HPV: an unwanted gift at Christmas Nov 11, 2008
Trichomonas vaginalis, bacterial vaginitis, genital warts and even thrush and cystitis may be linked to relatively innocent sexual behaviour and treated in GPs' surgeries rather than specialist clinics, but it is undeniable that these troubles are uncommon in dutiful nuns. One sexually transmitted infection with which about 70 per cent of sexually active people are, often unknowingly, confronted at some time, but usually throw off without lasting complications, is HPV, the human papillomavirus. (Times Online)
Honing In On New Strategy To Treat Common Infection Oct 29, 2008
28, 2008) Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have successfully tested a genetic strategy designed to improve treatment of human infections caused by the yeast Candida albicans, ranging from diaper rash, vaginitis, oral infections (or thrush which is common in HIV/AIDS patients), as well as invasive, blood-borne and life-threatening diseases. See also. (Science Daily)
Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment Oct 29, 2008
The yeast resides in the mucous membranes of most people and causes problems such as diaper rash, vaginitis, oral infections, and invasive, blood-borne and life-threatening infections, the researchers said. In laboratory tests, the researchers found that when the Ssk1 gene was deleted from Candida albicans, triazole drugs currently used to treat Candida-related infections were much more effective. (MEDLINEplus)
Yeast Infections And Candidiasis Sep 3, 2008
Doctors have always diagnosed obvious yeast infections, including vaginitis or thrush ... Recurring vaginitis or oral thrush. (Suite101.com)
Circumcision protects from HIV Aug 8, 2008
It offered only "borderline" protection against trichomonal vaginitis, a parasite that dwells in the male and female sexual organs and is transmitted through vaginal intercourse. But it provided protection of 36 percent against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a pathogen linked to cancer of the cervix and penis, he said. (iAfrica.com)
2 p.m.: Muscatine jury awards damages to woman in case against former lover (3262) Aug 7, 2008
In her lawsuit, Rossiter claimed Alan B. Evans, 36, a Muscatine dentist, failed to warn her to take appropriate precautions to prevent infecting her with the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and bacterial vaginitis. HPV is a virus that can cause cervical cell abnormalities and warts, and lead to cervical cancer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infecti... Aug 3, 2008
In bacterial vaginitis, however, increased numbers of bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis, Bacteroides, Mobiluncus, and Mycoplasma hominis replace them. It is common in women of childbearing age. (Suite101.com)
Grapefruit Seed Extract May 29, 2008
Vaginitis caused by yeast: women can take GSE orally (as described above) and/or apply it externally as a wash. Instead of soap, GSE in combination with tea tree oil washes the delicate area so that a woman s delicate pH balance is not disturbed. (Suite101.com)
Deep wounds and broken bones, but no medical aid May 15, 2008
Actually, it is for dysentery, vaginitis, several other infections and gum disease. It is the only medicine the nurse has got in emergency aid from the military: two boxes, 4600 tablets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Best friends Feb 21, 2008
He Has No Life, Friends, Save His Poor Mother, Because He Is Stricken With Vaginitis ... He Has No Life, Friends, Save His Poor Mother, Because He Is Stricken With Vaginitis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vaginal discharge: right as rain Jan 31, 2008
If you are making more than your usual amount, it is possible that you have an infection called vaginitis. Other signs of infection might be a change in the normal color of your discharge, a bad odor, itching or tenderness, painful urination, painful sex or bleeding after sex. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Estrogen Tablets Aid Vaginal Dryness Jan 19, 2008
This can lead to inflammation known as atrophic vaginitis, which causes symptoms such as dryness, irritation and pain during sex ... The findings, according to Bachmann's team, suggest that low-dose vaginal estrogen can safely ease symptoms of atrophic vaginitis over the long term. (MEDLINEplus)
Common misdiagnosis: most women believe they have a yeast infection when they don't Sep 11, 2007
Hoffstetter analyzed the records of more than 150 new patients of the SLUCare Vulvar and Vaginal Disease Clinic, a specialty practice that sees women with recurrent vaginitis problems. These women thought they had yeast infections, however only 26 percent actually did. (EurekAlert!)
