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February 9th, 2025
Diagnostic dilemma for human immunodeficiency virus in a fatal case of acute myeloid leukemia.
Maurya SP; Sharma A; Jahan F; Gautam H; Das BK pubmed id: 39886242A man with leukemia tested negative for HIV using regular tests even though he actually had HIV. Later, special tests showed he did have an early form of the virus. He got very sick soon after, and the regular tests weren't good enough for his special situation.
Unveiling epilepsia partialis continua as an early indicator of HIV encephalitis.
Arivalagan B; Goel J; Gupta S; Singh BP; Bhardwaj S; Rayapureddi K pubmed id: 39886241A young man without any known health problems developed seizures that got worse over time. He was found to have HIV and special brain problems, but got better after getting strong medicine for HIV, seizures, and his immune system. This shows how important it is to choose the right medicines when treating people with HIV and seizures.
Pregnancy-associated systemic lupus erythematosus in people living with HIV/AIDS.
Mendiratta V; Yadav A pubmed id: 39886240This research paper talks about a 28-year-old woman who was pregnant and had both lupus and HIV, which made her pregnancy risky. Doctors also found she had a hidden tuberculosis infection, and she was treated, but her baby had a condition called hydrops fetalis. The study shows how having multiple health issues can make pregnancy even harder.
Challenges in status disclosure and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in children living with HIV: An observational study.
Aggarwal S; Walia R; Chopra D; Malhotra V; Gupta S; Malhan S; Singh H pubmed id: 39886239Taking HIV medicine helps kids live longer, but it's hard for them to talk about having HIV and remembering to take their medicine. This study looks at these problems in kids living in Punjab, India.
Relapse of secondary syphilis in a PLHIV - A new entity.
Sankaranantham M pubmed id: 39886237Syphilis and other bacterial infections you can get from sex are becoming more common again worldwide. People often get syphilis and HIV together since they spread the same way. Syphilis can act differently if someone also has HIV, and there was a case where syphilis reappeared after treatment.
Unusual manifestations of syphilis in HIV.
Chenganasseri SH; Mali S; Bathula A; Danturty I; Krishna AV; Singh TR pubmed id: 39886235This paper talks about how more people are getting both syphilis and HIV at the same time. It says having both can make syphilis show up in unusual ways and harder to treat. The paper shares four patient stories to explain this.
Donovanosis: Case series of a rare entity in the background of declining incidence worldwide.
Sriram CK; Krishnaram AS pubmed id: 39886234Donovanosis is a rare disease that people can get through sexual contact, caused by a specific bacteria. It usually shows up as a sore with extra tissue, mostly in private areas. These days, it's not common, but the paper shares three cases because it's unusual and interesting.
Multifaceted lichen planus: Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome with coexisting cutaneous, nail, and hair manifestations in a singular clinical saga.
Rajenesh A; Gupta S; Chopra D pubmed id: 39886232Lichen planus is a long-lasting skin and mouth problem that makes itchy, purple bumps. It can also affect nails and hair. The paper talks about a 40-year-old woman with a rare mix of skin, nail, and mouth issues from lichen planus.
Posterior uveitis of syphilitic etiology.
Sankaranantham M pubmed id: 39886230Syphilis can cause eye problems that might make a person lose their sight if not treated early. It's important for young doctors to know about this so they can help people in time. This report wants them to look out for these eye issues caused by syphilis.
Anatomic site distribution of in men who have sex with men attending a tertiary care hospital in North India.
Verma R; Gupta S; Gupta N; Singh R; Mala R; Sood S pubmed id: 39886229This study looked at the spread of a common infection in certain parts of the body among men, especially in India. These infections don't always show symptoms, but they can still spread and cause more sickness. They can also make other diseases easier to catch and harder to treat.
Pemphigus vulgaris and lichen planus pigmentosus in an HIV-positive patient.
Muna B; Shanmugam S pubmed id: 39886227This paper talks about a rare skin problem called pemphigus vulgaris. A 31-year-old patient had this problem along with HIV and another skin issue called lichen planus pigmentosus.
