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Costs and health consequences of chlamydia management strategies among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]

Objectives: Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection worldwide and a major cause of morbidity – particularly among women and neonates.
Hjortdahl, Per, Hussein, Fatrima, Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø, Romoen, Maria, Steen, Tore W., Sundby, Johanne, Velauthapillai, Manonmany   +6 more
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Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment for Female Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome: A Prospective Study

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Vaginal relaxation syndrome (VRS) is a common condition that adversely affects women's quality of life. Conventional non‐surgical therapies provide limited benefit for patients with mild to moderate disease. Fractional CO2 laser (FxCO2) therapy has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option; however, its long‐term efficacy and
Qiao Li, Jian Meng, Yajing Wang, Yueyue Chen, Xiaoyu Niu, Dongmei Wei   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human Papillomavirus: How Social Ideologies Influence Medical Policy and Care [PDF]

, 2012
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the ways in which new advances in the production of a vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) have been received by both the general public and the medical community.
Hachem, Fadi
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Comprehensive Evidence for Mortality and Underlying Morbidity Related to Visceral Fat Distribution

Med Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Linking obesity to mortality is an intriguing and controversial topic. This study tried to comprehensively assess 8 adiposity surrogates and mortality association among middle‐to‐old‐aged adults to identify a superior one, and explore explanatory disorders. Data sources included the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), UK
Haolong Zhou, Danyang Ling, Qin Huang, Jiaojun Liang, Guanhua Su, Zhangbo Cui, Ziwei Chen, Xiaowen Ma, Zhou Jiang, Shuo Zheng, Haodong Tian, Qi Wang   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Should We Consider Sacral Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction? ICI‐RS 2025

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To explore the boundary of clinical use of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), identifying barriers to approval and early‐impact research questions. Methods This review is derived from a proposal discussion at the International Consultation on Incontinence‐Research Society in Bristol in ...
Marcus J. Drake, Mathijs de Rijk, Stefania Musco, Jalesh Panicker, Michał Późniak, Nikita Bhatt, Brigitte Schurch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

How Can We Improve the Assessment and Indifferent Outcomes From Pelvic Organ Prolapse Management From Conservative and Surgical Therapies? ICI‐RS 2025

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition and many women seek surgical treatment for prolapse symptoms. However, recurrence of prolapse after surgical treatment is common. A think tank was held at ICI‐RS 2025 to discuss how the assessment and indifferent results from conservative and surgical management can be improved.
Rohna Kearney, Adrian Wagg, Wendy Bower, Chris Chapple, Vik Khullar, Dudley Robinson, Annika Taithongchai, Philip Toozs Hobson, Alan Wein, Paul Abrams   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic Venous Disease in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lymphedema: An Overlooked Problem

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Patricia Garbayo‐Salmons, Alejandro Molina‐Leyva, Rafael S. Aguayo‐Ortiz, Eva Vilarrasa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective evaluation of palliative care consultation in critically ill adult and pediatric cancer subjects

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Children with cancer received more palliative care consultation before, but fewer during, critical illness compared with adults. This disparity suggests underuse of palliative care during pediatric critical care. ABSTRACT Importance Palliative care consultation is an essential component of comprehensive care for patients with cancer during critical ...
Conrad Krawiec, Neal Thomas
wiley   +1 more source

Irgm proteins attenuate inflammatory disease in mouse models of genital Chlamydia infection

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Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens that may cause genital pathology via induction of destructive host immune responses. Human-adapted Chlamydia trachomatis causes inflammatory disease in human hosts but is easily cleared in mice ...
Jacob Dockterman, Jeffrey R. Reitano, Jeffrey I. Everitt, Graham D. Wallace, Meghan Hendrix, Gregory A. Taylor, Jörn Coers   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chronic Ulcer on the Vulva

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Farhanaz Panjshiri, Reed Gioe, Carole Bitar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source