HIV: Good News, Bad News Jun 16, 2005
New York City has opted for the rapid test in its STD clinics, citing the fact that 32% of those who test positive in the traditional method never return for their results. It is certainly true that the rapid test successfully circumvents this issue. (American Council on Science and Health)
Heated debate over vows of chastity Jun 15, 2005
The use of self-report data for STDs is therefore extremely problematic. " The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal agency in Atlanta that helped pay for the first study, declined through a spokeswoman to comment on the new one. In an unusual feature of a scientific report, the Heritage authors charged that Bearman's team "deliberately misled the press and the public" about some of its findings. "That is an offensive statement," Bearman said. Page A - 2 Call Us 650.365.2972 Join... (San Francisco Chronicle)
JVC Everio GC-MG50 digital camcorder introduction Jun 15, 2005
At each size, two resolution modes are available: STD and FINE. Digital stills or video can be stored on either the internal hard drive or removable SD Memory Card (optional), whichever is more convenient. Viewing or dubbing Everio video is a snap. (LetsGoDigital)
More than million in U.S. live with HIV Jun 14, 2005
Critics say the new estimate reflects a failure of prevention, and it comes in the year that the government had set as its deadline to "break the back'' of the AIDS epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that between 1,039,000 and 1,185,000 people in the United States were living with HIV in December 2003.The previous estimate ? released in 2002 ? showed that between 850,000 and 950,000 people had the AIDS virus.The jump reflects the role of medicines that have allowed... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Blacks hardest hit by HIV in U.S. - report (Reuters) Jun 14, 2005
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More Than a Million in U.S. Live With HIV (AP) Jun 14, 2005
New medicines that weren't around in 1981 have allowed people infected with the virus to live longer, said Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, deputy director of the CDC's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention ... Experts think they may be weary of STD prevention messages. (RSS - Yahoo News - U.S. National)
Blacks hardest hit by HIV in U.S. - report Jun 14, 2005
"The HIV epidemic, initially most prominent among white gay men, has expanded to affect a wide range of populations, with African-Americans now most severely impacted," Dr. Ron Valdiserri, deputy director of the CDC's HIV, STD and TB prevention programs, told reporters in a conference call. In a separate analysis of 1,767 men who have sex with men, CDC researchers found that 46 percent of blacks were infected. (Reuters -- News)
Number Of Americans With HIV Passes 1 Million Jun 13, 2005
The jump reflects the role of medicines that have allowed people infected with the virus to live longer, said Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, deputy director of the CDC's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention. "While treatment advances have been an obvious godsend to those living with the disease, it presents new challenges for prevention," Valdiserri said. (KERO 23, CA)
Abstinence is only free birth control on campus Jun 12, 2005
For her donation, she receives a Pap smear, pregnancy test, and STD test. She also receives her chosen brand of birth control -- Ortho Cyclen -- and sometimes she requests three-months worth in one visit. (Bowling Green State University -- BG News, OH)
Forum: Perils of valuelessteachings Jun 12, 2005
The overwhelming number of STD cases are in the under-25 age group. If the sex-ed curriculum does not reflect the truth about the social and personal consequences of promiscuous behavior, about the need for students to respect their bodies and souls, there should be no curriculum at all and sex-ed should become exclusively a home-school subject. (Washington Times, DC)
Free testing offered for hepatitis C virus Jun 11, 2005
"We believe that hepatitis C is under-diagnosed, especially among the population that visits the STD clinic at the Health Department," said Health Director Brian Letourneau. "It's important for people to know if they have this virus for two reasons: to seek treatment and prevent the spread.". (Herald Sun)
STD Self-Test Uses Internet Jun 11, 2005
WASHINGTON, Jun 09, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Researchers have developed a method to help women self-test confidentially for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases while providing public-health authorities information on the spread of STDs using the Internet ... She said the study suggests online accessibility to self-testing kits for STDs is an effective way to tackle "the spread, detection and treatment of this disease.". (MEDLINEplus)
