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Bacterial resistance to antibiotic treatment has concerned the medical community since the introduction of the first antibiotics in the 1920s. Development of new anti-infective agents has been precipitated by increasing resistance to older agents and classes of agents. While high rates of resistant organisms have been particularly problematic in hospital intensive care units, serious resistance now is being encountered in community-acquired infections. This review will focus on the clinical aspects of antibiotic resistance in community-acquired respiratory infections, pharyngitis, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
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It has been two years since a "black box" warning was added to the labeling for the contraceptive injection depot medroxyprogesterone acetate.
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A recent survey of 100 public and private colleges found that many facilities may not be making the grade when it comes to providing condom availability and sexual health information.
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In the final days of the 107th Congress, Congressional Democrats introduced two competing bills with a common goal: to reduce the number of abortions in this country.
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Take a look around your family planning facility staff. Are there many new hires, or is the landscape comprised of seasoned veterans?
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that voluntary HIV screening become a routine part of medical care for all patients ages 13 to 64.
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A new analysis indicates that the prevalence of herpes simplex virus Type 2 (HSV-2) is dropping in the United States.
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Does the condom program at your clinic consist of filling a bowl with one style of condoms in the waiting room? If so, you may want to rethink your strategy.
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