 Scientists develop nipple shield to prevent HIV transmission during breastfeeding, from online news brief update October 2008 #1 |
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A chemical engineer at Cambridge University has devised a simple nipple shield that prevents HIV transmission from an infected breast-feeding mother to her child.
According to BBC News, the device uses a detergent known as sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS), which biochemists use to break down proteins for analysis. A fairly non-toxic amount of the chemical can kill HIV almost instantly. A layer of cotton-wool is soaked in the substance, and then added to a cotton shield. Prototype designs are currently being researched by engineers and field workers who came together at the International Design Development Summit held in the United States. Stephen Gerrard, the engineer responsible for the nipple shield, states that he was initially concerned about the stigma that women who are identified while using the device might face. “We’re considering marketing it as a way to deliver medicines or micronutrient supplements to aid breast feeding,” said Gerrard, according to the BBC News. “For example, they can also be used for iron or iodine deficiency.” |
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