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View article: A Multicomponent Intervention to Train and Support Family Medicine Providers to Promote Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the Deep South: Protocol for the PrEP-Pro Study
A Multicomponent Intervention to Train and Support Family Medicine Providers to Promote Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the Deep South: Protocol for the PrEP-Pro Study Open
BACKGROUND: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective biomedical prevention intervention and a major strategy for reducing the HIV burden in the United States. However, PrEP provision and uptake remain lower than estimated need…
View article: Evaluating Hypertension Management at a Student Run Free Clinic in Alabama
Evaluating Hypertension Management at a Student Run Free Clinic in Alabama Open
Background: Healthcare remains unavailable for many persons who are un- or under-insured. Equal Access Birmingham (EAB) is a student run free clinic that provides urgent, primary, and specialty care to the Birmingham area. The purpose of t…
View article: Ophthalmology Residency Program Director Survey on Pass/Fail U.S. Medical Licensing Exam Step 1 Scoring
Ophthalmology Residency Program Director Survey on Pass/Fail U.S. Medical Licensing Exam Step 1 Scoring Open
Background Beginning January 26, 2022, the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 changed from a numerical score to pass/fail (P/F). The purpose of this study was to determine the perspective of ophthalmology program directors regardin…
View article: Evaluating the impact of pass/fail United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 scoring on pathology residency selection
Evaluating the impact of pass/fail United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 scoring on pathology residency selection Open
Beginning 26 January 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 changed from a numerical score to Pass/Fail. Historically, residency programs have used Step 1 scores as a valuable metric in assessing the competitiveness o…
View article: Embedding a Dedicated Sexual Health Clinic in a University's Health Services Expands Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Options
Embedding a Dedicated Sexual Health Clinic in a University's Health Services Expands Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Options Open
Background The primary objectives of this study were to assess utilization of sexual health services at a university's student health and wellness center and to determine whether the presence of a dedicated sexual health clinic (SHC) was a…
View article: Impact of testosterone use on the vaginal microbiota of transgender men, including susceptibility to bacterial vaginosis: study protocol for a prospective, observational study
Impact of testosterone use on the vaginal microbiota of transgender men, including susceptibility to bacterial vaginosis: study protocol for a prospective, observational study Open
Introduction The effect of testosterone (T) therapy on the vaginal microbiota of transgender men (TGM) is not well characterised, although one cross-sectional study comparing the vaginal microbiota of cisgender women to TGM on T≥1 year fou…
View article: A Multicomponent Intervention to Train and Support Family Medicine Providers to Promote Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the Deep South: Protocol for the PrEP-Pro Study
A Multicomponent Intervention to Train and Support Family Medicine Providers to Promote Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the Deep South: Protocol for the PrEP-Pro Study Open
Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective biomedical prevention intervention and a major strategy for reducing the HIV burden in the United States. However, PrEP provision and uptake remain lower than estimated needs…
View article: Perceptions of the Emergency Medicine Resident Selection Process by Program Directors Following the Transition to a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1
Perceptions of the Emergency Medicine Resident Selection Process by Program Directors Following the Transition to a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Open
Our results indicate that the top quartile of attributes might remain the same, despite most PDs agreeing that Step 2 CK is a better predictor of a resident's performance.
View article: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (<scp>HIV</scp>/<scp>AIDS</scp>): An Overview
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (<span>HIV</span>/<span>AIDS</span>): An Overview Open
This chapter provides an overview of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It describes the epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for HIV. Acute HIV infection, also known as early or …
View article: A Multicomponent Intervention to Train and Support Family Medicine Providers to Promote Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the Deep South: Protocol for the PrEP-Pro Study (Preprint)
A Multicomponent Intervention to Train and Support Family Medicine Providers to Promote Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in the Deep South: Protocol for the PrEP-Pro Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective biomedical prevention intervention and a major strategy for reducing the HIV burden in the United States. However, PrEP provision and uptake remain lower than estimated need…
View article: Findings from a Qualitative Needs Assessment of Equal Access Birmingham, a Student-Run Free Clinic in the Southern United States
Findings from a Qualitative Needs Assessment of Equal Access Birmingham, a Student-Run Free Clinic in the Southern United States Open
Background: Student-run free clinics (SRFCs) are becoming increasingly common across the United States. To better understand clientele and improve these organizations, it is important to assess patient feedback about SRFC services. This st…
View article: Autoimmunity after Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine: A Case of Acquired Hemophilia A
Autoimmunity after Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine: A Case of Acquired Hemophilia A Open
Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been strongly associated with immune-mediated reactions, including the development of autoimmune disorders.[1] It is theorized that the spike protein S1 of SAR…
View article: P358 Assessing Sexual Health Services at a public university in the United States
P358 Assessing Sexual Health Services at a public university in the United States Open
