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Medicaid Waivers Pose New Threats to Reproductive Health
State policymakers around the country are pursuing changes to Medicaid that could have serious implications for healthcare access.
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Vaginal Estrogen Found to Be Safe, Effective Option During Menopause
Results of recent research indicate that vaginal estrogen is effective and safe for the treatment of genitourinary symptoms. Such low-dose vaginal estrogen options keep blood levels within the normal postmenopausal range.
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Condoms: Report Showcases Usage Trends
A recent analysis of national data indicates that from 2011-2015, 23.8% of women and 33.7% of men ages 15-44 used a condom at last sexual intercourse. Of those who used condoms, about 60% of men and 56% of women relied on condoms alone for pregnancy prevention.
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More Parents Choosing the HPV Shot for Teens
Six of 10 U.S. parents now are choosing to have their teens vaccinated against HPV.
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Postpartum Placement of Hormonal IUD Does Not Affect Breastfeeding Outcomes
Women can avoid unintended pregnancy and successfully breastfeed.
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Tribulus: An RCT Supporting Its Use for Erectile Dysfunction
This double-blind, randomized, controlled trial in 180 men showed that a standardized extract of Tribulus terrestris improved erectile function after 12 weeks of treatment.
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Acupuncture Decreases the Perception of Stress in a College Population
A verum acupuncture group led to a greater reduction in the perception of stress when compared to a sham acupuncture group.
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Delafloxacin (Baxdela®)
Delafloxacin is a new broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2017 for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.
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Oily Fish Is Associated With Better Sleep
A study in Ecuador showed a strong positive correlation between dietary oily fish intake and sleep quality.
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Caring for Providers: Mindfulness for Healthcare Practitioners
A review of studies regarding brief mindfulness interventions for healthcare providers found an association with improved measures of provider well-being and no evidence of behavioral changes.