Trichomoniasis — Just Another Nuisance?
Women's Health
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The common STI, trichomoniasis vaginalis, could have considerable consequences.
By Anna Wald, MD, MPH
April 17, 2008
Covering:
Miller M et al., J Infect Dis 2008 Feb 15; 197:503
Van Der Pol B et al., J Infect Dis 2008 Feb 15; 197:548
One Quarter of U.S. Adolescent Girls Have STIs
Women's Health
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NHANES 2003–2004 data revealed a high prevalence of STIs, particularly HPV, in 14- to 19-year-old girls.
Intimate Partner Violence: An International Health Issue
Psychiatry
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A World Health Organization study associates IPV with many health problems and suicide attempts.
Nonsurgical Treatment of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Women's Health
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Topical imiquimod was effective in treating VIN.
What We Do — And Dont — Know About Incontinence
Women's Health
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Useful information from the NIH for clinicians and patients about diagnosis and treatment of fecal and urinary incontinence
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
April 3, 2008
Covering:
Landefeld CS et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Mar 18; 148:449
Shamliyan TA et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Mar 18; 148:459
Estimating Prevalence of and Risk for Urinary Incontinence
Women's Health
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Prevalence and risk factors varied according to type and severity of UI.
Still No Consensus on BV Screening and Treatment During Pregnancy
Women's Health
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BV screening didnt benefit asymptomatic, low-to-average–risk pregnant women.
Keeping Unintended Pregnancy at Bay
Women's Health
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IUDs: An opportunity for clinicians to help women avoid unintended pregnancies and abortions
By Ann J. Davis, MD
March 20, 2008
Covering:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists., Obstet Gynecol 2007 Dec; 110:1493
Grimes DA and Mishell DR Jr., Contraception 2008 Jan; 77:6
Jensen JT et al., Contraception 2008 Jan; 77:22
Trussell J and Wynn LL., Contraception 2008 Jan; 77:1
Adolescents with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Think Coagulopathy
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
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Only a minority of adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding were screened for coagulation disorders.
PCOS and CVD
Women's Health
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PCOS poses unique, independent risk factors for heart disease.
By Sandra Ann Carson, MD
March 13, 2008
Covering:
Shroff R et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007 Dec; 92:4609
Battaglia C et al., Obstet Gynecol 2008 Feb; 111:385