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FDA: New HIV-1 Assay Authorized for Marketing in the United States

11/07/2019

After performance data showed 95% sensitivity and specificity, the FDA authorized the assay’s marketing in the United States for detection of HIV-1 drug-resistant mutations.

11/07/2019

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Study Finds Association Between Erectile Dysfunction Treatments and Reduced Risk of Alzheimer Disease

03/20/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers evaluated the association between phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor initiation compared with nonuse and the risk of developing AD in men with erectile dysfunction.

03/20/2024

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CDC Provides New Recommendations for Syphilis Testing as Cases Surge

02/15/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The CDC reported more than 200,000 cases of syphilis in 2022, a 17% increase compared with the previous year. In response, the CDC provided new recommendations for testing syphilis in the laboratory.

02/15/2024

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Individuals Seeking Mpox Vaccination Are Also at Increased Risk of STIs, HIV

04/27/2023

Leigh Precopio

Researchers aimed to determine the risk profile of individuals without HIV who were seeking vaccination against mpox and if these patients would benefit from HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis use.

04/27/2023

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USPSTF Recommends Against Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection Citing Lack of New Evidence

04/12/2023

Jessica Ganga

The USPSTF has released a reaffirmation of their recommendations for screening for genital herpes infection in adolescents, adults, and pregnant persons.

04/12/2023

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Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Lack Protection Against Musculoskeletal Conditions, Injuries

02/22/2023

A team of researchers examined the association between combined hormonal contraceptive use in women and its protection against musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

02/22/2023

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