Dr. Greed: does your doctor get a kickback on your health expenses?

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About 10% of physicians have financial interests in health facilities to which they send patients. Often referrals are made to enrich the doctor rather than to provide the best care to the patient. Some states are considering legislation to control abuses.

Finance, Physicians, Medical professions, Health facilities, Ethical aspects, Medical referral

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: an update

Article Abstract:

Research on CFS indicates that the disease may be a disorder of the immune system. Researchers have found that CFS patients tend to have brain disturbances and lower levels of the hormones cortisol and corticotropin.

Research, Chronic fatigue syndrome

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