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The Course of Headache in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
In a prospective study of 35 patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension confirmed by diagnostic lumbar puncture and treated with standard medication regimens, 43% of patients had excellent headache outcome at 12 months, with the major improvement seen within the first month of diagnosis. -
You Have Type I Diabetes ... Now The BAD News!
Type 1 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of mortality, secondary to microvascular (neuropathy, nephropathy) and macrovascular (coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease) complications. -
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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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. -
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. -
Research targets new condom technology
Eleven research teams have received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle to pursue new condom designs that could help increase condom use by improving sexual sensation and other aspects of user experience.