Thu,19 January 2012
Urogenital Chlamydia - is one of the most common diseases, sexually transmitted infections. According to AL Mashkilleyson et al. [1995] chlamydia in Russia is the second most common illness from influenza.
Intrigue urogenital chlamydia is that patients often do not notice the manifestations of this disease, so there is little pronounced. At the same time, this disease gives a lot of complications and easily treated.
Called disease chlamydia trahomatis (Chlamidia trachomatis). Originally chlamydia considered large viruses because they can reprodu
Tue,17 January 2012
Herpes is known to mankind since ancient times. The name "herpes" (translated from the Greek word "steal") was given to the disease at about the 100th BC Herodotus. The term "herpes" Herodotus called fever, accompanied by the appearance of the skin and mucous membranes of blisters.
There are about 8 types of herpes viruses, but the genitals affect only two of them: herpes simplex viruses type 1 and 2. The first type refers labial herpes. Despite its name, it affects both the mucous membranes and skin of the face (lips, nose, eyes), and genitals. It
Sun,15 January 2012
A compelling University of Michigan Health System study made assumptions about the role of complications in distinguishing good and bad hospitals. The report in New England Journal of Medicine confirms that serious complications are common after major surgery - about 1 in 6 patients - but the study shows what drives hospital mortality is failure to rescue. Low mortality hospitals have medical teams with the ability to rescue patients by recognizing and heading off potentially catastrophic complications such as deep wound infections, pneumonia, kidney failure, blood clots, and strokes. In spite of
Fri,13 January 2012
Spring is the perfect time to clear out the clutter and clean out the dust, dirt and allergens that have collected over the winter months. However, for people with asthma it is also an activity that could aggravate their condition and lead to an asthma attack. Asthma UK is offering some safe, spring-cleaning tips to help people with asthma to rid their homes of some common indoor triggers.
Recycling old belongings and collectables, or donating them to charity will cut down on dust throughout the house, making cleaning easier. Items
Wed,11 January 2012
According to a new study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, erectile dysfunction (ED) is highly prevalent across white, black and Hispanic populations in the United States. For the first time in an adequately-sized, nationally representative probability sample, the effect of health and lifestyle variables on the odds of having ED were determined in order to estimate prevalence by race and ethnicity. White men age 70 years and older, as well as those suffering from diabetes, were shown to be at greater risk for developing erectile dysfunction.
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Mon,09 January 2012
An understanding of sexuality is a vital pre-requisite for any professional who interacts with people on a day-to-day basis, according to Dr Patricia Weerakoon.
The coordinator of the University of Sydney's sexual health Master's program, Dr Weerakoon says there is currently an acute shortage of people qualified to offer much-needed sexual health guidance and counselling within the community. "Anybody who deals with human beings has to deal with the sexual side of their being," she says. "It's an integral part of our personality. If you're dealing w
Sat,07 January 2012
Findings from the largest nationally representative study of sexual and sexual-health behaviors ever fielded, conducted by Indiana University sexual health researchers, provides an updated and much needed snapshot of contemporary Americans' sexual behaviors, including a description of more than 40 combinations of sexual acts that people perform during sexual events, patterns of condom use by adolescents and adults, and the percentage of Americans participating in same-sex encounters.
The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB) was conducted by researchers from the Center for Sex
Thu,05 January 2012
Stigma and Embarrassment Still Prevent Men With Premature Ejaculation From Seeking Help and Advice
Today, the first key findings from 'Premature Ejaculation Confidential', a unique Europe-wide public survey on premature ejaculation (PE), reveal the intense - and in many cases - long years of silent suffering that PE poses on men and their partners. 'Premature Ejaculation Confidential' also highlights the significant burden that Premature Ejaculation places on couples' relationships and why men are reluctant to seek help, advice and solutions for the condition.
Tue,03 January 2012
An Indiana University study published in the September issue of the International Journal of Sexual Health found that women who feel more positively about women's genitals find it easier to orgasm and are more likely to engage in sexual health promoting behaviors, such as having regular gynecological exams or performing vulvar self-examinations.
"These are important findings about body image," said Debby Herbenick, associate director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. "Our culture often portrays women&#
Sun,01 January 2012
2 Indiana University studies conducted among nationally representative samples of adult American men and women show that vibrator use during sexual interactions is common, with use being reported by approximately 53 percent of women and 45 percent of men ages 18 to 60. Not only is vibrator use common, but the two studies also show that vibrator use is associated with more positive sexual function and being more proactive in caring for one's sexual health.
The studies, led by researchers at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion in IU's School of Health, Physical Education and Rec
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