"One teabag is better than four": Participants response to the discontinuation of 2% PRO2000/5 microbicide gel in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The Microbicides Development Programme evaluated the safety and effectiveness of 0.5% and 2% PRO2000/5 microbicide gels in reducing the risk of vaginally acquired HIV.In February 2008 the Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended that evaluation of 2% PRO2000/5 gel be discontinued due to futility.The Africa Centre site systematically collec

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Education on medically unexplained symptoms: a systematic review with a focus on cultural diversity and migrants

Key messages Current dominantly biomedical thinking hampers adequate management.A continuum of education and training focusing on a biopsychical approach is largely lacking and Gift Set should be enhanced.Increasing competencies in intercultural communication in the different levels of health care is needed to address basket the additional complexi

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