July 2012 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

How HIV Treatment Can Curb The Spread Of AIDS

Clinicians on the front lines say HIV treatment could help end the AIDS pandemic by curbing infections. Studies have found that HIV drugs make a person less likely to transmit the virus to others because they decrease the level of virus in the body. Read...

Published Thu, Jul 19 2012 10:37 AM by Shots - Health Blog

HIV Prevention Drug Truvada No Quick Fix For Brazil's Epidemic

Some Brazilian researchers say Truvada should only be given to very specific groups at risk of getting HIV, like young, gay men. Others are concerned that a drug that blocks the transmission of HIV could be a set-back for safe sex campaigns and might...

Published Tue, Jul 17 2012 2:15 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Amid An AIDS Epidemic, South Africa Battles Another Foe: Tuberculosis

Some parts of the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa have HIV rates that are more than twice the national average. And clinics in the region are seeing another major problem: thousands of cases yearly of multi-drug-resistant TB. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 11:36 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Athletes Look For Doping Edge, Despite Tests And Risks

Athletes at the London Olympics will be subjected to more testing for performance-enhancing drugs than at any other games. Just one positive test can ruin their chances at gold, but these elite athletes might not be the ones who have the most to lose...

Published Tue, Jul 17 2012 10:38 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Consumer Reports Extends Its Ratings To Doctors

Choosing a physician is never easy. But if you're in the market for a doctor, newly published ratings and a few practical tips could make the process a little less bewildering. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 7:30 AM by Shots - Health Blog

FDA Approves First Drug To Prevent HIV Infection

The drug was approved for people who test negative for HIV infection. It's supposed to be used in combination with safe-sex practices, such as using a condom, to reduce infection risk. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 16 2012 10:39 AM by Shots - Health Blog

South African Doctors Uneasy About HIV Prevention Pill

Each year hundreds of thousands South Africans become infected with HIV, so it might seem that a drug to slow transmission would be welcome. But there's concern about unintended consequences if Truvada is used widely for prevention. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 19 2012 1:24 PM by Shots - Health Blog

How You Move Your Arm Says Something About Who You Are

A part of the brain called the premotor cortex does some pretty complicated work. It's where the brain plans and strategizes about how to take action, and it may also reflect a person's personality. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 19 2012 1:47 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Medicaid Expansion: Who's In? Who's Out?

Five states have said they will not expand Medicaid in the week since the Supreme Court's decision ruled the administration's health law could not be used to force the change. Low-income people who aren't poor enough to qualify for Medicaid...

Published Thu, Jul 05 2012 1:47 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Flaws And All, Medicaid Can Improve Adults' Health

When Oregon couldn't pay for everyone eligible for Medicaid to be covered, the state resorted to a lottery. Researchers then compared the health of people who won coverage with those who didn't. The results show that Medicaid improves people's...

Published Wed, Jul 25 2012 2:15 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Why Silk May Someday Be Added To Vaccines

A protein in silk could help stabilize vaccines and medicines. Researchers at Tufts University have found a little bit of the protein can help preserve heat-sensitive medicines that usually require refrigeration. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 1:06 PM by Shots - Health Blog

GOP Says Coverage For The Uninsured Is No Longer The Priority

In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, Republicans are subtly turning the debate away from covering people who don't have health insurance towards the goal of reducing costs. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 12:31 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Ebola Outbreak Kills At Least 14 In Uganda

At least 20 people have been infected with the deadly Ebola virus in rural Uganda. The number of infections is expected to rise, as more patients are admitted to hospitals. An international team has been dispatched to the region to contain the outbreak...

Published Mon, Jul 30 2012 10:42 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Deciding On Truvada: Who Should Take An HIV Prevention Pill?

Truvada, the first HIV prevention pill, costs about $13,000 a year, and it's not clear whether insurers will pay for it. And while taking a daily pill sounds simple, the new prevention strategy involves some complicated issues. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 17 2012 12:05 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Is HIV Still A Death Sentence? Young People Weigh In

Young Americans who came of age in a world with AIDS say worrying about HIV in 2012 isn't much different than worrying about other sexually-transmitted diseases. But others say there isn't much discussion about the risks of the disease in their...

Published Mon, Jul 16 2012 12:25 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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