The impact of infertility on the mental health of women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment.
Moutzouroulia A; Asimakopoulou Z; Tzavara C; Asimakopoulos K; Adonakis G; Kaponis A pubmed id: 39884254Infertility is hard for many couples, causing stress and worry. New medical treatments give hope, and using mental health surveys can help women who need support.
Empowerment in prevention: a qualitative inquiry into Black girl-centred strategies for reducing HIV/STI and drug misuse risk.
Opara I; Asabor E; Rutledge J; Brooks Stephens JR; Cayo S; Duran-Becerra B; Abrams J pubmed id: 39876818Black girls in the U.S. are more likely to get infections like STIs that can lead to HIV. The study talked to Black girls aged 13 to 18 to find out why current programs don't work well for them. They found the programs need to include more talks between kids and parents, less stigma at school, and should be designed specifically for Black girls.
Antenatal Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections to Improve Maternal and Newborn Outcomes: An Update From 11 Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Babalola CM; Klausner JD pubmed id: 39874241Doctors can check and treat common diseases that spread through germs from one person to another during pregnancy, even in places without a lot of resources. Research over ten years shows that this helps moms and may help babies, too. More studies are needed to see how to save money and make these treatments better.
Agency in young people's unsafe abortion trajectories in Papua New Guinea.
Mitchell E; Vallely LM; Ase S; Aeno H; Ofi P; Nake Trumb R; Mek A; Kennedy E; Black K; Mola GDL; Bagita MR; Pomat W; Kelly-Hanku A; Bell S pubmed id: 39873453In Papua New Guinea, many young people face challenges because abortion is not allowed and looked down upon. This makes it hard for them to find safe ways to end a pregnancy or get help afterward. The study looked at their experiences and found ways to better support them, like giving them access to birth control and help when needed.
Healthcare, socioeconomic and obstetric factors associated with the excess of cesarean sections in 880,000 births from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Martins ES; de Oliveira LD; Bessa Martins LF; Tavares LM; Costa Dos Santos MB; de Barros Neto M; Godinho MV; Saldanha Marinho RA; de Hollanda Cavalcanti SS; Vetter Rodrigues VH; Veggi AB; Guimaraes RM pubmed id: 39862701The study looked at why there are so many cesarean deliveries in Rio de Janeiro. The city is working on plans to help doctors and hospitals improve how babies are delivered.
Abortion provision and characteristics of abortion patients in an academic medical center in Washington state before and after Dobbs.
Riley T; Fiastro AE; Willerford A; Benson LS; Godfrey EM; Prager S pubmed id: 39862700The study looks at how abortion care changed in a big hospital in Washington, a state that supports abortion rights, before and after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
Definition of a European pre-vasectomy scoring system to identify patients at risk of vasectomy regret.
Degraeve A; Tosco L; Tombal B; Roumeguere T; Beirnaert J; Hamal R; Bugli C; Cosentino M; Gin Don LW; Skrodzka M; Albersen M; van Renterghem K; Sempels M; Penning D; Fode M; Faix A; Waterloos M; Gomez BG; Carnicelli D; Graziana JP; Morgado A; D'Hauwers K; Serefoglu E; Manfredi C; Weyne E; Beck J; Osmonov D; Roller C; Ferreti L; Russo G; Yafi FA; Cuzin B; Madec FX; Vanoverschelde G; Hervé F; Chung E; Nordström U; Cocci A; Zahr RA; Triffaux F; Suks M; Alnajjar H; Van Damme J; Ward S pubmed id: 39850147A vasectomy is a common way to stop having kids forever. It is safe and works really well.
Nutraceutical and low energy shockwave treatments improved sexual function recovery in a rat pelvic neurovascular injury model.
Crisostomo-Wynne TC; Hertz AM; Ferrini MG; Brand TC; Salgar SK pubmed id: 39845379Some injuries to the pelvis can cause bad problems like erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. A new herbal mix called COMP4 and a special therapy might help heal the body and fix the root cause of ED instead of just treating the symptoms.
Factors Associated with HIV Risk Perception Among Cisgender Female Sex Workers in Brazil.
