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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says that long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods are safe, effective, and appropriate options for teens, but some might perceive high discontinuation rates among younger women and therefore steer patients away from them.
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New research indicates that provision of effective contraception at the time of postpartum follow-up is a key strategy for achieving optimal interpregnancy intervals.
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Declining resources in the face of increasing demand are causing sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics to review new strategies to maximize efficiency without compromising quality of care.
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In a study looking at discussions held between pediatricians and family medicine physicians and teen-age patients, results show less than two-thirds of such interactions included talk about sex, sexuality, or dating during annual visits.
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An upper endoscopy procedure performed on some half million patients annually in the United States might pose risk for transmission of the emerging New Delhi variety of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), even if current cleaning and high level disinfection protocols are followed.
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Chronic diseases are the nation's leading cause of death and most are preventable, but helping people keep them under control is a challenge for the healthcare industry.
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Patients who participate in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics' text message program attend more rehab sessions than patients who do not participate.