A5000069075- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Malaria Research and Control
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Ovarian function and disorders
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Northwestern University
2022-2025
Northwestern Medicine
2023
Sheffield Hallam University
2023
Johns Hopkins University
2020-2022
Harvard University
2022
Massachusetts General Hospital
2022
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2020-2022
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
2022
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2022
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
2022
The prognosis of HIV-infected patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era approaches that general population when they are treated same protocols. We analyzed outcome Hodgkin (HL) doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) HAART according to HIV serostatus establish whether this also holds true for HL.From 1997 2010, 224 newly diagnosed HL, whom 93 were positive, consecutively ABVD chemotherapy. HIV-positive had more high-risk...
Clinical trials guide evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) but often enroll nonrepresentative participants.To characterize race ethnicity reporting representation in US OB-GYN clinical their subsequent publications to analyze the association of subspecialty funding with diverse representation.Cross-sectional analysis all studies registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (2007-2020) from PubMed Google Scholar (2007-2021). Analyses included logistic regression controlling for year,...
Objectives: To implement a transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) simulation to improve comfort with obstetric and gynaecologic increase knowledge in diagnosis management of early pregnancy-related complications. Methods: Third-year medical students enrolled the Obstetrics Gynaecology (OBGYN) clerkship between 2023 2024 participated didactic session about aetiologies for vaginal bleeding pregnancy. They were guided through four different clinical scenarios pelvic pathology including non-pregnant...
The major therapeutic approach for treating fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic widespread pain syndrome, is pharmacotherapy-centered symptom management. Complexity of treatment often leads to multiple medication prescriptions. While there no current alternative the probable need polypharmacy in this patient population, remains concern related potential side effects and adverse drug events. In secondary analysis data on medications taken collected from two parent studies, all were broken down into...
ABSTRACT The contribution of interleukin-3 (IL-3), a hematopoietic growth factor and immunoregulatory cytokine, to resistance blood-stage malaria was investigated by infecting IL-3-deficient (knockout [KO]) mice with Plasmodium berghei NK65. Male IL-3 KO mice, but not female were more resistant infection than wild-type (WT) as evidenced lower peak parasitemia prolonged survival. Both male had increased splenomegaly anemic corresponding WT mice. Anemia compensated for an increase in bone...
To characterize gynecology clinical trials over time, compare subspecialties, and analyze factors associated with early discontinuation, results reporting, publication.We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of all registered on ClinicalTrials.gov between 2007 2020 their resulting publications. Trials were analyzed descriptive, multivariable logistic, Cox regression analyses. Primary exposure variables trial funding subspecialty. The three primary outcomes included reporting to...
Gender based violence (GBV) is a significant public health concern for women globally, including countries such as India. The researchers investigated factors related to GBV and GBV-related homicides perpetrated by both husbands in-laws using qualitative approach. Data were collected from 27 in Analysis revealed at the societal/cultural (e.g. dowry), community inadequate resources), relationship abuse) individual internalized powerlessness) levels. Findings highlight need culturally...
Despite experiencing the second-highest rate of HIV incidence in United States, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use remains low among Black women due, part, to a lack patients' awareness and providers' knowledge.Our goal was design animated educational tools informed by patients women's health providers address these barriers, specifically for at risk HIV.Two animation storyboards about PrEP were created academic stakeholders (eg, clinical experts, educators, peer counselors), one providers....
Introduction: Pneumococcal infection is a leading cause of illness and death in HIV-infected adults. Current United States guidelines for adults recommend single dose the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-13) at any CD4 count least 1 y after receipt 23-valent polysaccharide (PPV). PPV known to lead hyporesponsiveness subsequent vaccines Whether PCV-13 would be more immunogenic if administered later or higher counts has not been tested.Methods: We prospectively collected serum...
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study examined socio-economic differences in diverse food consumption among children 6-23 months of age South Asia and Southeast Asian countries.SUBJECTS/METHODS: Data from Demographic Health Surveys four countries (n = 15,749) 10,789) were used.Survey-design adjusted proportions estimated for the following 10 items: grains, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables (DGLV), vitamin A-rich fruits, vegetables, other fruits (OFV), fish, meat, dairy, eggs.An equity gap was...
Few studies have evaluated the relationship between adequate and timely prenatal care among immigrant pregnant people recent political climate, including 2016 election associated campaigns.We examine whether presidential was with changes in utilization US foreign-born Hispanic people.Interrupted time series.All US-born non-Hispanic White delivering singleton infants from 2008 to 2017 who resided 23 states that fully implemented 2003 version of birth certificate before January...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a national and international public health human rights concern. Immigrant women are disproportionately affected by IPV that includes homicides. This study explored the perspectives of survivors IPV, who immigrants to United States, regarding their sources strength enhance safety promote coping in abusive relationships. Data for this qualitative were collected from ethnically diverse immigrant residing Massachusetts, Arizona, Virginia, Washington, D.C., New...
To compare clinical vignettes and objective structured examinations (OSCE) as methods for assessing the quality of intrapartum care among skilled providers in rural primary-level health facilities Tanzania.
Introduction The acute occupational therapy department at a specialist paediatric hospital in metropolitan Australia is undergoing service transformation to increase their alignment with contemporary philosophy and practice. purpose of this study was explore therapists’ current knowledge skills regarding practice, attitudes motivation towards transformation. Method Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews eight therapists. Interviews audio-recorded transcribed for...
The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector offers services leadership within the health care system in England has a specialist role working with underserved, deprived communities. This evaluation aims to identify best practices self-management support for those living type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) develop theory of change (TofC) through understanding impact VCSE organisations on management. An appreciative inquiry (AI) was carried out co-delivered using qualitative...
In obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) research, gender disparities permeate through leadership, funding, promotion, mentorship, publishing, compensation, publicity. Few studies have investigated OBGYN clinical trial leadership as it relates to investigator gender. Thus, we undertook an investigation of principal (PI) success. To characterize United States (US) trials by PI analyze the association between features This is a cross-sectional study all US-based obstetric gynecologic registered on...
To explore the influence of obstetrical care factors on dietary diversity and individual food group consumption in Indonesia.Cross-sectional study to assess association between pregnancy score, minimum (MDD) seven groups.Data from Indonesia Demographic Health Survey 2017.A total 5113 children aged 6-23 months.Dietary score was significantly higher for whose mothers received four or more prenatal visits, were delivered at a health facility, had professionally trained delivery assistant by...