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Anchor lead: A newly identified sexually transmitted infection is making the rounds, Elizabeth Tracey reports Mycoplasma genitalium is the name of a recently identified organism that is sexually transmitted and may be an important cause of infertility. Maria Trent, an …
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This week’s topics include PrEP, appropriate Caesarean rates, methylphenidate in ADHD, and management of obstructive sleep apnea. Program notes: 0:37 Look at prn PrEP 1:40 Followed for nine months 2:34 Can increase compliance with the medication 3:20 Appropriate rate of …
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This week’s topics include cancer in elephants, red wine and type 2 diabetes, CRE facts, and ongoing Ebola concerns. Program notes: 0:34 Persistent presence of Ebola virus 1:33 100 male survivors 2:31 Don’t know what the risk is 3:32 Elephants …
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Anchor lead: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends first abstinence for teenagers contemplating sex, Elizabeth Tracey reports Effective contraception notwithstanding, the American Academy of Pediatrics still advocates abstinence as the best method of avoiding teen pregnancy as well as sexually …
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Anchor lead: Teenagers need to think about infection as well as pregnancy prevention, Elizabeth Tracey reports When given education and free access, most teenage women chose IUDs or implants for contraception, a recent study showed. But these methods don’t protect …
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This week’s topics include the impact of contraception on teen pregnancy, mechanical versus tissue heart valves, acupuncture for knee pain, and early gluten introduction and celiac disease. Program notes: 0:36 Acupuncture and knee pain 1:35 Study designed to minimize bias …
