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Infant’s death after circumcision outlines breakdown of care
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 26, 2015 Source: Ontario newborn bleeds to death after family doctor persuades parents to get him circumcised
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Circumcision health policy statement from American Academy of Pediatrics draws criticism
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Circumcision pluses outweigh risks: U.S. pediatricians
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Routine male circumcision could reduce a man's risk of HIV infection
HIV infection rates are a major public health problem especially in Africa. Treatment with retroviral medications is expensive and not available in many regions of the continent. Prevention is of great importance if the spread is to be curtailed. According to final data from two National Institute of Health-funded studies conducted in Uganda and Kenya…