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In this issue: FDA warning on topical anesthetics; antipsychotics increase sudden cardiac death; the step up vs step down debate; treating pain, fatigue, mood, and sleep in fibromyalgia; FDA Actions.
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Think about the last five women who have entered your examination room. How many of them have had genital herpes simplex virus Type 2 (HSV-2) infection?
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How can Hispanic men be reached with an HIV prevention message? It's time to spread the word. While Hispanics/Latinos comprise 15% of the U.S. population, they accounted for 17% of all new HIV infections occurring in the United States in 2006.
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When the female condom first gained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 1993, women's health advocates hailed it as a form of female-controlled protection; however, use of the method has been underwhelming among American women since its introduction.
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Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorders; about 3%-10% of American reproductive-age women have endometriosis.1 Dysmenorrhea is the most common symptom reported by patients with endometriosis. What is your approach when it comes to treatment of such pain?
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Review the list of oral contraceptives (OCs) in your current formulary. While it might seem there are several options, research scientists are focusing on development of new pills to expand women's choices.
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How can clinicians reach at-risk teens? Take a look at the SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens), a one-stop, drop-in center in St. Louis aimed specifically at the 13- to 24-year age group.
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Need to catch up on your reading when it comes to teen sexuality issues? Stay current on adolescent health topics with the following reviews of six recently published papers:
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The burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States is high. Public health officials estimate there are 36 new STD infections every minute, with half of those among people ages 15-24.1 The annual cost to treat those infections? The estimate is $14.7 billion.
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The stars were aligned when four papers appeared in two obstetrical journals within a month of each other dealing with the optimal time in gestation to deliver.
