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New and emerging contraceptives: a state-of-the-art review

International Journal of Women's Health, 2014
Luis Bahamondes, M Valeria Bahamondes Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas and National Institute of Hormones and Women's Health, Campinas, SP, Brazil Background: The ...
Bahamondes L, Bahamondes MV
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Acceptability and Determinants for Implementation of the EnzySystem, a Novel Near‐Patient Testing Platform for Haemophilia A

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Coagulation testing in haemophilia A is limited by the scarcity of testing facilities capable of performing relevant assays. This issue incentivized the development of the EnzySystem for haemophilia A, a near‐patient testing platform aimed to measure Factor VIII activity and thrombin generation simultaneously within 1 h from 100 ...
Aernoud P. Bavinck, Kyle Davis, Lisa van Engelshoven, Monique G. van Lier, Tanja Hamacher, Nicole M. A. Blijlevens, Amy Shapiro, Saskia E. M. Schols, Waander L. van Heerde   +8 more
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Development of the Zimbabwe family planning program [PDF]

Family planning was introduced in Zimbabwe as a voluntary movement in the 1950s. Volunteers formed a Family Planning Association in the mid-1960s. The government became interested in family planning in the late 1960s after analysis of the 1961 population
Zinanga, Alex F.
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Waning light, waxing pain: The lunar cycle's association with migraine headache occurrence

Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, EarlyView.
Plain Language Summary While migraine headaches can be hard to predict, some patients believe headaches are connected to the moon‘s phases. Our research showed that migraine attacks were 34% more likely to occur during the new moon than during the full moon.
Alexander Yoo, Brendan Keenan, Angeliki Vgontzas, Murray A. Mittleman, Suzanne M. Bertisch, Ron Anafi   +5 more
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An Evaluation of a New Ultrasonic Water Irrigator in the Management of Gingival Health: A Randomised Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett, Polina Gulakova, Katrin Unbereit, Robin A. Seymour, Philip M. Preshaw   +4 more
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The Effect of Diabetes on Outcomes of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review With a Meta‐Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this systematic review was to critically assess and synthesise the current scientific evidence of the potential impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on treatment outcomes in periodontitis patients following NSPT, incorporating recent advancements in meta‐analytical techniques.
L. P. M. Weijdijk, T. M. J. A. Thomassen, N. C. de Keyzer, E. E. J. Mayer, C. Valkenburg, G. A. van der Weijden, D. E. Slot   +6 more
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Vaginal Microbiota and Ovarian Cancer: A New Frontier in Immunomodulation and Diagnosis

Immunology, EarlyView.
Microbial imbalance, dysbiosis, plays a role in ovarian carcinogenesis by interacting with the immune system and altering inflammatory pathways, notably Th17 pathways. In contrast, eubiosis, characterised by Lactobacillus dominance, protects against infections and maintains hormone metabolism.
Wafa Babay, Mariem Garci, Ahmed Baligh Laaribi, Nabil Mathlouthi, Imene Ouzari   +4 more
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The Economics of Reproduction-Related Health Care [PDF]

This paper presents the first systematic estimates of the direct money costs of reproduction-related health services. In 1982 Americans spent approximately $17.7 billion for contraception, abortion, treatment of infertility, obstetrical care, and infant ...
Leslie Perreault, Victor R. Fuchs
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Predictors of Pressure Injuries in Older Residents Living in Nursing Homes in Sri Lanka: A Prospective Multi‐Site Cohort Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To determine the predictors of pressure injuries among residents living in Sri Lankan nursing homes. Design A prospective multi‐site longitudinal cohort study design. Methods Semi‐structured observations and chart audits were used to gather data on 17 predictors of pressure injury from a consecutive sample of 210 residents (aged ≥ 60 years
R. D. Udeshika Priyadarshani Sugathapala, Sharon Latimer, Brigid M. Gillespie, Aindralal Balasuriya, Wendy Chaboyer   +4 more
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Postpartum Contraceptive Care: A Qualitative Study of Australian Child and Family Health Nurses' Experiences

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To address the gap in existing postpartum care literature by gaining an in‐depth understanding of Australian child and family health nurses' experiences of providing postpartum contraceptive care. Design A qualitative exploratory study design, using semi‐structured interviews.
Noushin Arefadib, Selma Karovic, Danielle Mazza, Jessica R. Botfield   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source