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Ovarian Hyperstimulation and BP in Offspring: Part 2
Is there evidence to suggest that IVF is associated with higher BP in offspring?
HIV-AIDS: Should We Blame the Virus, When Breathing Is the Cause?
In a study "Oral corticosteroids in patients with mild Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)" a group of Canadian doctors found that average breathing frequency in patients with advanced HIV-AIDS was about 30 breaths/min at rest (Montaner et al,
Can Oral Herpes Be Transmitted From Mouth to Genitals?
Herpes labialis, or oral herpes, is also known as HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus one). The virus is quite common, affecting 80-90% of adults by the age of 50. Once the virus has been introduced, it will remain in the body for life.
The Recurrent Symptoms Found in Women With Genital Herpes
So what exactly is genital herpes? If this is the question that has been brushing your mind lately, then here is the perfect article to read from. This kind of disease is one of the several sexually transmitted diseases out there. It is a disease that can be considered as a lifelong one, and which c
About Puberty Breast Pain
Puberty is an exciting, confusing, and sometimes painful time. As bodies change and grow, discomfort and pain must be dealt with. Developing breasts are tender and swollen. They can itch and burn and make a young person's life miserable. Understanding why breasts hurt during puberty and what can be
HIV and Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Should treatment of prostate cancer be any different in men infected with HIV?
Understanding Genital Herpes - Herpes FAQ's and Answers
Whenever there's a new issue there is also an accompanying set of questions surrounding it that needs to be answered. Even though genital herpes infection has been plaguing human race for a very long time now, the question of its very existence is still unavoidable. Some ask about its mode of t
Syphilis - What You Don't Know Will Hurt You
Syphilis has three major stages and one latent or inactive stage. The first is the formation of an ulcer or chancre.
Aromatase Deficiency and Estrogen Resistance
Recent descriptions of mutations disrupting estrogen biosynthesis and action have greatly advanced our knowledge of the roles of estrogen in women and men.
Ways to Prevent Herpes Outbreaks - Control Genital Herpes Naturally and Effectively
While numerous medical researchers are still trying to find a viable cure for herpes, people who are suffering from such a painful disease are left to deal with the outbreaks. There are several ways to prevent herpes outbreaks. Many of these methods have been tried and tested over time while some ar
Natural Ways to Prevent Herpes Outbreaks
There are two forms of the herpes virus. One form of the virus causes the infected person to get sores on their mouth periodically, often called cold sores. The other form of the virus causes sores in the genital area.
FDA Warns of HIV Drug Tampering
The FDA warned that certain bottles of the HIV drug Combivir may actually contain Ziagen, another HIV drug.
Rapid PSA Rise Calls for Radiation
For the first time, researchers have shown that radiation can increase the odds of survival for men whose PSA levels rapidly rise after surgery for prostate cancer.
The Syphilis Scare
Syphilis, a STD or sexually transmitted disease, is caused by a bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. This is one serious STD because if it is not treated nor cured, it can lead to other complications and it can even increase the risk of having HIV or human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that cau
Assessing Satisfaction After PDE5 Inhibitor Treatment for ED
Are ED patients and their female partners equally satisfied after treatment with PDE5 inhibitors?
Hypertensive Complications During Pregnancy and Low-Dose Aspirin Use
Does low-dose aspirin therapy during in vitro fertilization and the first trimester help prevent hypertensive pregnancy complications?
Experimental Drugs Show Promise Against Prostate Cancer
Tumor growth suppressed in lab tests; human trials still needed, study authors say
The Average Birth Weight of Premature Twins
Twins born before 37 weeks of gestation are considered premature. About 60 percent of twins born in the United States fall into that category. According to March of Dimes, the mean gestational age for twins is 35 weeks -- the average weight is 5 pounds. Any weight under 5 1/2 pounds is considered lo
Anal Wart Treatment and Removal Methods
Of all types of warts to get, anal warts are perhaps the most embarrassing. Fortunately there are removal and treatment methods available for discretely getting rid of this unsightly and often sexually transmitted wart type.
Who's At Risk For Genital Herpes?
For those who are sexually active, it is very important to ask questions, and understand some of the risks involved-especially if you are becoming intimate with more than one person, or with someone who has previously been sexually active. One very important question to ask is this: Who's at ri