Saturday, October 13, 2007

A Wonderful View

Some Movies related to College Life

Movies Related to College Life

Exam == Kalyug,
Classes == Kabhi Kabhi
Viva == Encounter
Examination Hall == Chamber of Secret
Examiner == Mrityudata
Course == GodZilla
Paper Correction == Andha Kanoon
Exam Time == Qayamat se Qayamat Tak
Question Paper == Paheli
Answer Paper == Kora Kagaz
Marks == Ashambhav
Paper Out == Plan
Cheating == Aksar
Last Exam == Independence Day
Result == Sadma
Pass == Ajooba / Chamatkar
Fail == Devdas
Vacations == Masti
Supplementary == Aakhri Rasta


Difference between HIV and AIDS

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
While many viruses can be controlled by the immune system, HIV targets and infects the same immune system cells that are supposed to protect us from illnesses. These are a type of white blood cell called CD4 cells. HIV takes over CD4 cells and turns them into virus factories that produce thousands of viral copies. As the virus grows, it damages or kills CD4 cells, weakening the immune system.
About AIDS
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV causes AIDS by attacking the immune system’s soldiers – the CD4 cells. When the immune system loses too many CD4 cells, you are less able to fight off infection and can develop serious, often deadly, infections. These are called opportunistic infections because they take advantage of the body's weakened defenses.
When someone dies of AIDS, it is usually opportunistic infections or other long-term effects of HIV infection that cause death. AIDS refers to the body’s immune-compromised state that can no longer stop Opportunistic Infections from developing and becoming so deadly.
The Difference between HIV and AIDS?
You don't have AIDS as soon as you are infected with HIV। You can be HIV+ for many years with no signs of disease, or only mild-to-moderate symptoms। But without treatment, HIV will eventually wear down the immune system in most people to the point that they develop more serious Opportunistic Infections। Most people can not tell that they have been exposed or infected। It can take up to 12 weeks for an HIV test to come back positive. However most people respond much faster. Within two to four weeks of exposure to HIV, you might have flu-like symptoms such as fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, or rash. The only way to know for sure if you are infected is take an HIV test. If you are infected, your immune system will make antibodies to fight the virus. The HIV test looks for these antibodies. If you have them in your blood, it means that you have HIV infection. The CDC estimates that more than 25% of HIV+ people are unaware of their HIV status. Many of these people look and feel healthy and do not think they are at risk. But the truth is that anyone of any age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or social or economic class can become infected. It is your actions that put you at risk. You should be tested if:

You have had vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom
You have shared needles or syringes to inject drugs (including steroids or hormones)
You are uncertain of your partner’s status or your partner is HIV+
You are pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant
You have ever been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease
You have hepatitis C If you test HIV- you can take steps to stay that way.

The most common test for HIV is the antibody test called ELISA. It can be done on blood, saliva, or urine. it is more than 99% accurate. Results are generally available within two weeks. A positive result means your body has developed antibodies for HIV, so you are infected with the virus. To be completely certain, positive results are confirmed with a more sensitive test called the Western blot. A negative result means your body has not developed antibodies and is probably not infected. To get truly accurate results, it's necessary to wait three to six months after your last possible exposure to the virus before being tested. That is because the immune system can take anywhere from three to twelve weeks to make antibodies. In this "window period," someone may get an unclear result or a false negative. It is important to get tested at a site that provides counseling. Counselors can answer questions about high-risk behavior and suggest ways you can protect yourself and others in the future. People who test HIV+ can receive support and referrals to health care and other services. The counselor can help you through the whole testing process – from start to finish. In 2005, the rate of AIDS diagnoses among African and American women was 24 times higher than that of their white female counterparts.

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Dipression

Depression is more than just feeling sad. People who are clinically depressed are not just moody or feeling “blue” for a few days. They experience long periods of feeling very down—or in some cases, very anxious or extremely tired—for several weeks or months. Drug or alcohol abuse may also be signs of depression. Because depression can change the way a person feels, thinks, and behaves, it can have negative effects on all aspects of a person’s life, from school, to work, to family and social life. Depression is not a sign of a weak personality, nor is it something to be ashamed of. It is a real disease, like HIV, diabetes, or arthritis – one that needs treatment. The good news is that depression can be treated effectively. In addition to external, societal factors that may contribute to depression, there are other reasons why a person might become depressed. These include traumatic life experiences such as the death of a loved one, living with disease, taking medications with unpleasant side effects, substance abuse, hormonal changes, or a family history of depression. Sometimes the cause of depression is unknown.
Whatever the circumstances, depression is caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain. Normally, these "chemical messengers" help nerve cells communicate with one another by sending and receiving messages, and they may also influence a person's mood. In the case of depression, the available supply of the chemical messengers is low, so nerve cells can't communicate effectively. There are a number of possible symptoms of depression. To be diagnosed with depression, a person must have several of these symptoms at once, including depressed mood, or loss of interest or pleasure in activities. It is not necessary that all depressed patients have all the same symptoms; studies have shown that people may experience the symptoms of depression in different ways. While one person may experience bodily aches and pains, another person may notice a sudden fluctuation in their weight or appetite. It’s important to understand what the symptoms of depression are so the disease can be properly treated.
Signs and symptoms of depression may include1:

Depressed or irritable mood most of the day—nearly every day
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities like hobbies, work, sex, or being with friends most of the day—nearly every day
• A sudden change in weight or appetite
• Inability to sleep or sleeping too much
• Agitation or restlessness
• Constant fatigue or loss of energy
• Frequent feelings of worthlessness or guilt


Difficulty concentrating or making decisions Counseling, or psychotherapy, is often called “talk therapy,” and it comes in many forms, but basically it is aimed at helping you develop new ways to cope with problems and stress, and to identify and understand more about your anxiety and how to avoid it in the future. Psychotherapy may take place in individual, group, or family sessions, and as with medication, the process itself may take some time before it is effective.