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Objective markers of condom failure

Article Abstract:

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing of vaginal fluid samples after condom-protected intercourse may accurately detect semen exposure indicating condom failure. Researchers instructed women to collect vaginal samples with swabs before and after unprotected intercourse. The levels of acid phosphatase and human seminal plasma antigen were variable, but the PSA level consistently and markedly rose from very low levels to high levels after semen exposure. This test could be used to objectively test condoms, or for self-testing by women after sexual intercourse with a condom.

Author: Bloom, Amy, Blackwell, Richard, Lawson, M. Louise, Maculuso, Maurizio, Hortin, Glen, Hammond, Karen R.
Publisher: American Venereal Disease Association
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1998
Usage, Measurement, Testing, Condoms, Semen, Prostate-specific antigen, Prostate specific antigen

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A different philosophy - for training and treating

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The Integrative Medicine Clinic, based at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, offers a unique and controversial setting for the training of residents and for treating patients. Residents have a balanced schedule, and patients receive treatment advice from a wide range of health professionals.

Author: Erikson, Jane
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1998
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, General medical & surgical hospitals, University Medical Centers, Services, Ambulatory care facilities, Clinics, University hospitals

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