Oncology & Cancer
5 things you should know about cervical cancer
(HealthDay)—A little knowledge can go a long way in the fight against cervical cancer.
Dec 1, 2017
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News tagged with sexually transmitted infection
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Facts about STI testing
When we talk about sexual health, many of us get a little uncomfortable. But why? We aren't afraid to talk about getting the flu virus or strep throat. Still, there seems to be a taboo when it comes to talking about, and ...
Nov 9, 2017
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Health
High risk sex behaviors impact women's health
High-risk sexual behavior like sex work may be biologically linked to an increased risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), new research at McMaster University ...
Nov 6, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Reviving old drugs could help to stem the rise of drug-resistant gonorrhoea
A new study suggests a drug that was used in the past to treat gonorrhoea could help tackle infections that are resistant to current treatments.
Nov 1, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Revisiting abandoned treatments in fight against antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea
A previously recommended treatment for gonorrhea, cefixime, may be an effective alternative to current treatments as clinicians battle outbreaks and emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a study published ...
Oct 31, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Leading medical organizations issue recommendations regarding hepatitis C in pregnancy
Hepatitis C (HCV) during pregnancy is associated with serious, adverse outcomes. Infants born to women with HCV are more likely to experience fetal growth restriction and low birth weight. For women, chronic HCV is associated ...
Oct 19, 2017
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Health
Medical male circumcision has health benefits for women, review finds
Expanding access to voluntary medical male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa may help protect women against not only HIV but other sexually transmitted infections, a literature review published Monday in The Lancet Global ...
Oct 11, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Certain vaginal bacteria may be linked with increased risk of chlamydia
The presence of specific types of vaginal bacteria may be associated with an increased risk for chlamydia infection, finds a small, but well powered study published online in Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Sep 25, 2017
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Pediatrics
Low screening rates for adolescents diagnosed with PID in the nation's emergency departments
The nation's emergency departments had low rates of complying with recommended HIV and syphilis screening for at-risk adolescents, though larger hospitals were more likely to provide such evidence-based care, according to ...
Sep 22, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
HPV vaccine associated with improved fertility in some women
More than 40 percent of American teens are now getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). But, despite HPV infection being associated with reduced semen quality and lower pregnancy rates, there is still public ...
Sep 19, 2017
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