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Research Looks at Antibiotic Option for Gonorrhea
A drug under investigation could be used as an alternative to ceftriaxone injection as a component of recommended therapy for gonorrhea, replacing the need for intramuscular injection.
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College Health Services Are Making the Grade
College health centers are playing a pivotal role in the introduction and performance of timely sexually transmitted infection screenings.
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Does Weight Gain Play a Role in Women’s Contraceptive Choices?
Concerns about weight gain may be driving contraception choices, new data released by Penn State College of Medicine indicate.
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LARC for the Medically Complicated Patient
Few medical conditions are absolute contraindications to long-acting reversible contraceptive methods.
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Stave Off the Development of Depression
Lower cardiorespiratory fitness increases the risk of developing depression in adults.
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Is Low Vitamin D Status Connected to an Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
In Greenland Inuit, increasing serum hydroxyvitamin D3 was associated with a worsening of physiological measurements and definitions of glucose homeostasis, contrary to what was expected.
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Extra-virgin Olive Oil Reduces Postprandial Glucose in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
In this study, the authors demonstrated significantly improved postprandial glucose levels in patients that consumed high glycemic index meals with extra-virgin olive oil compared to meals with butter or low fat meals.
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Physical Activity ‘Moves’ Teens Away from Depression
Physical exercise may alleviate symptoms of depression in adolescents.
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The Effect of Stress on Food
Stress experienced prior to eating may raise inflammation levels as much as eating a high saturated fat meal in a relaxed state.
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High-flow Nasal Cannula vs. Noninvasive Ventilation in Postextubation Failure
SYNOPSIS: In this multicenter, randomized, clinical trial of critically ill adults at high risk for reintubation, high-flow conditioned oxygen therapy was not inferior to noninvasive mechanical ventilation with regard to preventing reintubation and postextubation respiratory failure within 72 hours of extubation.