STD News

Scientists may soon have a herpes vaccine

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 05, 2012 Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of people who have this infection are unaware because there are often no symptoms.
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HIV pill gets second life as a topical cream for herpes

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 20, 2011 HIV is a complex virus, that is sometimes accompanied by other infections, such as herpes.
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Positive results in early trials of herpes vaccine

Sabine Kortals Sep. 26, 2011 Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) for which there is no known cure.
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First FDA-approved organic herpes treatment now available

Sabine Kortals Sep. 13, 2011 When a person develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD) there are usually a variety of medications on the market that can help control or cure ...
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How to treat herpes-related cold sores

Michelle Sobel May. 13, 2011 Although there are medications to help reduce the number of cold sore outbreaks that individuals who have herpes experience, these persistent abscesses may still crop ...
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FDA prohibits companies from selling ineffective STD cures

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 04, 2011 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to 11 companies that sell products labeled as cures for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according ...
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Virulence of genital herpes may vary by country, researchers say

Sabine Kortals Apr. 17, 2011 Strains of genital herpes found among African populations may be significantly more treatment-resistant than those that have been discovered in the U.S., according to a ...
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Study highlights prevalence of undiagnosed herpes cases

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 12, 2011 A recent study of sexual health clinic patients conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that many people who suffer from ...
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Herpes may be associated with memory loss in old age

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 11, 2011 Individuals who suffer from herpes, particularly those whose infections are left untreated, may be more likely to experience cognitive decline as they age, according to ...
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Adults with incurable STDs may have to fall back on specialized websites to find dates

Sabine Kortals Feb. 09, 2011 Many people with incurable sexually transmitted diseases find themselves enrolling in online dating services tailored to those with chronic infections, the New Haven Advocate reports.
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Herpes rate spikes at Utah university

Sabine Kortals Feb. 03, 2011 The rate of herpes transmission among students at Utah State University rose significantly in the past year, according to the school's health officials.
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Part of treating STDs involves managing emotions, experts say

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 14, 2011 Chronic sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes, hepatitis C and HIV last a lifetime. Beyond treating the symptoms of these infections, it can be just ...
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Website allows STD carriers to make anonymous admissions

Sabine Kortals Jan. 14, 2011 Individuals diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) may use a special website to inform their current or past partners of the risk to their ...
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Herpes vaccine developer lands $35M in funding

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 10, 2011 A Cambridge, Massachusetts vaccine production company has recently completed its second round of venture capital financing, netting $35 million in funds to be put toward ...
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Researchers model herpes protein in 3D, identify its action

Michelle Sobel Jan. 07, 2011 Scientists in the UK have reported using 3D imaging to uncover a critical protein mechanism in the interaction between the herpes virus and human cells.
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Diagnostic test maker announces new, automated STD exam

Michelle Sobel Jan. 05, 2011 BD Diagnostics, a branch of the medical technology corporation Becton, Dickson and Company, has unveiled a new molecular test for two common sexually transmitted diseases ...
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Expert says oral herpes is easily passed through oral sex

Michelle Sobel Jan. 03, 2011 Herpes types 1 and 2 may be passed from mouth to genitals and vice versa, according to a sexual health expert.
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Study: Neonatal herpes is most common in Midwest

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 17, 2010 Neonatal herpes is more prevalent in certain parts of the U.S., according to research published in the journal Pediatrics.
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Circumcision may not reduce gay HIV risk, study finds

Sabine Kortals Dec. 08, 2010 Research has found that among men who have sex with men, circumcision did not significantly lower the risk of contracting HIV.
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Reviewer praises book about cells used to create drug for herpes

Michelle Sobel Dec. 03, 2010 NPR’s book critic Heller McAlpin recently had many good things to say about a new book that follows the life of one woman’s cancer cells, ...
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TSA pat-downs may come with a dose of syphilis or gonorrhea, experts say

Sabine Kortals Dec. 03, 2010 After World News Daily revealed that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents do not necessarily change latex gloves between pat-downs, several physicians told the news source ...
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Baby boomers run sexual health risks, survey finds

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 16, 2010 According to a poll conducted by the Canadian Liver Foundation, 16 percent of baby boomers - those aged 46 to 64 - have unprotected sex.
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State data finds teen STD rate creeping up

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 16, 2010 The rate of sexually transmitted diseases among Madison county young adults has risen slightly, according to the Jackson Sun, a local news source in Tennessee.
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Clinics educate mature women on importance of STD testing

Michelle Sobel Nov. 11, 2010 Sexual health centers in Vancouver are making a concerted effort to educate women about STD testing, the Times Colonist reports.
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One in six men would not seek help for potential STD, survey finds

Michelle Sobel Nov. 09, 2010 A recent online survey by Medical Direct found that when it comes to seeking treatment for medical ailments, 18 percent of men would not speak ...
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UK research forum developing mobile phone-based STD test

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 09, 2010 The Guardian reports that UK scientists and engineers are collaborating to design a cell phone-based test capable of detecting herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhea, among other ...
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Survey finds large Australian population at risk of herpes

Michelle Sobel Oct. 27, 2010 The Australian Herpes Management Forum (AHMF) recently published the results of a web-based survey, which evaluated an individual's risk of contracting herpes. Of the 2,400 ...
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Arkansas-based student organization hosts risky behavior awareness event

Michelle Sobel Oct. 26, 2010 This October, VOX, a new student-run organization at Arkansas State University (ASU), will be taking a campus-based haunted house to a whole new level. The ...
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Herpes linked to inflammatory brain disease

Michelle Sobel Oct. 22, 2010 People who test positive for herpes may be at an increased risk of suffering from encephalitis, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious ...
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Female patients unaffected by potential genital herpes vaccination, study shows

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 01, 2010 The use of an experimental genital herpes treatment was found to be ineffective in women, according to research conducted by the National Institute of Allergy ...
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Promising AIDS drug may also prevent herpes

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 24, 2010 An AIDS-preventing medication may also help treat patients with herpes, according to findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences.<br/><br/>In 2007, ...
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Pennsylvania center receives grant to expand STD screenings

Sabine Kortals Sep. 22, 2010 The spread of many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is rising nationwide. In fact, an estimated 19 million new STD infections are diagnosed in the U.S. ...
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Oral herpes prescriptions may reduce eye-related problems

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 14, 2010 The use of oral prescription medications to combat herpes may reduce the number of eye-related health complications, according to a study published in the journal ...
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Report: Number of British STD cases spiked in 2009

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 10, 2010 The Health Protection Agency (HPA) in Great Britain has reported that in 2009, nearly 500,000 new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were diagnosed in the UK. ...
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Initial tests of anti-herpes drug show significant promise, company says

Sabine Kortals Aug. 20, 2010 Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). It prevalence is ...
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Medical advancement may lead to slowing the spread of herpes

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 04, 2010 Recent research has found that the use of a newly developed medication may be able to treat patients with herpes in earlier stages of the ...
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Study: Supplement use improves survival rates in mice with herpes

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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DC Doin' It! campaign promotes female condom use

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Protein targeting may lead to advancements in antiviral medications

Sabine Kortals 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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Protein discovery may lead to herpes treatment advancements

Sabine Kortals 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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New knowledge of herpes virus may lead to treatment advancements

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Producers recognize increased STD risks in reality TV

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 28, 2010 Watching reality shows has become one of America's favorite pastimes, but these series may be sending wrong messages to their audiences. Many of these TV ...
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Rising concern of herpes and what can be done to prevent it

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 25, 2010 Herpes, a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), affects an estimated 16.2 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and ...
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