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Report: Hepatitis C Rates on the Rise Among Reproductive-aged Women
The incidence of hepatitis C virus infection has increased among young people who inject drugs, about half of whom are women of reproductive age, according to the CDC.
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Hot Flashes Appear Linked to Cardiovascular Changes
New data suggest that, particularly for younger midlife women, frequent hot flashes may indicate emerging vascular dysfunction that can lead to heart disease.
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Oral Cholera Vaccine and Travelers
The new oral cholera vaccine is recommended for adults 18-64 years of age who are planning to travel to areas at risk.
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Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Bundle: Studying How Improved Compliance Might Affect Outcomes
Improved compliance with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines bundle was associated with a non-statistically significant decrease in the in-hospital mortality of severe sepsis patients.
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Talk to Young Adults About Importance of Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
When it comes to sexually transmitted infections, young adults are most at risk, with one in two sexually active people contracting an infection by age 25.
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Ready for Dengue in the United States?
Dengue is increasingly recognized in the southern United States. When recently surveyed, however, clinicians in Texas seemed incompletely prepared to understand and manage patients with dengue.
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Women with Predisposition to Fractures May Benefit from Hormone Therapy
Researchers discovered that women who are genetically at the highest risk of fracture risk can enjoy the greatest protection from fracture when they use hormone therapy.
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Bambi Strikes Again — Encephalitis Due to the ‘Deer Tick Virus’ (Powassan Virus) May Be Increasing in Frequency
Powassan virus is transmitted by the same tick that carries the etiologic agent of Lyme disease and several other pathogens. The number of cases of encephalitis caused by this virus may be increasing in the endemic areas.
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Researchers, Advocates Seek Pathways to Easing Access to Medication Abortion
Considering medical pregnancy termination through an over-the-counter regulatory lens.
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Research Backs Effectiveness of Putting Implants in Place
New research indicates that the risk of luteal phase pregnancy following any-cycle-day insertion of contraceptive implants with negative pregnancy testing is low, regardless of menstrual cycle timing, recent contraceptive use, or use of emergency contraception.