FDA committee approves use of at-home HIV tests in spite of criticism
On May 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Blood Products Advisory Committee voted to approve a brand of at-home HIV test for commercial use.
Continue Reading >Supportive housing may improve lives of sex workers
A team of researchers developed a model to illustrate how providing safe housing for sex workers can help these individuals practice safer sex on the job.
Continue Reading >Women with history of abuse are less likely to practice safer sex
Studies have shown that women who have experienced or witnessed some kind of violence in their lives are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, such as engaging in unprotected sex or having multiple sexual partners
Continue Reading >School-based interventions may improve the rate of HPV vaccination
The safety and efficacy of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are relatively well-established, but problems remain in getting people to actually sit down for the shot.
Continue Reading >Study: There's room for improvement in completion rates for HPV vaccine
In recent years, medical experts and organizations have been outspoken in their campaigns to increase the rate of vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV), a relatively widespread condition that increases the risk of cervical cancer.
Continue Reading >Stem cell therapy for HIV may soon be tested on humans
A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis, have discovered that a therapy wherein the immune system is replaced with stem cells made from genes that are known to be resistant to HIV may be an effective cure for the virus.
Continue Reading >Scientist locates the G-spot
The G-spot – a female erogenous zone thought to be located deep inside the vagina – has long been suspected to be a myth.
Continue Reading >Antiretroviral drugs may prevent HIV transmission through breastfeeding
Several studies have shown that antiretroviral therapy can be effective at prolonging the life of an HIV-positive individual and preventing transmission of the virus.
Continue Reading >Poverty has a negative impact on HIV treatment
A study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, determined that simply providing antiretroviral medication to homeless or unstably housed men who are HIV positive isn't enough to ensure adherence, and therefore effectiveness, of the drugs.
Continue Reading >Computer questionnaires may help identify teens in need of STD testing
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study to determine whether a computerized questionnaire can help improve the rates of sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing.
Continue Reading >Study: Preventive HIV drugs may be cost-effective
The use of the combination drug tenofovir-emtricitabine, marketed commercially under the name Truvada, has been shown to be effective when used as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection.
Continue Reading >Common antibiotic may affect sperm quality for patient and offspring
Public health issues relating to the overuse of antibiotics to cure relatively simple infections have mainly revolved around the medication's ability to cause drug resistance.
Continue Reading >Webinar on STD treatment guidelines for MSM set for June 7
One demographic in the U.S. in particular has been experiencing disproportionate hikes in rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): men who have sex with men (MSM).
Continue Reading >CDC uses Twitter to spread messages about safer sex
It's pretty common for people to browse social media websites like Twitter for the latest in news, fashion and gossip, but what about information on safer sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Continue Reading >Violence Against Women Act is up for renewal this year
This year, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) will be eligible for renewal by Congress and the Senate for the third time since its inception in 1994.
Continue Reading >Usability of vaginal microbicide for HIV may predict effectiveness
Even the most effective prophylaxis in the world won't make a dent in the rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) if no one uses them.
Continue Reading >Saliva test may make HIV testing easier in some populations
Two major factors that contribute to a lack of HIV diagnoses are the embarrassment people feel when going in for testing and a shortage of medical centers in high-risk regions.
Continue Reading >Education on safer sex shown to be effective among drug users
Drug users generally have an increased risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), because an altered state of mind sometimes leads to bad decision-making.
Continue Reading >Sexual abuse may lead to risky future behavior for boys
Researchers at the University of British Columbia recently conducted a study which suggests that boys who are the victims of sexual abuse may be five times more likely to be involved in teen pregnancy when compared to their counterparts who had not experienced such traumatic events.
Continue Reading >Meeting partners on Craigslist is linked to rise in STDs
Today, not many people post personal ads in their local newspaper.
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