HIV & AIDS
Condoms 'too small' for Uganda men
Ugandan MPs have been inundated with complaints that many condoms on sale in the east African nation are too small, warning the problem is a blow to the fight against AIDS.
Sep 19, 2014
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Bill Gates says progress made on new super-thin condom
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said Thursday progress is being made on developing a "next-generation" ultra-thin, skin-like condom that could offer better sexual pleasure, help population control and be financed by ...
Sep 18, 2014
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Declining condom use driving sexually transmitted infections
A fall in condom use across the population is driving strong growth in sexually-transmitted infections, according to one of the authors of an annual surveillance report released today.
Sep 18, 2014
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Communication about female condom vital to young adults, researchers say
The female condom is one of just two barrier methods that can protect against sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies, yet many young adults are not aware of the device, a new study by two UT Arlington researchers ...
Jul 21, 2014
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HIV & AIDS
Condoms rebranded in South Africa as HIV infections rise
South Africa is seeking to rebrand its free condoms to appeal to young people after a new study showed rising HIV infections and flagging contraception use, the health department said on Thursday.
Apr 3, 2014
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China firm sets record for thinnest latex condom: Guinness
A Chinese manufacturer has set the record for the world's thinnest latex condom with one measuring 0.036 millimetres, Guinness World Records said on Thursday.
Feb 20, 2014
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Study links intimate partner violence and risk of HIV
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital and the University of Rochester have found a definitive link between violence among intimate partners and an increased risk of HIV infection. The study is online in the journal Women & ...
Jan 22, 2014
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New study examines link in college women's use of substances and condoms
A new study from researchers at The Miriam Hospital finds a link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among college women. The findings also indicate that women who smoke marijuana with established romantic ...
Nov 14, 2013
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Ditty bag of condoms, home-use instructions lead to improved comfort and consistency with condom use
A new and successful strategy for combating the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV draws from an old idea: Practice is fundamental to learning, even when it involves using condoms correctly.
Nov 6, 2013
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Pediatrics
AAP reaffirms support for condom use in adolescents
(HealthDay)—The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports the use of condoms as an effective method of contraception in adolescents, according to a policy statement published online Oct. 28 in Pediatrics.
Nov 4, 2013
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