Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chlamydia: What it is, symptoms, treatment and more
Considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia can spread easily and often without obvious symptoms.
Mar 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Reducing the impacts of chlamydia in Australia
We need to do more to prevent and manage chlamydia in Australia, argues a new Perspective article led by Burnet Institute and published in the Medical Journal of Australia on November 7.
Nov 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chlamydia screening drops after change in cervical cancer screening guideline
A 2012 cervical cancer screening guideline change is associated with reduced testing for cervical cancer and chlamydia and reduced identification of chlamydia cases in young women. Screening for chlamydia, the most commonly-diagnosed ...
Jul 11, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds high rates of chlamydia among men in rural and regional areas
(Medical Xpress)—The largest Australian chlamydia study to date, led by the University of Melbourne, has found more men contract chlamydia than previously thought and most cases of infection are being missed.
Feb 17, 2014
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Health
Dirty jokes the best medicine
When it comes to men's sexual health, dirty jokes may just be the best medicine. A QUT researcher is helping Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) use comedy and YouTube to deliver sexuality education to young Australian men.
May 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Regenstrief study: Informatics tools underutilized in prevention of hospital-acquired infection
Advances in electronic medical record systems and health information exchange are shifting efforts in public health toward greater use of information systems to automate disease surveillance, but a study from the Regenstrief ...
Feb 20, 2013
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Health
New app lets Swedes test sex with friends, fantasy figures
Ever wonder what it would be like to sleep with a mean film director, a socialite or the guy who does voice-over in movie trailers, or perhaps with one of your Facebook friends?
Jun 19, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research advises against screening campaign for chlamydia, recommends action plan to promote sexual health
New research carried out by researchers from NUI Galway, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) has found that a national screening campaign for chlamydia in young people would ...
May 30, 2012
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Computers aid in collecting sensitive information from teens (w /Video)
More than 1 million youths ages 15-24 have sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea. Many others, however, are unaware they are infected because they have not been tested.
Apr 29, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Warning on STIs: Australian report
There has been an alarming jump in some STI infections, with rates of Chlamydia up 17 percent and gonorrhoea rising 25 percent, new national surveillance figures show.
Sep 27, 2011
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