March 23rd 2023
The patient, referred to as the “New York patient,” was treated with stem cells from cord blood, and has remained HIV-free in her blood since her transplant in 2017.
Study finds Mycoplasma genitalium just as prevalent as Chlamydia trachomatis at health center
September 8th 2021A cross-sectional study in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections has found that Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is just as prevalent as Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among women seen at a sexual health center in Australia.
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Adapting cervical cancer screening to decreasing HPV infection rates
July 12th 2021For cervical cancer screening, human papillomavirus (HPV)–based screening modalities detect significantly more abnormal cervical cells than traditional liquid-based cytology (LBC) approaches, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
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More Research and Screening for STIs Needed to Improve Worldwide Maternal and Neonatal Health
February 26th 2021A narrative review identified gaps in knowledge and considerations for informing sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening guidelines and treatment to improve the health of pregnant women and children.
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Recurrence of high-grade cervical dysplasia
September 18th 2020Women with high-grade cervical dysplasia are much less likely to have recurrence after primary conization if they undergo laser conization than a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), according to a 5-year follow-up study.
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How prevalent is HPV in vaccinated adolescents?
November 7th 2019In adolescents, detection of a cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection may signal an increased risk of detection of the virus in the oral cavity, but incidence declines after vaccination, according to research from JAMA Network Open.
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