The Radical Lies of Aids Jun 9, 2005
John Potterat, a professional researcher who, for nearly 4 decades, has focused on the epidemiology and control of sexually transmissible diseases, initially with the Centers for Disease Control (1968-1972), subsequently as Director of STD/HIV Programs in Colorado Springs (1972-2001), and currently as independent consultant. His central concern has been the elucidation of STD/HIV transmission dynamics on the community level ... One argument the heterosexual transmission camp likes to use is that... (FrontPage Magazine)
Web-Based Home STD Tests Can Work Jun 9, 2005
A Service of the National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health Human Services. One-third of women successfully used free kits, study found. (Health-Finder)
Web-Based Home STD Tests Can Work (HealthDay) Jun 9, 2005
Web-Based Home STD Tests Can Work - Yahoo ... Web-Based Home STD Tests Can Work. (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
Chlamydia Testing at Home Jun 9, 2005
June 8, 2005 The stigma associated with sexually transmitted diseases STD and the potentially uncomfortable experience of having a pelvic exam prevent many young women from seeking routine screenings for chlamydia ... At-Home Testing Unfortunately, many young adults are uncomfortable seeing a doctor about a possible STD. So, the current study looked at the effectiveness of at-home tests ... Treating and Preventing Chlamydia It would be great if chlamydia transmission could be prevented... (ABC News - Health)
Brothers uplifting brothers in need Jun 7, 2005
Services the nonprofit provides* Community outreach -- Staff and volunteers distribute safer-sex kits, which contain condoms and HIV and STD information. Counseling and testing -- Confidential and anonymous HIV testing is conducted using the free OraSure oral test method. (Munster Times, IN)
The new Puritans Jun 5, 2005
Scare stories about sexually transmitted diseases are true, but fear of STD doesn't completely explain the new sexual restraint that characterizes young people. Instead, the kids have become conservative in their behavior, if not in their posturing. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Health Council hears about sexually transmitted diseases Jun 3, 2005
Nancy Tempel, HIV/AIDS coordinator, Public Health Area 5, presented a program on STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Awareness during the May meeting of the Cherokee County Health Council held in the Cherokee Baptist Medical Center Classroom ... "I was grown. I was already a senior in high school when I remember hearing about it, but they didn?t tell us how it was transmitted. They just said there was this disease in Atlanta, San Diego, Los Angeles and New York. I still in my mind thought,... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
How will Bob Dole get laid now? Jun 3, 2005
Opponents of the vaccine state that it would cause more teenagers to have premarital sex because of the protection against a prevalent STD.. If that's the case, wouldn't Viagra technically cause the same thing in men. (Vanguard, OR)
LGV cases in U.S., Canadian cities point to spike in anonymous sex acts Jun 3, 2005
A form of the STD chlamydia, LGV if left untreated, can cause swelling of the genitals and rectum, and can lead to meningitis, encephalitis and even death. Though the disease is common in the tropics, it didn't appear in the industrialized world until 2003, when it infected a group of sex tourists in the Netherlands. (WorldNetDaily)
Viagra May Raise STD Risks in Gay Men (HealthDay) Jun 2, 2005
Viagra May Raise STD Risks in Gay Men - Yahoo ... Viagra May Raise STD Risks in Gay Men ... Viagra "is the only sexual health product that's associated with increased risk for STDs," said study co-author Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, director of STD prevention and control services at the San Francisco Department of Health. (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
Full story..... Jun 1, 2005
Up-to-date information on the flu shot program in Collier County, valuable information on hypertension, a list of the risks of heart attack and stroke, and what you should know about Human Arboviral Encephalitis and STD Facts were all given. Also available were information packets containing a Crime Prevention Guide that covers every topic from neighborhood watch to securing your business, con games and frauds to sexual assault prevention measures, domestic violence to victim assistance program,... (Naples Everglades Echo, FL)
Rare STD renews concerns about high-risk sex Jun 1, 2005
