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  • Feature

    Breastfeeding helps mothers and their babies thrive

    In Laos, Myanmar and the United States, FHI Solutions initiatives Alive & Thrive and 1,000 Days work to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
  • Published research

    Brief report: Herpes simplex virus type-2 shedding and genital ulcers during early HIV in Zimbabwean women

  • Published research

    Pharmacokinetics of dapivirine transfer into blood plasma, breast milk, and cervicovaginal fluid of lactating women using dapivirine vaginal ring

    This study assessed the pharmacokinetics, safety, tolerability and adherence of the dapivirine vaginal ring used for 14 consecutive days by lactating women who were not breastfeeding. The research showed low concentrations of dapivirine in breast milk, indicating that daily infant exposure would also be low. Given this favorable safety profile, additional research is in development to assess the safety and drug detection of the dapivirine ring in breastfeeding mother-infant pairs in regions with higher incidence of sexually transmitted HIV infection.
  • Published research

    Menstrual bleeding changes are NORMAL: Proposed counseling tool to address common reasons for non-use and discontinuation of contraception

    The authors reviewed commonly used family planning counseling, training and reference materials and found that menstrual bleeding changes were insufficiently addressed. The authors suggest using a new counseling mnemonic tool, “NORMAL,” that provides messages about changes associated with the use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
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    Medical Education Resource Africa (MERA)

    2007 — Africa Health provides the latest information on medical research of interest to physicians and other health professionals in Africa. It is the leading journal of continuing medical education for health professionals in Africa's English-...