Consistent and correct use of latex and synthetic polymer condoms and dental dams can decrease the risk of acquiring and transmitting the majority of STBBI, including HIV, HBV, HCV, chlamydia and ...

The total number of reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Minnesota dropped slightly to 16,702 in 2009, a 5 percent drop from the previous year, state health officials reported today.

Researchers identify key geographic and health factors that may predict the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the United States.

This would be an exceedingly serious public health problem that would result in substantial morbidity from the severe sequelae caused by untreated gonorrhea worldwide. Nevertheless, accumulating ...

Support for emotional issues helps a patient retain their sense of self, rather than just be seen as a cancer sufferer. And this is why the Daily Express's Cancer Care campaign is so important.

Nearly 7 million adults 65 or older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, with about 60% of those patients being women. Women are also more likely to have other dementias, according to the ...

EPT is NOT recommended for: Partners of patients with gonorrhea due to current concerns about gonorrhea antibiotic resistance. For gonorrhea treatment follow the Sexually transmitted and blood-borne ...

STIs can be bacterial, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, or viral, including herpes, HIV, and HPV. Transmission may involve body fluids (blood, saliva, semen, vaginal secretions) or direct ...

The amount of time spent in EMT class dedicated to the knowledge and skills needed to patient assessment clearly indicates the importance placed on the EMT having the ability to competently ...

New data published today shows that 784 patients a day were in hospital with norovirus last week (week ending 19 January 2025), up from 650 the previous week. Levels ...

New guidelines are in place for Alberta doctors who, for safety reasons, decide to reduce the number of patients on their roster. Acknowledging the province's health-care system is under strain ...