Vaccines have a major role in eradication programs of viral diseases. Vaccines against measles, rubella, and varicella are included in the vaccination schedules for children in most countries
The clinical manifestations of the SARS-CoV-2 infection are mainly respiratory but the virus can cause a variety of symptoms. Dermatological findings are less well-characterized. Data is scarce on their timing, type and correlation with the immune response.
Glucocorticoids are widely prescribed for a variety of diseases and are known to cause neuropsychiatric as well as somatic side effects
After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to describe key features of glucocorticoid pharmacology and anticipate, prevent, and manage complications of glucocorticoid use affecting bone health.
The aim of this review is to analyze the available literature regarding the neuropsychiatric (NP) disturbances associated with corticosteroid (CS) therapy; to determine the nature, severity, and frequency of these NP symptoms; and to identify the various risk factors involved in the development of CS-induced NP disturbances. We searched the available literature since the advent of corticosteroi…
To examine contraceptive choices among women seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) and the provision of the chosen methods
We investigated the one-year pregnancy rates for emergency contraception (EC) users who selected the copper T380 IUD or oral levonorgestrel (LNG) for EC.
Fertility can return shortly after childbirth, with ovulation reported as early as 3 to 4 weeks post-delivery in nonbreastfeeding mothers.1 Up to 50% of women are reported to resume sexual activity by 6 weeks.2 Therefore, there is a risk of unplanned pregnancy in the postpartum period unless effective contraceptive methods are used
The World Health Organisation recognises the importance of pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, and the ability to control the number, timing and spacing of one’s children.1 In the UK, there has been much focus on developing sexual health policies and services for younger age groups which has led to a welcome fall in rates of unintended pregnancy.
Several clinical studies have shown increased level of urinary TGF-β1 in diabetic nephropathy patients and its correlation with urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), but other studies showed different results. Because of this contradiction, this study aims to analyze the correlation between urinary TGF-β1 concentration and UACR, and also estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in typ…