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Online Risk Calculator May Refine PrEP Use
At least for one population in Los Angeles.
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Are Young Males Getting Needed HPV Vaccination?
Vaccine programs have long been available, yet U.S. men don’t receive the necessary shots.
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Examining Women’s Bones During Menopause May Help Prevent Fractures
New research suggests that bones age in very different ways, setting the groundwork for new ways to identify women at risk of bone fractures far in advance.
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Male Contraception Moving Forward
New funding will allow researchers to expand on current knowledge.
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Data: Cervical Cancer Worse for Specific U.S. Demographics
Recent findings may push healthcare providers to broaden and accelerate prevention efforts.
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Female Condom Important Tool in Zika Prevention
Experts recommend discussing, making available this lesser-known contraceptive.
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First Steps Toward Bringing an OTC Pill to Market
Pharma company partners with nonprofit group to offer contraceptive in the United States.
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New Analysis Looks at Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Screen female patients for gonorrhea, chlamydia to reduce pelvic inflammatory disease incidence.
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Evaluation of Peripheral Neuropathy in the Diabetic Foot
Among the many types of peripheral neuropathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common in the U.S. population. Despite the cause, its progression leads to loss of protective sensation, skin ulcerations, and chronic wounds, which in turn cause soft tissue and bone infections requiring amputation. All of these scenarios depend on the type of glycemic control of the patient, and vary by severity. Prevention, ultimately by understanding the pathophysiology of neuropathy and understanding the biomechanics of gait in relation to the foot, has been proven to significantly decrease morbidity with this disease.
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Utilization Review Programs: CMS CoPs
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