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Asian and Pacific Islander population at increased risk of hepatitis B

Jul. 30, 2010 A number of recent hepatitis B studies has led health officials in Washington to encourage at-risk populations to get tested for the virus. The trials have found that these groups inclue those who are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent ...
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STD screening advancements may lead to earlier detection, faster results

Jul. 30, 2010 New developments in testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) achieved by Abbott Diagnostics, a medical supplies company, were recently presented at this year's American Association ...
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Study: Supplement use improves survival rates in mice with herpes

Jul. 29, 2010 Further advancements have been made in the development of a probiotic-based supplement, which would improve immune system and help and protect the body against some ...
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Syphilis cases spike among men residing in Utah communities

Jul. 29, 2010 Health officials from the Salt Lake Valley Health Department are cautioning men who have sex with men about a growing outbreak of syphilis in several ...
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Hepatitis C patients more likely to develop diabetes

Jul. 28, 2010 A new study has found that people with hepatitis C may be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to findings published ...
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DC Doin' It! campaign promotes female condom use

Jul. 28, 2010 In an effort to encourage residents of Washington, DC to practice safe sex, the DC Doin' It! campaign will release a series of bus advertisements, ...
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Community health organization announces free testing in Washington, DC

Jul. 28, 2010 In an effort to slow the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) has announced that on August 4, ...
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Fascination with vampire themes may lead to STD outbreak in teens

Jul. 27, 2010 As a result of the popularity of the vampire-themed Twilight books and movies, some fans are taking their infatuation with this trend to an extreme ...
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More support needed to prevent spread of HIV from mother to child

Jul. 27, 2010 Fewer children are contracting HIV from their mothers, but researchers are suggesting more work is needed in order to improve the prevention of this epidemic, ...
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Trial vaccines may cause HIV-related antibody development in participants

Jul. 26, 2010 Participants of HIV vaccine studies may have developed virus-related antibodies linked to positive diagnoses, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Medical ...
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Protein targeting may lead to advancements in antiviral medications

Jul. 26, 2010 A new method of targeting viruses, such as herpes, could lead to more effective treatments, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National ...
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Anesthesia contamination leads to hepatitis B and C outbreak

Jul. 26, 2010 A new report has found that contamination of anesthesia equipment led to a recent outbreak of hepatitis B and C cases, according to findings published ...
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Circumcision found not affective in HIV prevention in gay men

Jul. 23, 2010 Adult circumcision in gay men may only have a small effect on HIV prevention, according to a study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate ...
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Protein discovery may lead to herpes treatment advancements

Jul. 22, 2010 A new study may help researchers better understand the herpes virus, which could lead to the development of new medications, according to findings published in ...
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Microbicide gel may offer protection against HIV

Jul. 20, 2010 New research has found that the use of a vaginal gel in two separate studies showed effectiveness of protecting against the spread of HIV.
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Improved availability of STD treatments linked to decrease in drug users with HIV

Jul. 19, 2010 A form of therapy used to treat HIV patients may contribute to fewer people with injection drug history contracting the virus, according to a study ...
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Bill Gates speaks at international AIDS conference

Jul. 19, 2010 The man behind Microsoft, Bill Gates, recently spoke at this year's International AIDS Conference to raise awareness of medical advancements towards helping those with HIV. ...
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Sex-ed taught on stage during New York-based theatrical performance

Jul. 16, 2010 In an effort to remove the stigma associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), New York performers have taken to the stage in Chlamydia dell’Arte: A ...
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Nonprofit officials include HIV and hepatitis treatment in prevention initiative

Jul. 15, 2010 As part of the recent plans implemented in Washington, DC to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, representatives of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) have ...
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Scarlett Johannson raises awareness of growing HIV epidemic

Jul. 15, 2010 One of Hollywood's top young actresses, Scarlett Johansson, has used her celebrity status to encourage young people to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Government healthcare agencies establish HIV/AIDS prevention plan

Jul. 14, 2010 Federal healthcare officials have announced plans to launch an initiative in response to the growing population of Americans who are contracting HIV/AIDS.
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Healthcare officials, researchers continue to push for HIV clinic in Washington, DC

Jul. 13, 2010 In order to increase efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in the nation's capital, a new study suggests that establishing a sexually transmitted disease ...
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Virus in bats may be linked to hepatitis C

Jul. 13, 2010 Healthcare experts report that following the discovery of a microorganism in bats, researchers may be closer to understanding the origins of hepatitis C.
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Antibodies in HIV-positive blood may contribute to vaccine development

Jul. 12, 2010 A recent discovery by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers may lead to advancements in developing a vaccine to treat patients with the virus ...
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Too Fast for Love Tour encourages college students to get tested

Jul. 12, 2010 The MTV-sponsored Too Fast for Love Tour included more than just good music and sold-out crowds. The music station launched the two-month tour in an ...
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California school, national association to combat STDs

Jul. 09, 2010 Officials from the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research have announced a partnership with the University California Berkeley School of Public Health in order to slow ...
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Medication advancements stalled by mutating gonorrhea cells

Jul. 09, 2010 Healthcare officials have reported that developing new medications to treat people with gonorrhea has become increasingly difficult. This is because the bacterium that causes the ...
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New knowledge of herpes virus may lead to treatment advancements

Jul. 08, 2010 Researchers may have gained a better understanding of how the genital herpes virus attacks healthy cells, according to a study published in Nature Structural and ...
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Medical professionals stress importance of HIV testing in teenagers

Jul. 07, 2010 Despite recommendations by public health organizations to begin testing teenagers for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at age 13 years, experts have found that many physicians ...
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Report: Swingers at a higher risk of contracting STDs

Jul. 06, 2010 New research has found that swingers, straight couples who engage in group sex or swap sexual partners, have a higher odds of contracting sexually transmitted ...
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Healthcare professionals continue to encourage prompt HIV treatment

Jul. 01, 2010 Following this year's National HIV Testing Day that was held on June 27, healthcare professionals have continued to promote their message of the importance of ...
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