Yasaswi Kislovskiy, MD, MSc, ob-gyn and reproductive infectious disease specialist, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, discusses the stigma around STDs/STIs and how clinicians can help spread awareness amongst their patients and their community.
Identifying gaps in syphilis treatment and prenatal care among pregnant individuals
May 17th 2024Preventing congenital syphilis comes down to quick diagnosis and treatment of the infection in pregnancy, and the number of missed opportunities to do so in the United States continues to grow.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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Understanding pediatric STIs: Trends, management, and more
May 10th 2024Dive into the rising prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents and young adults, exploring educational gaps, vaccination rates, and the imperative need for open conversations between patients and health care providers to combat stigma and enhance preventive care.
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