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BlueWillow Issues NIH Grant To Help Lower Chlamydia and Other STI Rates

An NIH Small Business Innovation Research grant to BlueWillow Biologics recently to develop an intranasal vaccine called NanoVax that could prevent chlamydia. There are over 131 million new infections of chlamydia every year with no current vaccine to help stop the infection.

Mark Riegel, MD

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4 Possible Treatment Options for Chancroid STD Bacteria

4 Possible Treatment Options for Chancroid STD Bacteria

Sexually transmitted disease Chancroid is caused by the Haemophilus ducreyi, a small bacteria that can lead to genital ulceration syndrome. This syndrome can also cause bubo formation and lymph nodes inflammation.

Mark Riegel, MD

Myths About HIV and AIDS: Misconceptions & Rumors

Myths About HIV and AIDS: Misconceptions & Rumors

There are a lot of HIV myths. A myth is a type of idea or story that is not true. When it comes to dealing with HIV, it is very important that you are able to tell what is a myth and what is reality. When you believe in a myth, then you can cause fear and denial which may damage your health.

Mark Riegel, MD

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Is January

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Is January

About 500,000 women around the world will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, usually due to the human papillomavirus (HPV). This is a sexually transmitted virus that can be screened – via a Pap test – detecting early signs of cancer. The earlier the cancer is found, the more effective the treatment.

Mark Riegel, MD

MDHHS Urges Residents To Get Tested For STDs

MDHHS Urges Residents To Get Tested For STDs

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have urged its sexually-active residents to get regular STD testing after they’ve seen an increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases hit the state.

Mark Riegel, MD

U.S. Territory Also Sees Rise In STD Numbers

U.S. Territory Also Sees Rise In STD Numbers

The numbers of sexually transmitted diseases on Guam has hit a record high.

Mark Riegel, MD

Older Women are at Risk for HIV

Older Women are at Risk for HIV

According to the organization UNAIDS, there are over 4 million people who are over the age of 50 who have HIV or were recently diagnosed with the HIV virus. Out of this amount, there is only about 50% that even know that they are HIV positive.

Mark Riegel, MD

Doctors Uncomfortable Talking To Patients About STDs

Doctors Uncomfortable Talking To Patients About STDs

Julie Lopez, 21, gets regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases – has been since she was a teen. However, when she asked her primary care physician about getting tested, she said he was surprised.

Mark Riegel, MD

Students Not Given Adequate STD and Sex Health Information Before Going To College

Students Not Given Adequate STD and Sex Health Information Before Going To College

College students, many times before they engage in sexual behavior, are not given access to education for sexual and reproductive health.

Mark Riegel, MD

Discussing HIV Status with Kids

Discussing HIV Status with Kids

When you start to think about talking to your kids about their HIV status or your HIV status, you can feel various emotions.

Mark Riegel, MD

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