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Don't ask your doctor for un-needed antibiotics! Especially doxycycline PrEP or PEP!

Over 40% Of Infection-Related Deaths In Americas Tied To Antimicrobial Resistance In 2019, Study Indicates.

Healio (8/8, Feller, Stulpin) reported, “More than two out of every five infection-related deaths in the Americas in 2019 were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance, according to a...study.” Results indicate that “deaths attributable to antimicrobial resistance in the 35 countries that make up the Americas accounted for more than 11% of the total global deaths attributable to resistant infections.” Researchers “also identified the countries with the highest and lowest rates of death associated with AMR, and the pathogens most commonly responsible.” The findings were published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.

Reports of Severe Skin Infections in France Transmitted During S*x Mostly Between Gay Men:

A recently published study from France highlights 13 severe dermatophyte infections (ringworm, tinea) caused by T. mentagrophytes, genotype VII (TMVII). The infections occurred primarily among men who have s*x with men, were likely transmitted during s*x and could be spreading locally in Europe; to date, TMVII infections have not been reported in the U.S. ID clinicians should be aware that severe and antifungal-resistant dermatophyte infections are an emerging public health concern. Health care providers who identify unusual cases or clusters of dermatophyte infections should contact their state or local public health department for assistance with testing

Happy 56 Father’s Day to my dad and my 12 Father’s Day. It’s the best day of the year after my sons birthday!

Happy Father’s Day to my 96 year old Dad. It is my 12th Father’s Day! So thankful to be Will’s Daddy ❤️

Just like me, my son is a grandma‘s boy! This is his grandma‘s 90th birthday! She doesn’t look a day over 60 and is always fabulous! 

Over half the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 without significant action

Reuters (3/2, Rigby) says that “more than half of the world’s population will” have overweight or obesity “by 2035 without significant action, according to a new report.” In addition, the World Obesity Atlas 2023 “found that childhood obesity could more than double from 2020 levels, to 208 million boys and 175 million girls by 2035.” The report (PDF) from the World Obesity Federation showed “the cost to society is significant as a result of the health conditions linked to” having “overweight, the federation said: more than $4 trillion annually by 2035, or 3% of global GDP.”

MONKEY POX VACCINE UPDATE: Orange County.

https://www.ochealthinfo.com/monkeypox/vaccine. Clinics are by appointment only and scheduled through Othena.com or via the Othena app. Individuals without access to Othena via app or desktop computer can also call our Health Referral Line to schedule at 800-564-8448. We continue to receive small allotments from CDPH, so please continue to encourage eligible individuals to check Othena for available clinics and our website for current information on eligibility.

So proud to work at this amazing hospital. ALL of my patients benefit from Hoag's services.

Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, California.

Hoag is proud to be the only hospital in Orange County to receive a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2022. This is the highest possible achievement of CMS’s Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
“The rating is a testament to the efforts Hoag has made to improve patient safety and lower hospital readmission rates. That these improvements were achieved to the highest standard during the pandemic is a testament to Hoag’s commitment to…

https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/aids-epidemic-lasting-impact-gay-men/?fbclid=IwAR2f2Rq8Xy3z2tnjvV2Y9IrzSelX0AVOL816xYi4_mbFaz-o-J1IM94PpDg

The AIDS epidemic’s lasting impact on gay men In the USA, by 1995, one gay man in nine had been diagnosed with AIDS, one in fifteen had died, and 10% of the 1,600,000 men aged 25-44 who identified as gay had died. The AIDS epidemic’s impacts on this generation of gay men, now aged 54-72, are still being explored.

MONKEY POX Update:
First, no need to panic and no one has been hospitalized. Think of it like Chicken Pox. The only way we can test is if you have a pox lesion to send for PCR. Vaccine is in VERY limited supply, but they are making it. Stay tuned.

Probable Monkeypox Virus Case in Orange County
June 29, 2022

Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) has been notified of its first probable monkeypox virus case. Probable cases are those who test positive for orthopoxvirus DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. Probable cases will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for monkeypox virus confirmation. Probable cases are managed as monkeypox virus cases while awaiting laboratory confirmation.

The case met epidemiologic criteria, specifically, men who have s*x with men (MSM). The case did have prodrome but has not required hospitalization for his illness. We are currently investigating to identify any contacts and additional cases.

The 2022 monkeypox outbreak continues to evolve, with over 4,000 cases identified in previously non-endemic countries, and 244 cases (as of 6/27/22) in 27 states in the US. In Southern California, 28 cases have been reported by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (as of 6/29/22) and 4 cases in San Diego County (as of 6/24/22).

Gay Medical Students report worse emotional climate:

https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/resident-student-health/gay-le***an-and-bi-medical-students-report-worse?&utm_source=BulletinHealthCare&utm_medium=email&utm_term=062322&utm_content=NON-MEMBER&utm_campaign=article_alert-morning_rounds_daily&utm_uid=3424845&utm_effort=MRNRD0

Gay, le***an and bi medical students report worse emotional climate Gay, le***an and bis*xual medical students report less favorable perceptions of their learning environments, with a link to more burnout. Learn more.

