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Clinical Insights Missed Sexual Health Assessment May Limit Clinical Insight Clinicians routinely assess physical activity, diet, and sleep when evaluating health; however, sexual life is rarely discussed. This overlooked dimension may offer meaningful insight into overall health status. Sexual activity is not only an intimate matter but also a reflection of an individual’s physical, mental, and social well-being. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/missed-sexual-health-assessment-may-limit-clinical-insight-2026a1000e4i?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 Stroke Recovery May Miss a Key Dimension: Sexual Health https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/stroke-recovery-may-miss-key-dimension-sexual-health-2026a10007vn?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN& Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide and the third leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years lost. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people will experience a stroke during their lifetime. Most common long-term effects include speech impairment, difficulty with movement, and loss of functional independence. Diagnosing and Managing Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003280?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 In this episode, we're going to talk about the diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction (ED) in primary care. The European Association of Urology updated its guideline on sexual and reproductive health during 2025, and I will focus on some of the key take-home messages from the ED section. ED is officially defined as the persistent inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual performance. And, as we all know, ED significantly affects psychosocial health and quality of life. STI Diagnoses Drop, but Syphilis in Women Rises https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sti-diagnoses-drop-syphilis-women-rises-2026a1000iqj?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 Diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England fell 8.3% in 2025, new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show — though rising syphilis rates in heterosexual women and growing antibiotic resistance are tempering the improvement. Sexual Dysfunction in Digestive Diseases Often Missed https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sexual-dysfunction-digestive-diseases-often-missed-2026a1000cry?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 Digestive diseases, including anorectal cancers and functional gastrointestinal disorders, have a large and often underrecognized impact on sexual health, according to presentations at the Francophone Days of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Digestive Oncology 2026, held in Paris. HIV Transmission & Prevention HIV Patients in Senegal Skip Treatment Amid LGBTQ Arrests https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/hiv-patients-senegal-skip-treatment-fearing-arrest-amid-anti-2026a1000dp1?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 DAKAR, April 29 (Reuters) - Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting LGBTQ people, according to health officials and government data seen by Reuters, threatening the country's fight against the virus. Can GPs Help End HIV Transmission by 2030? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-gps-help-end-hiv-transmission-2030-2026a1000eqw?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 Every 5 years, people aged 40-74 in England are invited for an NHS Health Check — a routine blood test to screen for conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. Andrew Hill thinks it is time to add one more test to the list. "Why not add HIV?" he said. Transition From Pediatric to Adult HIV Care: Smooth for All? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/transition-pediatric-adult-hiv-care-smooth-all-2026a1000frg?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 More than 80% of youth living with HIV in South Carolina transitioned from pediatric to adult care, but fewer than half did so in a timely and sustained manner. Various individual and social factors were linked to the odds of transition. HIV Treatment May Move Beyond Daily Pills With Injectables https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hiv-treatment-may-move-beyond-daily-pills-injectables-2026a1000bu9?ecd=mkm_ret_260613_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8417800&uac=148436CN&impID=8417800 Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy improves treatment outcomes in individuals with HIV type 1 (HIV 1) who face adherence challenges, thereby addressing a persistent barrier in routine clinical care.