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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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Exploring Infant Feeding Experiences and Maternity Care Practices in Appalachia

Objectives: Our aim was to explore postpartum individuals’ experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants’ (IBCLC) knowledge and perceptions of maternity care practices and perceived barriers to breastfeeding among their patient populations in Appalachia. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with seven IBCLCs and seven postpartum individuals....

Posted in: Pregnancy28

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Epidemiologic Trends of Cleft Lip and Palate in a Southern State: A 30-Year Follow-Up

Objectives: Children’s of Mississippi at the University of Mississippi Medical Center serves as the state’s only American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association–approved cleft team at the only pediatric hospital in the state. The goal of this study is to report geographic and demographic patterns of patients with orofacial cleft (OFC) treated at...

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Predictors of Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgeries for Ovarian Malignancy

Objectives: The aims of this study were to describe the baseline estimated blood loss (EBL) in surgery and transfusion rate in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgeries for ovarian malignancy, and identify perioperative variables associated with blood loss and transfusion. Methods: A retrospective cohort study at a single institution was performed that...

Posted in: Ovarian Disorders And Female Reproductive Health3 Ovarian Disorders3

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Qualitative Study of Food Insecurity in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: Food insecurity (FI) is defined as limited or uncertain access to sufficient food for a healthy and active lifestyle. Our objective was to explore how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected the FI status of pediatric patients and their families through interviewing caregivers who screen positive for FI....

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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: Pregnancy28

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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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