Archive for February, 2008

Jakarta ends stand-off on bird flu vaccines

Precious samples of bird flu virus are at the centre of an extraordinary political battle in Indonesia, as arguments rage over the profits from potentially life-saving vaccines.
The Asian countries worst hit by the disease suspect that pharmaceutical giants will make millions out of vaccines derived from samples taken in affected areas. But after receiving an […]

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Syphilis showing alarming rise in county

County health officials will launch a radio and TV ad campaign Thursday in an effort to stem an alarming rise in syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases.
The county’s annual number of new syphilis cases rose from 23 in 1997 to 312 last year.
When compared with U.S. case statistics from 2001 through 2006, San Diego […]

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Clinical trial part of comprehensive study into premature ejaculation

It’s one of those topics many people feel uncomfortable discussing, but premature ejaculation is a problem a large percentage of the male population experience.
Local clinical research being conducted as part of a much larger trial study will hopefully shed some light on the topic and perhaps lead to a new treatment option.
General urologist Dr. B.W. […]

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Hoping to Avoid the Hepatitis A-List

Hundreds of patrons of a posh Manhattan hot spot, including A-list celebrities who attended actor Ashton Kutcher’s 30th birthday party there, may have been exposed to hepatitis A, health officials said.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offered free vaccines through Sunday to anyone who had been to Socialista in the West Village during the […]

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

American Bio Medica begins making test for syphilis

American Bio Medica Corp. has begun manufacturing diagnostic test strips for syphilis, under a deal with a Florida company.
The Kinderhook, N.Y., company, which primarily makes tests for drugs of abuse, will produce the syphilis test under contract with Hema Diagnostic Systems (HDS), a privately held company in Miramar, Fla. HDS will include the syphilis test […]

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Topical, Eutectic-Like Mixture Helps Prevent Premature Ejaculation: Presented at CURy

Aerosol application of topically applied eutectic-like mixture for premature ejaculation (TEMPE) is a convenient, safe, well tolerated, on-demand, and efficacious treatment for patients with premature ejaculation, according to a placebo-controlled, phase 2 study presented here at the first World Congress on Controversies in Urology (CURy).
Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual problems experienced […]

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Sex Tip: How to Deal With Premature Ejaculation

It can be frustrating if sex is over before you’ve had chance to really get going but the delaying method is brill for sorting out premature ejaculation and even just a fun new way to enjoy sex more.
The delay method is all about making sex last as long as possible and holding back an orgasm […]

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Old-fashioned syphilis epidemic emerging

INCREASED testing for the sexually-transmitted infection syphilis is failing to rein in Australia’s emerging epidemic, a study shows.
Rates of the old-fashioned disease have jumped sharply in the past decade, with more gay men aged in their 20s and 30s becoming infected.
Specialists have speculated whether the rise is simply a reflection of more men being tested […]

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Advanced Medical Institute Inc. Announces Results For Quarter and Half Year Ended December 31, 2007

Advanced Medical Institute Inc. (OTCBB:AVMD) (AMI), a leading provider of treatment for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation in Australia and New Zealand, has announced results for the fiscal quarter and half year ended December 31, 2007. All figures are in U.S. Dollars.
For the six months ended December 31, 2007, as compared to the same period […]

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Everyone must play a part in sexual health

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell highlights the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases and what can be done to ensure more people do not become infected
Last week was Contraceptive Awareness Week, and the Family Planning Association launched a campaign encouraging men to take an active role in contraceptive use.
Even in 2008, the onus of responsibility […]

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008