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New data from a long-term cohort study comparing bone mineral densities (BMD) in adult users and nonusers of the injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA, Depo-Provera, Pfizer, New York City) indicate that while bone mineral density declines in current DMPA users, it is followed by substantial recovery after discontinuation.
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The company responsible for developing the Essure non-incisional permanent birth control procedure is seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend effectiveness data on the Essure product labeling.
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What to do with the Cox-2s; Can Mucomyst Prevent CIN?; Benzodiazepines and Medicare Coverage; FDA Actions
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Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are the most frequent bacterial infections in women, as evidenced by lifetime risks in excess of 50%.
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Malaria was reported to the cdc to have occurred in 1278 individuals in the United States in 2003, a 4.4% decrease from 2002. Seven cases were fatal.
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A population-based, case-control study was performed on children 4-13 years of age with an initial diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome (TS), or tic disorder during 1992-1999.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that the new acellular pertussis vaccine be routinely administered to all 11 and 12-year-olds as part of routine preventative care.
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This prospective study recruited 20 healthy, HIV-uninfected subjects to receive a 6-week course of either stavudine (d4T) plus lamivudine (3TC) or zidovudine (ZDV) plus lamivudine.
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Frost AC. Oil of lemon eucalyptus as an insect repellent. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(8):85-89.