Soto MMD; Kops NL; Bessel M; Souza FMA; Wendland EM pubmed id: 39843832The study looked at how female sex workers in Brazil think about their risk of getting HIV and found that many believed they were at low to moderate risk. Women who drank alcohol before sex felt they were more at risk. This helps us understand how they see their risk and what behaviors might make them more vulnerable.
Motivations for Abortion or Continuation of an Unwanted Pregnancy: A Scoping Review of the Global Literature.
Beumer WY; Reilingh AYAM; Dalmijn E; Roseboom TJ; van Ditzhuijzen J pubmed id: 39843393This research looked at different studies about why people choose to have an abortion or continue a pregnancy they didn't plan for. It included information from many places around the world and used different types of study methods.
Exploring the interface of religion, infertility and assisted reproduction: experiences of Pacific Christian adults in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Young CD; Shaw RM; Fehoko ES pubmed id: 39831836Some people find it hard to have babies, and this can be tricky for Christians who want to use special medical help to have a family. In New Zealand, Pacific Christians shared how their religion made them feel both supported and ashamed when trying to get this help. Working with their families and finding a balance with their culture can help make their journey easier.
Disclosure, outing and family reactions: experiences of gender and sexuality diverse individuals in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Muparamoto N pubmed id: 39829302The study talks about people in Harare who told their families about being different in gender or who they love. It shows that telling family can be hard because some families don’t understand or react in a bad way. The people in the study had different experiences, like telling their families on purpose or being forced to tell them.
"Community members question me and flaunt their children before me": A call for psychosocial support for women with infertility in Northern Ghana.
Anabila Adda I; Naab F; Armah D; Kyei J; Yahaya A; Wuni Bobtoyah T pubmed id: 39824006Women in Northern Ghana who cannot have children face many problems like feeling sad, having trouble in their marriages, and paying for expensive treatments. They get some help from their community, but they need more support to stay healthy and happy. The study suggests forming groups to help these women feel better and get more support.
'Having children is like rain, as they say in our region': exploring refugees' reproductive agency.
Cense M; Kawous R; Lassooy Y; Ashraf-Bashir T; Teclemariam S; Tecle S; Abou Moghdeb R; Saadi N pubmed id: 39817835Migrants from countries like Afghanistan, Somalia, Eritrea, and Syria who live in the Netherlands have a tough time with health issues, like having pregnancies they didn't plan and not getting the birth control they need. They have to learn new things about living in a different country while also dealing with their old customs and what their families expect. It's important for doctors and helpers to understand and respect their cultures to really help them.
Impact of bladder management methods and other factors on sexual activity in women with chronic spinal cord injury/disease.
Mahler JL; Schneider S; Wöllner J; Pannek J; Krebs J pubmed id: 39817045Spinal cord problems can make it hard for people to control their bladder and also affect their love life. Using a tube to help pee can sometimes get in the way of being close with someone.
Masked liking of pornography: implicit associations in men with compulsive sexual behavior.
Engel J; Waechter A; Veit M; Kneer J; Sinke C; Brand M; Krueger THC pubmed id: 39817044Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder is a new disorder listed in the latest International Classification of Diseases. It is similar to how people get addicted to drugs or certain activities.
Effects of therapy in experimental models of Peyronie's disease: a scoping review.
Wiborg MH; Krøijer R; Laursen BS; Lund L pubmed id: 39807474Peyronie's disease is a condition that affects the hard tissue covering part of the penis. Scientists have known about it for a long time, but they still aren't sure exactly why it happens.
The value of 5-HT, leptin, and NE in the classification of premature ejaculation.
Chen Z; Zhang X pubmed id: 39807473There are different types of a condition called premature ejaculation, like lifelong, acquired, natural variable, and subjective, but there isn’t a sure way to tell them apart.
Unveiling intimacy: sexual dysfunction and marital satisfaction among Pakistani males in Karachi.
Yousefzai HA; Ismail SIF; Hussain S; Alimuddin AS pubmed id: 39807472Some countries in Asia do not like to talk about sex. In Pakistan, problems related to sex are not seen as important.
