COVID is the hot topic of 2020. It seems that every single day, I read a new article or study about COVID-19. A few months ago, everyone was talking
Blood Test May Be Helpful in Cancer Screening
It's not too uncommon for a patient to ask me "Can you screen me for cancer?" If it were only that simple. As medical providers, we try to practice
Update on Gardasil Vaccination
Most strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancer and warts can be prevented by receiving Gardasil, a simple three-step
Hepatitis A Outbreak: What You Need to Know
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
Is HIV testing up to par?
Who is transmitting HIV? It is estimated that roughly 90 percent of new HIV infections stem from transmissions from individuals who are infected by
Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in HIV
With the advancement in efficacy and tolerability of HIV treatments, individuals with HIV are living longer and longer. However, despite HIV viral
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
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