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A Public Health Approach to Addressing Sexually Transmitted Infections

By | August 30, 2018
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Chlamydia and gonorrhea are among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, and research shows that 50% of sexually active individuals will contract an STI by 25 years old. Though chlamydia and gonorrhea are often asymptomatic in women, screening is important in order to prevent complications, such as pelvic inflammatory disease… Read More »

Abuse-Deterrent Formulations: A Solution to the Problem

By | January 25, 2018
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Despite continuous efforts to address the problem, high rates of prescription opioid use and abuse continue to plague our country.  According to the CDC, deaths involving prescription opioids in the United States have quadrupled since 1999, and so have the sales of these prescription drugs.  In 2015, the American Public Health Association published a policy… Read More »