USPSTF Recommends Syphilis Screening for At-Risk Persons
Substantial net benefit observed for syphilis screening of nonpregnant persons at increased risk for infection
Sexually Transmitted Infections
USPSTF Continues to Recommend Against Genital Herpes Screening
USPSTF finds no new evidence to support changes to the 2016 recommendation against routine serologic screening for genital herpes
Rash on Face, Trunk, and Extremities
A 60-year-old Black woman presents with a 30-day history of a nonitchy rash on her face, trunk, and extremities. What is your diagnosis?
Teens Love Text Messages: Text Message Reminder Systems Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Researchers examine the effectiveness of text message reminder systems on HPV vaccination rates among teens.
Effect of a National HPV Immunization Program on Cervical Cancer Incidence
Researchers conducted a study to determine the effect of a national human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program on the incidence of cervical cancer and grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among young women in England.
Associations Found Between HIV Infection and Impaired Pulmonary Gas Exchange
Investigators assessed the relationship between HIV infection and impaired pulmonary gas exchange, as well as the influence HIV has on the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide in patients with and without comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Human Papillomavirus Infection Tied to Preterm Birth Risk
Risk increased for both persistent and placental infection and for both spontaneous and all preterm births.
USPSTF Updates Recommendations for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Screening
Screening recommended for all women 24 years and younger and those 25 years and older at increased infection risk.
Top July 2021 FDA Approvals
July 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for T2D in adolescents, trichomoniasis, and acne vulgaris, as well as a vaccine for pneumococcal diseases.
Guidelines Updated for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Updated recommendations include alternative regimens for bacterial vaginosis, management of Mycoplasma genitalium
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