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Nano‐ and Micro‐Sized Solid Materials Used as Antiviral Agents

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Due to the rise of viral infections in humans and possible viral outbreaks, the use of nano‐ or micro‐sized materials as antiviral agents is rapidly increasing. This review explores their antiviral properties against RNA and DNA viruses, either as a prevention or a treatment tool, by delving into their mechanisms of action and how to properly assess ...
Orfeas‐Evangelos Plastiras, Imelda Raczkiewicz, Peggy Bouquet, Jean‐Philippe Dacquin, Jeremy Dhainaut, Anne Goffard, Christophe Volkringer   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

European multicentre study on outcome of surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism

BJS (British Journal of Surgery), EarlyView., 2020
Some 5861 patients undergoing first‐time surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism were registered in the Eurocrine® database between 2015 and 2018. The use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurement decreased the risk of conversion and persistent hypercalcaemia.
A. Bergenfelz, S. van Slycke, Ö. Makay, L. Brunaud   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neurohormonal aspects of sexual drive in women

Андрология и генитальная хирургия, 2015
The article presents a modern view on women,s sexual health. The reasons for the modern sexual revolution are explained. Various aspects and functional features of the body affecting the quality of sexual life of women are examined. The classification of
M. V. Mazurkevich, T. A. Firsova
doaj   +3 more sources

Combined oral contraceptives: update recommendations of the Latin American contraceptive association

Gynecological Endocrinology, 2023
Background: In recent years, new combined oral contraceptives (COCs) have become available, representing an advance in terms of individualization and compliance by users.Objective: To provide recommendations regarding COCs: formulations, use, efficacy ...
Santiago Palacios, Gabriela Ayala, Gemarilis González, Can L. Badilla-Apuy, Jeannette Marchena, Katia Martínez, Desireé Mostajo, María S. Vernaza, Alejandro Paradas, Luis Hernández, David Vásquez-Awad, Cuauhtémoc Celis-González, Nilson Roberto de Melo   +12 more
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The Effect of Combined Oral Contraceptives on Sexual Function among Women of Reproductive Age in Jombang District, East Java [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Sexuality is an important and inseparable part of a woman’s life. Mood and sexual related side-effects are frequently expressed problems by women of reproductive age who use hormonal contraceptives.
Budihastuti, U. R. (Uki), Fatmawati, Z. (Zeny), Salimo, H. (Harsono)   +2 more
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Microneedle Technology in Psoriasis Management: Mechanistic Insights, Technological Innovation, Clinical Progress, and Challenges

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the evolving role of microneedle systems in psoriasis management, highlighting their potential for enhanced drug delivery, diagnosis, and disease monitoring. It also discusses unmet clinical needs for psoriasis management and technical challenges, while outlining strategic directions to advance microneedle integration into routine ...
Fatma Moawad, Yasmine Ruel, Roxane Pouliot, Davide Brambilla   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of genetic polymorphisms on fibrinogen level at taking of combined oral contraceptives

Учёные записки Санкт-Петербургского государственного медицинского университета им. Акад. И.П. Павлова, 2016
The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of genetic polymorphisms of hemostasis system and age on the level of fibrinogen in patients against taking of combined oral contraceptives (COCs).
D. R. Gamyrkina, N. A. Vorobyova
doaj   +1 more source

Fasting blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index among combined oral contraceptive users in Chencha town Southern Ethiopia, 2019

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2023
BackgroundThe use of contraceptives has become prevalent among women in Ethiopia. Oral contraceptive use has been suggested to trigger changes in glucose metabolism, energy expenditure, blood pressure, and body weight, among various populations and ...
Zelalem Kofole, Diresbachew Haile, Yerukneh Solomon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are oral emergency contraceptives a safe & effective form of long-term birth control? [PDF]

, 2017
Q: Are oral emergency contraceptives a safe & effective form of long-term birth control? A: Yes, but not as effective as some other methods. Annual pregnancy rates in women using pericoital levonor- gestrel 150 mcg to 1 mg range from 4.9% to 8.9 ...
Hooper-Lane, Christopher, Kraus, Connie
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Inventory of personal factors influencing conditioned pain modulation in healthy people: a systematic literature review [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Conditioned pain modulation (CPM) is believed to play an important role in the development and exacerbation of chronic pain, because dysfunction of CPM is associated with a shift in balance between pain facilitation and pain inhibition.
Calders, Patrick, Crombez, Geert, Goubert, Dorien, Goudman, Lisa, Hermans, Linda, Meeus, Mira, Van Oosterwijck, Jessica   +6 more
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