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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Visby Medical ™ handheld STI testing device gets approval
September 08, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued 501(k) clearance for Visby Medical’s Sexual Health Click Test, a single-use, instrument-free polymerase chain reaction diagnostic test for sexually transmitted infections.
CDC updates guidelines for diagnosing and treating STIs
August 10, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), notably for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
New report guides pediatricians on offering sexual education to children with disabilities
July 29, 2021
A guideline update from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers help to clinicians in guiding children and teenagers with disabilities through sexual development.
Role of safety concerns in HPV vaccine refusal
June 30, 2021
There are many reasons why a caregiver may refuse to have his or her child receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, including safety concerns. A research letter examines whether those concerns have increased.
CDC STI treatment guideline updates
May 05, 2021
A session of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2021 annual meeting pointed to the dramatic increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States and presented highlights from the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) STI guidelines.
Are HPV vaccine interventions cost-effective?
November 20, 2020
The United States has been working on increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage, with many potential interventions suggested. Are these interventions both effective and cost-effective?
Examining the cost-effectiveness of STI screenings in emergency departments
November 09, 2020
Are targeted screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or universally offered screenings more cost effective than not screening? An investigation offers some answers.
Will HPV vaccination coverage hit the mark?
September 16, 2020
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage has lagged in the United States. A report looks at whether the coverage will meet the Healthy People 2020 goal.
Does intervention location matter for an HIV program?
August 28, 2020
The Healthy Choices intervention has been shown to be effective with managing HIV, but is it better when provided at home or in the clinic? A new report sheds some light.
Parents and health care providers need to cheerlead the HPV vaccine for their teens
August 03, 2020
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the key to a major public health victory, but the vaccine coverage has been less than effective. A report offers some answer to how parental intent has made an impact.