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Vacancy Medical Advisor
Functieomschrijving: Als Medical Advisor sla jij een brug tussen bedrijf, wetenschap en de praktijk. Vanuit jouw medische kennis bied je optimale ondersteuning aan de projectmanagers en zorgprofessionals. Samen met je medische collega’s ga je aan de slag ten behoeve...
Is expulsion (expulsion) of an IUD more common in women using a menstrual cup?
Menstrual cups are seen by many women as an environmentally friendly and practical alternative to use during menstruation. But can the use of a menstrual cup increase the risk of expulsion (expulsion) of an IUD? Despite...
Sleeping position does not influence pregnancy complications
Pregnant women are often advised to sleep on their left side to avoid complications. Past studies have suggested that sleeping on the back or the right side could have a bad effect on blood flow from vessels to the uterus....
Copper Intra Uterine Device satisfaction survey
American scientists have done research on bleeding, cramps and satisfaction of new users of a copper coil. This showed that 6 months after placement women are more satisfied with their copper coil...
Titus Health Care introduces the Ballerine!
New generation contraceptive IUB™Ballerine® is a new and innovative, reliable, hormone-free IUD. It works similar to other copper IUD and is effective for 5 years. The Ballerine has a very thin insertion sleeve and is therefore...
Website Morning-after.nl launched
2019 has launched a new, informative website on emergency contraception: www.morning-after.nl. It is a smooth, accessible site for young women (16-28 yrs), with (medically validated) information about the morning-after pill as well as about the...
TANCO study
Are there unmet needs in contraceptive counselling and choice?
TANCO = Thinking About Needs in COntraception
More need for contraceptive counselling than caregivers estimate
News flash October 2018 - Reimbursement news!
New rate 2019 As of January 2019, the rate for the insertion of an IUD or the insertion or removal of an implantation rod will be increased to € 63.53, for both the general practitioner and the midwife. This means that the insertion of an IUD...
Cabinet wants to reimburse the placement of IUDs in abortion clinics
CDA Minister De Jonge (Public Health) wants to reduce the number of (repeated) abortions by reimbursing the placement of sustainable contraceptives, such as an IUD, in abortion clinics. One third of the women treated have already had an abortion before...
UA Magazine for pharmacist's assistants
The UA Magazine for pharmacist's assistants published an extensive report on emergency contraception last June. In particular, the copper coil was highlighted as the most reliable emergency contraceptive: 'Less known, but most reliable...