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A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Recurrence of Autoimmune Encephalitis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a disease with a potential for recurrence, and patients receive immunotherapy to prevent it. However, there is no consensus on the duration of immunotherapy. This study aimed to determine the recurrence rate and identify the risk factors for AE to provide guidance on the duration of immunotherapy ...
Shangkai Bai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesУчёные 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

Which combined oral contraceptives to prescribe with cardiovascular safety in mind? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
When prescribing combined oral contraceptives, choose one containing levonorgestrel and low-dose estrogen (20 mcg) to minimize the risks of pulmonary embolism, ischemic stroke, and myocardial ...
Coe, Catherine   +3 more
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Effect of the menstrual cycle on performance of intermittent, high-intensity shuttle running in a hot environment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
The present study examined the impact of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive use on performance of high intensity intermittent running in the heat [31.0 (0.2) oC; 23.1 (0.9) % RH].
Nevill, ME, Sunderland, C
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Assessing the Sensitivity and the Clinical Impact of the 2023 American College of Rheumatology/EULAR Classification Criteria in Obstetric Antiphospholid Syndrome: Findings From a Multicenter Italian Cohort With a Long‐Term Follow‐Up

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of the 2023 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/EULAR classification criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in a real‐world cohort of women diagnosed with primary obstetric APS (oAPS) and to assess their ability to identify patients at risk of future pregnancy complications ...
Francesca Ruffilli   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yes, 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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Portal Venous Thrombosis Associated with Use of Etonogestrel/ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: Portal venous thrombosis is a life-threatening cause of abdominal pain. In younger patients, heritable thrombophilias, pregnancy, tobacco use, and oral contraceptives are associated.Case Report: A 26-year-old woman prescribed contraceptive ...
Bailey, Katelynn E.   +1 more
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Building a Framework for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in the Rheumatology Context: Content and Approaches

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
wiley   +1 more source

Use of and access to oral and injectable contraceptives in Brazil

open access: yesRevista de Saúde Pública
OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence of current use of oral and injectable contraceptives by Brazilian women, according to demographic and socioeconomic variables and issues related to access to those medicines.
Mareni Rocha Farias   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Combined Oral Contraceptives on Sexual Function among Women of Reproductive Age in Jombang District, East Java [PDF]

open access: yes, 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)   +2 more
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