Contraceptive Technology Update – April 1, 2007
April 1, 2007
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Research halted on cellulose sulfate microbicide — What's next in research?
While two advanced trials have been closed for one microbicide candidate for HIV prevention in women, researchers are pressing forward in examining other contenders that may prove safe and effective in the fight against the AIDS epidemic. -
Student health centers scramble due to prices
Students who seek contraceptive services at college and university health centers are facing sticker shock when it comes to picking up their supplies. As a result of changes to the federal Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) that were implemented in January 2007, institutions of higher education no longer qualify for special reduced pricing for contraceptive supplies. -
Add another 'acne pill' to list of current OCs
The next patient in your examination room is an adolescent female who says she wants the "acne pill." What are your options? -
Wider access eyed for contraceptive sponge
Women who are interested in nonhormonal contraception will see wider access to the Today contraceptive sponge now that a new company is in charge of its marketing and distribution. -
'Healthy Penis' campaign targets syphilis risk
What is your clinic doing to boost syphilis testing? An innovative social marketing campaign, "Healthy Penis," has been associated with an increase in syphilis tests in gay and bisexual men in San Francisco. -
Toolkit offers tips on syphilis elimination
Working to eliminate syphilis in your patient population? Use the practical materials available in the Syphilis Elimination Effort (SEE) toolkit developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
CT Updates: NPWH issues guidance on cervical screening
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) has announced its endorsement of cervical cancer screening guidelines that support the use of HPV (human papillomavirus) testing along with the Pap test for routine screening of women 30 and older. -
STD Quarterly: Head-to-head study of cervical cancer vaccines now under way at about 50 different sites
As clinicians begin to integrate use of the first cervical cancer vaccine (Gardasil, Merck & Co., Whitehouse Station, NJ) into their practice, developers of an investigational vaccine have launched a head-to-head study of the two vaccines. -
STD Quarterly: Informing partners can help lower STD rates
What is your approach when it comes to treatment of partners of patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? A new research analysis indicates that patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) and home sampling for partners can be effective management strategies to reduce STD occurrence in partners of patients with an existing infection. -
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