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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ive received a lot of emails with questions through the Same-Day Surgery newsletter each month. Thought I would share some with you.
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Patients visiting a clinic for an injection to relieve their pain dont expect to leave with a new condition such as hepatitis, but unfortunately thousands of patients have been adversely affected in this way when they received an injection.
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Several questions have been raised regarding the Ambulatory Surgery Center Quality Reporting Program (ASCQR), including questions about reporting on use of the safe surgery checklist, says Gina Throneberry, RN, MBA, CASC, CNOR, director of education and clinical affairs for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA).