Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a common phobia or 'anxiety disorder' characterised by an irrational fear of being in places away from familiar settings.

Learn more on the symptoms of agoraphobia, possible treatment options, and also of famous individuals who are its victims! Sign up for this support group today!

AIDS/HIV

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is a disease which destroys the immune system and makes the affected person vulnerable to opportunistic infections and tumors. There is no cure for AIDS, but modern multi-drug therapies have been successful in helping people with AIDS manage the disease.

Join our online support group for people with AIDS to find help and information from experts and meet others with AIDS.

AIDS/HIV - Clinical Features

Does HIV display any untoward signs soon after infection? Or does the virus remain dormant for a while, and then surface a few years later? What are the other clinical features of HIV? How important is the CD4-T cell count?

To get all your questions on the clinical features of HIV/AIDS answered, our support group is the place for you to be.

AIDS/HIV - Epidemiology

The HIV/AIDS epidemics spreading through the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa are highly varied. Although it is not correct to speak of a single African epidemic, Africa is without doubt the region most affected by the virus.

AIDS/HIV - Health Education

Preventing the spread of HIV requires multi=pronged efforts that include effective, sustained health education and health promotion programs. The ultimate goal is to reduce the further transmission of HIV infections.

All the information you require on the Health Education aspect of HIV is available under the one single roof of this support group. So sign up, share your experiences and ideas and help stem the low of HIV.

AIDS/HIV - Lab Tests and FAQs

Within three months of HIV infection, the immune system develops antibodies in response to the viral entry. An HIV infection test detects the presence of these HIV antibodies.

If you require additional information on the various kinds of tests for HIV, their accuracy and speed of testing, join our support group and gather all the lowdown you need on the subject.

Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination is a simple and inexpensive medical procedure, commonly used in the treatment of infertility. AI is just one of those options that may be considered prior to attempting more involved treatments, such as IVF.

More information on this and other Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) is available at Medindia’s support group on the subject.

Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills are usually combinations of the hormones progestin and estrogen that are taken by mouth to inhibit fertility in women. A woman taking birth control pills will not become pregnant. Birth control pills are one of the most popular means of birth control.

Learn more by joining our online group on birth control pills. Ask questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is the excision of a small amount of suspicious tissue from a breast for examination. The cells are usually examined under a microscope for signs of cancer.

Learn more about breast biopsies by joining our online group. Ask your questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Breast Cancer / Carcinoma of the Breast

Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. Breast cancer is about 100 times as frequent among women as among men, but survival rates are equal in both sexes.