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Cancer cervix: Epidemiology and disease burden - CytoJournal

Cancer cervix: Epidemiology and disease burden - CytoJournal

Source : https://cytojournal.com/cancer-cervix-epidemiology-and-disease-burden/

Translate this page into: CytoJournal Monograph Related Review Series Sharmila Pimple Gauravi Mishra ​ 1 1 MD , 1 Department of Preventive Oncology, Centre for Cancer Epidemiology, Tata Memorial Centre,...


Conclusion: Tracking changing trends in the cervical cancer epidemiological patterns including HPV genotypes will immensely contribute toward effective prevention and control measures for cervical cancer elimination.

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Source : https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(22)00210-2/fulltext

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obstructive sleep apnea are frequently associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but remain underrecognized. Women with PCOS have a 2-4 times higher risk of...


Relevance: The treatment of NAFLD in PCOS should include lifestyle interventions. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists have shown promising results in patients with PCOS and NAFLD, but future randomized trails are needed to confirm this benefit. Likewise, the use of combined oral estrogen-progestin contraceptives may provide a benefit by...

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The effect of non-oral hormonal contraceptives on hypertension and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

The effect of non-oral hormonal contraceptives on hypertension and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35510324/

Oral contraceptives (OC) are associated with increased risk of hypertension and elevated blood pressure (BP). Whether non-oral hormonal contraceptives have similar associations is unknown. We sought to investigate the effect...


Conclusion: NOHC use is associated with changes in BP which differ by type and route of administration. Given the strong association between incremental increases in BP and cardiovascular risk, prospective studies are required.

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Surveying the persistence of age- and gender-based restrictions on over-the-counter emergency contraception across pharmacies in Los Angeles County, CA - PubMed

Surveying the persistence of age- and gender-based restrictions on over-the-counter emergency contraception across pharmacies in Los Angeles County, CA - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35490096/

Background: Over-the-counter levonorgestrel emergency contraception (OTC EC) is safe and effective but underutilized for postcoital pregnancy prevention. Unnecessary restrictions imposed by pharmacies and pharmacy workers may impede EC uptake. Objective:...


Conclusion: Although gender-based restrictions to EC are rare, more than half of pharmacy staff continue to report age-based restrictions. Inability to verify the female partner's age may underlie cases where men are unable to purchase OTC EC.

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    Key Points • Source: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association • Conclusion: “Although gender-based restrictions to EC are rare, more than half of pharmacy staff continue to report age-based restrictions. Inability to verify the Show More
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Use of steroid pre-treatments in IVF-ICSI cycles with GnRH antagonist protocol and their impact on gestational outcomes - PubMed

Use of steroid pre-treatments in IVF-ICSI cycles with GnRH antagonist protocol and their impact on gestational outcomes - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34151671/

Different steroid pre-treatments have been used to schedule the start of the ovarian stimulation in IVF cycles. Currently, there is controversy about their effects on gestational outcomes. We designed a...


Conclusion: This study pretends to provide clarity about the treatment guidelines of steroid pre-treatments to schedule the clinical work without impact on gestational outcomes.