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One of the major intracellular barriers to nonviral gene delivery is efficient endosomal escape. The incorporation of histidine residues into polymeric constructs has been found to increase endosomal...
Eating disorders is a prevalent, serious condition that affects, mainly young women. An early and enduring sign of anorexia is amenorrhea. There is no evidence for benefits of hormone therapy in patie...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this survey was to quantify oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use and to analyze attitudes and knowledge about the pill in a sample of female medical students. METHODS: A cross-sec...
The Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) producer, Bacillus licheniformis MSBN12 was isolated from the marine sponge Callyspongia diffusa. The PHB production of B. licheniformis MSBN12 was optimized using a four...
A high throughput method was developed for rapid screening and identification of bioactive compounds from traditional Chinese medicine, marine products and other natural products. The system, integrat...
The aim of the study is to estimate the effects of the water-holding capability of the polyvinyl formal (PVF) sponges on osteogenic response in vitro experiments. The rat bone marrow stem cells (BMCs)...
Objectives To check whether currently used combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing ethinylestradiol (EE) affect the liver microsomal metabolism. Methods (13)C-methacetin breath test ((13)C-MBT)...
Women are particularly susceptible to unintended pregnancies in the first year after birth, with 10-44% of pregnancies being unintended. In many settings, post-partum birth control is initiated at the...
Carbamazepine coadministration with an oral contraceptive.
Involvement of PARP-1 Val762Ala Polymorphism in the Onset of Cervical Cancer in Caucasian Women.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Data on the Val762Ala (rs1136410) polymorphism in the poly(adenosine diphosphate [ADP]-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1) gene as a risk factor for various types of cancers in dif...
News Articles
DrugRisk Update Shows Increase in NuvaRing Blood Clot Lawsuits
Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 The birth control safety advocates at DrugRisk.com are announcing updated news for women who have used the contraceptive NuvaRing. A new report shows the number...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Actavis, BP, Total, Petrobras and Devon Energy
CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and...
EMA reprieve for Bayer's Diane 35 for acne
Bayer's oral contraceptive, Diane 35 (cyproterone acetate plus ethinylestradiol), still offers more benefits than risks, but only if actions to minimize the risk of thromboembolism are taken, says th...
Depo-Provera Black Box Warning Challenged In Physician Petition
Two obstetrician/gynecologists argue there is no published clinical evidence that extended use of the injectable contraceptive is harmful; they cite a Pfizer-funded study that found Depo-Provera users...
FDA Approves “Morning-After Pill” for Teenage Girls
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the sale of the emergency oral contraceptive Plan B One-Step without...
Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency
Europe's medicines watchdog said Friday the benefits of acne drug Diane-35, also widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins—when correctly prescribed.
Appeals Court To Hear Liberty University Health Law Challenge
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., will hear arguments on Thursday related to the lawsuit brought by the Christian university. The Associated Press/Washington Post: App...
Contraceptive Ring: Another Under-The-Radar Catalyst For Antares
ByAli Yasar:When Jack Howarth (VP of Antares Pharma (ATRS)), reportedly said "2014 will be our break out year" he was probably referring to the revenue that is expected to gush in from Otrexup, i...
Obama Administration Asks Appeals Court To Delay Judge's Order On Emergency Contraceptive
Politico: DOJ Appeals For Stay Of Plan B One-Step Order The federal government's legal fight over the availability of emergency contraception is heating up at the next level in the courts. The Departm...
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BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioSanteâs corporate strategy is to develop high value medically-needed pharmaceutical products and to implement strategic alternatives with respect to its products and its c...
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioSante is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing products for female sexual health and oncology. BioSanteâs lead products include LibiGel® (transdermal...
Agile Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical development company specializing in womenâs healthcare products, with an initial focus on developing safer, more convenient methods of...
Clinical Trials
Safety and Acceptability of Carraguard™ Among HIV-Negative Couples in Thailand
The primary aims of the study were to assess the safety and acceptability of Carraguard applied vaginally prior to sexual intercourse for six months in both women and men; and to examine s...
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50...
Glycosphingolipid Inhibition and Spermatogenesis in Man: A Pilot Study (MIG 2)
The purpose of this research study is to help in the development of safe, effective and reversible male contraception. We are examining the impact of the drug Miglustat on sperm production...
Oral Androgens in Man-3 (ORAL T-3) Pharmacokinetics of Oral Testosterone
The purpose of this study is to test the how the body absorbs and processes new forms of oral testosterone. Information gained during the study may help develop better forms of testosteron...
This study is being offered to all participants of the ACY-5 study as an optional addition to the male contraceptive study in which they participated. Participation is voluntary. The pur...
Pioglitazone Treatment in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In this study, the investigators wish to investigate how pioglitazone treatment effects hirsute women. Hirsute women are often overweight and have an increased amount of male sex hormone i...
Hormonal Contraception and Risk of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
There are biological reasons to suspect that hormones may affect the risk of a woman becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease. The evidence on this issue to date is mixed and...
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the beneficial effects of leuprolide depot, oral contraceptive therapy, and leuprolide/oral contraceptive therapy in the management of patients with ovarian...
It is estimated that 300 million people worldwide will have diabetes by the year 2025. About 12 percent of those with diabetes will have had a foot ulcer, which is a major source of morbid...
Efficacy of the Standard Days Method of Family Planning
The Standard Days Method® is a fertility awareness-based method of family planning in which users avoid unprotected intercourse during cycle day 8 through 19. The method is most appropria...
Videos
Birth Control Guide
Whether you're on your first baby or your last, having kids raises all new concerns when it comes to birth control. Parents TV's Anne Ebeling talks to an OBG...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Crambe Sponge
A genus of SPONGES in the family Crambeidae characterized by desmoid spicules. The type species is Crambe crambe.
Pregnancy, Unplanned
Unintended accidental pregnancy, including pregnancy resulting from failed contraceptive measures.
Natural Family Planning Methods
A class of natural contraceptive methods in which SEXUAL ABSTINENCE is practiced a few days before and after the estimated day of ovulation, during the fertile phase. Methods for determining the fertile period or OVULATION DETECTION are based on various physiological indicators, such as circulating hormones, changes in cervical mucus (CERVIX MUCUS), and the basal body temperature.
Tampons, Surgical
Plugs or cylinders made of cotton, sponge, or other absorbent material. They are used in surgery to absorb fluids such as blood or drainage.
Desogestrel
A synthetic progestational hormone used often as the progestogenic component of combined oral contraceptive agents.
