Physician's Weekly

Q&A: Navigating Syphilis Diagnosis & Management in Pregnancy

Emily H. Adhikari, MD, discusses a clinical practice algorithm designed to help clinicians evaluate patients for syphilis.
Monthly Prescribing Reference

USPSTF Continues to Recommend Syphilis Screening Early in Pregnancy

In terms of harms of screening, index test positivity ranged from 1.0 to 4.8%, with estimates of false positives varying from 0 to 65%. HealthDay News — The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) ...
Yahoo

What Causes a False Positive on a Pregnancy Test?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A false positive pregnancy test result is uncommon, but it can happen. Learn how things like medications and medical conditions ...
KHQ

FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Syphilis

Any test result should be confirmed via a lab test arranged through a doctor's visit, the FDA stressed FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As syphilis cases surge throughout the United States, ...