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Acute Subclavian Artery Thrombosis Secondary to Oral Contraceptive Agent Consumption: A Case Report [PDF]

Reviews in Clinical Medicine, 2018
Subclavian artery thrombosis is an uncommon cause of limb ischemia in females without a history of vasculopathy. This condition usually occurs secondary to atherosclerotic changes and hypercoagulable states, which are generally asymptomatic.
Masoud Ghiasian, Sajjad Daneshyar, Mehrnaz Olfat   +2 more
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Primary Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in a Patient with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Case Reports in Neurological Medicine, 2022
Introduction. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is an autoimmune hematological disorder characterized by low platelet level due to its destruction through autoimmune antibodies.
M. Taher Farfouti, Christina Masri, Mike Ghabally, George Roumieh   +3 more
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Testing the efficacy and safety of BIO101, for the prevention of respiratory deterioration, in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia (COVA study): a structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Trials, 2021
Objectives As of December, 1st, 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2, resulted in more than 1 472 917 deaths worldwide and death toll is still increasing exponentially.
W. Dioh, M. Chabane, C. Tourette, A. Azbekyan, C. Morelot-Panzini, L. A. Hajjar, M. Lins, G. B. Nair, T. Whitehouse, J. Mariani, M. Latil, S. Camelo, R. Lafont, P. J. Dilda, S. Veillet, S. Agus   +15 more
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Avaliação do anticoncepcional Norplant no Município do Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brasil) An assessment of the use of the contraceptive Norplant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública, 1987
Métodos anticoncepcionais para longo tempo de uso têm sido buscados em vários lugares. O método Norplant é um deles, baseado em cápsulas de levonorgestrel introduzidas no braço das mulheres, através da liberação hormonal diária com efeito de dois a cinco
Sérgio Koifman, Sezisnando José Primo Paes, Denize Paula Oliveira, Nilzete Ferreira Vianna, Maria Edea Giovanini, Maria Luiza Oliveira de Castro, Laine Galvão Mota, Jovina Amália Moraes Poyares, Fátima Meireles Pereira Gomes, Ana Maria Monteiro de Castro   +9 more
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A nationwide assessment of hepatocellular adenoma resection: Indications and pathological discordance

Hepatology Communications, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Hepatocellular adenomas (HCAs) are benign liver tumors associated with bleeding or malignant transformation. Data on the indication for surgery are scarce. We analyzed indications and outcome of patients operated for HCAs < 50 mm compared to HCAs ≥ 50 mm. Changes in final postoperative diagnosis were assessed.
Martijn P. D. Haring, Arthur K. E. Elfrink, Christiaan A. J. Oudmaijer, Paul C. M. Andel, Alicia Furumaya, Nenke de Jong, Colin J. J. M. Willems, Thijs Huits, Julie M. L. Sijmons, Eric J. T. Belt, Koop Bosscha, Esther C. J. Consten, Mariëlle M. E. Coolsen, Peter van Duijvendijk, Joris I. Erdmann, Paul Gobardhan, Robbert J. de Haas, Tjarda van Heek, Hwai‐Ding Lam, Wouter K. G. Leclercq, Mike S. L. Liem, Hendrik A. Marsman, Gijs A. Patijn, Türkan Terkivatan, Babs M. Zonderhuis, Izaak Quintus Molenaar, Wouter W. te Riele, Jeroen Hagendoorn, Alexander F. M. Schaapherder, Jan N. M. IJzermans, Carlijn I. Buis, Joost M. Klaase, Koert P. de Jong, Vincent E. de Meijer, the Dutch Benign Liver Tumor Group, R. B. Takkenberg, J. Verheij, O. M. van Delden, J. I. Erdmann, B. V. van Rosmalen, A. Furumaya, G. Kazemier, D. Ramsoekh, J. N. M. IJzermans, R. A. de Man, M. D. Doukas, M. G. Thomeer, A. J. Klompenhouwer, A. F. M. Schaapherder, M. E. Tushuizen, M. J. Coenraad, A. S. L. P. Crobach, M. C. Burgmans, S. Feshtali, M. M. E. Coolsen, M. Kramer, J. C. Beckervordersandforth, I. V. Samarska, C. van der Leij, R. Miclea, J. H. W. de Wilt, P. B. van den Boezem, E. T. T. L. Tjwa, I. Munsterman, S. Vos, S. van Koeverden, V. E. de Meijer, F. J. C. Cuperus, R. J. de Haas, E. W. Duiker, M. P. D. Haring   +70 more
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The relationship between the use of combined hormonal contraception with a predominance of gestagens and the selected types of female body in young women from the region of Lower Silesia

Anthropological Review, 2018
Oral contraceptive agents are currently the most popular and one of the most effective methods for preventing pregnancy. The data shows that over 300 million women in the world use contraceptive drugs containing synthetic hormones to avoid an unwanted ...
Karykowska Aleksandra, Kwiatkowska Barbara, Grzelak Joanna, Kurc-Darak Bożena, Domagała Zygmunt   +4 more
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Role of different methods of contraception and time of menstrual cycle on dry socket

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Objectives: To investigate the potential association between the use of contraceptives and the occurrence of dry socket following tooth extraction. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dow International Dental College, Karachi, from ...
Sidra Abid, Javeria Khan, Uzma Hameed, Mohsina Marufi, Amynah Charania Sheikh   +4 more
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Hormonal Contraceptives: What if Exposed During Pregnancy?

Erciyes Medical Journal, 2019
Objective: Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in pregnancy. However, some women may become pregnant while using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.
Duygun Altıntaş Aykan, Yusuf Ergün
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Reversible Contraception in Males: An Obtainable Target?

Biology
The last few decades have brought contraception to the forefront of research, with great strides made in effectively targeting and optimizing the physiology, pharmacology, and delivery processes that prevent pregnancy.
Joanna Nandita Koilpillai, Emily Nunan, Landon Butler, Fabio Pinaffi, Joshua T. Butcher   +4 more
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Risky sexual practices among youth attending a sexually transmitted infection clinic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2008
Background Youth have been reported to be at a higher risk of acquiring STIs with significant adverse health and social consequences. Knowledge on the prevailing risky practices is an essential tool to guide preventive strategies.
Mhalu F, Chalamilla G, Moshiro C, Urassa W, Sandstrom E   +4 more
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