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Experiences of women who had negative effects when using hormonal contraception
A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their...
12 hours ago - News Medical
Birth Control Implants, HIV Meds Safe Together
]]> - The combination of contraceptive implants and new antiretroviral combination therapy being rolled out in Africa do not appear to have drug-drug interactions with...
17 days ago - MedPage Today
Could the Pill be sabotaging your success? Women on hormonal contraceptives 'give up easier', study
In a study, women gave up quicker on cognitive tasks if they were on the Pill. This could affect their performance at school, college and work, researchers at Texas Christian...
28 days ago - Daily Mail
ACR releases first ever guideline on reproductive health in rheumatic disease
The American College of Rheumatology has issued a strong recommendation that women with rheumatic disease who do not have lupus or antiphospholipid syndrome use effective...
1 month ago - Healio
ACR releases first ever guideline on reproductive health in RA
The American College of Rheumatology has issued a strong recommendation that women with rheumatic disease who do not have lupus or antiphospholipid syndrome use effective...
1 month ago - Healio
The Impact of an Adolescent Gynecology Provider on Intrauterine Device and Subdermal Contraceptive Implant Use Among Adolescent Patients
To assess how the addition of a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist in an area where one has not previously been available impacts the use of long acting reversible...
1 month ago - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - 2 articles
Communication about Contraception with Adolescent Females with Asthma in Pediatric Visits
Occurrence and characteristics of contraception discussions with adolescents are unexplored. Our study sought to address this gap using transcripts of audiotaped healthcare visits.
1 month ago - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - 2 articles
FDA Approves Weekly Contraceptive Patch Twirla
Twirla is a levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol transdermal contraceptive option for women with a BMI FDA Approvals
1 month ago - Medscape
Having ‘The Talk' With My 80-Something Dad
I was not prepared for the phone call from my father's skilled nursing facility asking for permission to provide him contraceptives.
1 month ago - NY Times
FDA approves Twirla contraceptive patch
The FDA recently approved Twirla, a weekly contraceptive patch containing 30 mcg levonorgestrel and 120 mcg ethinyl estradiol, for women of reproductive age with a BMI less...
1 month ago - Healio
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With regulations providing less access to alcohol amid COVID-19 pandemic, this may be a good time for people struggling with alcohol use to begin recovery and for others to...
Telehealth can Help Mental Health Care Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
Telehealth can play a critical role in ensuring continuity of care for people with mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new study.
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Abbott Laboratories, based in Illinois, is ramping up production to manufacture at least 50,000 of its new five-minute tests per day to use in hospitals, urgent care clinics...
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Fujifilm announced Tuesday that it's beginning phase III trials for its flu drug, Avigan, in coronavirus patients in Japan. It interferes with flu's ability to replicate, and...
Coronavirus UK: 'Herd immunity' idea 'gave up on containment'
Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at the Edinburgh University, said the UK Government avoided mass testing and abandoned contact tracing on the advice of its...
Coronavirus UK: Formerly healthy boy, 13, is youngest to die
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13, from Brixton, London has become Britain's youngest coronavirus victim, after dying alone at King's College Hospital on Monday.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: This testing shambles is unforgivable. When will...
Has the Government done everything possible to crack Covid-19? The Mail reluctantly concludes not.
Early Introduction to Solid Foods Show Gut Bacteria Changes That may Predict...
Infants who were started on solid foods early showed changes in the levels of gut bacteria called short-chain fatty acids, measured in their stool samples, reports a new study.
Creating a COVID-19 Palliative Care Pandemic Plan is Essential
COVID-19 pandemic is stressing healthcare systems throughout the world. Hence, a palliative care plan is an essential part of the response to this pandemic.
Liraglutide can Help Obese Adolescents Manage Their Weight
Liraglutide, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as an aid to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity manage...