Antibody Infusions to Prevent HIV Acquisition
The AMP Studies aimed to establish whether infusions of bNAb called VRC01 are an effective and safe way to prevent HIV acquisition.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Rapid, Single-Use, Point-of-Care Device Accurately Detects STIs in Women
Innovations such as accurate, rapid, point-of-care tests are needed to regain traction against increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections.
Single-Drug Regimen Now Advised for Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
A single 500 mg intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone is recommended for treatment of uncomplicated urogenital, anorectal, and pharyngeal gonorrhea.
Men With HIV Are Not Receiving STD Testing, Prevention Services
Many sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM) do not receive recommended prevention services and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing when receiving care for HIV infection.
CDC Recommendations for Quality Clinical Services for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released recommendations for providing quality clinical services for sexually transmitted diseases.
Crowd Diagnosis of STDs Frequently Sought Online
Crowd diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is common online.
Most Physicians Treating STIs Do Not Have Medications Readily Available
Most office-based physicians who provide STI services report not having on-site access to the recommended injectable medications for same-day treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis.
Community Health Nursing Intervention Improves Self-Care and Reduces STI Positivity
Investigators of this study sought to compare the efficacy of a community health nursing intervention vs standard of care to improve self-management of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Routine Varicella Vaccination Lowers Pediatric Herpes Zoster Incidence
Investigators found a decline in pediatric herpes zoster incidence and a significantly lower incidence among vaccinated children.
FDA Clears Rapid, Point-of-Care Test to Detect Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to binx io for a molecular point-of-care diagnostic testing platform for detecting chlamydia and gonorrhea in approximately 30 minutes.
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