Sexually transmitted infection

Testing.com Announces Best Free STD Testing Organizations in Columbus, OH

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Friday, March 12, 2021

SEATTLE, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Columbus, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.

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  • SEATTLE, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Columbus, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
  • According to the Chlamydia Five Year Report published by the Ohio Department of Health, the number of reported chlamydia cases in Franklin County increased from 8,088 to 10,179 between 2014 and 2018 while Ohio's Gonorrhea Five Year Report shows a drastic increase in the number of reported cases of gonorrhea statewide between 2014 and 2018.
  • The Total Syphilis Five Year Report states that while the number of reported syphilis cases in Columbus declined by 25% between 2016 and 2017, the city still leads the state in the number of reported cases.
  • The report features the following organizations:

Testing.com Announces Best Free STD Testing Organizations in Des Moines, Iowa

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Friday, March 12, 2021

SEATTLE, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Des Moines, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.

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  • SEATTLE, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Des Moines, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
  • According to the report, despite Iowa being a rural state, incidences of STDs are following the national trend.
  • Chlamydia infections have increased for the last five years in Polk County, according to the Polk County Health Department's Chlamydia 2015-2019 Polk County Report while The Polk County Health Department's Gonorrhea 2015-2019 Polk County Report documented a startling 121.8% increase in gonorrhea cases.
  • After an encouraging drop of 32.4% in total syphilis cases in 2018, Polk County cases took a dramatic jump in 2019.

Testing.com Announces Best Free STD Testing Organizations in College Station, TX

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Friday, March 12, 2021

SEATTLE, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in College Station, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.

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  • SEATTLE, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in College Station, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
  • According to the report, that three most common STDs in College Station are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
  • Nine of the cases in the county were primary and secondary syphilis, and two of the P&S diagnoses were in College Station.
  • The report features the following organizations:

Testing.com Announces Best Free STD Testing Organizations in Boise, ID

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Boise.

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  • SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Boise.
  • Research experts at Testing.com also evaluated top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
  • According to the report, three most common STDs based on reported occurrences are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, all of which have risen dramatically from 2014 to 2018.
  • Syphilis reported cases in 2018 occurred mainly in males, with only 20% diagnosed in females.

Testing.com Announces Best Free STD Testing Organizations in Austin, TX

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Austin.

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  • SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com , a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Austin.
  • Research experts at Testing.com also evaluated top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
  • According to the report, three most common STDs reported in Augusta are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
  • In 2018, a total of 12,900 cases of syphilis were reported in Texas, which was an increase of about 109% over the number of cases reported in 2011.

Innovative Text Messaging Campaign Promotes Indigenous Youth Sexual Wellness

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Healthy Native Youth (HNY)isproud to announce a collaborative effort to elevate adolescent sexual health for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) teens with the newly launched TalkingIsPowertext messaging campaign .

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Healthy Native Youth (HNY)isproud to announce a collaborative effort to elevate adolescent sexual health for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) teens with the newly launched TalkingIsPowertext messaging campaign .
  • Funded by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund (MHAF), the text messaging campaign text EMPOWERto 97779 -- provides a resource for AI/AN parents and caring adults to initiate difficult conversations about sexual health topics with their teens and young adults.
  • The text messaging platform ensures broad access in a time when many indigenous communities lack access to reliable internet.
  • Caring adults can text the word "EMPOWER" to 97779 to receive weekly text messages that include culturally appropriate tips and resources, covering sexual health, pregnancy, HIV/STDs, condoms, and consent.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Safety Measure for Oral Sex (LAX-1229)

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

The inventor developed THE MASK to provide a safety measure for use during oral sex.

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  • The inventor developed THE MASK to provide a safety measure for use during oral sex.
  • As such, it protects against skin-to-skin contact and the transfer of bodily fluids.
  • Thus, it affords peace of mind for users since it can prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and save lives.
  • The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp.

Global Condom Market 2020-2024: Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats - Technavio

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Monday, November 16, 2020

The condom market is expected to grow by USD 3.44 billion, progressing at a CAGR of over 8% during the forecast period.

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  • The condom market is expected to grow by USD 3.44 billion, progressing at a CAGR of over 8% during the forecast period.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201116005055/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Condom Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The increasing prevalence of STDs is one of the major factors propelling market growth.
  • However, factors such as the availability of substitutes will hamper the market growth.
  • Based on the material, the latex condoms segment is expected to post significant growth during the forecast period.

College health insurer Wellfleet teams up with binx health to keep students safe and campuses open in the fight against COVID-19

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Students "activate" binx boxes online, complete sample collection in their dorms or at home, then drop off completed kits at centralized locations for lab processing.

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  • Students "activate" binx boxes online, complete sample collection in their dorms or at home, then drop off completed kits at centralized locations for lab processing.
  • Wellfleet, one of the nation's leading student health insurance carriers, worked with binx on behalf of client colleges and universities to deliver a first-of-kind platform that makes population testing a reality for the nation's college campuses.
  • binx's deployment in COVID-19 was adapted from its innovative platform for sexually-transmitted infections, which also serves the college health community with similar tools.
  • binx health brings rapid, accurate and convenient infectious disease testing, including COVID-19, to people where they live, work and shop.

College health insurer Wellfleet teams up with binx health to keep students safe and campuses open in the fight against COVID-19

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Students "activate" binx boxes online, complete sample collection in their dorms or at home, then drop off completed kits at centralized locations for lab processing.

Key Points: 
  • Students "activate" binx boxes online, complete sample collection in their dorms or at home, then drop off completed kits at centralized locations for lab processing.
  • Wellfleet, one of the nation's leading student health insurance carriers, worked with binx on behalf of client colleges and universities to deliver a first-of-kind platform that makes population testing a reality for the nation's college campuses.
  • binx's deployment in COVID-19 was adapted from its innovative platform for sexually-transmitted infections, which also serves the college health community with similar tools.
  • binx health brings rapid, accurate and convenient infectious disease testing, including COVID-19, to people where they live, work and shop.