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Penelope James

posted 02/01/2009, comments (4)

The Absence of Herpes in Film and Television

When was the last time you saw a TV show or a movie that featured a character with herpes? I find it rather ironic that a disease as prevalent as herpes (or HPV or that matter) is rarely brought into the world of film and television. Maybe those who work behind the scenes have never dealt with herpes. Or maybe they don’t... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/28/2009, comments (4)

in need of some advice!

I just found out that i deffiantely have herpes. I feel so down and don't know what to do with myself. Its still very painful and i'm finding it so hard to come to terms with. Is there a light at the end of this tunnel anyone or am i stuck feeling like this for a long time?

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posted 01/26/2009, comments (11)

Just When I Thought I Was Safe

Just when I thought I had control over herpes, I realized its elusive presence was greater than I had imagined. I’ve been on suppressive therapy for the last six months and, as far as I know, had never passed on the virus to anyone…until now. Last week I found out that there is a good possibility that a recent... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/19/2009, comments (10)

The aftermath

Me: I'm 27 and i've been living with herpes for about 3 years now. Like many others, I got it from my partner in a monogamous relationship of 6 years. 3-4 years into the relationship he finally told me he had herpes, but it was too late. I've been through feeling like I am dirty, and feeling like I am less of person. I have felt that I don't... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

Healthcare Reform in the Digital Age

I recently read an article that discussed president-elect Obama’s ambitious plan to computerize all health records in the next five years. The goal of this plan is to improve healthcare quality, while lowering costs, by putting all medical records on a computer database and eventually in a national network. The article... Read more Chevron

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