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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections in humans resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The late stage of the condition leaves individuals prone to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to slow the virus's progression, there is no known cure. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.
Most researchers believe that HIV originated in sub-Saharan Africa during the twentieth century;
it is now a pandemic, with an estimated 38.6 million people now living with the disease worldwide. As of January 2006, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized on June 5, 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. In 2005 alone, AIDS claimed an estimated 2.4 - 3.3 million lives, of which more than 570,000 were children. A third of these deaths are occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, retarding economic growth and destroying human capital. Antiretroviral treatment reduces both the mortality and the morbidity of HIV infection, but routine access to antiretroviral medication is not available in all countries. HIV/AIDS stigma is more severe than that associated with other life-threatening conditions and extends beyond the disease itself to providers and even volunteers involved with the care of people living with HIV.
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With the right daily living aids, seniors of all ages and mobility levels can travel during the holidays. http://bit.ly/6FzTA2
Carebuzz (CareBuzz) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:22:43 -0000
With the right daily living aids, seniors of all ages and mobility levels can travel during the holidays. http://bit.ly/6FzTA2
Webcast: Electronic Aids to Daily Living - Increasing your Independence http://tinyurl.com/yl8uc4g in 15 minutes.
utahrrci (Red Rock Center) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:47:16 -0000
Webcast: Electronic Aids to Daily Living - Increasing your Independence http://tinyurl.com/yl8uc4g in 15 minutes.
Today, I met a man living with AIDS, which he got from a former partner of his. His family is living with the fear of losing him daily.
_inspirationbox (Inspiration) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:38:38 -0000
Today, I met a man living with AIDS, which he got from a former partner of his. His family is living with the fear of losing him daily.
Today we take time to reflect on the global impact of AIDS. For those Living with the disease it is a daily struggle. http://bit.ly/8X7yjw
LuthWorldRelief (LutheranWorldRelief) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:04:35 -0000
Today we take time to reflect on the global impact of AIDS. For those Living with the disease it is a daily struggle. http://bit.ly/8X7yjw
Xmas gifts[ 'The Color of Light: Daily Meditations For All Of Us Living With AIDS...' by Perry Tilleraas, David Spoh... http://bit.ly/73kzOg
RecoveryIsSexy (RecoveryIsSexy.com) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:57:02 -0000
Xmas gifts[ 'The Color of Light: Daily Meditations For All Of Us Living With AIDS...' by Perry Tilleraas, David Spoh... http://bit.ly/73kzOg
RSVP by Tues. to participate in electronic aids to daily living training: http://tinyurl.com/yf8wdnx
cpdusu (CPD at USU) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:45:49 -0000
RSVP by Tues. to participate in electronic aids to daily living training: http://tinyurl.com/yf8wdnx
de Smit Medical Ltd - Specialist suppliers of continence products. Features help and advice, product profiles and services.
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Door Alarms - Portable alarm to alert carers that their patient is wandering. Includes order form.
Meta Description: [ Portable Door Alarm for carers of people who wander due to Alzheimer's or dementia ]
Easylink UK - Manufacturer and suppliers of alarms appropriate for a range of disabilities and conditions, including for the deaf, and people with epilepsy; also a range of nursing alarms. Product details, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Easylink UK supply a wide range of electronic alarms including security products, medical & nursing alarms, fire & smoke alarms. ]
Nexus DMS - Provides electrically powered, variable height profiling beds and pressure care mattresses. Includes product specifications.
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Peta UK - Dunmow, Essex company supplying ergonomic garden hand tools and specialist scissors for children and adults with special needs. Includes an online shop.
Special Care Products - Offer a range of incontinence and toilet-related products for children and adults. Online catalogue and list of stockists.
Meta Description: [ Special Care Products - products caring for people with special needs, including bibs, sheet and mattress protectors and other care products ]
Tena - Suppliers of incontinence products. Includes order form.
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