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Zinc Levels In Seminal Plasma Are Associated With Sperm Quality In Fertile And Infertile Men
UroToday.com - Insufficient intake of zinc (Zn) can impair antioxidant defenses and may be an important risk factor in oxidant release, compromising the mechanism of DNA repair, and making the sperm cell highly susceptible to oxidative damage. In the absence of Zn, the possibility of increased oxidative damage exists that would contribute to poor sperm quality. Infertile men and men who smoke are very susceptible to oxidative damage induced by free radicals. In the present study, we hypothesized that major changes in the level of seminal Zn levels are related with low quality of sperm and poor fertilizing capacity.

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Insurers, business owners, and doctors -- three principal interest groups in health reform -- are stepping up their opposition and lobbying efforts as details of the health plans emerge.
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The Publics' Ignorance Of Anatomy Revealed By Study
A study of patients and members of the public has shown that most lack even basic knowledge of human anatomy. The research, featured in the open access journal BMC Family Practice, found that people were generally incapable of identifying the location of major organs, even if they were currently receiving relevant treatment.
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Northeast Colorado Conference Discusses HIV/AIDS Needs Assessment Findings

Rural Solutions, an organization in northeast Colorado, held the "Community HIV/AIDS Education and Action Conference" as part of its ongoing effort to address issues related to HIV, the Sterling Journal-Advocate reports. At the conference, the organization presented the results of a recent needs assessment of HIV/AIDS services in the northeastern part of the state - conducted in partnership with the Center for Research Strategies and funded through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - which found that HIV prevention services in the area are limited; barriers exist for HIV testing including confidentiality and costs; and mental health and substance use services for at-risk people also are limited, according to the Journal-Advocate (Jones, Sterling Journal-Advocate, 6/17). This information was reprinted from dailyreports.kff.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at dailyreports.kff.org. © Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.


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