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Post-exposure doxycycline prevents STIs in MSM, TGW with HIV or on PrEP
Doxycycline, taken with 72 hours of unprotected sex, could prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in men who have sex with men (MSM) or transgender women (TGW) who are either living with HIV (PLHIV) or are receiving pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study presented at AIDS 2022.
Post-exposure doxycycline prevents STIs in MSM, TGW with HIV or on PrEP
05 Oct 2022
Is it safe to breastfeed for mothers with an infection?
Mothers who wish to breastfeed during periods of acute infections need strong support, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests a Singapore study.
Is it safe to breastfeed for mothers with an infection?
05 Oct 2022
Trans fatty acid intake tied to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Prepregnancy intakes of total fat, unsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) do not appear to contribute to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), but trans fatty acid (TFA) shows a positive association with HDP, reports a study.
Trans fatty acid intake tied to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
05 Oct 2022
Bashir catheter shows treatment potential for pulmonary embolism
Pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis (PM-CDT) using the Bashir endovascular catheter demonstrated potential for the treatment of intermediate-risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE), findings from the RESCUE* trial have shown.
