The self-collection of sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests circumvents barriers that deter adolescents and young adults (AYAs) from seeking clinic-based reproductive healthcare, a text-based national survey suggested. Okeoma O. Mmeje, MD, MPH “The autonomy and confidentiality offered by self-collection may empower AYAs to take charge of their sexual health without fear of judgment or social … Read more
A subtype of molecular bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases risk for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection among Black and Hispanic adolescents and young women, according to investigators. This finding adds to a growing body of evidence that the cervicovaginal microbiome (CVM) plays a central role in the natural history of CT infection and should be explored as … Read more
Archyde > Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata Table of Contents 1. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata 2. Promising Results: Hair Regrowth Sustains Over Time 3. Safety Profile: Favorable Despite Side Effects 4. What Are the Key Differences Between the ALLEGRO-LT Study and Previous Ritlecitinib Trials for AA? … Read more
TOPLINE: Ritlecitinib demonstrates long-term improvements in regrowth of scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes at 24 months in adults and adolescents with alopecia areata (AA) and ≥ 25% scalp hair loss. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated outcomes in 449 de novo adult and adolescent patients (mean age, 32.9 years) with AA and ≥ 25% scalp hair loss, enrolled … Read more
TOPLINE: Lineages involved in transmission bursts of HIV contribute to nearly three times more future transmission events than those not involved in bursts. Adolescents, gender minorities, and those with diagnoses of HIV during acute infection have a higher likelihood for burst involvement. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a phylogenetic analysis of data from six geographic regions in … Read more
China lowered its age of criminal responsibility from 14 to 12 for ‘special cases’ such as inflicting death by ‘extremely cruel means’. Photo / Getty Images A Chinese court sentenced a teenage boy to life in prison on Monday for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked a national debate over the treatment of … Read more