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Extended duration of use of long-acting reversible contraceptives: Systematic review

Canadian Family Physician

Other adverse events were infrequent. Prolonged use of LARCs might be beneficial for individuals requiring contraception especially those with disrupted access to social and health care services or living in more remote areas. The risk of expulsion persisted during prolonged use of the TCu380A device and the 52-mg LNG-IUS.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

I’m a family physician by training. Perhaps speak about your role in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and the Permanente Federation and share something about what you enjoy doing outside of medicine. Khang Nguyen (02:24): Thank you so much for asking that question. Couldn’t imagine doing anything else.