In this episode, Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell bring back Dr. Erika Radford, assistant medical director for Student Health at Texas Tech University, to shed light on sexually transmitted infections, discussing their prevalence, symptoms, and prevention methods. 

Plus, the doctors dive into the common but often misunderstood peptic ulcer disease, highlighted by a recent incident involving Mike Tyson. 

The doctors discuss: 

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• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and their most common pathogens
  
• Effective STI prevention methods, including the use of condoms and available vaccines
  
• The lack of symptoms and why regular STI testing and open communication with sexual partners are so important
  
• Exploring peptic ulcer disease, its causes, symptoms, and how to manage it
  
• Hollywood Hype segment: Mike Tyson’s latest health scare
  
• And more
  

Resources:

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• WHO: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  
• Mayo Clinic: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
  
• Cleveland Clinic: Sexually Transmitted Infections
  
• NBC News: Mike Tyson is ‘doing great’ after health scare on flight
  
• American Family Physician: Peptic Ulcer Disease
  
• Cleveland Clinic: Peptic Ulcer Disease
  
• MD Anderson Cancer Center: What is MALT lymphoma? 6 things to know
  

Previous Episodes of Interest:

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• Debunking Birth Control Myths and Preparing for Your Pap with Dr. Erika Radford (Ep. 4)
  

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• LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray
  
• LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell
  

About Our Guest: 

Dr. Erika Radford is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and associate medical director for Texas Tech University Student Health. She is a graduate of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine as well as completing her residency at TTUHSC Family and Community Medicine. Dr. Radford specializes in college health which includes all aspects of student wellness including mental and sexual health. She also takes calls as a hospitalist where she takes care of the sickest patients in need, including in the ICU setting.

Dr. Radford is a wife and mother with a passion for women’s health and education.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

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•  Continuing Medical Education Credit
  

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.