Genital Herpes Vaccine Shows Promise in Mouse Study
It also seems effective against oral herpes, but only human trials can prove true benefit, experts say (Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - March 10, 2015 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Infections, Reproductive Medicine, Research, News, Source Type: news
Experimental herpes vaccine upends traditional approach and shows promise
(Albert Einstein College of Medicine) Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have designed a new type of vaccine that could be the first-ever for preventing genital herpes -- one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, affecting 500 million people worldwide. Using a counterintuitive approach, researchers were able to prevent both infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 2, which causes genital herpes. Findings from the research, conducted in mice, were published today in the online journal eLife. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 6, 2015 Category: Biology Source Type: news
'Game changer' HIV drug cuts infection risk by 86%
Conclusion
The results of this unpublished study were presented at a conference in Seattle and have been reported by the Medical Research Council, who helped fund it. As it has not been published, some important details are not yet known, such as:
The researchers report that there was "high adherence" to taking the medication, but it is not known how regularly it was taken, or how many people stopped taking it and why.
No details have been provided about any side effects experienced on the medication.
The incidence of STIs was used to determine whether taking Truvada changed sexual risk-taking beha...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Medication Source Type: news
New worldwide estimates for herpes simplex virus type 2 published
New global estimates for herpes simplex virus type 2 show that over 400-million people worldwide were infected with the virus in 2012. The estimates underline the extent to which herpes simplex virus type 2 – the virus which causes genital herpes – is widespread throughout the world causing a significant burden of disease. The research, led by University of Bristol academics and the World Health Organisation [WHO], is published in the journal PLOS ONE. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 21, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Social and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Source Type: news
Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks, Says New CDC Guidelines
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines stop short of telling parent to get their newborn sons circumcised. That is a personal decision that may involve religious or cultural preferences, said the CDC's Dr. Jonathan Mermin. But "the scientific evidence is clear that the benefits outweigh the risks," added Mermin, who oversees the agency's programs on HIV and other sexually transmitted disea...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - December 2, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Experimental Genital Herpes Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice
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Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - November 11, 2014 Category: Reproduction Medicine Tags: Infections, Pediatrics, Reproductive Medicine, Research, News, Source Type: news
Dual Therapy Might Be Advance Against Genital Herpes, Animal Study Suggests
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Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - November 11, 2014 Category: Reproduction Medicine Tags: Infections, Nursing, Reproductive Medicine, Research, News, Source Type: news
Could sex with 21 women 'cut prostate risk'?
ConclusionThis case-control study has suggested that having several female partners over a man’s lifetime is associated with a protective effect against prostate cancer, whereas having several male partners increased the risk.However, case-control studies like this one cannot prove that having several female partners reduces the risk of prostate cancer, or that having more male partners increases risk. When it comes to complex issues such as lifestyle, sexuality and cancer outcomes, there could be a wide range of contributing factors.If having multiple female partners reduced prostate cancer risk, it would be expected th...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Cancer Source Type: news
New guidelines on managing genital herpes in pregnancy
Risk of transmission to baby greater with new infection in third trimesterRelated items from OnMedicaDH tells councils to make ‘concerted effort’ on sexual healthWomen should take regular chlamydia testsNew treatments needed to stop genital herpes transmissionChlamydia and gonorrhoea linked to pregnancy complications (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 17, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New 'scrotal shield' which covers entire genital area is developed for safer sex
Scroguard is worn with a condom and reduces skin on skin contact, lowering the risk of catching infections like herpes or genital warts which are transmitted through contact with skin. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Diabetes: Does alcohol and tobacco use increase my risk? Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not? Nail fungus Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat? Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant? (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 21, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat?
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Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - July 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HIV Prevention Drug Truvada Might Lower Genital Herpes Risk, Too
But effect isn't strong enough to make it a stand-alone preventive treatment for herpes, expert says (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HIV Prevention Drug Truvada Might Lower Genital Herpes Risk, Too
But effect isn't strong enough to make it a stand-alone preventive treatment for herpes, expert saysSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genital Herpes, HIV/AIDS Medicines (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HIV Prevention Drug Truvada Might Lower Genital Herpes Risk, Too
But effect isn't strong enough to make it a stand-alone preventive treatment for herpes, expert says (Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - June 30, 2014 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Pharmacy, Reproductive Medicine, AIDS, News, Source Type: news
