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About 75% Of People In Rwanda Who Have Experienced Discrimination Are HIV-Positive, Survey Finds
A recently released survey on stigma in Rwanda indicates that at least 74% of people in various segments of society who have experienced discrimination are HIV-positive, the New Times/AllAfrica.com reports. The discrimination often is in the form of isolation from family and physical harassment, according to the survey. The study was conducted by the Association of Vulnerable Widows Infected and Affected by HIV and AIDS in conjunction with the Network of People Living with HIV and UNAIDS Rwanda. It found that although 87% of respondents reported never having been denied health services, 88% reported being denied other social services, such as family planning, because of their HIV status. An estimated one-third of respondents reported that their rights had been abused because of their HIV-positive status. Chantal Nyiramanyana, AVVAIS president, said, "We conducted this survey as a way of providing basis for advocacy, policy change, and programmatic interventions by the government and other interested bodies to address stigma and discrimination related to HIV." The survey found that other groups experiencing stigma in the country include commercial sex workers and asylum seekers (Kwizera, New Times/AllAfrica.com, 5/27).

Purdue-developed Tool Can Get Most Pollution Control For The Money
There may be thousands of things large and small that can be done to better control pollution on even the smallest waterways, and a new tool developed at Purdue University may help sort out how to choose the best ones.
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Immune System Link To Schizophrenia Identified By UCLA Collaboration
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental disease, thought to be caused by the interaction of both genetic and environmental factors. Because there is no biochemical test that can identify the disorder, physicians rely upon the recognition of its symptoms - which can include auditory hallucinations and paranoia - in order to make their diagnosis.
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Hearing Loss More Prominent In Men, Says Miracle-Ear

When it comes to maintaining their health, men tend to wait for serious symptoms to appear before taking the necessary precautions. Indications of serious physical conditions, however, can oftentimes take a silent form. Take hearing loss: The condition affects more than 31 million people, 65 percent of whom are men, but the signs of the condition are typically overlooked. With that in mind, Miracle-Ear is honoring National Men"s Health Week, which begins on June 15th, with advice on what to look - or listen - for to determine if men are living with diminished hearing capacity. "Many men may consider hearing loss to be an inevitable part of the aging process, but this is simply not the case," said Rebecca Younk, audiologist for Amplifon USA. "By being aware of some of the most common warning signs, men can detect their hearing weaknesses early on and proceed with getting the proper treatment. This can have a profound impact on their overall quality of life." Younk suggests men - and those who care about them - take note of the following signs, provided by the Better Hearing Institute, that indicate the presence of a hearing impairment: - You have trouble understanding the voices of women and small children when they are speaking - You feel that people mumble or do not speak clearly - You seem to hear better from one ear than from the other - You turn the TV up louder than others need to - You have problems following conversations between the front and back seat of cars "If you or a male in your life is experiencing these symptoms, the most important thing you can do is request a hearing test," said Younk. "Hearing loss solutions have come a long way and can now offer impeccable hearing quality in a virtually undetectable form." Miracle-Ear


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