Hormonal contraception among electronic cigarette users and cardiovascular risk: a systematic review [PDF]
Background: Women who use combined hormonal contraceptives and cigarettes have an increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) events. We reviewed the literature to determine whether women who use hormonal contraceptives (HC) and electronic cigarettes (e ...
Berry-Bibee, Erin+5 more
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Drug interactions between non-rifamycin antibiotics and hormonal contraception: a systematic review [PDF]
ObjectiveTo determine whether interactions between non-rifamycin antibiotics and hormonal contraceptives result in decreased effectiveness or increased toxicity of either therapy.Data sourcesWe searched MEDLINE, Embase, clinicaltrials.gov and Cochrane ...
Curtis, Kathryn M.+3 more
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Security of Medical Cyber-physical Systems: An Empirical Study on Imaging Devices [PDF]
Recent years have witnessed a boom of connected medical devices, which brings security issues in the meantime. Medical imaging devices, an essential part of medical cyber-physical systems, play a vital role in modern hospitals and are often life-critical. However, security and privacy issues in these medical cyber-physical systems are sometimes ignored.
arxiv
Current application of blockchain technology in healthcare and its potential roles in Urology
Objective To assess the current uses of blockchain technology in surgery and explore potential applications in urology. Methods A systematic literature review and critical appraisal was performed. The PubMed database was searched for all relevant papers published in English, between 2003 and 2023, on blockchain and surgery, and urology.
Sulleyman Felemban+6 more
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UWOMJ Volume 49, No 2, June 1979 [PDF]
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistryhttps://ir.lib.uwo.ca/uwomj/1035/thumbnail ...
Western University
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Update on Menopause Hormone Therapy; Current Indications and Unanswered Questions
ABSTRACT Objective To provide clinicians involved in managing menopause with a summary of current evidence surrounding menopause hormone therapy (MHT). Design The authors evaluate and synthesize existing pooled evidence relating to MHT's clinical indications, efficacy, and safety and explore the limitations of existing data. Patients The review focuses
Annice Mukherjee, Susan R. Davis
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Deep Learning for Fetal Inflammatory Response Diagnosis in the Umbilical Cord [PDF]
Inflammation of the umbilical cord can be seen as a result of ascending intrauterine infection or other inflammatory stimuli. Acute fetal inflammatory response (FIR) is characterized by infiltration of the umbilical cord by fetal neutrophils, and can be associated with neonatal sepsis or fetal inflammatory response syndrome.
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UWOMJ Volume 42, No 2, December 1971 [PDF]
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistryhttps://ir.lib.uwo.ca/uwomj/1036/thumbnail ...
Western University
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In children with symptomatic congential CMV, those with polymicrogyria are at an increased risk of developing epilepsy. Plain language summary: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.16263 Abstract Aim To identify neonatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features that predict the likelihood of children with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV ...
George Lawson+7 more
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Review of the safety, efficacy and patient acceptability of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system [PDF]
The levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine system is an extremely effective, reversible and safe form of long-term yet reversible birth control. In view of its efficacy, it is a safer alternative to permanent contraceptive methods such as sterilization ...
Cahill, David, Kailasam, Chandra
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