Most strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancer and warts can be prevented by receiving Gardasil, a simple three-step vaccination. Previously, … Read more about Update on Gardasil Vaccination
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 pain, … Read more about Hepatitis A Outbreak: What You Need to Know
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 HIV but … Read more about Is HIV testing up to par?
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 load … Read more about Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in HIV
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 … Read more about PrEP 2.0: How Will It Change Things?
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. Developing … Read more about Can Weight Loss “Cure” Diabetes?
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 of how HIV … Read more about Diagnosed with HIV, Now What?
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, you've heard … Read more about Does HPV lead to increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease?