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Study Shows Risks Of Delaying ACL Reconstruction In Young Athletes
More and more children are participating and getting hurt playing sports each year. A new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine"s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14.
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G8 Leaders Launch $20B Initiative To Help Farmers In Developing Countries
The Washington Post reports: "Leaders of the world"s major economies pledged Friday to raise $20 billion over the next three years for food and agricultural aid to the world"s most impoverished countries." According to Obama administration officials, "the U.S. will contribute at least $3.5 billion over the next three years to the worldwide effort," which in addition to the funding, "hopes to better coordinate global food aid efforts and work through initiatives already in place in poor countries around the world, rather than creating new plans," the Washington Post reports (Fletcher, 7/10).
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Sleep Difficulties May Occur With Parental Presence At Bedtime
Parental presence at bedtimes appears to have a greater negative impact on infant sleep than actual co-sleeping, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday, June 10, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
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THT's One-hour 'Fastest' Service Aims To Reduce Undiagnosed HIV In Cardiff

In a bid to reduce levels of undiagnosed HIV in Cardiff, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is encouraging people who may have been at risk to attend a local service offering one-hour HIV testing. One in four people who have HIV in the UK are undiagnosed, and there are now more people living with the condition than ever before. THT"s "Fastest" service is free and confidential, and involves taking a finger-prick blood test which is analysed straight away, with the results provided within one hour. Those who attend the clinic will be given information and support before and after the test, and anyone who tests positive will be given full support in choosing a treatment centre. They will also be given information on the range of support services available, including counselling and peer support. Gavin Mooney, Centre Manager for THT in Cardiff, said: "With recent medical advances, it"s now possible for people with HIV to live long and healthy lives. However, if they leave it too late to get tested, they"re setting themselves up for serious health problems and the risk of early death. In the UK, gay men and Africans are the groups most at risk of contracting HIV, but if you"ve had unprotected sex you may have put yourself at risk, so we"d urge you to get tested as soon as possible." THT clinics and workers also offer information and advice on STIs and safer sex, as well as giving out free condoms. The Fast Test service takes place at THT"s Cardiff centre at 435-451 Cowbridge Road East. Each week, there are sessions on Tuesdays from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The number of tests that can be done at each session are limited, so people are advised to arrive early. Terrence Higgins Trust


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