News and features
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International conference launches European HIV Nursing Network
Published: 03 September 2008
International conference launches European HIV Nursing Network
New abortion guidelines for NI due in autumn
Published: 03 September 2008
New abortion guidelines for NI due in autumn
Update on HFE Bill for England, Scotland and Wales
Published: 03 September 2008
Update on HFE Bill for England, Scotland and Wales
The case for allowing MSM to donate blood
Published: 03 September 2008
The case for allowing MSM to donate blood
Teenage sexual behaviour
Published: 03 September 2008
Data from 24 Scottish schools (5,000 pupils) showed that 42 per cent of girls and 33 per cent of boys reported experience of sexual intercourse at an average age of 16 years and one month.
Routine HPV vaccination for girls
Published: 03 September 2008
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has announced the introduction of a human papilloma virus (HPV) immunisation programme to routinely vaccinate girls aged 12–13 against cervical cancer, starting from September. Cervarix is the product to be used.
Male hormonal contraception
Published: 03 September 2008
Professor Richard Anderson has reported on a double-blind placebo-controlled study indicating that a hormonal contraceptive for men that induces spermatogenic suppression can provide effective contraception and is fully reversible. This can be done with high doses of testerone alone or in lower doses it can be combined with progestogen. This was the medication in this study.
SRE Review announced
Published: 03 September 2008
A new review of sex and relationship education has been outlined by ministers with the aim of improving SRE in both primary and secondary schools. The review will look at how to ensure consistency in teaching, identification and sharing of best practice, use of external professionals, reflecting the views of parents and complementing their roles, referrals to specialist advice, and supporting and encouraging school heads and senior management to provide better leadership on SRE.