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Prior PrEP use and discontinuation in individuals newly diagnosed with HIV

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background In settings with high uptake of HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an increasing proportion of individuals newly diagnosed with HIV report prior PrEP exposure. Understanding patterns of PrEP use, discontinuation and adherence in such settings is essential to inform future HIV prevention strategies.
Rohan Saini, Sarah Fidler, Marta Boffito, Vicky Tittle, Nicolo Girometti, Gary Whitlock, on behalf of the Dean Street Collaborative Group, Keerti Gedela, Franki Lander, Alan McOwan, Diarmuid Nugent, Sheel Patel, Sashini Payagala, Tara Suchak, Vicky Tittle, Gary Whitlock   +15 more
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Contraception with combined oral contraceptive pills in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

, 2012
Background: Millions of women worldwide use the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) as an effective form of contraception. This has contributed immensely to population control and improvement of maternal wellbeing.Aim: To determine the acceptability,
Nonye-Enyidah, E, Enyindah, CE
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Which Aspects of Abortion Care Do Healthcare Practitioners in Britain Think Nurses/Midwives Should Provide? Findings From the SACHA Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the views of healthcare practitioners in Britain regarding the role of midwives and nurses in the delivery of medical and surgical abortion. Design An observational study of the Shaping Abortion for Change study healthcare practitioner survey (2021–2022).
Alice Fulton, Ona McCarthy, Jill Shawe, Rebecca Meiksin, Maria Lewandowska, Melissa Palmer, Rachel Scott, Kaye Wellings, Patricia Lohr, Geoffrey Wong, Sally Sheldon, Rebecca French and The SACHA Study Team, Annette Aronsson, Paula Baraitser, Sharon Cameron, Louise Keogh, Clare Murphy, Wendy V. Norman, Jennifer Reiter, Natasha Salaria   +19 more
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EXTRAUTERINE PREGNANCY IN A WOMAN USER OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS

, 2006
Smatra se da oralna hormonska kontracepcija smanjuje rizik mnogih stanja u ginekologiji, na primjer zdjelične upalne bolesti, anemije i izvanmaternične trudnoće.
Boris Lovrić, Marijan Jukić, Romana Dmitrović, Šoljić, Zvonko, Lovrić, Boris, Lasović, Željko, Željko Lasović, Zvonko Šoljić, Dmitrović, Romana, Jukić, Marijan   +9 more
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ADVERSE EFFECT OF COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS

, 2016
Oral contraceptive (OC) pills contain estrogen and progestin that are synthetic analogs of natural hormones. These synthetic hormones affectthe hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis of the female reproductive system. There are many types of contraceptives;
Rohitash Jamwal, Kumud Bala, Akshara Shukla   +2 more
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Conversion Practices in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Lived Experience Narrative

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Conversion practices (sometimes referred to as ‘conversion therapy’) refer to interventions that aim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. While these are often associated with faith‐based settings, they can also occur in secular healthcare contexts.
Cody Spadaccini, Kai Schweizer
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Awareness and experiences of female pilgrims about menstrual suppression during Hajj 1437 Hijrah: A cross-sectional study

Saudi Journal for Health Sciences, 2019
Objectives: Our objective was to determine the awareness, use of medications to suppress menstruation along with their side effects, and satisfaction level among the pilgrims.
Nikita Islam, Aqueela Ayaz, Mian Usman Farooq   +2 more
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The Effect of Oral Contraceptive Pills on the Macula, the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Choroidal Thickness

, 2017
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral contraceptive pills (OCP) on the macula, the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and choroidal thickness (CT)
Ilknur Çol Madendag, Fatma Özdemir, Ahter Tanay Tayyar, Madendag, Yusuf, ATAS, Mustafa, Erdem Sahin, Sahin, Erdem, Yusuf Madendag, ŞENOL, Vesile, Mustafa Atas, Acmaz, Gökhan, MADENDAG, Ilknur Col, Tayyar, Ahter Tanay, Ozdemir, Fatma, Gokhan Acmaz, Vesile Senol   +15 more
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Delta‐9‐Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Before Bedtime: Feasibility and Mechanistic Pilot Study on Sleep and Cardiac Autonomic Activity

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Disordered sleep is a common reason individuals report using cannabis, yet the physiological effects of Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9‐THC) on sleep and autonomic regulation remain incompletely understood. Early studies reported acute sleep‐promoting effects of Δ9‐THC, but chronic use has been associated with disrupted sleep and possible ...
Joshua E. Gonzalez, Alicia V. Stewart, Jacquelin L. Ellison, Omar H. Ordaz, LaTroy D. Robinson, Noal A. Clemons, Jonathan S. Emens, Sean P. M. Rice, Steven A. Shea, Nicole P. Bowles   +9 more
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Mystery and misery of locally‐delivered drug therapy in periodontics. Historical concepts and current state

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The primary objective is to critically analyze approaches to local therapy for periodontal disease, particularly in light of its well‐established systemic implications. We specifically address common misconceptions and overestimations regarding the potential of local treatments in contrast to their actual clinical effectiveness.
Andrea Mombelli, Alkisti Zekeridou
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