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Second HIV Patient Cured In London

In an HIV conference, a researcher based in London has presented the second patient who has lived normally without signs of the Virus after putting a stop to the HIV treatments for 18 months. This was after a stem-cell transplant had taken place. This event took place in London.   The "London Patient", who suffered from cancer, originally from Venezuela, has made the headlines news in 2019 when it was reported by researchers at the University of Cambridge that there was no trace of the HIV in his blood after doing away with the medications for 18 months. The tests were evidence that the patient must have been cured says Ravindra Gupta, the lead author of the study that was published in The Lancet HIV.   The Patient    Adam Castillejo, the patient, was diagnosed with HIV in 2003 and had since been on medication to keep the disease in check. Later that year, Adam Castillejo was diagnosed of deadly cancer, an advanced Hodgkin's Lymphoma. In 2016, a bone marro
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Food Poisoning: Definition, Types, Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

It is important to have a good knowledge of the definition, types, symptoms, causes, and treatment of food poisoning and that is what this article is set to achieve. What is food poisoning? Reports showed that annually, one out of every six persons in America are victims of food poisoning. Food poisoning is also referred to as food-borne illness which arises as a result of consuming contaminated, toxic or spoiled food. It is caused by parasite, bacteria or virus that had infested on food before it is consumed. Pregnant women and persons with low immunity usually have serious side effects when they consume contaminated food. Types of food poisoning 1.     Staphylococcus Under this type of food poisoning, the bacteria can be found in infected eyes, on the skin, throat, in sores, human’s bowels, in the nose and saliva. Staphylococci on its cause no illness until it gains access to grow on food. Once it gains access to food, it begins to grow and produce a toxin that caus

Arthritis: Meaning, Types, Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Arthritis is one of the challenges faced by all ages and could worsen over time if not given due attention hence the need for us to have a good knowledge of what arthritis is all about and how best to address it. In this article, I will make known the meaning, types, symptoms, causes, and treatments of arthritis. Meaning Of Arthritis Arthritis can be defined as the tenderness and swelling of the joints. It can also be said to mean an informal way of describing a joint disease or joint pain. Over the years, arthritis has remained the main cause of disabilities, especially in America. This disease can occur at any age whether children or adults though it is more rampant in older people especially the female folks. Symptoms associated with arthritis can be mild or moderate and could be severe in some other cases. These symptoms may come and go but sometimes remain for a couple of years and may even worsen. There are different types of arthritis; some cause a permane

Allergies: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes, Management, And Treatment

Health they say is wealth. Some people go through certain unpleasant situations all because of the perception and response of their bodies to certain conditions (although these conditions may not be bad). I will be discussing one of the many challenges people face health-wise. One of these is Allergies. I will be considering this issue under different headings: the meaning of allergies, symptoms of allergies, causes of allergies, treatment of allergies and the management of allergies. What is the meaning of allergies? Allergies can be defined as the response of an immune system to foreign substances in the body. It can also be said to mean how the body reacts (usually negatively) to certain things that affect the body. Our immune system is designed to protect our bodies from unhealthy pathogens hence it helps to keep the body healthy by fighting substances if it perceives to be harmful that finds its way into the body. The symptoms of allergies range from sneezing to inf