Women’s & Children’s Health

Encompasses all aspects of care of the female patient, especially gynecology and obstetrics. Addresses the special and unique care of pediatric patients, including the maternal-fetal period of life, adolescent patients, ethical issues in pediatric medical and surgical care (ie, informed consent), and growth and development in children.

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Trends in Anthropometric Measurements of Internationally Adopted Children

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe anthropometric measures from internationally adopted children. Internationally adopted children are at risk for poor growth and development and there is no standardized growth chart evaluation for internationally adopted children due to variations in growth, genetics, and environmental exposures. Methods: This is...

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Substance Use Disorders among Adolescents in the United States: 2000–2019

Objectives: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are characterized by impairment caused by the recurrent use of alcohol, illicit drugs, or both. SUDs are pervasive and endemic among US adolescents, with potentially negative health and social consequences. Although the term experimentation normalizes adolescent substance abuse, the long-term consequences of this behavior beginning...

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Education in Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction among American Urogynecologic Society Members: An Unmet Need

Objectives: Sexual function is an important component of women’s health that has not been traditionally emphasized during medical training, suggesting that further education is needed to provide comprehensive patient care. The purpose of this study was to describe education and interest in female sexual function among urogynecology providers. Methods: Conducted...

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CME Article: Rise in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rate Is Associated with Increase in Buprenorphine Prescription Numbers

Objectives: Southern Appalachia is a region of the United States that is disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic and by increasing rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS rates increased approximately 400% between 1999 and 2012. Buprenorphine prescriptions written to treat opioid use disorder also increased dramatically. The present study...

Posted in: Pregnancy26

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Characteristics of Sports-Related Injuries Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department

Objective: Pediatric injuries associated with participation in sports are common. Understanding the epidemiology and trends of sports-related injuries is an important component of injury prevention efforts and is the objective of this study. Methods: A retrospective review of sports injuries presenting during the course of 1 year (2019) to the...

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Cancer Screening Prevalence and Preference among Hospitalized Women With and Without Obesity

Objectives: This study explored the prevalence of nonadherence and preferences for breast cancer (BRC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among hospitalized women with and without obesity who were cancer-free at baseline. In addition, the study evaluated risk factors associated with nonadherence among hospitalized women with obesity. Methods: A prospective interventional...

Posted in: Breast Cancer2

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CME Article: Current Clinical Practice Patterns in Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

Objectives: There are no data on current surgical practice patterns for benign total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH) despite recently published guidelines. The objective was to determine gynecologic surgeon practice patterns regarding TVH perioperative interventions and to assess adherence to clinical practice guidelines. Methods: A survey to assess TVH practice patterns was...

Posted in: Obstetrics and Gynecology59

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Extended Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis after Robotic Staging for Endometrial Cancer

Objectives: Our objectives were to estimate the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after robotic staging for endometrial cancer and to compare the incidence of VTE in patients who received a single dose of preoperative prophylaxis of enoxaparin with those who received extended postoperative prophylaxis. Methods: This study is a retrospective...

Posted in: Gynecologic Cancer6

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Heart Disease Knowledge and Awareness in African American and Hispanic Women

Objectives: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among US women. Minority women have higher rates of CHD and are more likely to experience adverse outcomes. Because of racial disparities in CHD outcomes, the purpose of this study was to assess CHD knowledge and awareness...

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease22

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Patient Acceptance of Primary Care Behavioral Health in a Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

Objectives: Primary care behavioral health (PCBH) is a patient care model in which a behavioral health consultant (BHC) works alongside the primary care provider to address behavioral components of health conditions. PCBH is well received in the primary care setting; however, little is known about acceptability of the service among...

Posted in: Obstetrics and Gynecology59

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