7.04.2012
First-Ever Home HIV Test Kit Approved In US
Americans will soon be able to find out whether they are HIV positive at home, after an over-the-counter test was approved by the Food and Drug Agency. The test is only available to people aged 17 and above, so ID may be needed to buy one.
The OraQuick test, by OraSure Technologies, uses a mouth swab to detect antibodies in saliva, which a human body produces about three months after being infected with HIV. It produces results in 20 to 40 minutes. Over-the-counter tests previously available in the US required mailing a blood sample to a laboratory.
The test is about 92 per cent accurate in detecting people who do have the virus and 99.98 percent accurate in detecting those who don’t, according to company trials. This means the test would produce a false negative for about one person in 5,000 and a false positive for one person in 12. Naturally, positive tests would require further confirmation by medics, who attain a higher accuracy of diagnosis.
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New Music!!! @PassportGift - Mr. 17 & 40
"17&40 is the title of the new EP from Bronx born & bred MC/producer Passport Gift. Written, produced, arranged and performed solely by Passport Gift, 17 (months) 40 (girls later) is an honest look at the psyche of a man in a transitional period and all the contradictory feelings, emotions and thoughts that go along with it. "Mr. 17&40" is the 1st offering from the EP...setting the tone and serving as the projects intro."
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Hidden Passage Bookcase
the bookcase folds in half by sliding on steel tracks embedded in the floor and built into the header panel, both of which are completely hidden when the bookcase is in its normal unfolded position. Fill the thing up with books and trinkets, and nobody will know that you have a whole additional life just behind the wall. opulentitems
SupaNovaLove - 22
22 is A follow up from my first tape "21Love". The theme and title are set in stone. This tape represents my experiences I obtained from being 22. Not all is shared. But whats there. Is there. With this tape you will hear me go though my nostalgia stage, my passion stage, an my "I shouldnt do this stage" I hope you enjoy. An thank you. I appreciate you. -SupaNovaLove
tracklisting and download link after the jump...
RED VLVT Jewelry
"RED VLVT is an innovative design company that specializes in ‘statement pieces’ ranging from costume jewelry to unique apparel."
Red VLVT has some amazing pieces for those who love to stand out using bullets in the design of lipstick. The 'Killer Lipstick' line has pins, chokers & double fingered rings all having a mixture of hard edge with the right amount of femininity. I have to say when I first saw and heard about this brand I instantly fell in love with the concept behind it and the pieces.
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designs,
fashion,
make up,
photography
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