REFUSED AND REFERRED-PERSISTENT STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN BIHAR: A QUALITATIVE STUDY FROM INDIA

Refused and referred-persistent stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS in Bihar: a qualitative study from India

Objectives This study aimed to explore barriers to accessing care, if any, among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in two districts of All Over Prints Bihar.We also aimed to assess attitudes towards PLHA among healthcare providers and community members.Design This qualitative study used an exploratory study design through thematic analysis of semi

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Why can Mikania micrantha cover trees quickly during invasion?

Abstract The invasion of Mikania micrantha by climbing and covering trees has rapidly caused the death of many shrubs and trees, seriously endangering forest biodiversity.In this study, M.micrantha seedlings were planted together with local tree species (Cryptocarya concinna) to simulate the process of M.micrantha climbing under the forest.We found

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Probable edge defect in Acrysof single-piece intraocular lens

The purpose of this article is to report an edge defect in single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) observed during a routine phacoemulsification procedure.The chip was successfully removed intraoperatively with a McPherson′s Swivel Cabinet forceps.However, six months postoperatively patient complained of a disturbing glare du

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