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Condoms Have New Design That Could Help Lower STD Transmission Rates

Condom designs have changed very little in the 50 years since their inception – notwithstanding adding colors and flavors, of course. However, this could change with the help of researchers from Boston University who announced the creation of a self-lubricating condom.

Mark Riegel, MD

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Arizona Sees Rise In Syphilis For Women and Babies

Arizona Sees Rise In Syphilis For Women and Babies

Arizona has seen an increase in syphilis cases – mostly in women and children – since 2015.

Mark Riegel, MD

Mississippi Battling High Instances of HIV; 300+ Cases in 2018

Mississippi Battling High Instances of HIV; 300+ Cases in 2018

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that there has been an alarmingly increasing number of STD cases in the U.S.

Mark Riegel, MD

How EPT Programs Could Stem The Rise Of STD Cases

How EPT Programs Could Stem The Rise Of STD Cases

Expedited partner therapy could help couples get the antibiotics they need for STD treatment, but there are still obstacles to overcome to make it happen.

Mark Riegel, MD

Worsening STD Crisis To Come With Title X Cuts

Worsening STD Crisis To Come With Title X Cuts

When Dr. Jamila Perritt was at a Washington, D.C. clinic recently, she saw a 17-year-old girl come in for testing and birth control bills. Perritt said the teenager was paying out of pocket for everything because she didn’t feel comfortable using her parents’ insurance.

Mark Riegel, MD

Clackamas County Health Officials Go Out In Public To Find STD-Positive Sex Partners

Clackamas County Health Officials Go Out In Public To Find STD-Positive Sex Partners

How are public health officials in Clackamas County, Oregon responding to the rash and rise of sexually transmitted diseases?

Mark Riegel, MD

Funding Needed To Combat Rise In Congenital Syphilis Cases

Funding Needed To Combat Rise In Congenital Syphilis Cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said over 900 babies born in the states were infected with syphilis in 2017. Since 2013, the number of babies with syphilis at the time of birth has doubled and is now at a 20-year high.

Mark Riegel, MD

Dating Apps Leading To Rise In Hookup Culture and STDs

Dating Apps Leading To Rise In Hookup Culture and STDs

It’s much easier to date today, thanks to the “hookup culture” that’s taken hold. The Tinder and Grindr dating apps have made it easier than ever to find Mr. or Ms. Right Now. However, this also has led to an increase in the number of STD infections, with rates rising all over the state of California.

Mark Riegel, MD

Researchers Attempt To Develop New Gonorrhea Vaccine Amid Resistance Strains

Researchers Attempt To Develop New Gonorrhea Vaccine Amid Resistance Strains

Boston University School of Medicine researchers, with the help of University of Toronto researchers, are looking at using animal models of gonorrhea to come up with a vaccine that would prevent the STD infection.

Mark Riegel, MD

Researchers Receive NIH Grant To Study Chlamydia Development

Researchers Receive NIH Grant To Study Chlamydia Development

Chlamydia is the bane of society. Young people afflicted with it could suffer from infertility and others life-threatening health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 1.7 million cases reported in 2017, making it the most sexually transmitted disease of all.

Mark Riegel, MD

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