Diethylstilbestrol Sep 3, 2007
In 1941, DES was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for gonorrheal vaginitis, atrophic vaginitis and other symptoms of menopause, and to suppress postpartum lactation and prevent associated breast engorgement after childbirth. The use of DES for gonorrhea was discontinued when penicillin was introduced in 1945. (Suite101.com)
In Annals of Neurology verffentlichte Studie zu TYSABRI(R) zeigt deutliche Verbesserung der gesundheitsbezogenen Lebensqualitt von Patienten mit multipler Sklerose Aug 20, 2007
ndung, Unterleibbeschwerden, Vaginitis und Durchfall. Au. (BusinessWire)
TYSABRI(R) Demonstrates Significant Health-Related Quality-of-Life Improvements for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Study Published in Annals of Neurology Aug 20, 2007
Common adverse events reported in TYSABRI-treated patients include headache, fatigue, infusion reactions, urinary tract infections, joint and limb pain, lower respiratory infections, rash, gastroenteritis, abdominal discomfort, vaginitis, and diarrhea. In addition to the United States and European Union, TYSABRI is also approved in Switzerland, Canada, Australia and Israel. (Canada Newswire)
New WHI data show that women aged 50-59 taking oral estrogen therapy had reduced levels Jun 21, 2007
What is the most important information you should know about PREMARIN (estrogens) or PREMPRO (a combination of estrogens and a progestin)" Estrogens increase the chances of getting cancer of the uterus. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are taking these products. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your health care provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause. Do not use estrogens with or... (EurekAlert!)
Medical reasons should encourage pet spay-neuter Jun 15, 2007
Laura Sanborn wrote on Jun 15, 2007 2:37 AM:" While there are health benefits for spay/neuter as Dr. Jahnke writes, there are also health risks associated with spay/neuter in dogs. Among these are increased risks of bone cancer, hemangiosarcoma, prostate cancer, urinary tract cancers, hypothyroidism, geriatric cognitive impairment, obesity, orthopedic disorders, adverse reactions to vaccinations, urinary incontinence, persistent or recurring urinary tract infections, recessed vulva, vaginal... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Trichomonas vaginalis Apr 22, 2007
Urethritis/Vaginitis ... T. vaginalis is a cause of urethritis in men and both urethritis and vaginitis in women ... T. vaginalis is a pathogen that can be found infecting both men and women: in men the organism causes urethritis, and in women it is usually causes vaginitis. (Suite101.com)
Bacterial vaginosis Apr 14, 2007
The term vaginitis suggests an infection associated with the presence of inflammatory cells (neutrophils), commonly seen in vulvovaginal candidiasis or Trichomonas vaginalis infections. Bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed by clinical symptoms and laboratory microscopic examination of vaginal fluids (Gram stain). (Suite101.com)
Worse for wear Apr 11, 2007
Thong underwear comes (in direct contact) with the crease of the buttocks, and for those women who wear very tight-fitting thongs, it can promote bacterial vaginitis and urinary tract infections, says Dr. Shira Varon, a UCSD Ob-Gyn. Thong panties can also cause chafing and lacerations on the anal area, causing infection. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New Analysis of Data from WHI Provides Reassurance With Respect to Coronary Heart Disease For Newly Menopausal Women Considering Hormone Therapy Apr 4, 2007
" The findings reported in this publication are based on prespecified analyses of data from the WHI, a large-scale study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health that was designed to evaluate hormone therapy, dietary modification, calcium and vitamin D as preventive therapies for menopausal women. The hormone therapy arms were designed to assess select long-term risks and benefits of hormone therapy. The WHI studied conjugated estrogens (0.625 mg) (PREMARIN(R) [conjugated estrogens... (PR Newswire)
Now, class, sing along: "Mary had an STD, STD, STD ... " Feb 12, 2007
The discharge was a giveaway to the class, which also has learned that gonorrhea, like chlamydia, vaginitis and syphilis, is a bacterial infection and therefore different from parasites, like crabs, or viruses, like hepatitis, herpes and H.I.V.. "The hardest part of the class," said George Lochma, a senior, "was when we saw the photos of the STDs.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
