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STD Quarterly: HIV diagnoses: Racial differences still exist
New figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that despite an approximate 5% annual decline in the 2001-2004 rate of diagnoses among African Americans, the epidemic continues to make a severe impact on that ethnic group. -
Washington Watch: Rocky road forecast for family planning in 2006
This promises to be a rocky year for federal family planning policy with potentially serious implications for the millions of low-income women who rely on Medicaid, Title X of the Public Health Service Act, and other federal programs for their family planning care. -
Boost teens’ knowledge when it comes to STDs
You deliver some bad news to your next patient, a 16-year-old student: She has a chlamydia infection. She then asks, What is chlamydia? -
Contraception, weight gain: Weigh evidence and myths
When it comes to weight, patients may discontinue use of hormonal contraception if extra pounds are encountered. Can the method be the culprit? -
Full April 2006 Issue in PDF
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STD Quarterly: Senior citizens and HIV: Age is no defense when it comes to infection with AIDS
While senior citizens may be wise in many subjects, when it comes to knowledge of HIV risk, they may be operating in the dark. Results of a survey of women ages 50 and older indicate seniors have limited knowledge when it comes to sexual transmission of HIV. -
Get ready for National Women’s Health Week
Start making plans for the 2006 National Womens Health Week Celebration, May 14-20. -
Pharmacology Watch: Treating Opioid-Dependent Patients with OAT
Long-Term Effects of Warfarin Use; Statins Multiple Benefits; FDA Actions -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Full March 2006 Issue in PDF