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CDC: Long-Acting Contraceptive Use Rising Among U.S. Teens

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U.S. government report says implants and IUDs are effective and safe options
An Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve attitudes among nulliparous women with severe fear of childbirth

Internet-Based CBT Helps Women With Fear of Childbirth

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After therapy, women have more realistic attitude toward childbirth, more self-confidence
Black women are much less likely to report suffering from depression than white women

Less Depression Reported by Black Women

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Where women live also appears to affect mental health disorder rates
Although many women with breast cancer are concerned about their genetic risk for other cancers -- as well as their relatives' risk for breast cancer -- almost half of these patients don't get information about genetic testing

Breast CA Patients Want, but May Not Get, Genetic Risk Discussion

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Almost half don't have conversation with doctor about potential for future problems
The case of an 8-year-old Canadian boy suggests that it's possible

Case Report of Food Allergy Acquired Via Blood Transfusion

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Doctors need to be aware of the possibility of 'passive transfer'
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus are more likely to have a history of depression

Hx of Depression Tied to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes

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Likelihood of history of depression elevated in women with GDM, after controlling for confounders
Mini-group visits yield good results among patients with diabetes

Success Seen With Mini-Group Visits for Patients With Diabetes

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Visits usually involve three patients; do not replace individual office visits, but augment them
Only two out of 32 major commercial weight-loss programs marketed nationwide -- Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig -- can boast scientific evidence showing their clients maintain weight loss for at least a year

Two Commercial Weight Loss Plans Come Out on Top

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Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig beat other commercial diet plans in new research
A considerable number of veterans list an individual as next of kin who is not a nuclear family member

Veterans Listing Non-Nuclear Family Member As Next of Kin

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Overall, 7 percent of veterans in Connecticut have people listed who are not nuclear family members
Collaborative relationships between nurses and physicians decrease rates of common health care-associated infections in intensive care units

Nurse-Physician Collaboration Tied to Lower Infection Rates

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Findings seen for two common health care-associated infections in critical care