Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
Some U.S. health officials are conceding that monkeypox is probably not going away anytime soon.
Oct 1, 2022
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Second US monkeypox death as virus linked to brain inflammation
A second US death was linked to monkeypox on Tuesday as health authorities published a study describing how two previously healthy young men experienced inflammation of the brain and spinal cord as a result of the virus.
Sep 13, 2022
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US may expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility to men with HIV
U.S. officials are considering broadening recommendations for who gets vaccinated against monkeypox, possibly to include many men with HIV or those recently diagnosed with other sexually transmitted diseases.
Sep 8, 2022
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Medications
Gay, bisexual adults may be less likely to take needed high blood pressure medication
Gay and bisexual men and women appear less likely to take prescribed medications for high blood pressure than their straight peers, and the gap has been widening in recent years, according to preliminary new research.
Sep 7, 2022
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First death linked to monkeypox reported in US
Texas authorities on Tuesday confirmed the first US death linked to monkeypox, but said they are still determining what role the disease played in the demise of the "severely immunocompromised" patient.
Aug 31, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Australia records lowest ever HIV numbers, but late diagnoses are concerning
There were 552 new HIV diagnoses in Australia in 2021, meaning the number of new diagnoses has halved over the past 10 years, according to a new national HIV report released today by UNSW's Kirby Institute at the joint Australasian ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Gay men are cutting back on sex to avoid monkeypox
A survey conducted among American gay and bisexual men in early August found about half saying they'd cut down on sexual activity—including one-night stands and app-based hookups—in response to the global monkeypox outbreak.
Aug 29, 2022
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Why it's important to tell people that monkeypox is predominantly affecting gay and bisexual men
Monkeypox virus, or MPXV, is an emerging threat to public health. The World Health Organization recently declared the current outbreak a global public health emergency.
Aug 15, 2022
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We need to talk about monkeypox without shame and blame
The recent global outbreak of monkeypox largely among men who have sex with men has raised concerns homophobia will undermine effective prevention efforts. There are also fears the disease will fuel homophobic stigma and ...
Aug 11, 2022
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UK: 'Early signs' that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking
British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic's growth rate has slowed.
Aug 5, 2022
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