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Long-Term Peripheral Nerve Function in People with Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes
The authors conducted a prospective observational study comparing the effect of early diagnosed, well-controlled type 2 diabetes on peripheral nerve function. Overall, they found similar rates of decline in nerve function in people with well-controlled diabetes compared to age- and sex-matched individuals with normal glucose tolerance. Given the similar decline in nerve function, the authors concluded that the course of diabetic sensorimotor neuropathy is influenced primarily by nerve function at the time of diagnosis and age-related physiological decline.
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Semaglutide May Reduce Dementia Risk
In a large nationwide population-based study, semaglutide significantly reduced Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia risk compared to insulin, metformin, and older glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Research Offers Answers to Improving HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Young Adults
New research offers answers about why vaccine-eligible young adults are not as enthusiastic about a vaccine that can prevent cancer and infertility, particularly for pregnancy-capable young adults.
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Universal Youth Chlamydia Screening Is Up for Debate
Studies continue to show that some populations are at an elevated risk of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection. Once infected, women can develop health problems, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
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Clinic Closures in Limbo as Courts Decide on Bill’s Constitutionality
The possible loss of Medicaid funding puts nearly 200 Planned Parenthood health centers in 24 states across the country at risk of closure.
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Study Outlines Challenges Sexual Minorities Face in Seeking Abortion Care
Accessing abortion care is more challenging for sexual minorities than heterosexuals, according to new research that uses a survey taken by nearly 2,000 people.
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Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Can Be Successfully Implemented with Rural Latino Youth
A reproductive health team at the University of California, San Francisco has been working for five years with community partners in rural, farming communities to provide sexual health and education to the young people living in agricultural communities. Their efforts resulted in successful implementation of comprehensive sexual health education among Latino youth.
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Evaluation and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Nonpregnant Patients: A Detailed Review
Vaginal bleeding in the nonpregnant patient may be due to various etiologies, including structural abnormalities, dysfunctional bleeding, disorders of menstruation, trauma, or coagulopathy. Emergency department assessment and management includes a thorough history and physical examination, stabilization, diagnostic studies, treatment, and appropriate disposition.
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Clinicians Need to Know More About the Menstrual Health Apps Patients Use
Period-tracking apps are increasingly popular among reproductive-age women in the United States and elsewhere in the world. A new study suggests that healthcare providers should educate themselves about the apps’ functionality, inclusiveness, and health education information before recommending a menstrual app to patients.
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Changes in Postpartum Permanent Contraception Decision-Making
Requests for permanent contraception among women have increased since June 2022. OB/GYNs report in a new study that their patients often bring up threats to their reproductive health autonomy as a reason for requesting a permanent contraception procedure.