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States with EPT Laws May See Most Success in STI Treatment
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a Committee Opinion in 2015 that called for providers to prescribe antibiotics for the male partners of their female patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea to reduce high reinfection rate, as well as to push for legalization of expedited partner therapy in those states and jurisdictions where it is illegal or where legal status is unclear or ambiguous.
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Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Prevent Infertility
Results of a small study suggest that reducing the amount of abdominal visceral fat and liver fat to normal restores ovulation, reduces the symptoms of androgen excess, and may help prevent subfertility.
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Time to Increase Access to Postpartum LARC in All 50 States
Research indicates that while the number of women receiving immediate postpartum intrauterine devices and implants has increased dramatically in recent years, access to such services is unequal.
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Researchers Affirm Effectiveness of Two-dose HPV Vaccine
Investigators have published clinical evidence that supports the CDC’s recent recommendation for a two-dose human papillomavirus vaccine to prevent genital warts, showing that the two-dose vaccine provides the same level of protection as three doses.
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Analysis: One in Six Teen Births in 2015 Was a Repeat Birth
Most adolescent mothers take steps to prevent another pregnancy, but data indicate one in three is using a least-effective contraceptive method or no contraception at all.
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Dual-purpose Vaginal Ring Moves to Clinical Trial
Study will assess ring’s safety and pharmacokinetics in two U.S. centers.
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Stroke: Rehabilitation and Recovery
Rehabilitation is a critical component of stroke treatment, as most stroke survivors are left with significant neurological impairments and other sequelae, such as spasticity and pain. Stroke rehabilitation aims to reverse these impairments to the extent possible, maximize functionality through the use of compensatory approaches, prevent complications, and manage comorbidities. This article reviews the basic principles of rehabilitation, current practices, and evidence supporting various aspects of stroke rehabilitation.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain and functional limitation scores in adults with chronic low back pain improved among those randomly assigned to receive either cognitive behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions when compared to usual care.
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Alzheimer’s Prevention: No Harm in ‘Forgetting’ Vitamin E and/or Selenium
This large-scale study of asymptomatic elderly men reveals no indication that selenium or vitamin E (taken alone or in combination) prevents development of dementia.
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Bergamot Shows Potential as an Alternative to Statins for Hyperlipidemia
Although larger controlled studies are warranted, bergamot supplementation may be an alternative approach to improving cardiovascular risk in patients who are unable or unwilling to take pharmaceutical HMG-CoA reductase or PCSK9 inhibitors.