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02-09-2009, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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HIV protection?
I guess it is a break through, but 30% protection is a pretty low number I think. 70% protection would be much better.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090209/ts_nm/us_aids_drug
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02-09-2009, 07:45 PM | #2 |
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So this is supposed to be instead of condoms? Why? does it still allow conception?
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02-09-2009, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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I am not to sure. It sounds like it still is in the testing stages. I still think 30% is crap.
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02-09-2009, 08:00 PM | #4 |
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Considering where the research is taking place and the massive numbers of women who contract HIV, I'd say 30% is way better than the previous figures which were almost zero thanks to the fact that using a condom is not very high on the list of priorities for people in the area.
Of course, someone would still have to be responsible for using the cream.
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02-09-2009, 08:09 PM | #5 |
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but would they use this?
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02-09-2009, 08:11 PM | #6 |
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Yeah well, that's the question isn't it.
If I were to base my guess on historical points, I'd say no, but maybe with education...it really would be wonderful if it could happen.
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02-09-2009, 08:38 PM | #7 |
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Ali, I thought about that. Eh. 30% of women in rural Africa is a start. The reality is that unless they get to a 70% or 80% range I am not sure that it will have much effect in a place where HIV is so rampant. Who knows. I guess it is a start.
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02-09-2009, 08:41 PM | #8 |
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If they're not using condoms, why would they use this? Is it cheaper? you only have to apply once? what? is it just because the men object to condoms? And if so, why not so more on the development of the "femidoms"?
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02-09-2009, 09:44 PM | #9 |
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My guess would be so women can take control of the issue since the men refuse to do so.
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02-09-2009, 10:14 PM | #10 |
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yah, so... femidoms?
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02-09-2009, 10:17 PM | #11 |
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I have no idea, other than an availability issue. Maybe they should combine the two like the old diaphram use.
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02-09-2009, 10:17 PM | #12 |
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Aren't they researching all sorts of things like that to try and curb the spread of HIV and AIDS in communities such as these?
It'll be interesting to see whether women are more responsible about protecting themselves and others than men have been so far. I don't really know if they will be. I think ignorance has no preference for gender.
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02-09-2009, 11:56 PM | #13 |
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If 30% is 30% then it's better than some treatments and diagnostics we currently put a lot of stock (and money) into...
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02-10-2009, 07:58 AM | #14 |
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HIVe protection. He has none:
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02-11-2009, 07:40 PM | #15 |
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30% doesn't insure shit!
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