Public health officials are warning Canadian doctors about the emergence of LGV, a rare sexually transmitted disease. The reported cases are raising concerns about the rise of high-risk sexual activities in the gay population. (CTV)
Rare STD Reported in U.S. Cities Jun 1, 2005
United Press International. Tuesday, May 31, 2005. (MEDLINEplus)
Falcons update - post mini-camp rumors May 30, 2005
Elliott???s suit is seeking damages for Vick???s negligence, unwanted physical contact, pain, suffering and potential future medical complications for allegedly acquiring a STD from Vick. The quarterback???s filed papers deny Elliot???s claims. (The Insiders -- Nevada Prep)
A foreign STD sets off worry in Hub May 30, 2005
com - Diseases & Treatments - Your Life. Shopping Health & Fitness Weddings House & Home Fashion Yellow Pages Chats. (Boston Globe)
Reader's Alley May 29, 2005
Remember the May 6 IR article, "Ideology trumping science." It mentioned a published study that indicates abstinence-only education programs are promoting alternate forms of sex, like anal and oral sex, which carry a greater risk of STD infection. Something is missing, like comprehensive sex education programs. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Condom distribution may stop May 29, 2005
Collins said the condoms help battle a serious statistic: Baton Rouge is No. 1 in the state for sexually transmitted diseases, called STD for short, and HIV/AIDS. ... Sharon Howard, assistant secretary at the Office of Public Health, said she's concerned the amendment would cause the state's STD rates to climb ... Howard's agency uses a portion of a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to purchase condoms for distribution in areas where STD rates are high. (The Advocate)
Study Links Erectile Dysfunction Drugs To STD Risk May 28, 2005
Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, one of the study's researchers, said the labels on erectile dysfunction drugs should be modified to warn users of an increased risk for STDs ... He questions whether the practice may lead to more severe strains of some STDs. (WNBC)
Connecting the dots May 27, 2005
- According to a 2004 report by Advocates for Youth, a full fifty percent of the new STD cases are in our young people, ages 15-24. - A series of recent articles in the Chronicles of Higher Education reveals that greater numbers of freshmen are entering colleges with diagnosed depression and other mental illnesses. (Townhall.com)
Coburn revives show on STD for Hill aides May 27, 2005
Most new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur among people younger than 25, and if people know the science, they can modify their behavior, he said. The event yesterday was billed as a Star Wars-style 'Revenge of the STDs ... Fliers pictured a Yoda figure crying, 'Stop the STDs, we must,' and Darth Vader warning, 'Never underestimate the power of the STDs. (Washington Times, DC)
Female staff at Guantanamo sexually abused prisoners May 26, 2005
l think this story is bogus, if those females had the need for some fun, l know they would not do it with prisoners,^^^^^t l,i,k,e,l,y infected with std or other health problems after all there are plenty of healthy and clean american soldiers to have fun with ... begone u de mons loose stds bun li ckers. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)
Sexual Health May 26, 2005
Sign up for our FREE newsletters. Today, people suffering from erectile dysfunction have an array of treatment options from vacuum devices and surgery to injections and Viagra. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Viagra, Other Drugs Don't Mix May 26, 2005
com - Health - Study Links Erectile Dysfunction Drugs To STD Risk ... Study Links Erectile Dysfunction Drugs To STD Risk ... Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, one of the study's researchers, said the labels on erectile dysfunction drugs should be modified to warn users of an increased risk for STDs. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
STD cases on the rise May 26, 2005
Last Update: Thursday, May 26, 2005. The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases in Australia has risen, with an annual report from the Health Department showing that young adults are the most at risk. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Recreational use of an erectile dysfunction drug can be risky for some May 26, 2005
Although the drugs used to treat Erectile Dysfunction, Sildenafil (Viagra), Tadalafil (Cialis) and Vardenafil (Levitra), have generally been proven safe, recreational use of these drugs is associated with higher risks of sexually-transmitted diseases (STD's), including HIV. In a study in the current issue of The American Journal of Medicine, researchers from the San Francisco Department of Public Health evaluated 14 studies of Sildenafil use among men who have sex with men (MSM) ... HIV-positive... (EurekAlert!)
