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This Contemporary Ob/Gyn supplement examines next-generation RNA-based diagnostics, reviewing: Background and benefits of NAATs Differentiating NAAT technologies M. genitalium: prevalence and detection challenges Overview of approved assays for M. genitalium, vaginitis, BV and CV/TV, cervical cancer, and HPV Read and download the Contemporary OB/GYN supplement: Technology Matters: Next-Generation RNA-Based Diagnostics Improve Disease Detection

According to the CDC, rates of infection for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and young adults are at an all-time high. What steps can clinicians take to overcome barriers to screening and treatment among these high-risk groups — and reduce the risk of lifelong complications that result from untreated STIs? This online supplement discusses challenges and solutions related to STI screening guidelines, such as: Health consequences and epidemiological data for STIs in high-risk populations Barriers to adherence to current screening guidelines The impact of universal screening on incidence rates Tools for implementing universal screening and more... View or download the Contemporary OB/GYN supplement: Adherence to guidelines for universal screening of sexually active adolescents and young adults: a guide to solutions and strategies

View or download the OBG Management supplement: Update on Guidelines and Technology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis

This case report and literature review examines current issues and challenges associated with this sexually transmitted infection (STI), to include: Prevalence of M. genitalium as compared to other bacterial STI Adverse effects of the female genital and reproductive tract Currently available diagnostic tests Challenges associated with treatment resistance Read and download the Contemporary OB/GYN supplement: Mycoplasma genitalium: A Review of Current Issues and Challenges.