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Seven factors account for vast majority of risk for first-time acute MI (heart attack) in young adults, study finds

MedPage Today (5/3, Ruprecht) reports, “Seven risk factors, some modifiable and some not, accounted for the vast majority of risk for first-time acute myocardial infarction (MI) in young adults, according to a case-control study.” These “seven factors – diabetes, depression, hypertension, smoking, family history of premature MI, low household income, and hypercholesterolemia – accounted for 83.9% of the total acute MI risk in young women and 85.1% of the risk in young men, reported” researchers in JAMA Network Open.

April is STD Awareness Month! Come in and get tested!
https://www.cdc.gov/std/sam/STDAwarenessMonthToolkit.pdf

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HOAG HOSPITAL: Highest Ranked Hospital in OC
This marks the fifth year in a row Hoag has achieved this level of recognition by U.S. News & World Report. The organization was ranked the #4 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #9 hospital in California. Additionally, Hoag was ranked #22 nationally in Diabetes & Endocrinology, #27 nationally in Orthopedics, #32 nationally in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, #44 nationally in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery and #50 nationally in Geriatrics. Hoag ranked high performing in Cancer and Neurology & Neurosurgery, as well as in all 18 common adult procedures, including: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Back Surgery (spinal fusion), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colon Cancer Surgery, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, Kidney Failure, Knee Replacement, Lung Cancer Surgery, Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy), Pneumonia, Stroke and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). The distinction makes Hoag one of only three elite hospitals in the nation to achieve high-performance rankings in all 18 specialty procedures and conditions recognized
by U.S. News & World Report.
Hoag has also been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best HospitalsTM for the eleventh consecutive year and is once again the only Orange County hospital named to the 2022 list. Specifically, the recipients of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award are among the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality.
Each and every physician, staff member and volunteer impacts the accolades Hoag receives, and we are grateful to all of you for the high quality care and service you provide to our patients and the community.

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https://medicine.iu.edu/about/diversity/programs/lgbtq-conference

LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference | Diversity Programs | IU School of Medicine The LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference is a two-day event for health care providers who seek to understand the unique health considerations and barriers to health care in the LGBTQ+ population.

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Don't get infected with HIV! Pick up your PrEP Rx for the pharmacy (or just get one).

Almost 9% Of Patients Abandoned PrEP Prescriptions In US In 2019, Study Finds
Healio (1/21, Stulpin) reported, “The first study to assess PrEP abandonment at retail pharmacies in the United States found that almost 9% of patients aged 16 years or older failed to pick up their prescriptions in 2019.” For the study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, investigators “used the IQVIA Real World Data Longitudinal Prescriptions database to estimate the annual number of people who had abandoned their PrEP prescriptions during a 4-year period, and they examined factors associated with abandonment.”

My private practice is looking for a MEDICAL SECRETARY.

I have a busy office specializing in Infectious Diseases, HIV, and primary care for gay men. The successful candidate needs to be open-minded, hard working, able to use an electronic medical record, know medical terminology, and preferably speak Spanish. I offer a great work environment, salary and benefits. Please direct correspondence directly to [email protected]

Excellent news!

https://laist.com/news/health/with-s*xually-transmitted-infections-off-the-charts-california-pushes-at-home-tests?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR2pXxnLie5uVPILVW9kV9YmBytFIvCbdWW-RZ0j6SSEEHLStlfSiVoBoFg

With S*xually Transmitted Infections Off The Charts, California Pushes At-Home Tests An STI epidemic has raged nearly unchecked as public health departments have focused on COVID-19.

It's an American disease too! I've been seeing it a lot in my practice.
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Syphilis rates are rising relentlessly in Britain Some of the reasons are positive

Grindr's 2021 stats:
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Grindr Reveals Which Countries have the Most Tops, Bottoms & More with Unwrapped 2021 | EDGE Media Network Similar to Spotify, Grindr breaks down its users trends for 2021, listing which countries have the most tops and bottoms as well as which songs dominated users’ profiles and much more.

The newest PrEP boys! Come and get it!

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A new injection to prevent HIV, rather than pills, is a game-changer, scientists say The Food and Drug Administration this week approved an injectable drug that helps prevent the spread of HIV. It only has to be taken once every eight weeks, compared to a daily oral pill.

HIV PrEP: I do more than any solo MD in OC.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/fda-approves-first-injectable-hiv-prevention-drug-rcna9426?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ot&fbclid=IwAR3AqAp7-UPx9TCRDhkcFTTugNsM4XIIuMb2o2VY0XgNcecYk-lzvhjyE9U

FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first long-acting injectable medication for use as pre-exposure prevention, or PrEP, against HIV, the agency

Dr. Kelly is brilliant and compassionate. Wishing her luck to help our community.
https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/ocs-new-mental-health-director-is-promising-transparency-collaboration/?fbclid=IwAR1FOMF8UvKoo3q7L35q6uLiHWv3ytuHdzJiAYfU2ZQkvThc-T491LHT7xE

OC’s New Mental Health Director is Promising Transparency, Collaboration Veronica Kelley said she’ll have a major focus on hearing from local residents and explaining the mental health system and spending in an understandable way.

Check out Dr. Snowman treating STD's!

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