Scientists learn why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection
... with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, increases the risk for HIV infection even after successful treatment heals the genital skin sores and breaks that often result from ... infection that persists at the location of HSV-2 genital skin lesions long after they have been treated ...First Book Focusing on How "The Secret Pain Women Won't Talk About" Affects Relationships
... burning, stinging, or stabbing pain in the genital area, urinary urgency, irritable bowel, low back ... burning, stinging, or stabbing pain in the genital area, urinary urgency, irritable bowel, low back ... be lifted and the issues surrounding pelvic and genital pain be taken seriously by the medical ...Valuable New Resources for Treating Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
... (STI) sections. Common STDs include chlamydia , genital herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, and genital warts (HPV). These urologychannel ... addition of Questions to Ask Your Doctor about genital Warts, Questions to Ask Your Doctor about ...Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission
... (HSV-2), which is the most common cause of genital herpes, does not reduce the risk of HIV ... Multiple studies have shown that frequent genital herpes recurrences increase the amount of HIV in the blood and genital tract. The HIV virus is also shed ...Female genital mutilation among Israel's Negev Bedouins has virtually disappeared -- BGU study
... that the once prevalent custom of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Israel's Bedouin ... Organization has made the eradication of female genital mutilation a major goal in Africa, Asia and ... and literacy, in the elimination of female genital surgery Israel's Arab population is among the ...Gambia takes on as National Program UAB project to abolish FGM
... Gambia Kafo. The project aims to eliminate the genital lesions created by these traditional rituals by ... in the world have been victims to some type of genital mutilation (FGM) and it is estimated that every ... of awareness-raising activity related to female genital mutilations as a response to the aggressiveness ...HIV Can Penetrate a Woman's Healthy Genital Skin
... -- in which the virus can travel through healthy genital skin to reach immune cells in just four hours -- ... found that HIV can penetrate normal, healthy genital tissue to a depth where it can get to immune ... penetrated the outermost lining of the female genital tract (the squamous epithelium) in female human ...HPV virus helps cervical and head and neck cancers resist treatment and grow and spread
... of sexually active men and women will acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. ... been linked to vulvar, vaginal and other female genital cancers, as well as anal, penile and other male genital cancers. ...Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection
... in people who have sex with men infected with genital herpes, a U.S. study finds. Previous research ... (HSV-2) infection -- the most common cause of genital herpes -- increases the risk for HIV-1 infection ... an antiviral drug commonly used to help suppress genital herpes, would reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection. ...HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen
... vaccine. Though there are at least 15 strains of genital HPV, Gardasil targets the four strains thought to ... They also face increased risks for throat, genital and anal cancers from HPV infection. The maker ... that could prevent herpes simplex, the cause of genital herpes. "There are going to be a few years out ...Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces PRO 2000 Found to Show Promise in Large HIV Prevention Study
... simplex virus, chlamydia and the bacterium that causes gonorrhea. Vaginally applied PRO 2000 has been found to afford protection in mouse models for genital herpes infection and gonorrhea, and in a simian model for vaginal HIV infection. Prior to initiation of the HPTN 035 trial, PRO 2000 had undergone ...Hologic Releases the Results of the Cervista(TM) HPV Clinical Trials
... The clinical and analytical performance of Cervista HPV high-risk test results are scheduled to be presented at the European Research Organization on genital Infection and Neoplasia (Eurogin) HPV conference in Nice, France on Saturday, November 15th 2008. Due to an early publication of the abstract by ...Genital stimulation opens door for cryptic female choice in tsetse flies
... snipping off parts of male genitalia and reducing genital sensation in both male and female tsetse flies, ... processleads to rapid evolutionary changes in genital structure and is probably influenced by the ... University of Costa Rica, Eberhard modified male genital structures by cutting off a tooth that is typical ...Bacterial infections in premature babies more common than previously realized
... Drexel University College of Medicine found that genital mycoplasmas are a frequent cause of congenital ... have positive umbilical blood cultures for two genital mycoplasmas (bacteria lacking cell walls): ... than previously realized. The detection of genital mycoplasmas is not part of routine clinical ...Potential new herpes therapy studied
