Hormonal contraception
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Hormonal contraceptives have proved to be safe and highly reliable. Most hormonal contraceptives are taken orally, and most oral contraceptives are a combination of a man-made estrogen such as ethinyl estradiol and a derivative of progesterone. They block ovulation and induce changes in the lining of the uterus that lower the chances of fertilization and implantation. Combined oral contraceptives lower women's risks for cancers of the ovary and uterine lining, but appear to increase the risk of breast cancer slightly. Oral contraceptives with low doses of estrogen are not associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. Combined oral contraceptives appear to induce high blood pressure in 4% to 5% of women and to increase blood pressure in 9% to 16% of women who already have high blood pressure. Some developments in hormonal contraceptives include skin implants, hormone-releasing intrauterine devices and hormone agonists and antagonists.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1993
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The executive as creative resource
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Executive leasing services are discussed. The executives available for leasing fall into one of three categories: retired managers who wish to continue working, unemployed executives, and independent contractors who are self-employed. Executives are usually leased for a limited or fixed period of time to handle one-time assignments that require special expertise, or to work during a transition period such as when a senior manager departs, or a company is relocating or being reorganized. Three executives who have worked under leasing arrangements discuss their experiences.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 1988
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Century-old deeds allow some developers to circumvent current law
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The modern land-use planners and agricultural planners of Napa County are facing nightmares. The problem emerges from long forgotten deeds and ancient survey maps. At a very fast pace, survey stakes are dividing some of Napa County's 34,074-acre agricultural preserves into lots that can be developed. Preservationists are afraid that these revived lots may create problems for the efforts to save Napa.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1995
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