VD, STD CLINIC SINGAPORE™ (SG)

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VD, STD CLINIC SINGAPORE™ (SG) @vd.sg: Venereal disease (VD) symptoms in men/women. Full/total/complete screening/diagnosis, testing/check, treatment clinic, Singapore - Private and confidential service. Definitions, references, and latest news.

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• VD
• VD Symptoms
• VD Screening
• VD Testing
• VD Check
• VD Treatment
• VD Clinic

• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) - refers only to infections that are causing symptoms.
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) - refers to infection with any germ that can cause an STD, even if the infected person has no symptoms.
• Venereal disease (VD) - term used before the 1990s.
• Genitourinary medicine (GUM) is an expanding specialty which is primarily related to the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.

References

• VD - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• VD: Definition from Answers.com

Youths Vow to Protect Themselves and Others - 22 December 2011
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:34:52 +0100 | UNFPA News
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young leaders from 38 African countries have pledged to act as role models for their fellow youths by “protecting ourselves, our partners and families from HIV, sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, harmful practices and gender-based violence which negatively affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people.” The young leaders were participating in a three-day training course before the International Conference on ---- and STIs in Africa (ICASA) this month in Addis Ababa. (Source: UNFPA News)

Africa: The IAS Salutes Michel Kazatchkine for His Dedicated and Visionary Leadership of the Global Fund to Fight ----, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:47:34 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs
IAS (Geneva)-26 January 2012 - Geneva, Switzerland. "Michel Kazatchkine has helped to save millions of lives as one of the driving forces in the creation, development and operations of the Global Fund to Fight ----, Tuberculosis and Malaria and we are extremely grateful to him for his leadership and his partnership with the IAS and our members around the world as the Global Fund's Executive Director for past five years," said IAS President Elly Katabira. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs)

Oral HPV Infection More Common in Men
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:47:42 +0100 | WebMD Health
The human papilloma virus (HPV) which is often sexually transmitted is responsible for a rapidly growing type of oral cancer, and now new research may help explain why men get the cancer more than women. (Source: WebMD Health)

7% Of Americans Have Oral HPV
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
A study published online in JAMA on Thursday suggests 7% of men and women in the US carry the Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes a distinct form of cancer that affects the part of the throat that sits at the back of the mouth. The study suggests oral HPV infection is predominantly sexually transmitted, and estimates that men are nearly three times more likely to have the virus than women. Maura L. Gillison, Professor in the College of Medicine at Ohio State University (OSU), and others carried out the study... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Well: Oral HPV More Common in Men Than Women
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:41 +0100 | NYT Health
About one in 15 Americans is infected with oral human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted virus that causes throat cancers, and the disease is especially common among men, new research shows. (Source: NYT Health)

Uganda: Marginalized Forest Community Battles to Survive
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:39:07 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs
IRIN (Nairobi)-The marginalized western Ugandan Basua community is fighting extinction; forcibly removed from their forest home two decades ago, they have struggled to cope with modern life and have been ravaged by health crises, including HIV. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs)

Africa: Foundation Releases Report On Achievements of Project Heart, a Groundbreaking Program to Expand HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:39:05 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric ---- Foundation (Washington, DC)-The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric ---- Foundation (EGPAF) today issued a report on the achievements of Project HEART, its groundbreaking initiative to extend life-saving HIV prevention, care, and treatment to millions of people living in sub-Saharan Africa. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs)

Complications 'rare' for pregnant women with STIs
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:18:56 +0100 | Nursing in Practice
Pregnant women with STIs should have a normal birth providing the “appropriate intervention” is carried out read more (Source: Nursing in Practice)

South Africa: Taking Responsibility to Protect Others - 500 Living With ----
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:28:25 +0100 | AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs
Health-e (Cape Town)-People living with HIV have a critical role to play in preventing new HIV infections. A new strategy aims to enlist the help of HIV-infected people in preventing the spread of HIV. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV----- and STDs)