STIs
Commentary
Online Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections? Ethicist Says We Are Nowhere Close
I’m not going to rely on the penis picture to make the world safe for sex. I think we have to still use the old-fashioned techniques of education...
From the Journals
Could British Columbia Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2031?
Investigators conduct a modeling study to determine when and how BC might achieve the elimination of cervical cancer.
Conference Coverage
HPV Vaccine Offers Cancer Protection Beyond Cervical Cancer
A ‘really important study’ extends the information about the impact of getting vaccinated against HPV, says expert.
Latest News
Vaginal Ring Use Raises Risk for Certain STIs
Data showed that rings don’t protect against STIs, but results may inform development of multipurpose protection technology.
Feature
Cervical Cancer Screening: US Clinicians Unclear About Best Practices
ACS guidelines mark a notable departure from prevailing practice.
Latest News
Syphilis Treatment Falls Short for Pregnant Patients
Potential challenges to effective treatment of syphilis in pregnancy include drug shortages and time constraints.
Latest News
Inexperience Diagnosing Syphilis Adding to Higher Rates
Many physicians practicing now did not see any cases until they were out of training.
Latest News
Doxy-PEP Cut STIs in San Francisco in Half
Prophylatic treatment used after sex reduced syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia infections by almost two-thirds, according to new data.
Commentary
Long-Term Follow-Up Emphasizes HPV Vaccination Importance
No cases of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or condyloma were seen in a study of patients who received an HPV...
Latest News
HPV Positive Test: How to Address Patients’ Anxieties
Provide patients with clear explanatory responses to their questions to reassure them.
From the Journals
HPV Vaccine Shown to Be Highly Effective in Girls Years Later
Researchers correlated the rate of cervical cancer per 100,000 person-years with data on women regarding vaccination status, age when vaccinated,...