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
The Thought that Vaping is Safer than Smoking is Now Up in Smoke
At least 215 cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping have been reported. This has resulted in the both the FDA and CDC issuing releases
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.
PrEP 2.0: How Will It Change Things?
Update: FDA approved Descovy for PrEP on October 3, 2019. You may have heard there's now another medication on the market that can be used for HIV
An Injectable HIV Med?
Maybe you've heard, maybe you haven't, but injectable HIV drugs are the next big thing in HIV treatment. VIIV pharmaceuticals has been working on a
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
Can Weight Loss “Cure” Diabetes?
I often tell patients that diabetes will change your life. In fact, it must: you will have to change the way you eat, what you eat, how you eat, etc.
Diagnosed with HIV, Now What?
Getting tested for HIV can be an anxiety-provoking experience for many gay men. Decades of stigma paired with misinformation and antiquated knowledge
Does HPV lead to increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
February is American Heart Month so it is only appropriate to highlight cardiovascular health in one way or another. At some point or another,