Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What we know of the symptoms and spread of monkeypox
With monkeypox surging across the world, experts are gathering more evidence on how people catch it and its typical symptoms.
Aug 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What to do if you think you have monkeypox
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise regionally, many people are still unsure what to do if they suspect they have the disease. UC Davis Health is recommending patients who are concerned about a possible monkeypox infection ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Medical research
Evidence suggests direct contact is main transmission route of monkeypox
Skin-to-skin contact during sexual intercourse is the main cause of transmission of monkeypox, above airborne transmission, showed a new study published in The Lancet.
Aug 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How does monkeypox spread? An expert explains why it isn't an STI and what counts as close contact
Monkeypox is caused by a virus that, despite periodic outbreaks, is not thought to spread easily from person to person and historically has not spurred long chains of transmission within communities. Now, many researchers ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the 'ABCDEs' of melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help you identify the warning signs and differentiate melanoma from noncancerous skin formations, according ...
Aug 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Your monkeypox questions answered as vaccine access expands
As monkeypox spreads across the United States, there are now documented cases in Los Angeles County. As of July 25, there were 162 confirmed cases in Los Angeles County and at least 3,400 cases in the United States, prompting ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
HPV vaccination alongside surgical treatment for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease
Giving women the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine around the time they have surgery for precancerous cervical lesions might lead to a reduction in the risk of lesions returning as well as other HPV-related diseases, suggests ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox: An expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know
Since early May, more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide. This is the largest ever global outbreak of the disease.
Aug 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Genetic mutations not behind monkeypox spread, virologist says
The current monkeypox outbreak is moving faster than any in recent history, but Washington State University virologist Heather Koehler does not see a reason for the rapid spread in the virus itself.
Aug 1, 2022
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Ophthalmology
High-tech imaging reveals details about rare eye disorder
Using a new imaging technique, researchers from the National Eye Institute have determined that retinal lesions from vitelliform macular dystrophy (VMD) vary by gene mutation. Addressing these differences may be key in designing ...
Jul 28, 2022
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