HIV — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 8

6 min read

Genital Herpes Risk Reportedly Reduced with Vaginal Gel

HSV2 risk was reduced when women used Tenofovir 1% gel on a frequent basis

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 2

4 min read

Do High-Risk HIV Patients Avoid Cancer Prevention Vaccines?

HPV vaccination conversations should be strengthened for high-risk HIV populations

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Clinical Trials

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 31

4 min read

HIV Vaccine Candidate Starts Human Study

BG505 SOSIP.664 gp140 vaccine candidate is based on the HIV envelope protein

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 25

4 min read

Hepatitis and HIV Tests Suggested for 3,778 New Jersey Patients

HealthPlus Surgery Center may have exposed patients to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV viruses

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 6

3 min read

HIV Patients May Not Need 3rd Measles Vaccination

Johns Hopkins researchers say research does not support an additional dose of measles-containing vaccine for HIV-infected adolescents and adults

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases