Health Leading the Charge: Herpes Cure Research Group aims for a better future In the realm of volunteer-driven advocacy, the Herpes Cure Research group has emerged as a powerful force dedicated to advancing the field of herpes simplex virus (HSV) research. By Contributor • 2 min read
Health University freshers urged to use condoms amid record levels of gonorrhoea UKHSA is urging all those heading to university to use a condom with any new or casual partners, and to get tested regularly, after gonorrhoea diagnoses rocketed to 82,592 in 2022, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2021. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health UK Health Security Agency launches study to determine whether mpox can be transmitted asymptomatically, by people without any obvious symptoms The £1 million PResymptomatIc MonkEypox / Mpox (PRIME) study, funded by the Medical Research Council, is asking anyone in England aged 18 or over who knows they have been in close sexual contact with an mpox case to come forward to participate. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: Making healthcare safer for the LGBTQ+ community Members of the healthcare industry have an opportunity to improve patient safety for everyone. But as studies and stories have shown, minority groups do suffer in the attempt to receive general healthcare. By Contributor • 3 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health “We should not be complacent about mpox.” UK Health Security Agency publishes latest mpox figures The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest mpox outbreak epidemiological overview, which provides an update to the number of confirmed and highly probable mpox cases in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The overview shows that in 2023 so far (up to 31 July 2023) ther By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Sussex ME/CFS Society: All About ME The Sussex ME/CFS Society is the registered charity that informs, supports, and represents many of those suffering from the illness. By Contributor • 1 min read
Health Inclusive cervical screening campaign aims to remove the doubt and save lives Remove The Doubt, a dedicated cervical screening awareness campaign created by and for LGBTQ+ people, has been launched to help address the inequalities and misinformation around cervical screening. Over the summer, phase 2 of the campaign is being launched, running for eight weeks from July 10. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health New ‘mystery shopper research’ reveals half denied a sexual health appointment and long wait times for those who get through Providing clear recommendations for urgent improvement, the report – Over-Stretched and Under Strain: A Mystery Shopper Approach to Access to Sexual Health Services in England, Scotland, and Wales – is published on Thursday, July 20 to shine a light on the barriers which exist when trying to take ch By Graham Robson • 4 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health “We should not be complacent about mpox.”: UK Health Security Agency publishes updated mpox statistics The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest mpox outbreak epidemiological overview, which provides an update to the number of confirmed and highly probable mpox cases in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health HPV vaccination moves to a single dose from September A single dose provides robust protect against HPV that is comparable to two doses. The vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers, including cervical, head, neck and anal cancer. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Mpox vaccinations extended in London following recent spike in cases The nationwide mpox outbreak vaccination programme is due to come to a close at the end of July, however vaccinations will continue to be available beyond this date in London after 11 new cases were diagnosed within the past few weeks. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health UK Health Security Agency data shows large increase in STI diagnoses in gay and bisexual men in 2022 The 82,592 diagnoses of gonorrhoea in 2022 is the largest annual number on record; 38,923 of these diagnoses were in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GMBSM). In 2022 there were 8,692 syphilis diagnoses, the largest annual number since 1948; 6,003 of these diagnoses were in GBMSM. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
