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Conclusions: the relative safety of modern oral contraceptives [PDF]

Human Reproduction Update, 1999
Published data on the relative safety of second and third generation oral contraceptives (OCs) is critically assessed. The original four studies published in 1995/1996 and their conclusions are examined in detail, including comments made by other investigators. Each study has advantages and flaws which are balanced in detail.
RG Edwards, J Cohen
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Intrahousehold influence on contraceptive use among married Indian women: Evidence from the National Family Health Survey 2015–16

SSM: Population Health, 2020
Background: India, where more than one married woman of reproductive age often live in the same household, provides an ideal setting to promote family planning through intrahousehold influence.
Mukesh Ranjan, Arupendra Mozumdar, Rajib Acharya, Subrato Kumar Mondal, Niranjan Saggurti   +4 more
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Understanding Contraceptive Utilisation Patterns in Kerala: Insights from NFHS-5

National Journal of Community Medicine
Background: In the past decade, Kerala has witnessed an increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases and unmet family planning needs. This study examines the knowledge of modern contraceptives, their use, and the current use of modern ...
Adwaith Gopan, Binu Kumar B J
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Analysis of contraceptive use among homeless women in Kenya – a case of Nairobi county

Cogent Economics & Finance, 2023
Many factors influence the utilization of reproductive healthcare services in Kenya. Despite the effort by the government and other stakeholders to improve access and utilization of these services, there remains a major challenge in reaching out to ...
Lydia Cheruto Pkaremba, Martine Odhiambo Oleche, Elizabeth Owiti   +2 more
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Utilization and Associated Factors of Modern Contraceptives During Extended Postpartum Period among Women Who Gave Birth in the Last 12 Months in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2018
Background The postpartum period is a critical period for addressing widespread unmet needs in family planning and for reducing the risks of closely spaced pregnancies.
Marta Berta, A. Feleke, Tatek Abate, Temesgen Worku, T. Gebrecherkos   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Advancing Wildfire‐Retardant Materials: Engineering Strategies for Direct and Indirect Suppression

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Here, the evolution, ecological impact, and performance of current fire‐retardant materials and suppression strategies are reviewed, offering an engineering perspective to address existing challenges and propose pathways for the development of more effective, scalable, and sustainable solutions to meet the demands of a changing climate. Wildfires cause
Changxin Dong, Samya Sen, Athena Kolli, Stewart G. Wilson, Eric Andrew Appel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modern oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
We reviewed evidence that bears on the cardiovascular safety of combined oral contraceptives containing second- and third-generation progestogens and < 50 micrograms of estrogen. Recent epidemiologic studies indicate that current use of these formulations is associated with a smaller increase in the incidence of venous thromboembolism than earlier ...
Janet R. Daling, Lynn Rosenberg, Julie R. Palmer, Ulf Bergman, Marti I. Sands, Angela Mills, David A. Grimes   +6 more
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The Examination of Diffusion Effects on Modern Contraceptive Use in Nigeria [PDF]

Demography, 2020
Abstract This study uses data gathered for an evaluation of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation–funded initiative designed to increase modern contraceptive use in select urban areas of Nigeria. When the initiative was conceived, the hope was that any positive momentum in the cities would diffuse to surrounding areas. Using a variety of
David K. Guilkey, Ilene S. Speizer, Lisa M. Calhoun, Veronica Escamilla   +3 more
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Electrosynthesis of Bioactive Chemicals, From Ions to Pharmaceuticals

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses recent advances in electrosynthesis for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers key electrochemical materials enabling precise delivery of ions and small molecules for cellular modulation and disease treatment, alongside catalytic systems for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Gwangbin Lee, Sojin Kim, Myeongeun Lee, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jimin Park   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multifunctional Bioactive Coatings Based on Bioglass, Vitamin D3, and Melittin Deposited via MAPLE for Enhanced Osseointegration, Antibacterial Activity, and Corrosion Resistance of Titanium Implants

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
Matrix‐Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) technique is used to cover titanium (Ti) substrates with multifunctional bioactive coatings composed of bioglass, vitamin D3, and melittin. Coatings exhibited excellent chemical integrity and favorable micro/nanostructured morphology (promoting cellular adhesion and viability), and a sustained release of
Irina Negut, Bogdan Bita, Mihaela Dinu, Anca Constantina Parau, Tatiana Tozar, Oana Gherasim, Valentina Grumezescu, Carmen Ristoscu, Luminita Marutescu, Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru   +9 more
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