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health1 month ago•37 min saved

Salon Safety: How manicure tools can spread hepatitis B and C—and how to prevent it

Hepatitis B and C spread mainly via infected blood. The piece warns manicure/pedicure can pose a small transmission risk if tools are contaminated and not properly sterilised. To reduce risk, demand single-use needles, proper sterilisation (autoclave where possible), and gloves between clients; salons should follow infection-control procedures. If exposure is suspected, seek medical advice promptly; HBV has a vaccine (HBIG in some cases) but there is no vaccine for HCV, so prevention and early screening are vital.

via Hindustan Times|

#health #hepatitis-b #hepatitis-c

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Severe pregnancy sickness drives Welsh woman toward sterilisation

A 26-year-old from Newport with hyperemesis gravidarum says extreme pregnancy sickness nearly forced an abortion and she is now pursuing sterilisation after finding access to Xonvea, an anti-sickness drug not routinely funded in Wales, difficult; campaigners argue the drug’s cost is offset by reduced hospitalisations, while AWMSG has not approved routine use due to cost-effectiveness concerns. GPs can prescribe Xonvea in certain cases, and its price is £28.50 for a 20‑tablet box; the drug’s limited availability has spurred calls for broader access as patients and doctors weigh future pregnancy decisions.

via BBC|

#health #hyperemesis-gravidarum #pregnancy-sickness

healthcare2 years ago•0 min saved

"Gynaecologist's Shocking Admission: Unauthorized Sterilization of Patient"

Gynaecologist Dr David Sim has admitted to sterilising a woman without her permission and without medical necessity during an emergency caesarean section in September 2021. He acknowledged that the procedure violated the woman's reproductive rights and was not required to save her life or prevent harm to her health. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) will now assess whether his current fitness to practice as a doctor is impaired due to misconduct and determine any potential sanctions.

via BBC.com|

#gynaecologist #healthcare #medical-ethics

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Japan's Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Sterilization for Gender Change

Japan's top court has ruled that a legal requirement for people to undergo sterilisation surgery in order to legally change their gender is unconstitutional. The court's decision was welcomed by rights groups, but disappointment was expressed over the postponement of a decision on another clause requiring genital organs to resemble those of the opposite gender. The ruling comes amidst heightened awareness of LGBTQ+ issues in Japan, with activists pushing for an anti-discrimination law.

via The Guardian|

#constitutional-law #discrimination #human-rights