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Missing IUD and utilization of fluoroscopy for management: a case report
03 February 2012
Jashoman Banerjee, Roohi Jeelani, Jay M. Berman, Michael P. Diamond
Abstract: Introduction: A missing intrauterine device (IUD) poses challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Extrauterine placement of IUDs may cause difficulty in localization. We report a case where use...
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Use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in renal transplant recipients: a retrospective case review
03 February 2012
Tasneem Ramhendar, Paul Byrne
Abstract: Our objective was to report on the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena®) in renal transplant recipients. A retrospective case review was done to identify...
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Plan B, One Step not taken: politics trumps science yet again
03 February 2012
Kelly Cleland, Jeffrey F. Peipert, Carolyn Westhoff, Scott Spear, James Trussell
In a stunning move on December 7, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius overruled the Food and Drug Administration's judgment that the levonorgestrel-containing emergency contracept...
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A randomized controlled trial of different buccal misoprostol doses in mifepristone medical abortion
03 February 2012
Erica Chong, Tamar Tsereteli, Nhu Ngoc thi Nguyen, Beverly Winikoff
Abstract: Background: An 800-mcg dose of buccal misoprostol following mifepristone has been shown to be highly effective in terminating pregnancies through 63 days since the last menstrual period (LMP...
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Building trust for shared services: a model for collaboration between nonprofit reproductive health organizations
27 January 2012
Clare Coleman, Jodi Magee, Wayne Shields
A challenging economy, uncertain political support and evolving health technologies call for innovation, collaboration and fresh thinking for all members of the reproductive health community. Clinical...
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