More to this story May 23, 2005
"Everything is at zero cost for the patient, whether it's one pack of pills, or an annual exam and STD testing," says Gonzales. Confidentiality is another important aspect of Teen Clinic. (gator2)
SWIMMING IN BROKEN GLASS: Religious right claims STD vaccine encourages sex May 23, 2005
But HPV is hardly the doomsday STD that AIDS is -- the visible symptom is genital warts, and most infections clear up on their own ... If you drive a car, you might get into an accident just as if you have sex, you might contract an STD. Yet, if you drive responsibly [have sex intelligently], you will wear a seat belt [wear a condom] and avoid intoxicants, and chances are you'll be alright ... As for giving teens a "license" for premarital sex, I have one question: How many adults and teenagers... (gator2)
Taking The Pledge May 22, 2005
"So all of the benefit of the delay in terms of pregnancy-risk and in terms of STD acquisition -- poof -- it just disappears because they?re so much less likely to use a condom at first sex.". Why do they not use condoms. (CBS News)
Health dept pushes ahead with STD plan May 18, 2005
The Western Australian Health Department says it has resolved an administrative bungle which halted a health plan to combat the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Aboriginal communities across the region. Last year, the State Government committed $600,000 to address the epidemic of STDs in the Goldfields, Pilbara and Kimberley regions. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Health)
Practical approach may cut teenage girls' STD rate May 15, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of sexually active black and Hispanic teenage girls, researchers found that a "skills-based" safer sex program offered at an adolescent health clinic helped cut the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among girls who participated. The program, given as a single 4-hour class, provided girls with information on HIV and other STDs, and on how to reduce their risk of infection ... In the long term, the study found, the program was more effective in... (Reuters -- Health)
Syphilis on the rise with gays May 10, 2005
The disease --?an epidemic a decade ago among poor blacks in Connecticut's larger cities --?is spreading quickly among gay suburban men because they're having unprotected sex, said Heidi Jenkins, director of the state health department's STD control program ... "There's always been this incredible sense of community in the gay community, people fighting for the same things, but we've lost that sense of community and I'm part of that community," said Blick, head of CT HIV/AIDS/STD Task Force. (Greenwich Time)
Sex education curriculum evolving - 05/8/2005 May 8, 2005
The Dundee High School junior said she recalls being taught about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during one semester of a health class in seventh grade ... Although there might be some debate over exactly what should be taught in schools regarding sexual activity, most believe that the best approach is to emphasize to students that the 100-percent guaranteed way to stay STD free is to just say no.. (Monroe Evening News, MI)
After decade off-market, contraception is 'sponge-worthy' again May 6, 2005
"But the sponge offers some STD protection, and it's better than nothing." ... "Using sponge and condom together would give close to 100 percent protection against both pregnancy and STDs.". (Vanguard, OR)
Ideology trumping science May 6, 2005
Ideology, not science, has been driving America's response to the devastative problem of teen pregnancy and STD/HIV infection ... A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found abstinence-only-until-marriage programs may unintentionally be encouraging alternate forms of sex, such as oral and anal sex, that are at higher risk of STDs in order for teens to keep their "technical virginity" in tact ... have concluded that abstinence-only programs provide misinformation to teens... (Helena Independent Record)
The debate over birth control on campus May 6, 2005
If you ask sexually active students what they fear the most, many will say an unwanted pregnancy or the contraction of an STD. Today, the use of protection is advocated everywhere from the media to middle-school classrooms nationwide ... No one wants STDs or an unwanted pregnancy, said Bob Phillips, a senior mechanical engineering major ... Down the street from Seattle University is Gay City, which offers anonymous and confidential HIV/STD testing for men. (The Spectator, WA)
Groups Challenge Montgomery County Sex Ed Policy May 5, 2005
Closing your eyes to reality makes a stupid and STD ridden America. Pachacutec IP: Logged Posted: 05/04 7:42a. (ABC 7 News, DC)
A problem the community ignores -- Center helps to counsel local mothers who face unplanned pregnancies May 4, 2005
People would be surprised, she said, to know how often the pregnancy tests come back positive, and they would be horrified to know how many who come for a pregnancy test also test positive for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) ... The center provides free, confidential pregnancy tests, Medicaid and physician referrals, adoption referrals, STD education for clients, labor, delivery and post-delivery support, support groups for parents of pregnant teens, free prenatal vitamins and baby items for... (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
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One in eight having sex by age of 14, report says May 4, 2005
"Our teen pregnancy rates are dropping but not our STD rates." ... "It's kind of assumed that everyone is inexperienced so if they haven't had sex before, or only had sex with one person, then chances are they haven't been connected to an STD," he said, adding that at university, free condoms are readily available but when you are in high school, they must be purchased ... Four per cent of the 15- to 24-year-olds reported having been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease and twice as... (London Free Press)
