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Economic analysis finds penicillin, not 'the pill', may have launched the sexual revolution

(Medical Xpress)—The 1950s were not as prudish as they seemed on the surface, says economist Andrew Francis. 

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Over million pregnant women infected with syphilis world-wide

Syphilis still affects large numbers of pregnant women world-wide, causing serious health problems and even death to their babies, yet this infection could be prevented by early testing and treatment, according to a study ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study leads to introduction of rapid syphilis tests to help pregnant women and babies

Pregnant women are benefiting from new rapid tests for syphilis in six countries thanks to influential research by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Syphilis cuts CD4 counts, ups viral load in HIV-infected men

(HealthDay) -- Syphilis is associated with a transient decrease in the CD4 cell count and with an increase in viral load (VL) in HIV-infected men, according to a study published online July 23 in the Archives of ...

HIV & AIDS created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two sex-spread diseases increase, syphilis down

(AP) -- Cases of some common sexually spread diseases continue to increase in the United States, but the syphilis rate dropped last year for the first time in a decade.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

AAD: Complications of tattoos and tattoo ink discussed

(HealthDay)—Complications linked to tattoos and tattoo inks include allergic reactions, serious infections, and reactions that can be mistaken for skin cancer, according to information presented at the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Significant' proportion of HIV positive patients may not be telling NHS staff about their infection

A significant proportion of HIV positive patients may not be disclosing their infection to NHS staff, when turning up for treatment at sexual health clinics, suggests preliminary research published online in the journal Sexually Tr ...

HIV & AIDS created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Syphilis scare prompts call to halt US porn shoots

Reports of several cases of syphilis among porn actors in California has prompted a trade group to call for a temporary halt to shooting in the lucrative US adult film industry.

Health created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rapid, point-of-care tests for syphilis: The future of diagnosis

Syphilis is on the rise worldwide and there is an urgent need for reliable and rapid screening, particularly for people who live in areas where access to healthcare is limited. An international research team, led by scientists ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Canada warns not to buy 'fresh' semen online

Canada's health agency on Tuesday warned would-be parents not to purchase "fresh" semen online, saying it may be tainted with infectious diseases.

Other created Aug 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rural mothers-to-be in China lack syphilis testing

(AP) -- Nearly half of pregnant women do not get tested for syphilis in poor areas of southern China where the sexually transmitted disease has seen a resurgence, researchers said Wednesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0