Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Apparently Hoods can save lives
A French agency has conducted some research suggesting that circumcision could be effective in preventing the spread of HIV among men. The study of more than 3,000 men in South Africa was done by the agency for Aids and Viral Hepatitis.
The data, outlined at a conference in Brazil, shows male circumcision prevented about seven of 10 infections. UN health agencies have cautioned that more trials are necessary before they will recommend this as a method to protect against Aids.
Previous studies have suggested that men who are circumcised have a lower rate of HIV infection. It is thought that the cells of the foreskin are much more susceptible to HIV than cells on other parts of the penis, so by removing the foreskin, the likelihood of infection drops.
Next up, finding a use for the appendix - Phoff no term paper comments!
The data, outlined at a conference in Brazil, shows male circumcision prevented about seven of 10 infections. UN health agencies have cautioned that more trials are necessary before they will recommend this as a method to protect against Aids.
Previous studies have suggested that men who are circumcised have a lower rate of HIV infection. It is thought that the cells of the foreskin are much more susceptible to HIV than cells on other parts of the penis, so by removing the foreskin, the likelihood of infection drops.
Next up, finding a use for the appendix - Phoff no term paper comments!
# posted by Shaky @ 8:06 p.m. 
