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This report updates the 2001 recommendations by the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents.
Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort
In a recent study, prenatal PFAS exposure was linked to higher adolescent blood pressure, with stronger effects in boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.
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Pap Talk S4E15: MIRA surgical system for hysterectomy with Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD
In this episode of Pap Talk, Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD, discusses the first successful hysterectomy performed using the MIRA surgical system.
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Mail-in HPV self-tests found to double cervical cancer screening rates
A new study finds that mailing human papillomavirus self-collection kits, especially with patient navigation support, significantly boosts cervical cancer screening rates.
How Individually Identifying More HPV Types Enables Better Patient Management and More Precise Care
AAP issues updated guidance on contraception for adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges clinicians to offer confidential, adolescent-centered contraceptive care using evidence-based, equity-informed approaches.
Night shift work linked to higher asthma risk in women
A large study finds that women working night or irregular shifts face significantly higher odds of moderate to severe asthma, unlike their male counterparts.