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Condom use and incident sexually transmitted infection after initiation of long-acting reversible contraception [PDF]

, 2017
Background Use of more effective contraception may lead to less condom use and increased incidence of sexually transmitted infection. Objective The objective of this study was to compare changes in condom use and incidence of sexually transmitted ...
Klugman, Jessica B., McNicholas, Colleen P., Peipert, Jeffrey F., Zhao, Qiuhong   +3 more
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The yield of HIV testing during pregnancy and postnatal period, Uganda, 2015–2018: analysis of surveillance data

AIDS Research and Therapy, 2021
Background Uganda has registered a reduction in new HIV infections among children in recent years. However, mother-to-child transmission of HIV still occurs, especially among pregnant women who present late.
Yvette Wibabara, Ivan Lukabwe, Irene Kyamwine, Benon Kwesiga, Alex R. Ario, Linda Nabitaka, Lilian Bulage, Julie Harris, Peter Mudiope   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Obtaining self-samples to diagnose curable sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review of patients' experiences [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Routine screening is key to sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control. Previous studies suggest that clinic-based screening programmes capture only a small proportion of people with STIs.
Lau, Jason, Llewellyn, Carrie, Mahmud, Mohammad, Paudyal, Priyamvada, Smith, Helen   +4 more
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Comparison of an in-house real-time duplex PCR assay with commercial HOLOGIC® APTIMA assays for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis in urine and extra-genital specimens

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Extra-genital Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections are mostly asymptomatic, and important reservoir sites of infection as they often go undetected and may be more difficult to eradicate with recommended therapeutic ...
Johanna M. E. Venter, Precious M. Mahlangu, Etienne E. Müller, David A. Lewis, Kevin Rebe, Helen Struthers, James McIntyre, Ranmini S. Kularatne   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

ABC of sexually transmitted infections - Main presentations of sexually transmitted infections in men [PDF]

, 2004
This article is adapted from the fifth edition of the ABC ofSexually Transmitted Diseases, which is published by BMJBooks (www.bmjbooks.com).Some sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhoea and chlamydial infection, have different presentations ...
Richens, J
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Targeted modulation of IGFL2‐AS1 reveals its translational potential in cervical adenocarcinoma

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Cervical adenocarcinoma patients face worse outcomes than squamous cell carcinoma counterparts despite similar treatment. The identification of IGFL2‐AS1's differential expression provides a molecular basis for distinguishing these histotypes, paving the way for personalized therapies and improved survival in vulnerable populations globally.
Ricardo Cesar Cintra, Lucca Paolo Hsu Helmich, Daniel Rodrigues de Bastos, Laura Sichero, Patrícia Savio de Araujo‐Souza, Fabio Passetti, Luisa Lina Villa   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends in sexually transmitted infections in general practice 1990-2000: population based study using data from the UK general practice research database [PDF]

, 2006
Objective: To describe the contribution of primary care to the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections in the United Kingdom, 1990-2000, in the context of increasing incidence of infections in genitourinary medicine clinics ...
Brook, M.G., Cassell, J.A., Hayward, A.C., Hughes, G., Islam, A., Johnson, A.M., Kinghorn, G.R., Majeed, A., Mercer, C.H., Petersen, I., Ross, J.D., Simms, I., Stephenson, J.M., Sutcliffe, L.   +13 more
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Reported sexually transmitted disease clinic attendance and sexually transmitted infections in britain: prevalence, risk factors, and proportionate population burden. [PDF]

, 2005
BACKGROUND: We examined attendance at sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics and the prevalence, distribution, and associated demographic and behavioral factors of self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a population survey of sexual ...
Byron, Christos L, Copas, Andrew J, Erens, Bob, Fenton, Kevin A, Johnson, Anne M, Macdowall, Wendy, McManus, Sally, Mercer, Catherine H, Nanchahal, Kiran, Wellings, Kaye   +9 more
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Combined 5‐aminolevulinic acid and ferric ammonium citrate treatment promotes hair follicle growth by activating dermal papilla cells

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
5‐Aminolevulinic acid combined with ferric ammonium citrate (5‐ALA/FAC) stimulates dermal papilla cell activity and promotes hair follicle growth. The treatment enhances ERK and AKT signaling, increases hair‐inductive gene expression, and restores dermal papilla function suppressed by dihydrotestosterone and oxidative stress, resulting in enhanced hair
Han‐Wook Ryu, Eok‐Soo Oh, Sewoon Kim
wiley   +1 more source

A scoping review of media campaign strategies used to reach populations living with or at high risk for Hepatitis C in high income countries to inform future national campaigns in the United Kingdom

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background With the advent of direct acting antivirals, the World Health Organisation proposed eliminating Hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. To achieve this, countries need to diagnose, engage in care and treat their undiagnosed populations.
David Etoori, Monica Desai, Sema Mandal, William Rosenberg, Caroline A Sabin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source