Doctors' reluctance to discuss the possible harms of anal sex is letting down a generation of young women, researchers have warned. Many doctors are concerned that they may come across as judgementa… [+2653 chars]
Its been 40 years since mycoplasma genitalium(M. genitalium) was first identified, and despite its association with adverse sexual and reproductive outcomes, it remains a somewhat poorly understood a… [+5897 chars]
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed bispecific-antibodies (bsAbs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sub-lineages… [+5228 chars]
Although a patient reported outcome quality of life tool (PROQOL) did not bring about a QOL difference compared with usual care, it was effective in identifying primary concerns of patients with mult… [+4175 chars]
Health officials announced Friday that polio has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City. It comes just a few weeks after a case of polio was detected in Rockland County, located north … [+3209 chars]
Since the start of the COVID pandemic people have been on high alert over viruses passed from animals to humans. And it's for good reason: Zoonotic viruses are increasing. In early August, research… [+6165 chars]
Patients with autoimmune diseases were still getting COVID-19 like everyone else when the Omicron wave hit, but -- also like everyone else -- the worst outcomes had become far less frequent compared … [+4646 chars]
In a recent study published in the International Breastfeeding Journal, researchers assessed the association between maternal diet and the oxidant-antioxidant status in breast milk. Study: The assoc… [+5246 chars]
In a recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, investigators determined the inactivation of monkeypox virus (MPXV) by heat treatment. Study: Heat inactivation of the Monkeypoxvirus. Ima… [+4951 chars]
Neonatal Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) can decrease antibiotic initiation at birth, according to a recent study published by the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. Early-onset sepsis … [+1255 chars]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a costly disease and the treatments for it are not always easy to use, which causes issues with inadequate inhaler use, explained David Mannino, MD, co… [+10083 chars]
A small amount of black blood could happen for a number of reasons, including implantation or a missed miscarriage. But as long as the spotting remains minor, you usually don't need to be concerned. … [+8682 chars]
