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Taking stock of existing barriers to sexual and reproductive health of girls and women in SSA and how collaboration and innovation can help shape the future

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Tiko, CAPE, Government, Learning, UNFPA, Non-governmental organization, Agility, HIV, United, Ageing, United Nations, Shattered Dreams, Economic development, Development impact bond, Private sector, Death, Pregnancy, Adolescence, STI, Woman, Social stigma, Senior counsel, NEWS, Feedback, Health, HIV/AIDS, Tech, Birth control

For years, women and girls have been failed by a fragmented, under-resourced health system that is not built to meet their sexual and reproductive health needs.

Key Points: 
  • For years, women and girls have been failed by a fragmented, under-resourced health system that is not built to meet their sexual and reproductive health needs.
  • Coupled with HIV, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for young women aged 15-19 years.
  • "Tiko" which provides access to free reproductive health services that can change the course of many lives offering youth-friendly care and comprehensive information.
  • Achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights by 2030 will require close collaboration by stakeholders in developing innovative solutions that can dismantle barriers to access among women and girls.

Navigating Spring Break Sexual Health: Advice from Dr. Deb Laino Sex and Relationship Therapist and Powerful Life Coach

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Men, General Health, LGBTQ+, Online Retail, Lifestyle, Discount, Variety, Specialty, Consumer, Convenience Store, Catalog, Retail, Women, Health, Communication, Birth, Relaxation, Condom, Intuition, Travel, Knowledge, STI, Trojan, Safety, Lubricant, Birth control

Prioritizing discussions surrounding sexual health, including consent, boundaries, contraception, STI prevention, and overall sexual well-being is crucial.

Key Points: 
  • Prioritizing discussions surrounding sexual health, including consent, boundaries, contraception, STI prevention, and overall sexual well-being is crucial.
  • Dr. Deb Laino, Sex and Relationship Therapist and Powerful Life Coach, is shedding light on spring break sexual health, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making, open communication, protection and more.
  • "Spring break is a time of liberation and exploration for many individuals, so it's important not to overlook the significance of sexual health amidst all the excitement," says Laino.
  • Below, Dr. Deb Laino offers the following advice for prioritizing sexual health on spring break.

Syndromic Multiplex Panels Market Research Report 2024: Global Analysis, Strategies, Trends and Forecasts to 2028 with Executive Guides - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Medical Supplies, Medical Devices, Health, Technology, Infectious Diseases, Health Technology, PCR, Disease, POCT, SARS-CoV-2, RSV, DTC, BioMérieux, STI, Live

5.2.3 Infectious Disease is Declining But..

Key Points: 
  • 5.2.3 Infectious Disease is Declining But..
    5.2.5 Economic Growth improves Living Standards.
  • 5.3.14 Syndromics drives POCT adoption.
  • 6.2 BioMerieux Submits Application for Respiratory, Sore Throat Panel
    6.8 Altratech to Enter MDx, POC Space by Supplanting PCR
    6.21 Quidel Gains CE Mark for Savanna Analyzer, Respiratory Panel
    6.26 Binx Health Targeting Clinics, DTC & OTC With STI Tests
    6.27 Luminex Lands BARDA Grant to Develop Test for SARS-CoV-2, Flu, RSV
    6.29 MiRxes Receives Approval for Multiplex SARS-CoV-2, Flu Test

Coachella Concerned That People Have Sex, Says AHF

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Entertainment, AIDS, Health, Infectious Diseases, Music, Events, Concerts, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, STD, Condom, Syphilis, URL, Sand, Coachella (festival), United, STI, Gonorrhea, CDC, Chlamydia, AHF, Multimedia, Advertising, Pharmaceutical industry

(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Coachella-themed billboard went up Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and will remain up throughout April as Coachella spans two weekends: April 12-14 and April 19-21.
  • Do they really not know how people spend their time during festival weekends?” said Michael Weinstein, AHF president and cofounder.
  • California ranks 22 in reported cases of chlamydia, 18th in reported cases of gonorrhea, and 19th in cases of syphilis.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.

Navigating Birth Control: Expert Advice from Dr. Bana Kashani, OB-GYN

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Women, Other Communications, Baby, Maternity, Communications, Practice Management, Family, Health, Consumer, General Health, Birth, Pregnancy, Infertility, Q&A, Intrauterine device, Condom, Menstrual cycle, Sterilization, IUD, Ovulation, Research, Fertility, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Hormonal contraception, Tubing (recreation), STI, Woman, USB On-The-Go, Birth control

In a rapidly evolving landscape of reproductive health, navigating the variety of birth control options can be overwhelming.

Key Points: 
  • In a rapidly evolving landscape of reproductive health, navigating the variety of birth control options can be overwhelming.
  • “When choosing a birth control method, it's essential to consider factors such as efficacy, convenience, side effects, and personal preferences.
  • Dr. Kashani sheds light on various birth control methods in the following Q&A:
    What are the different types of birth control methods available?
  • There is limited evidence to suggest that using birth control methods for an extended period negatively impacts fertility.

