HPV Extragenital testing sites
The CDC reports that HPV infection is typically asymptomatic and commonly spreads between individuals without signs of infection. However, HPV infection can result in…
STIs/STDs
STIs: Antibiotic resistance and treatment challenges
Since the discovery of multidrug-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, concern has grown regarding antibiotic resistance among sexually transmitted infections…
Women and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Why are new HIV cases still occurring when we have preventive treatment? One reason could be a lack of knowledge and experience among healthcare…
Improving PrEP adherence
PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.
Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreak
Knowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data show rapid…
Wording of vaccination messaging influences behavior
Washington State University researchers conducted an experiment that studied how differences in messages influenced participants’ attitudes about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. (more…)
A push to develop early sexual health education in California
In California, schools are required to teach sex education at least once in middle school (usually grade seven) and once in high school (usually…
FDA launches mobile app on antiretrovirals
On Jan. 29, the FDA launched an interactive database that will offer a wealth of critical information about antiretrovirals eligible for purchase under the…
Supporting ambitious new goals to end the HIV epidemic
World AIDS Day was first observed on December 1, 1988, to bring greater awareness to the devastating impact of HIV and to show solidarity…
Boosting HPV vaccination rates: A call to action
Most cervical cancers are preventable. The incidence of cancer related to HPV infection has declined significantly since the inauguration of screening programs in the U.S. more…
Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates—with the…
Sexually transmitted diseases: An update on retesting guidelines and reinfection prevention strategies
Approximately 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur in the United States each year.1 To help healthcare providers (HCPs) treat these infections and prevent new…
HPV Extragenital testing sites
The CDC reports that HPV infection is typically asymptomatic and commonly spreads between individuals without signs of infection. However, HPV infection can…
STIs: Antibiotic resistance and treatment challenges
Since the discovery of multidrug-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, concern has grown regarding antibiotic resistance among sexually…
Women and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Why are new HIV cases still occurring when we have preventive treatment? One reason could be a lack of knowledge and experience…
Improving PrEP adherence
PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.
Mpox: Be prepared for the next outbreak
Knowledge can help reduce stigmatization and improve access to care. Takeaways: Cases of human Mpox had been considered rare, but current data…
Wording of vaccination messaging influences behavior
Washington State University researchers conducted an experiment that studied how differences in messages influenced participants’ attitudes about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.…
A push to develop early sexual health education in California
In California, schools are required to teach sex education at least once in middle school (usually grade seven) and once in high…
FDA launches mobile app on antiretrovirals
On Jan. 29, the FDA launched an interactive database that will offer a wealth of critical information about antiretrovirals eligible for purchase…
Supporting ambitious new goals to end the HIV epidemic
World AIDS Day was first observed on December 1, 1988, to bring greater awareness to the devastating impact of HIV and to…
Boosting HPV vaccination rates: A call to action
Most cervical cancers are preventable. The incidence of cancer related to HPV infection has declined significantly since the inauguration of screening programs in the…
Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination…
Sexually transmitted diseases: An update on retesting guidelines and reinfection prevention strategies
Approximately 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur in the United States each year.1 To help healthcare providers (HCPs) treat these infections and…
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