Parents Balk at Idea of STD Vaccine for Kids May 3, 2005
BY ED SILVERMAN c.2005 Newhouse News Service. At first blush, a vaccine that prevents a deadly form of cancer would seem like a no-brainer for parents. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
A tenth of early teens sexually active: study May 3, 2005
Those in the 20 to 24 age bracket were more likely to have been diagnosed with an STD. As well, youths who reported having sex by age 13 were more than twice as likely to report an STD than those who waited until they were older, the survey said. Search globeandmail. (Globe and Mail)
PRESIDENT: Wood stands out among diverse option of candidates May 2, 2005
Wood has helped launch Dance Marathon into a celebrated tradition, facilitated easier STD testing, and worked to provide $15,000 in relief for tsunami victims by organizing a dodgeball tournament. She is a leader with concrete accomplishments and worthwhile goals, even though some of her campaigns were misguided and mishandled. (The Daily Bruin, CA)
A culture awash in porn Apr 29, 2005
According to a February 2004 report by the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, almost half of new STD cases occur among people aged 15-24, and at least half of sexually active youth will have acquired an STD by age 25. Worse, Rector says, sexually active teens are three times more likely than their non-sexually active peers to become depressed and to attempt suicide. (Townhall.com)
• TREATING TEENS: Filling a Need Apr 29, 2005
The next most-used services were pregnancy testing, STD testing and PAP tests, in descending order. Some teens come to the clinic for medical care because their families don't have the money to go elsewhere. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Full text of "Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in China" Apr 27, 2005
China attaches great importance to prevention and treatment of AIDS. Testifying to this are the State Council's regular meetings that coordinate work nationwide for prevention and treatment of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). To be precise, the meetings are charged with the task of overseeing the implementation of a long and medium-term program (1998-2010) and a short-term program (2001-2005) for prevention and treatment of AIDS. Currently, the country has 840,000 HIV carriers,... (People's Daily Online, China)
Dear Mundy's Mill High Parent... Apr 26, 2005
If you are tired of school violence, teenage pregnancy, drug use, racism, classism, teen suicide, STD s, and all of the other ailments of society, start at home and TALK to your kids. Dont start out by changing the world- Change your kids world by spending time with them and REALLY parenting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Can Chlamydia Be Stopped? Apr 25, 2005
Most people think immediately of one of the world's most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ... This illness--caused by a strain of Chlamydia trachomatis (the species that also causes STDs)--can lead to trachoma, a potentially blinding disease ... It is unrealistic to expect that doctors will ever identify all individuals who have the STD or that improved hygiene will soon wipe out the trachoma-causing bacteria in developing countries. (Scientific American)
Organization pushes to stop spread of STDs Apr 24, 2005
In terms of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, pingpong is the back-and-fourth transfer of infections between sexual partners ... "Ban Ping-Pong" is a campaign designed to educate students about STDs ... The campaign specifically focuses on the two most common STDs -- chlamydia and gonorrhea. (The Ball State Daily News, IN)
Tech community discusses 'Raider Rash' rumors Apr 24, 2005
"I heard that Tech was like No. 1 in the nation for STDs," Phillip Conway, a freshman business administration major from Dallas, said ... Some rumors go so far as to say the constant mixing of STDs among Raiders has resulted in a new disease ... Brian Chambers, a senior human development and family studies major from Sugar land, said the rumor of a new STD sounds unrealistic, but he could see an upside to having a Raider-exclusive disease. (University Daily, TX)
Rapid growth spurs Health Dept. to open pediatric clinic Apr 23, 2005
Other health department services include maternity care and delivery, adult primary care, family planning, STD esting and treatment, WIC, Healthy Start, MomCare, immunizations, prescription assistance and dental care. For appointments and information on services, residents can call (352) 357-1668. (Leesburg Daily Commercial, FL)
Navy health officials push condom use Apr 22, 2005
While funding abstinence education abroad, the White House is proposing to cut $4 million from the CDC's HIV and AIDS, STD and tuberculosis-prevention program, according to the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, an advocacy organization that promotes sexual education ... "No protective method is 100 percent effective, and condom use cannot guarantee absolute protection against any STD," it reads ... An earlier version said abstinence was the only guaranteed way to... (UPI-National)
OSU frat member wrongly listed as sex offender in criminal prank Apr 20, 2005
He allegedly sent out another mailing which advertised an STD clinic at the frat house and contained pictures of current members next to fictitious testimonials. One such testimonial reads: In addition to free testing the clinic provides me with free condoms whenever I need them making my daily routines cleaner and easier to manage. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Off The Cuff Apr 20, 2005
The year 2005 equals the time-period equivalent of an STD. You pick your poison as to which one ... I guess 2005 isn t an STD after all. (LSU Reveille Online, LA)