... of the herpes virus causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth, genital herpes, a deadly but rare type of encephalitis, and keratitis, a scarring of the cornea that leads to vision loss. HSV-2 is the more common cause of genital herpes. Existing herpes treatments work because the active ingredients ...How 'secondary' sex characters can drive the origin of species
... species or within the populations of species, natural selection maintains genital characters. But if these primary sex characters are linked to other ... to make new species than we thought," Moczek said. The notion that genital size is related to the origin of species is not new. But how they are ...Male cyclists risk sexual problems if they dont choose the right bike
... BJU International . He says that the problems to look out for include genital numbness, erection problems and soreness and skin irritations in the groin ... of male cyclists who have taken part in research studies have reported genital numbness. "Numbness is common because the pressure of the saddle can ...UCSF researchers identify new drug target for Kaposi's sarcoma
... cause a variety of devastating illnesses, the researchers said. Those include mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), shingles (Varicella zoster virus), genital herpes (herpes simplex), retinitis (cytomegalovirus) and cancer (Kaposi's sarcoma). While therapies exist for these viruses, they often have negative ...New lab test offers better prediction of HIV microbicide safety
... infect circulating T cells. To test this theory, Pedro Mesquita, a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Herold's lab, developed a model that mimicked the genital tract environment. It was composed of two chambers separated by a barrier of cultured human cells that form tight junctions. After treating the ...NIH funds $9.5 million for research on HIV and the human innate immune system
... of oral complications, such as a quadrupled rate of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is more frequently associated with the genital tract and is now being seen in the mouth. Warts produced by HPV can lead to cancer and increased oral infections. "What is resolving one ...DNA barcoding of mosquito species deployed in bid to end elephantiasis
... can permanently damage the lymph system and kidneys, which results in fluid collecting and swelling in the arms, breasts, legs, and, for men, the genital area. The disease also makes it difficult for the body to fight germs and infections. Poor sanitation and rapid growth in tropical and ...UTSA, Health Science Center collaborate with Merck & Co. to develop chlamydia vaccine
... for research to UTSA and the Health Science Center, whose collaborative team of researchers was the first to demonstrate that, in animal models of genital chlamydial infection, a vaccine composed of a select group of recombinant C. trachomatis antigens can successfully accelerate bacterial clearance, ...Bradley Pharmaceuticals Launches Veregen(TM) (sinecatechins) Ointment, 15%
... indicated for the topical treatment of external genital (EGW) and perianal warts (Condylomata acuminata) ... the first new prescription treatment for external genital warts in ten years. Bradley licensed the product ... both baseline and newly emerging external genital and perianal warts, with complete clearance in ....BioVex to Present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference
... the safety and immunogenicity of its lead infectious disease candidate for genital herpes, ImmunoVEXHSV2, a novel, live-attenuated vaccine. In pre-clinical studies, ImmunoVEXHSV2 completely prevented all symptoms of genital herpes and triggered a powerful immune response, suggesting that ImmunoVEX ...BioVex Closes Second Round of Series E Financing
... will also fund the Company's second program, ImmunoVEX HSV2, a vaccine for genital herpes, through to Phase II. The Series E placement was led by Triathlon ... IV metastatic disease. The Company's second program is a vaccine for genital herpes, ImmunoVEX HSV2, which provides complete protection in animal ...BioVex Commences OncoVEX (GM-CSF) Phase 3 Trial in Metastatic Melanoma
... 3 protocol in head and neck cancer to the FDA under the SPA procedure in the middle of the year. The Company's second program is a vaccine for genital herpes, ImmunoVEX (HSV2), which provides complete protection in animal models of the disease. The vaccine has been authorized to commence clinical ...BioVex Raises $40 Million in First Close of Series F Financing
... on the strength of clinical data generated to date, coupled with a benign side effect profile. The Company's second program is a vaccine for genital herpes, ImmunoVEX HSV2, which provides complete protection in animal models of the disease. The vaccine has been authorized to commence clinical ...Life Sciences Discovery Fund Awards $4.7 Million to Support New Vaccine Program
... hepatitis C, influenza, diarrheal diseases (especially of infants and children), pneumonia of the elderly, sexually transmitted infections (such as genital herpes, syphilis, and chlamydia), and the pandemic infections of tuberculosis and malaria. "The worldwide recognition of the potential for ...BMP Sunstone Acquires 'Runchang Capsule' and Related LFHC Technology
... provider of women's and children's health, Sunstone has successfully established three national brands: Confort (for the treatment of female genital tract infection); Nemei (for the treatment of other female diseases); and Goodbaby (for the treatment of pediatric diseases). The Runchang capsule ...