"It's Like Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde": The Construction of Moral Identity by Israeli Men Who Pay Women for Sex.
Prior A; Peled E pubmed id: 39806189The study looked at how men in Israel who pay for sex try to keep a good image of themselves, even though society often sees them in a negative way. The research found that these men use different ways to think about their actions and identity in a moral way. The study suggests that research on paying for sex should pay close attention to how these moral questions affect the people involved.
Attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health and rights and their associations with reproductive agency: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.
Båge K; Kågesten A; Uthman O; Salazar M; Puranen B; Svallfors S; Ekström AM; Litorp H pubmed id: 39803831The study looked at how people's beliefs about health and gender equality affect choices about having children in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. It found that things like education and religion are linked to these choices. People with positive views on gender equality and health had more control over their reproductive choices.
The associations among platelet count, mean platelet volume, and erectile dysfunction: an observational and Mendelian randomization study.
Peng J; An J; Chen Y; Zhou J; Xiang B pubmed id: 39801931Scientists have studied how platelets, which are tiny cells in our blood, might be linked to problems with erections, called erectile dysfunction. But, they want to look closer using new ways that focus on certain groups of people.
Association of total testosterone levels with cardiometabolic diseases in men with erectile dysfunction.
Chen BT; Tsai PJ; Jiann BP pubmed id: 39801930Low testosterone and trouble getting an erection can be signs of other health problems in men. Having trouble with erections is often the first sign of low testosterone.
Perspectives on Abortion Services, the Pre-Abortion Visit, and Telemedicine Abortion: A Qualitative Study in Sweden.
Jar-Allah T; Edalat M; Nyman V; Milsom I; Gemzell-Danielsson K; Rydelius J; Hognert H pubmed id: 39800999This study looks at how people feel about getting medicine for abortion at a clinic in Sweden. It also explores their ideas on how to make the process better and their thoughts on having the option to do it without going to the clinic.
Factor structure and psychometric characteristics of the City birth Trauma Scale- Slovak version.
Škodová Z; Ďuríčeková B; Bánovčinová Ľ; Urbanová E; Bašková M; Grendár M pubmed id: 39793261The City Birth Trauma Scale is a tool to check how people feel after giving birth. The study looked at how well this tool works and how consistent it is in Slovakia.
Reflections on using methodology to engage with Pacific youth in Aotearoa New Zealand about their sexual and reproductive health.
Cammock R; Pousini T; Andrews M pubmed id: 39791451This research talks about how young people in the Pacific view and understand sexual and reproductive health, which includes their beliefs and values. It shows that it's important to respect their culture when doing research on these topics. The study looks at different ways to make sure Pacific youth feel heard and understood, like using certain communication strategies and being flexible.
Histone deacetylase 6 inhibition prevents hypercholesterolemia-induced erectile dysfunction independent of changes in markers of autophagy.
Ihrig CM; Montgomery MM; Nomura Y; Nakano M; Pandey D; La Favor JD pubmed id: 39790566Erectile dysfunction, a condition where it's hard for someone to get or keep an erection, is becoming more common all around the world. This rise seems to be linked with more people being overweight and having heart problems.
The association between comprehensive dietary antioxidant index and erectile dysfunction in adult men: a cross-sectional study from the 2001-2004 U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Liu M; Zhang P pubmed id: 39790565Eating a lot of antioxidants from your diet might help prevent problems like erectile dysfunction, but not many studies have looked into how a full diet of these antioxidants affects it.
Identification of fibrosis-related genes and biomarkers in diabetic erectile dysfunction.
Deng W; Cui L; Li T; Meng Q; Sun T; Yuan P pubmed id: 39790563Diabetic erectile dysfunction (DMED) happens a lot to people with diabetes. It is also hard to find good ways to treat it.
Imagining Coat-Hangers and Pills: A Qualitative Exploration of Abortion Beliefs and Attitudes in Hostile Policy Contexts in the United States.
