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A prospective study of the acceptability of Today vaginal contraceptive sponge among Malaysian women

Ismail MT, Halim AJ, Arshat H

Malays J Reprod Health, 1987 Jun;5(1):17-21.
PMID: 12269177
Matched MeSH terms: Contraceptive Devices, Female*
Fulltext A “near miss" congenital eventration of the right hemidiaphragm in a neonate: a case report

Zurina Zainudin, Farah Inaz Syed Abdullah, Hong, Neoh Siew, Mughni Bahari, Irene Cheah Guat Sim

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2016;12(2):41-43.
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Focal eventration involving the posterior segment of the
hemidiaphragm is a rare congenital anomaly. We report of a 10-
day-old infant who presented with significant respiratory
insufficiency and failure to show any responses to standard
treatment. The diagnosis of focal eventration of the diaphragm
was not anticipated until ultrasonographic examination revealed
the defect. Diaphragmatic plication resulted in complete
resolution of symptoms. A high level clinical awareness is
crucial as a relatively simple surgical procedure could avert long
term life-threatening complications.

Matched MeSH terms: Contraceptive Devices, Female
Fulltext An unusual cause of lobulated lung mass

Mohamed Faisal, A.H., Tan, H.L., Andrea, B.Y.L.

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2016;15(2):77-79.
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Eventration of the diaphragm is caused by weakened musculature of the diaphragm. This can occur in one or
both hemidiaphragms. Symptoms may be minimal and it is usually detected incidentally on chest radiograph
which would show an elevation of the diaphragm. We report and discuss a case of eventration of right
diaphragm in a patient presented with a lobulated lung mass on chest radiograph.

Matched MeSH terms: Contraceptive Devices, Female
Biocompatibility assessment of an integrated contraceptive and RFID-based intravaginal device in cats (Felis catus): A preliminary study

Santoso MIB, Ainun SS, Utami D, Aziz FA, Puspitaningsih R, Ashar Y, et al.

Open Vet J, 2024 Sep;14(9):2348-2360.
PMID: 39553770 DOI: 10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i9.23

BACKGROUND: An intravaginal device (IVD) made from polyethylene plastic and copper wire, integrated with a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip, was developed as a biocompatible contraceptive and identity device for cats.
AIM: This study evaluates the local and systemic biocompatibility of IVD in five non-pregnant female cats.
METHODS: The IVD was successfully inserted into the vaginal lumen after estrogen administration. Radiographic imaging confirmed the IVD's position, which lasted up to two days post-insertion.
RESULTS: Systemic response, assessed through hematological examinations on days 0, 1, and 3 post-insertion, showed no significant changes in erythrogram and leukogram parameters. Local response, evaluated through vulvar inspection and vaginal cytology on days 0, 1, 3, and 7, revealed no neutrophil infiltration in 4 out of 5 cats, indicating compatibility with vaginal tissue. Furthermore, epithelial cell profile changes were observed, showing an increase in superficial cells, which is typical during the estrus phase.
CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that the IVD is biocompatible and suitable for use as a contraceptive and identity device in cats. However, further long-term studies are necessary to evaluate the device's prolonged efficacy and potential for contraception failure prevention by mating trials.

Matched MeSH terms: Contraceptive Devices, Female/veterinary
Fulltext Prescription contraception use: a cross-sectional population study of psychosocial determinants

Molloy GJ, Sweeney LA, Byrne M, Hughes CM, Ingham R, Morgan K, et al.

BMJ Open, 2015 Aug 12;5(8):e007794.
PMID: 26270944 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007794

OBJECTIVE: Many forms of contraception are available on prescription only for example, the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). In this analysis we aim to identify key determinants of prescription contraceptive use.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional population survey. Data on sociodemographic indices, concerns about the OCP and perceived barriers to access were collected.
SETTING: Data set constructed from a representative population-based telephone survey of community dwelling adults in the Republic of Ireland (RoI)
PARTICIPANTS: 1515 women aged between 18 and 45 years
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Self-reported user of the OCP or LARCs (intrauterine contraception, contraceptive injections or subdermal contraceptive implants) in the previous 12 months.
RESULTS: For at least some of the previous year, 35% had used the OCP and 14% had used LARCs, while 3% had used two or more of these methods. OCP users were significantly younger, more likely to be unmarried and had higher income than non-users. Overall, 68% agreed with the statement 'that taking a break from long-term use of the contraceptive pill is a good idea' and 37% agreed with the statement that 'the OCP has dangerous side effects' and this was the strongest predictor variable of non-use of the OCP. Intrauterine contraception users were significantly older, more likely to be married and had lower income than non-users. Injections or subdermal contraceptive implant users were significantly younger, less likely to be married, had lower income and were less likely to agree that taking a break from long-term use of the pill is a good idea than non-users.
CONCLUSIONS: Prescription contraceptive use is sociodemographically patterned, with LARCs in particular being associated with lower incomes in the RoI. Concerns about the safety of the OCP remain prevalent and are important and modifiable determinants of contraceptive-related behaviour.

Matched MeSH terms: Contraceptive Devices, Female/statistics & numerical data*