Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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NASPAG: Teens largely support OTC oral contraceptive access
Key clinical point: Adolescents have an interest in access to over-the-counter OCs and appear capable of using them safely. Major finding: 73%...
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NASPAG: Hormonal add-back prevents GnRH-A–related bone loss in adolescents
Key clinical point: Add-back therapy could allow for safe long-term GnRH-A therapy in adolescents with endometriosis. Major finding: Bone mineral...
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May 2015: Click for Credit
Topics include: Treatment for skin infections • Postmenopausal hormone therapy • Depression and cardiac risk • T2DM and familial...
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Serum antibodies don’t protect men against new oral HPV16
Key clinical point: Healthy adult men with antibodies induced by a natural HPV16 infection may not be protected against a new oral HPV infection....
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Racial disparities in HPV vaccine recommendations persist
Key clinical point: Racial disparities in HPV vaccine recommendations are contributing to low rates of vaccine uptake. Major finding: The weighted...
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Most accidental genital trauma cases manageable in ED
Key clinical point: With adequate sedation, most girls with AGT requiring treatment can undergo evaluation and repair in the ED. Major finding: 82...
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Lower DMPA dose provides comparable efficacy, tolerability in adolescents
Key clinical point: A 75 mg DMPA dose provides effective contraception with comparable bleeding and weight gain. Major finding: Using a very...
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HPV4 vaccination in boys may prevent oropharyngeal cancer and cut costs
Key clinical point: HPV vaccination in boys appears to be feasible for preventing oropharyngeal cancer. Major finding: Use of the HPV4 vaccine in...
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Plant-based supplement safely protects against UV radiation
Key clinical point: An oral Polypodium leucotomos supplement provides safe and effective photoprotection. Major finding:.