An update on progestins and venous thromboembolism risk: What clinicians need to know *
A mandated FDA warning about the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is included in package inserts for all hormonal contraceptives.…
May 2014 Vol. 2 No. 2
Caring for survivors of sexual violence: A guide for primary care NPs
Sexual violence (SV) affects hundreds of thousands of females each year in the United States and many more throughout the…
Editor-in-chief’s message
Dear Colleagues, I want to take this opportunity to update you on a change in out Guidelines for Authors. When…
Healthy bones for women*
Osteoporosis is a disease known for slow, silent loss of bone. (In this case, the word “silent” means that…
Individualizing contraception
Contraceptive counseling: Why is it so important? The disconnect between two seemingly contradictory facts— effective contraception is widely available, but…
May 2014 Vol. 2 No. 2
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Message from the CEO
NPWH is dedicated to the continuing education (CE) and professional development of nurse practitioners; we are always pursuing new ways…
Treating women with osteoporosis: Review and NPWH survey results
The author reviews osteoporosis, including basic facts about the disease, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, the author…
Use of screening tools for depression in adolescents: An evidence-based systematic review
Depression in adolescents is a growing health concern. Signs and symptoms (S/S) of depression in adolescents tend to be overlooked…