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Social Diseases 1 (The Clap; Gonorrhea) - New Telegraph Newspaper

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The scene It's been a long time at sea. The crew couldn't wait to unwind at the nearest city, they felt liberated; off they zoom into the night. They had money to throw around, a thing led to the other and some actually had unprotected sexual exposure. About 5 days later at sea, 2 of them complained of severe pain during urination and whitish discharge from the urinary opening. This could point to Gonorrhea aka ''The clap' aka The drip. A Social disease is a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact. History Earliest records of the disease are was in 1611 when the English parliament enacted a law to ensure that the spread of the infection is decreased and curbed. This shows the magnitude of the public health problem this infection had posed then. However, even then the cause of the infection was unknown. A German physician named Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser discovered the pathogen of gonorrhea in 1879. Thus, t...

Marinol (Dronabinol) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages - Verywell Health

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What Is Marinol? Marinol (dronabinol) is a prescription oral cannabinoid medication used to improve appetite in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and decrease nausea due to chemotherapy in patients with cancer. It comes in capsule and solution form. Cannabinoids are chemicals found in the cannabis plant. Marinol contains a synthetic form of a cannabinoid called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that acts on the central nervous system to stimulate appetite and reduce nausea. Marinol is a controlled substance, which means it can potentially lead to abuse or dependence. Drug Facts Generic Name: Dronabinol Brand Name: Marinol Drug Availability: Prescription Therapeutic Classification: Antiemetic Available Generically: Yes Controlled Substance: Potential for abuse Administration Route: Oral Active Ingredient: Dronabinol Dosage Form: Capsule, solution What Is Marinol Used For?  The Food and Drug Administ...

WHO releases new toolkit to support quality HIV testing services - World Health Organization

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WHO has released a new toolkit to enable countries to accelerate their ongoing efforts to fully adopt WHO guidelines and transition to new HIV testing algorithms. In 2019, in response to changing epidemiology, WHO recommended countries adopt a standard HIV testing strategy with three consecutive reactive tests for an HIV-positive diagnosis to ensure quality services as countries move toward and achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. The guidance also highlighted the need to introduce dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and to phase out older testing technologies, including western blotting methods. Many countries have since taken up this WHO guidance. For example, in the WHO African Region, compliance to HIV testing strategies increased from 8% in 2014 to 71% in 2021. However, gaps remain. More than a dozen countries use western blotting methods that hinder same day diagnoses and immediate access to ART and PrEP. Also, many settings have yet to fully transition to WH...

Holiday safety tips from the Marinette Fire Department - Bay Cities Radio

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The way we celebrate Thanksgiving this year may be a little different due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But what hasn't changed is the need to stay safe from cooking fires, which typically peak on this holiday. To help you and your family stay safe, the Marinette Fire Department offers these safety tips and recommendations to help protect everyone's health during Thanksgiving. Marinette Fire Chief, Jay Heckel says, "prior to the holidays, if you haven't done so, it's a good idea to make sure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries in them and are in good working order." https://thebaycities.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-24HECKEL_1.mp3 Heckel says, "don't ever hesitate to call 9-1-1 if the cooking gets out of hand." https://thebaycities.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-24HECKEL_2.mp3 Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment so, make sure to take the proper steps to be safe this ...

Codeine cough syrup drug ring indictment in Beaumont federal court - KFDM-TV News

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How to get free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with Discord Nitro - CharlieINTEL.com

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We've known for months that GTA V is getting a PS5 and Xbox Series X remaster, and Rockstar Games has finally confirmed when exactly the next-gen editions will arrive. Rockstar is continuing to deliver constant weekly updates to GTA Online, and there is plenty of anticipation among players about all the planned GTA V content that will be arriving soon. A next-gen upgrade of the popular game will be arriving on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and we now know what kind of changes to expect from it, including the official release date. GTA V on PS5 & Xbox Series X|S release date Rockstar Games finally gave us an update on Grand Theft Auto V's remaster through a new trailer at the PlayStation Showcase 2021. We also got a closer look at what new features will be in the enhanced edition. While it was initially thought the game would arrive on the PlayStation 5 on November 11, 2021, the trailer confirms that the actual release date is sometime during March 2022...

Rise of syphilis in the US reflects neglect of long-term public health funding : Shots - Health News - NPR

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Enlarge this image Mai Yang, a communicable disease specialist, searches for Angelica, a 27 year-old pregnant woman who tested positive for syphilis, in order to get her treated before she delivers her baby. Talia Herman for ProPublica Talia Herman for ProPublica When Mai Yang is looking for a patient, she travels light. She dresses deliberately — not too formal, so she won't be mistaken for a police officer; not too casual, so people will look past her tiny 4-foot-10 stature and youthful face and trust her with sensitive health information. Always, she wears closed-toed shoes, "j...