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Male sexual partners of women with vaginal trichomoniasis were tested, using urethral and urine culture, as well as urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for evidence of infection with this flagellated protozoan.
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Uk-427,857 (Maraviroc) is an investigational small-molecule HIV entry inhibitor that binds to the CCR5 chemokine receptor on the surface of T-cells. This chemokine receptor is normally the receptor for the chemokines MIP-1 alpha and RANTES.
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Treatment of chronic Hepatitis B is directed at suppressing viral replication, reducing hepatitis (necroinflammatory) activity, slowing progression of fibrotic disease, inducing loss of HBeAg with seroconversion to anti-HBe, and rendering patients noninfectious.
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An outbreak of highly drug-resistant S. enterica Serotype Typhimurium which was resistant to all drugs tested was first identified in 2 young boys in 2004 in Minnesota and North Carolina who had been in contact with pet mice.
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Herbal Supplements to Treat Vasomotor Symptoms; Bisphosphonates to Treat LBD, After 5 Years?; FDA Actions
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Results of a new study indicate that providing women with an advance supply of oral contraceptives (OCs) results in fewer gaps in usage, longer-term contraceptive use, and less expense to health care providers and patients when compared with prescriptions that require multiple office visits or refills.
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For the most current information on breastfeeding for new mothers, take a look at GotMom.org, a newly-revamped site sponsored by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and Avent, a manufacturer of infant and toddler feeding products.
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What if you could offer your patients emergency contraception (EC) in a single tablet with one-time dosing? Scientists are looking at CDB-2914, a new progesterone receptor modulator (PRM), that may provide EC in such a dosing regimen.
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Rewind to 1997: President Clinton announces a 10-year goal for the development of an HIV/ AIDS vaccine. Fast forward to 2007. Are you able to provide such a vaccine to your patients?
