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Straight, No Chaser: What To Do You If You Suspect a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
It’s been a long and productive sex week here at Straight, No Chaser. We’ve run the gamut of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other genital conditions, and lin
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Syphilis, The Great Mimicker
Today, Straight, No Chaser will present two phrases that you may not have previously heard: The Great Mimicker and MSM, and that means we’re discussing what has historically
The Straight, No Chaser Comprehensive Safe Sex Guide
This edition of Straight, No Chaser is a keepsake, whether for your own reference or as a conversation piece/teaching guide for others. I suspect that due to the volume and wealt
Straight, No Chaser: Bacterial Vaginosis – No, That's Not a STD
I try to give you straight talk but never crudely. As I’ve discussed conditions involving the genitalia, I’ve been mindful of the reality that large numbers of you have
Straight, No Chaser: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Straight, No Chaser has discussed several sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at length, including gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes. One thing that often gets overlooked or
Straight, No Chaser: About Cold Sores and Herpes
Some of you are consumed with fear. Maybe for some it’s stricken with guilt. In any event this topic is simply another example of not being adequately armed with the knowledge yo
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Questions About Herpes
If you’re in a room, look around. Look to your left, then to your right. Look behind and in front of you. Then look deep inside yourself. Statistically, one of the people you
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Treatment of Pubic Lice (Crabs)
There’s no dishonor in needing help. A pubic lice infestation is one of many types of conditions that can lead to a complete disruption of your life. These are full-time parasite
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Unfortunately, there’s no pleasant way around this topic. I hope you’re not crabby. There is a story of legend in the medical community regarding the trends to start waxing or
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Multidrug Resistant Gonorrhea
This post is the second of two discussing gonorrhea. Today we discuss multidrug resistant gonorrhea. That’s right. There are new strains of gonorrhea emerging and spreading
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Gonorrhea
Some of you are old enough to remember when Gonorrhea was called ‘The Clap’, but do any of you know why it was called that? Read on for the answer. In the meantime, rea
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Chlamydia Infections
For most people, NGU isn’t a college in South Carolina. In fact, non-gonococcal urethritis isn’t really even that anymore, meaning it doesn’t need to be de
Straight, No Chaser: The Doctor/Patient Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Talk
As an emergency physician, my first consideration is to eliminate life threats. Along the way, I cure disease and provide a ton of information. With all of these efforts, I pro
Straight, No Chaser: Blood Transfusions – Facts About Giving and Receiving
When was the last time you saved a life? I’m not talking about an Internet game. There are many ways in which your efforts can make a significant difference in the life of someon
Prevention and Treatment Considerations for Diabetic Eye Conditions
Several of you asked about the treatment of the eye conditions resulting from diabetes. This last Straight, No Chaser addressing Diabetes Awareness Month will focus on treatment a
Straight, No Chaser: Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Eye Problems
As you likely know, diabetics have a large amount of blood glucose (sugar) circulating in their blood. The high level of glucose can cause damage to many cells, including your eyes
Straight, No Chaser: Fifteen Tips to Care for Diabetic Skin
In the previous Straight, No Chaser, we discussed the frailty of diabetic skin and discussed how that sets one up for skin infections, abscesses, ulcers, amputations and even dea
Straight, No Chaser: The Skin Problems of Diabetics, Part 1
If you are diabetic or caring for a diabetic, one of the things you’ve likely noticed is that the skin doesn’t always seem to look, feel or perform normally. Perhaps th
Straight, No Chaser: Moving Toward a Vegetarian Diet
Ok… I’m glad to have finally come across a diet option that has struck a nerve. The post on principles of vegetarianism has raised a lot of questions, and I’ll take this spac
Straight, No Chaser: An Introduction to Vegetarian Diets
Today is World Vegan Day. If you are on a vegetarian diet, congratulations to you, but if you’re not, you still should be interested in the principles that make a vegetari
