PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OF HIV IN PRISONS IN BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY [VERSION 1; REFEREES: 1 APPROVED, 2 APPROVED WITH RESERVATIONS]

Background: The prevalence of HIV is 0.1% in Pakistan, with epidemicity in high-risk groups.The infection is on verge of transmission from key populations to the general population through people who inject drugs and sexual transmission.Prisoners are vulnerable to infectious diseases like HIV.This study was conducted in four prisons in Balochistan.

The Feather Duster design, fabrication, and testing of a new double-piston MR damper for space applications are discussed.The design concept for the damper is described in detail.The electromagnetic analysis of the design and the fabrication of the MR damper are also presented.The design analysis shows that the damper meets the weight and size requ

Introduction Canadians report persistent problems accessing primary care despite an increasing per-capita supply of primary care physicians (PCPs).There is speculation that PCPs, especially those early in their careers, may now be working less and/or choosing to practice in focused clinical areas rather than comprehensive family medicine, but littl

Objective: To describe the social demographic characteristics of injured motorcyclists admitted into an emergency hospital and their perception about the accident.Methods: Across-sectional study conducted between October and December 2007 with a sample of 209 patients who were victims of motorcycle accidents.A form was applied for data collection a

The lateral habenula (LHb) has been implicated in stress coping and autonomic control.The LHb regulates the midbrain system of monoamine neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline.However, how the LHb regulates autonomic cardiovascular Lighting control in stressful situations is unclear.In this study, we examined the participa