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HIV is not spread by casual contact. One relative was concerned because her son was on a hospital bed next to a patient with AIDS. I had to inform her that HIV does not jump from bed to bed unless with the patient and that this is not allowed in the hospital. Now, in the early period of the epidemic when it was foolishly thought that AIDS only occurred in the homosexual community (in February 1986, a few days before the Carnival), there was a widespread and false rumour that certain homosexual men were pricking revellers with needles at public fetes. The rumour quickly reached the Trinis in "Brooklyn" and everyone feared that it would stop the Carnival (as if that could needle anybody into stopping the Carnival. Certainly not rain!). There was national panic. The press immediately rang me and a front page headline of the Trinidad Guardian of February 7, 1986 read: "Bartholomew scotches rumours that needle pricks can cause AIDS.'' It was eventually a fearless Carnival.
Are your pet and garden in harmony?
Many dog owners seem to feel that having a dog (or two or three) means they can no longer have a garden. Perhaps Fido dug up the flower bed or Fifi chased a squirrel through the vegetable garden and in the process destroyed several plants. Now, granted, your furry friend has no idea why some plants are more treasured than others, but that doesn't mean you can't have a garden to enjoy. Here are a few ways to keep your pup out of your petunias: Set your rules early and enforce them. Don't allow your dog to dig in the dirt over the winter and then expect him to stay out once you have planted in the spring. Use decorative but substantial fences to protect the garden areas. Encourage behavior you want your dog to repeat. When he plays in the grass, praise him and play with him.
Photo: OB/GYN Launches New Line of Personal Care Products - Safe for Pregnant Women & Developing Fetus
Not satisfied with the choice of personal care products currently available for pregnant women, Dr. Michele Brown, a board-certified practicing obstetrician, has developed Beaute de Maman, her own personal care line specifically designed to treat problems related to the physiological and hormonal changes experienced by women during pregnancy. These products are categorized as cosmeceuticals because of the medicinal properties in their ingredients. The only products of this type developed by a practicing Obstetrician, Beaute de Maman utilizes natural and herbal active ingredients to ensure the safety of both mother-to-be and baby. Beaute de Maman's stretch mark cream, nipple gel, face and body cream and facial scrub are currently available on www.beautedemaman.com. All products are extensively researched, allergy-tested and affordably-priced.
UVA Health System Part of Armed Forces Multi-Million Dollar Effort to Help Soldiers
Dr. Adam Katz, plastic surgeon and researcher at the University of Virginia Health System, will conduct research in fat grafting under the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM). White House officials will announce the formation of AFIRM, which has received more than $80 million for research, on Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. EST. .
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