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Swiss scientists say condoms not needed for HIV +ve people

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: April 3, 2008

I was alerted by a friend co worker to this very study done by a team of Swiss scientists. The report, published in the January issue of the Bulletin of Swiss Medicine, states that after review of the medical literature and extensive discussion with experts an HIV-infected person on anti retro viral therapy, [...]

Health Professionals about to lose the Veil

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: March 22, 2008

It looks like Female Muslim doctors in UK can no longer wear the veil when they are with the patients. Good move i say. Enough is Enough.

Female Muslim doctors must be prepared to remove their veil to treat patients effectively, under new guidelines issued yesterday.
Religious clothing must not present a barrier to building trust [...]

I call myself an Atheist now

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: March 20, 2008

I am an atheist. I have never joined, or been part of, any religious group or organization. I was raised without religion, and without much understanding of what religion is. I have never had much of an identity religiously, and I stayed away from much thought or discussion on the matter. It is only recently [...]

Our Obligation

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: March 11, 2008

“Health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity and there is an obligation for society to ensure that every person be able to realize this right.” — Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, Chicago Archdiocese

health Insurance : A long Forgone

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: March 5, 2008

All the Hype on the recent Antidepressant study

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: March 1, 2008

If you look at the published headlines of this study, the first impression you will get is that Anti depressants have been found not to be working anymore. Here is an example just for making things clear.
Heading from Washingtonpost reads.
 

Only Severely Depressed Benefit From Antidepressants: Study

While popular antidepressants such as Prozac are widely prescribed [...]

An Idea that has been going on for some time

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 27, 2008

Why not make a network among the parents whose children have been disabled due to negligence, from the mistreatment and malpractice. May be the NGOs can lead this initiative. NGOs like Care Society can do this as they claim they are there for the vulnerable and as an advocate for the disabled.

This network can [...]

Maldives about to embrace Scientology as the solution to drug problem

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 24, 2008

It is official. Maldives is seeking help from Narconon International. Mid last year, this blog brought up the subject of possibly using Scientology’s principles in taking care of the drug problem faced by the nation. Next we are going to hear billionaire James Packer taking control of all our prisons. All actors like that [...]

Angry comments does not help

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 22, 2008

Have a look at Maldives Medical Watch blog. The comments section is proof that all is not well at IGMH. Not well among themselves. There seems to be a lot of anger and frustration that is pouring in to the comments section. Need some advice?  Geek doctor has some for you all.

“Every time I have [...]