Background The American National College Health Association reports that college students have frequent, condomless sex. Student health and wellness clinics (SHWC) offer sexual health services, but few have dedicated sexual health clinics …
View article: 10543 Assessing Sexual Health Services at a public university in the Deep South
10543 Assessing Sexual Health Services at a public university in the Deep South Open
IMPACT: Our work helps show universities that embedding dedicated sexual health clinics within university health and wellness clinics may expand the amount of students they see for sexual health screenings during a time of increased sexual…
View article: Predictors of Patient Retention at a Student-Run Free Clinic
Predictors of Patient Retention at a Student-Run Free Clinic Open
Background: Studies of patient retention at student-run free clinics (SRFCs) are lacking. We determined variables associated with clinic retention at Equal Access Birmingham (EAB), an urban SRFC that aims to provide acute care for clients …
View article: Effects of Different Doses of GEN-003, a Therapeutic Vaccine for Genital Herpes Simplex Virus-2, on Viral Shedding and Lesions: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Effects of Different Doses of GEN-003, a Therapeutic Vaccine for Genital Herpes Simplex Virus-2, on Viral Shedding and Lesions: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
Background GEN-003 is a candidate therapeutic vaccine for genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). We compared virologic and clinical impact of varying GEN-003 doses. Methods Adults with symptomatic HSV-2 received placebo or GEN-003 (3…
View article: Class-Wide Access to a Commercial Step 1 Question Bank During Preclinical Organ-Based Modules: A Pilot Project
Class-Wide Access to a Commercial Step 1 Question Bank During Preclinical Organ-Based Modules: A Pilot Project Open
Purpose The authors examined the usefulness of a commercially available Step 1 question bank as a formative academic support tool throughout organ-based modules in an integrated preclinical medical curriculum. The authors also determined t…
View article: P6.08 Offering sti testing in a community-based hiv prevention outreach progam
P6.08 Offering sti testing in a community-based hiv prevention outreach progam Open
Introduction STI testing is too often separated from HIV testing services and thus persons who may be at risk for STI are not adequately screening for infection. Data suggest that current STI infection is an indicator of elevated risk for …
View article: Sustained Lesion and Shedding Rate Reductions in Genital Herpes Patients 24 Months after Immunization with GEN-003, a Genital Herpes Immunotherapy
Sustained Lesion and Shedding Rate Reductions in Genital Herpes Patients 24 Months after Immunization with GEN-003, a Genital Herpes Immunotherapy Open
Background Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) are the main cause of genital ulcers worldwide. GEN-003 is an investigational genital herpes immunotherapy composed of HSV-2 antigens gD2DTMR and ICP4.2, and the saponin-based adjuvant Matrix-M2TM (…
View article: Analysis of a Phase 2b Study of GEN-003, a Genital Herpes Immunotherapy, Showed Significant Reductions in Viral Shedding and Lesion Rate Vs Placebo
Analysis of a Phase 2b Study of GEN-003, a Genital Herpes Immunotherapy, Showed Significant Reductions in Viral Shedding and Lesion Rate Vs Placebo Open
Background GEN-003 is an investigational genital herpes immunotherapy comprising gD2ΔTMR, an HSV-2 antigen that induces neutralizing antibody and T cell responses, ICP4.2, an HSV-2 T cell antigen selected through human T cell screens, and …
View article: Reported Church Attendance at the Time of Entry into HIV Care is Associated with Viral Load Suppression at 12 Months
Reported Church Attendance at the Time of Entry into HIV Care is Associated with Viral Load Suppression at 12 Months Open
View article: The Role of Early HIV Status Disclosure in Retention in HIV Care
The Role of Early HIV Status Disclosure in Retention in HIV Care Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate whether nondisclosure or selective disclosure of HIV status to others is associated with retention in HIV care. This retrospective analysis evaluated the relationship of self-reported disclosure …
View article: P18.13 Reported church attendance at the time of entry into hiv care associates with reduced viremia at 12 months
P18.13 Reported church attendance at the time of entry into hiv care associates with reduced viremia at 12 months Open
Background The Southeastern US is characterised as America’s “bible belt” with prominent religiosity yet also has the highest HIV incidence. The interplay between religion/spirituality and HIV-related outcomes could vary from detrimental t…
View article: P10.16 Factors associated with acceptance of genital herpes testing for black patients presenting for care at an std clinic
P10.16 Factors associated with acceptance of genital herpes testing for black patients presenting for care at an std clinic Open
Background 15.5% of the population in the United States is infected with herpes simplex virus-type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-2 rates are disproportionately high in black Americans, with seroprevalence approaching 50% in some communities. Knowledge of…
View article: Predictors of HIV Disclosure in Infected Persons Presenting to Establish Care
Predictors of HIV Disclosure in Infected Persons Presenting to Establish Care Open
View article: GEN-003 Phase 2 Interim Results: Therapeutic Vaccine for Genital Herpes Significantly Reduces Viral Shedding and Genital Lesions
GEN-003 Phase 2 Interim Results: Therapeutic Vaccine for Genital Herpes Significantly Reduces Viral Shedding and Genital Lesions Open
RESULTS: Patient Demographics 898 1The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 2Medical Center for Clinical Research, San Diego, CA, 3Tekton Research, Austin, TX, 4Westover Heights Clinic, Portland, OR, 5Center for Clinical St…
View article: Disseminated Primary Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection in a 22-Year-Old male
Disseminated Primary Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection in a 22-Year-Old male Open
We present a case of primary disseminated herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) cutaneous disease in a 22-year-old male. We discuss the immune response to HSV-2 infection as well as the extragenital manifestations of HSV-2 observed in immune…