With rates of human papilloma virus on the rise, it is vital to immunise males as well as females, researchers believe by Robin McKie 9th July 2016 The Observer Millions of young British men are being denied a vaccine that could protect them from throat cancers in later life. Scientists say the problem is becoming increasingly worrying as rates of human papilloma virus … [Read more...]
Tinder users in the UK twice as likely to have an STI, study claims
3 March 2016 by Madhumita Murgia Tinder users are twice as likely to have a sexually transmitted infection as those not on the app, research has found. The study, conducted by British online pharmaceutical company Medexpress, surveyed 2,899 UK-based sexually active adults, asking them if they had had an STI, and if yes, which ones. Over three-quarters of the Tinder … [Read more...]
SHIVAG: New Prosecution Policy on International or Reckless Transmission of, or Exposure to, Sexually Transmitted Infections
This guidance sets out how prosecutors should deal with cases involving an allegation of intentional or reckless sexual transmission of, or exposure to, infection which has serious, potentially life threatening consequences for the person infected. In developing this guidance, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has consulted with the public health sector … [Read more...]
Research: Mulholland 14.10.02
"That's the whole thing-to get rid of it":Stigma, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Attendance at the GUM Clinic 14.10.02 Ellen Mulholland, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Health Adviser Gum Dept Hartlepool General Hospital Holdforth Rd. Hartlepool Tel: 01429 522577 If the research work is complete, when was it completed? May 2002 Summary of research topic Previous … [Read more...]