A5013422394- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Genital Health and Disease
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Galectins and Cancer Biology
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Collagen: Extraction and Characterization
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
University of California, Davis
1993-2023
California State University, Sacramento
2023
University of California Davis Medical Center
2021-2023
UC Davis Health System
2023
University of Miami
2017-2022
Jackson Memorial Hospital
2020-2022
Wright State University
2020
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
2018
Cornell University
2017
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2012
Abstract Most American mothers who produce human milk (HM) now pump in place of some or all feeding at the breast, and most infants are fed pumped HM. We aimed to investigate mothers' perceptions of, attitudes toward, practices for pumping providing Results related reported here. conducted in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews among a diverse sample 20 pumped, following each from pregnancy through infant HM‐feeding cessation up 1 year postpartum. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis...
Abstract As pumping has become more prevalent among American women, pumped human milk (HM) is on the rise in their infants' diets place of some or all feeding at breast. We aimed to fill a gap knowledge about mothers' motivations, practices and perceptions related pumping, other caregivers' practices, HM. Results providing HM are reported here, results elsewhere. conducted in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews diverse sample mothers whose infants were fed ( n = 20), following each up 1 year...
Recurrent metastatic choriocarcinoma is a rare disease with historically limited guidance in the literature regarding standardized treatment protocols. In this case report, we review course of patient recurrent re-treated single agent pembrolizumab.Our was initially diagnosed (FIGO Stage IV, WHO Score 13) after presenting for evaluation amenorrhea. She received standard etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, cyclophosphamide and vincristine (EMA-CO), complete response. However, she recurred...
Lorazepam is being used with increasing frequency as a sedative in the newborn and young infant. Concern has been raised regard to safety of lorazepam this age group, especially very-low-birth-weight (VLBW; < 1,500 g) infants. Three infants, all birth weight g, experienced myoclonus following intravenous administration lorazepam. The potential neurotoxic effects drug (and its vehicle) population are discussed. Injectable should be caution VLBW
Controversy still surrounds the human serum albumin (HSA) method for separation of X- and Y-bearing spermatozoa. There is doubt about whether procedure does enrich sperm samples chosen sex chromosome. We have applied HSA in a clinic Hong Kong, using as described by Ericsson et al. [Nature, 246, 421-424 (1973)] taking care to keep recovery <5% initial number. Aliquots separated spermatozoa were examined fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) appropriate DNA probes. Of 18 couples wanting...
Patients undergoing fertility treatments, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), face unique challenges both physically and mentally. With the emergence of COVID-19 global pandemic, IVF patients began to additional obstacles hospitals clinics shut down in compliance with recommendations for limiting exposure risk. In order assess impact on patients, we conducted a qualitative analysis using 563 public Instagram posts collected from three randomly selected days March 2020. After exclusion 354...
INTRODUCTION: Most transgender men retain their natal reproductive organs and genitalia. Approximately 70% of OB-GYN's report discomfort when providing care for this population. To ascertain the needs experiences who seek health we conducted a mixed methods study among men. METHODS: Self-identified participated in focus groups featuring questions about completed survey regarding goals. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed on data, group data were transcribed analyzed to identify...
Placenta percreta is increasing in incidence and associated with the risk of life-threatening haemorrhage. Patients who do not accept blood products present a unique challenge to obstetrician-gynaecologists. In this case report, we 42-year-old pregnant Jehovah's Witness complete placenta previa confirmed at 26 weeks' gestation. Due her religious beliefs against use products, she was managed stepwise surgical approach which involved caesarean delivery internal iliac (hypogastric) artery...
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy in developed countries, with increasing incidence among younger, nulliparous patients. These epidemiological shifts are attributed to rates of obesity, combination delayed childbearing. This highlights a need for fertility-sparing options individuals who wish delay standard surgical management hysterectomy, bilateral salpingoophorectomy, and assessment pelvic/para-aortic lymph nodes. Careful consideration should be taken select...
INTRODUCTION: Transgender men who have female reproductive organs and genitalia are in particular need of gynecologic care. OB-GYNs report a lack training knowledge transgender health. In national survey, only 29% were comfortable caring for men. Additionally, barriers to health care including negative interactions with physicians. This study was undertaken assess men’s experiences with, ability access, understanding METHODS: IRB approval obtained create distribute an anonymous web-based...
To identify risk factors for and understanding of anal cancer associated screening tests among transgender persons. An anonymous survey was designed distributed with SurveyMonkey.com to persons recruited at health fairs, surgical clinics, self-referral by word mouth. Descriptive statistical analysis performed. 24 women (TGW), age 23–67 years old (mean=42) 13 men (TGM), 18–59 (mean=29) participated. The majority were Caucasian [TGW, 15 (63%); TGM, 12 (92%)], insured [17(71%) TGW; 10 (77%)...