Vaccine Clears HPV-Infected Cervical Lesions Complete clearance in a fourth of precancerous CIN2/3 Apr 09, 2019
HIV Exposure in Womb Tied to Metabolic Disease in Later Life Upped risk for immune dysfunction as well, possibly due to inflammation Mar 25, 2019
Fauci: 'Full-Court Press' to End HIV Epidemic in U.S. NIAID chief outlines plan for treatment as prevention, PrEP in targeted areas Mar 05, 2019
HIV Prevention Initiatives Take Spotlight at CROI President Trump's new initiative to end HIV epidemic topic of special session Mar 01, 2019
Significant Decline in Precancerous Cervical Lesions in U.S. Proportion of lesions with HPV16/18 fall across age, ethnic groups Feb 21, 2019
Clinton: 'Tribalism' Hurting HIV/AIDS Fight Challenges IAC delegates to overcome politics of division Jul 27, 2018
AIDS Meeting 'Platform' to Battle Challenges Leaders must follow the evidence, conference opening told Jul 23, 2018
Possible Chlamydia Link with Ovarian Cancer Associations seen in two separate cohorts of women Mar 19, 2018
Switch to Fixed-Dose Combo Tx an Option in HIV Bictegravir shows similar efficacy and safety to dolutegravir-based regimen Mar 05, 2018
Men's Risk for HPV-Related Oral Cancer Soars But caution needed in interpreting cross-sectional study, says Perry Wilson, MD Oct 16, 2017 video
Hepatitis A Outbreak to Greet IDWeek Homeless bear brunt of disease; delegates at low risk Oct 03, 2017
Self-Testing for HIV Accepted by African Sex Workers High rates seen in randomized trial in Zambia Jul 25, 2017
Syphilis Now Primarily a Disease of Gay Men Incidence rate more than 100 times greater than among other men Apr 06, 2017
Nitric Oxide Gel Shows Promise for Genital Warts Full clearance of baseline warts achieved in phase II trial Mar 05, 2017
Less Hair 'Down There' May Up Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infection Pubic hair grooming might cause skin micro-tears Dec 05, 2016
Ohio Sees Rapid Rise in Tx-Resistant Gonorrhea Local susceptibility testing important for clinical decision-making Oct 31, 2016
HIV in America: New York City Was First 'Hub' Also, the surprising true story of 'Patient Zero' Oct 26, 2016
By the Numbers: New Record for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia keep climbing Oct 20, 2016
'Classic' HIV Cure Remains a Challenge, NIH Expert Says NIAID director notes long remissions may be more achievable Jul 16, 2016
Study Finds HPV-Behavior Link Cancer risk is known, but HPV may be marker for broader pathology May 02, 2016
Tenofovir Twin Continues to Perform Well New version of old standby has better toxicity profile Feb 24, 2016
10 Questions: Joel Gallant, MD Insurance companies are the biggest barrier for physicians treating HIV, said Joel Gallant, MD, of the Southwest CARE Center in Santa Fe, NM Oct 15, 2015
AAD: Frog Enzyme Clears Genital Warts Summaries of late-breaking research from the dermatology meeting. Mar 26, 2015
HIV Drug Cleared of Cognition Hit MELBOURNE, Australia -- Although it has well-known psychiatric side effects, the HIV drug efavirenz (Sustiva) does not affect cognition, a researcher said here. Jul 26, 2014
Codpieces a Cover for Syphilis? That's Improbable! A weekly report from our friends at Improbable Research. Jul 05, 2014
HIV Prophylaxis May Cut Herpes Risk Drug therapy to prevent HIV infection also appeared to reduce the risk of catching another virus, herpes simplex 2, among heterosexual men and women, researchers reported. Jul 01, 2014
New Herpes Drug Blocks Viral Shedding An investigational drug with a novel mechanism of action reduced the rate of viral shedding in patients with genital herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) infection, researchers reported. Jan 15, 2014
Babies Do OK if Mom on Tenofovir for Hepatitis B WASHINGTON -- Pregnant women being treated for hepatitis B virus infections with the nucleotide inhibitor tenofovir (Viread) appeared to avoid transmission of the pathogen to their unborn children, researchers reported here. Nov 04, 2013
Few Lupus, IBD Patients Getting HPV Vaccine SAN DIEGO -- Despite being at greater risk of infection, few children and young adults with autoimmune diseases are being vaccinated against human papillomavirus, according to a study. Oct 29, 2013
Contraception: Condoms Are King, Plan B Takes Hold In the realm of contraception, the condom reigns supreme, but one in 10 have used emergency contraception such as Plan B, according to two reports on the contraceptive methods used by women of reproductive age in the U.S. Feb 14, 2013
Lupus Patients Tend to Skip Pap Tests WASHINGTON -- Women with systemic lupus erythematosus do not appear undergo timely cervical cancer screening despite being at an increased risk for cervical dysplasia and HPV infection, researchers said here. Nov 19, 2012
FDA Adds More Warnings for Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor WASHINGTON -- Statins may cause drug-drug interactions for patients taking drugs to treat HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C, according to a new statin warning from the FDA. Mar 01, 2012
Herpes Drugs Work, but Not Forever Anti-herpetic agents reduce recurrence of herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) symptoms but do not completely block subclinical shedding of virus, even at high doses, researchers reported. Jan 04, 2012
Teen Sex Down, Condom Use Up The percentage of teens reporting that they have had sexual intercourse has continued a long-term decline and now stands at just over 40% for both adolescent men and women, according to CDC survey data from 2006 to 2010. Oct 12, 2011
Calif. 12-Year-Olds Can Get HPV Vaccine Without Parental OK Minors as young as 12 can consent to preventive measures against sexually transmitted diseases, including vaccination, according to a new California law that has sparked an outcry over parents' rights. Oct 11, 2011
AUA: Sex and Alcohol May be Recipe for a UTI CHICAGO -- Sex and alcohol often figure prominently in a young woman's first urinary tract infection, according to a study of college coeds. Apr 30, 2009
