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AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China's pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections. Also covering updates for flu season, COVID trends and RSV surges. AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger hosts. Speaker Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, vice president, science, medicine & public health, American Medical Association Transcript Transcript Unger: Hello and welcome to the AMA Update video and podcast. Today we have our weekly look at the headlines with the AMA...

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Perioral dermatitis is a red, scaly rash with bumps around the mouth that can extend up to the nose. There may be mild itching and burning. It can be caused by a topical steroid cream (hydrocortisone), inhaled corticosteroids, cosmetics, moisturizers, or fluoride toothpaste. When related to topical steroid use, the perioral dermatitis rash may worsen when you stop using the cream before it gets better. This can be troublesome to those with the skin condition as it seems like it is not healing. This article will discuss the healing stages of perioral dermatitis, its causes, and treatments. supersizer / Getty Images How to Tell If Perioral Dermatitis Is Healing Perioral dermatitis can be triggered by long-term topical steroid use, both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription. One of the first steps to treating it in these cases is to stop using topical steroids. However, this often causes a rebound effect, which is a worsening of symptoms when treatm...

Key Takeaways The FDA granted marketing authorization for the first at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. The test, called Simple 2, is the first FDA-authorized at-home test kit for STIs other than HIV. Experts say the authorization expands public accessibility and flexibility for testing STIs, particularly benefiting communities that have low access to sexual health clinics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first at-home sample-collection test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Adults can now buy the test over the counter (OTC) without a doctor's prescription. The test, called Simple 2, is made by the virtual health company LetsGetChecked. Previously, the only approved tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea required samples to be collected on-site, such as at a provider's office. According to the FDA, Simple 2 is the first test with at-home sample collection for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV. Chlamydia ...

CNN  —  Hospitals in northern China and Beijing have reported a surge in the number of children with respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia. Last week, the World Health Organization asked China to provide more information on the cases. Based on what is known thus far, how concerning are these cases? Why might there be a surge in respiratory illnesses? Should people traveling to China rethink their plans? What additional precautions should governments, health systems and individuals take? To help us understand the situation, I spoke with CNN wellness medical expert Dr. Leana Wen. Dr. Wen is an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She previously served as Baltimore's health commissioner. CNN:   How concerning i...

A recently launched campaign doesn't mince words when it comes to the human papillomavirus (HPV) and why everyone should get vaccinated against it. The aptly named HPV Fucks Everybody campaign is the brainchild of 2023 MM+M Agency 100 honorees Publicis Health Media and Digitas Health as well as the nonprofit F Cancer.  The goal of HPV Fucks Everybody is to highlight the risks associated with HPV, which includes developing cancer and genital warts, in an effort to encourage young people to get a vaccine to prevent infection. On the campaign's website, people can schedule a vaccine appointment at a number of prominent retail pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart, Target and Kroger. HPV Fucks Everybody is supported by a 30-second and one-minutelong commercials and is being out-of-home promoted nationwide. This includes advertisements placed across 150 campuses, 150 malls and on lifestyle websites like T...

So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. These fluid-filled blisters often found on or around the mouth are not only painful, they may also inflict feelings of shame. "People hear herpes and they immediately think of a highly stigmatized virus," says Dr. Chris Adigun, a board-certified dermatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This stigma has very real consequences. According to a poll by Compeed, a brand that makes treatment options for cold sores, 28 percent of respondents revealed they stayed home because of a cold sore outbreak. People with cold sores sometimes "worry that people will not want intimate or social relationships with them because of it," adds Adigun. But does the source of cold sores truly warrant this shame? What causes a cold sore? A cold sore is "a reactivation of a latent herpes simplex virus infection," says Adigun.  People who get cold sores were once infected with the herpes simplex virus, also known a...

Genital Warts (Condyloma Acuminatum) Market The genital warts (condyloma acuminatum) market is predicted to grow from its current value of US$ 1.87 billion in 2023 to US$ 3 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.84%. Due to the anticipated introduction of novel medications, the dynamics of the genital warts market are anticipated to shift in the upcoming years. Drugs for genital warts are being developed by important firms including Tamir Biotechnology (Orgenesis), Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Novan Inc., and others. Additionally, effective vaccination campaigns that are widely publicised have raised public awareness of vaccinations and their benefits, which has led to a rise in immunisation rates. Additionally, a decreased incidence of genital warts has been associated with higher vaccination rates. The global market is expected to benefit from government initiatives and increasing financing for cancer research. The rising expenditure on R&D connected with oncologic disorders, on th...

Gerry Turner says he was called on vacation to get to a clinic immediately to get an STI test. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage) (Taylor Hill via Getty Images) This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. . "Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner recently revealed during an "Access Hollywood" interview that before being able to film the dating reality TV show, producers told him he had to get tested. "I'm on vacation in February and I get this call that I have to go immediately to a clinic for an STD test," he says, to which TV host Kit Hoover asked, "Did you know what that was?" Turner replied saying it took him a moment, but he did realize what they were asking. While that might seem like a silly rule for dating reality ...

As the temperature continues to plummet across the UK, the winter weather can dry out our skin and cause patches of soreness and tender blotches. The cold weather can also lead to a higher risk of herpes, according to Abbas Kanani, a pharmacist at Chemist Click. Due to the cold and frosty weather in the country right now, as well as blustery winds, your skin and lips can dry out easier, making them more vulnerable to a blister outbreak. The expert said: "Cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and changes in temperature and air moisture can play havoc with the body's ability to keep the virus from producing blisters." "These small blisters are sometimes referred to as fever sores, and appear in or around the lips and mouth. They are usually tender, painful, and tingly, and occasionally develop on the face or tongue. Each outbreak lasts between two to three weeks," the pharmacists added. The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) ...