$1 Million Fund Honoring LGBTQ+ Champion Glen Spencer is Making Big Impacts

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Diagnosis, Health, HIV/AIDS, Organization, HIV, Risk, Education, Chicanos Por La Causa, Public, Human, Life, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Marketing, Woman, STI, Infection, Community engagement, Movement, Phoenix metropolitan area, PEP

PHOENIX, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Medical Care Center and its executive leadership established the "Glen Spencer Ending the HIV Epidemic Fund" in 2022 to honor Glen Spencer's legacy and dedication to increasing HIV awareness throughout the LGBTQ+ community. It is focused on curtailing HIV infections and promoting public health by committing $1 million over the course of four years.

Key Points: 
  • It is focused on curtailing HIV infections and promoting public health by committing $1 million over the course of four years.
  • "This is why fund recipients are our valued partners; their services are already touching the lives of many people.
  • Together we are all creating a wide safety net, one that we believe would make Glen Spencer very proud."
  • "Glen was bigger than life and is still sorely missed," said Spectrum Medical Care Center Director of Marketing and Community Engagement Victor Avila.

Cable Blowing Equipment Market size is set to grow by USD 42.34 mn from 2024-2028, growing fiber optic deployment boost the market- Technavio

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
PVC, CAPEX, TIC, Pneumatics, Growth, Communication, Electricity, Compressed air, OTT, Data, FTTC, Fiber to the x, Bharat Broadband Network, FTTP, STI, FTTB, CBS, FTTH, Telecommunications, PPR, Ministry, Microducts, Retail

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Key Points: 
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    Cable Blowing Equipment Market  is fragmented ; the companies are competing with competitors and are trying to get greater market share.
  • Cable Blowing Equipment Market report includes information on the product launches, sustainability, and prospects of leading vendors including Adishwar Tele Networks Pvt.
  • This market encompasses various types of cable blowing machines, including PVC, PPR, and composite cable blowing equipment.
  • The market for cable blowing equipment is driven by the growing demand for reliable and efficient communication and power infrastructure.

Calmara, Find Love, Not STIs: Dating app users can now use AI to weed out daters with STI

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Health, Uncertainty, Human, Trust, SAN, Ageing, Head, Social media, Anxiety, STI, CDC, Generation Z, Safety, Simplex, Privacy, Gen, Birth control

With dating apps becoming the new norm, Calmara addresses a vital concern in the digital dating realm.

Key Points: 
  • With dating apps becoming the new norm, Calmara addresses a vital concern in the digital dating realm.
  • Dating app users have reached an astonishing 59.16 million[2], making the digital dating scene more vibrant than ever.
  • This demographic shift highlights a critical gap in sexual health awareness and screening practices, exacerbated by a declining rate of STI testing[4].
  • Calmara stands at the forefront of a cultural shift towards greater transparency and responsibility in dating.

Seegene and Springer Nature Announce Awardees for the Open Innovation Program

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Microsoft, PCR, MRSA, Azure, Automation, Urinary tract infection, Knowledge, Research, UTI, Real-time, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, STI, Clinical trial, GMT, USD, Medical device

In September 2023, Seegene and Springer Nature opened applications to scientists and experts across the global community to conduct research for the 15 designated projects to develop Seegene's syndromic qPCR diagnostics assay reagents for the Open Innovation Program.

Key Points: 
  • In September 2023, Seegene and Springer Nature opened applications to scientists and experts across the global community to conduct research for the 15 designated projects to develop Seegene's syndromic qPCR diagnostics assay reagents for the Open Innovation Program.
  • During the initial stage of document screening, a total of 281 applications were submitted from 47 different countries, demonstrating worldwide interest in the program.
  • The total number of selected awardees is 17, including those who applied for more than one project.
  • The inaugural Open Innovation Program marks the initial step in this endeavor.

Seegene and Springer Nature Announce Awardees for the Open Innovation Program

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Microsoft, PCR, MRSA, Azure, Automation, Urinary tract infection, Knowledge, Research, UTI, Real-time, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, STI, Clinical trial, GMT, USD, Medical device

In September 2023, Seegene and Springer Nature opened applications to scientists and experts across the global community to conduct research for the 15 designated projects to develop Seegene's syndromic qPCR diagnostics assay reagents for the Open Innovation Program.

Key Points: 
  • In September 2023, Seegene and Springer Nature opened applications to scientists and experts across the global community to conduct research for the 15 designated projects to develop Seegene's syndromic qPCR diagnostics assay reagents for the Open Innovation Program.
  • During the initial stage of document screening, a total of 281 applications were submitted from 47 different countries, demonstrating worldwide interest in the program.
  • The total number of selected awardees is 17, including those who applied for more than one project.
  • The inaugural Open Innovation Program marks the initial step in this endeavor.