Schroeder R; Freedman LR; Becker A; Ahlbach C; Biggs MA pubmed id: 39789658The study looked at how much people know about and what they think of different ways to end a pregnancy without a doctor's help, which is called self-managed abortion.
Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunction: recommendations from the fifth international consultation on sexual medicine (ICSM 2024).
Brotto LA; Atallah S; Carvalho J; Gordon E; Pascoal PM; Reda M; Stephenson KR; Tavares IM pubmed id: 39786497Many people have problems with their sexual health, which can affect how happy they are, but they often don't ask for help because they feel embarrassed. To help them, it's important to look at their body, mind, and social life altogether.
An Affective-Sexual Education Program for People With Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: Analysis of Its Effectiveness in the Spanish Context.
Estruch-García V; Gil-Llario MD; Fernández-García O; Ballester-Arnal R pubmed id: 39778047Affective-sexual education is important for everyone, including people with intellectual disabilities. This study tested a program called Saludiversex-M to see how well it works for people with moderate intellectual disabilities.
Relationship Between HSV-1 Serostatus and HSV-2 IgG Confirmation Results Using an Inhibition Assay.
Shates TM; Realegeno S; Prince HE; Marlowe EM pubmed id: 39774092Some tests show a false positive for a herpes virus called HSV-2 in about 2% of people. The study wanted to see if having antibodies for HSV-1 affects the results for HSV-2 testing.
High Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Poor Sensitivity and Specificity of Screening Algorithms for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among Female Sex Workers in Zimbabwe: Analysis of Respondent-Driven Sampling Surveys in 3 Communities.
Chabata ST; Fearon E; Musemburi S; Machingura F; Machiha A; Hargreaves JR; Ndowa FJ; Mugurungi O; Cowan FM; Steen R pubmed id: 39774091This study talks about finding ways to help female sex workers in Zimbabwe stay healthy. It checks how common certain infections are and looks at how well different tests work for finding these infections.
Mapping the evidence on interventions that mitigate the health, educational, social and economic impacts of child marriage and address the needs of child brides: a systematic scoping review.
Elnakib S; Ali AK; Mieth K; Chandra-Mouli V pubmed id: 39773418This research paper looks at different ways to help girls who got married when they were young. Most of the programs focus on teaching about health and giving information and help, but not many focus on helping these girls with school or money. The paper says more research is needed to find out what really helps these young brides.
Seeking and encountering online information for menstrual health: a qualitative study among adolescent schoolgirls in Gianyar Regency and Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia.
Suttor H; Yamayanti KP; Astiti NLEP; Dewi T; Chenhall RD; Ansariadi A; Hennegan J pubmed id: 39773261The study looked at how girls in Bali, Indonesia, get information about menstruation from the internet. They found that girls used search engines and TikTok to learn about menstrual health. While online info was helpful, it sometimes worried the girls and spread myths, so it's important to teach them how to find good information.
The Affinity Battlefield: School Relationships and EFL Teachers' Workplace Experiences with LGBTIQ+ Individuals.
España-Delgado JA; Viáfara-González JJ pubmed id: 39760692The study looks at how LGBTIQ+ teachers in Colombia feel about being accepted at school. It found that how teachers are treated depends on things like the school's religion, whether it's public or private, and what the parents and staff think.
"It was a foregone conclusion": a qualitative study of women's experiences and meaning-making of later-in-life abortion in Belgium.
Verghote K; Neeser N; Wangmo T; Pennings G; Provoost V pubmed id: 39757839The study looked at women in Belgium, age 40 or older, who had an abortion. It found three key ideas: their family and age affected their decision, they wanted an abortion quickly because it was hard on them, and they felt bad because they thought others might judge them. The research helps us understand how these women feel and why they make these choices.
Exercise in early pregnancy among women with migraine: A hospital-based cross-sectional study.
Hegaard HK; Emborg MS; Wieland S; Chalmer MA; de Wolff MG; Ballegaard NR; Damm P; Rom AL pubmed id: 39746233This research looks at migraines in pregnant women and how exercise can help. It studied how much these women follow exercise advice and what kinds of exercises they do during early pregnancy.