What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. Symptoms can range from nausea, vomiting, abdominal
Dr. Gurley Sets the Record Straight on Anal Cancer Screening, STIs and more
There is some misinformation about our practice regarding screening and treatment of HPV-related anal disease that is floating around on social media.
Is Anonymous STI Notification Sending the Wrong Message?
I recently had a patient come into the office for STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing because he had received an anonymous text message
New Treatment for Gonorrhea Looks Promising
If you have been paying attention even a little, you have probably heard the words "super gonorrhea" over the past few years. It is true that there
FDA Approves The First Single Tablet HIV Regimen
On November 5th, the FDA approved the use of Genvoya, a new and safer single tablet HIV medication, manufactured by Gilead Sciences. This is exciting
Do You Know About “On Demand” PrEP?
In previous PrEP studies, there was only a 44% reduction in HIV transmission based solely on patient’s not taking their Truvada pill daily. However,
The STD You Probably Don’t Know You Have.
He told you he loves you. He told you he wants to spend the rest of his life with you. In you, he says, he’s found his soul mate. And one year into
How To Protect Yourself Against HIV AFTER You’ve Had Unsafe Sex
As a healthcare provider to the gay community, I often get emergency phone calls from patients who suspect they’ve been exposed to HIV. Their stories