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The Photosensitive Patient
Photosensitivity is an abnormal cutaneous reaction to visible or ultraviolet light. The photodermatoses often overlap clinically, and a broad understanding may help facilitate proper diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral. This article will address several of the different photodermatoses and their clinical entities, and will provide a guide for evaluation of the photosensitive patient.
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Infectious Disease Alert - Full January 2015 Issue in PDF
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Hospital Employee Health - Full August 2014 Issue in PDF
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Checklist - Family Planning and Related Preventive Health Services
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Research eyes safety of same-day IUD insertion
Concerns about asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections in women at high risk for disease might deter clinicians from same-day placement of intrauterine devices (IUDs). However, results from two studies presented at a national meeting indicate such delays are unnecessary. -
New guidance uses best evidence to direct family planning services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of Population Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have issued new guidance to improve family planning services. -
Contraceptive Technology Update - August 2014 Issue in PDF
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Science gives overview of HPV in healthy adults
Results of a new genetic analysis indicate that 69% of healthy American adults are infected with one or more of 109 strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). -
Time to look at LARC use in postpartum teens
Postpartum placement of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) might be an effective way to address unplanned pregnancies in adolescents. Efficacy is key in preventing rapid repeat pregnancy; 20% of adolescent mothers give birth again within two years. -
New guidelines focus on PrEP use against HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued clinical guidance for use of anti-HIV drugs in uninfected patients who are at substantial risk of infection.