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Stahr M, Lytle A, Avila K, Huseth AS, Bertone M, Quesada-Ocampo LM. Drosophila hydei as a potential vector of Ceratocystis fimbriata, the causal agent of sweetpotato black rot, in storage facilities. Phytopathology 2024. [PMID: 38669594 DOI: 10.1094/phyto-09-23-0328-r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Ceratocystis fimbriata, the causal agent of sweetpotato black rot, is a pathogen capable of developing and spreading within postharvest settings. A survey of North Carolina sweetpotato storage facilities was conducted to determine the arthropods present and identify potential vectors of C. fimbriata. Sixteen taxonomic categories were recovered and the genus Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) accounted for 79% of individuals sampled with Drosophila hydei (Sturtevant) being the most abundant species. Behavioral assays were conducted to determine if D. hydei is attracted to C. fimbriata inoculated roots and if the pathogen could be recovered from external or internal surfaces of the insect. Flies were released in insect trapping pitchers containing either C. fimbriata inoculated or non-inoculated roots or Petri dishes. No significant differences in fly number were detected in sweetpotato-baited pitchers; however, significant differences were found in the pitcher baited with a mature C. fimbriata culture. Flies were subjected to washes to determine if viable C. fimbriata was present (internally or externally); washes were plated onto carrot agar plates and observed for the presence of C. fimbriata colonies. Both external and internal washes had viable C. fimbriata inoculum with no significant differences, and inoculated sweetpotatoes had a significantly higher number of flies carrying C. fimbriata. This study suggests that D. hydei can carry C. fimbriata from infected sweetpotatoes and move viable C. fimbriata inoculum both externally and internally, making this the first report of any Drosophila spp. serving as a potential vector for the Ceratocystis genus.
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- M Stahr
- Corteva Agriscience Indianapolis, 57705, Crop Protection Discovery and Development, 9330 Zionesville Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46268-1053
- Michigan, United States;
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- North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 6798, Entomology & Plant Pathology, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States;
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- North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 6798, Entomology & Plant Pathology, 4122 Plant Sciences Building - Box 7825, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27606;
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- North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 6798, Entomology & Plant Pathology, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States;
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- North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 6798, Entomology & Plant Pathology, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States;
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- North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 6798, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology and NC Plant Sciences Initiative, 4122 Plant Sciences Building, Campus Box 7825, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27695-7001;
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Mullis CE, Goldberg AJ, Avila K, Hall B, Golub SA, Keller MJ. Understanding Attitudes of Postpartum Cisgender Women Toward Integration of HIV Prevention Services into Routine Prenatal and Postpartum Sexual Health Discussions. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2024; 38:185-193. [PMID: 38656218 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2023.0307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective, user-controlled method for HIV prevention. However, awareness, uptake, and adherence to PrEP remain low among cisgender women (CGW). The prenatal and postpartum periods present an opportunity for delivery of comprehensive sexual health services that include HIV prevention education and services. However, little is known about postpartum CGW's attitudes toward integration of HIV prevention education and services into obstetric care in the US. We conducted semistructured interviews with 20 postpartum CGW in the Bronx, NY from July to November 2022 to explore their experiences with prenatal and postpartum sexual health care, examine their attitudes toward integration of HIV prevention services into obstetric sexual health care, and identify components of future implementation strategies. Transcripts were analyzed thematically using a framework approach. Among CGW interviewed, fewer than half reported prior knowledge of PrEP. Ten participants preferred long-acting injectable PrEP relative to six who preferred daily oral PrEP. Most participants reported no discussion of sex with their provider during pregnancy, and when discussions occurred, they focused on permission or prohibition of sexual activity. Participants described a reliance on providers to lead prenatal sexual health discussions. Even when not perceived as personally relevant, most respondents valued education on HIV prevention and PrEP services. In the postpartum period, sexual health discussions were similarly limited despite participants describing complex experiential sexual health concerns. This study supports the potential for integration of HIV prevention education and services into routine prenatal and postpartum sexual health discussions in an area of high HIV prevalence in the US.
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- Caroline E Mullis
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
- PhD Program in Basic and Applied Social Psychology, Graduate Center of the City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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Shaber AG, Avila K, Wu H, Virani V, Danvers AA, Gurney EP. P091Impact of adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, and resilience on pain during office manual uterine aspiration. Contraception 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2022.09.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Levi EE, Avila K, Wu H. O17Immediate postpartum contraceptive implant placement and breastfeeding success in women at risk for low milk supply: A randomized non-inferiority trial. Contraception 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2022.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chandra R, Park J, Nguyen A, Girard L, Peyton M, Das A, Avila K, Gao B, Horrigan S, Brekken R, Minna J. EP08.02-130 Tegavivint Exhibits Antitumor Activity and Modulates Macrophage Phenotype in the Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Microenvironment. J Thorac Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2022.07.813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Murphy EC, Danvers A, Zamudio AR, Avila K, Proehl M, Gonzalez-Argoti T, Mantell JE, Bauman LJ, Dolan SM. "Being able to do whatever you wanna do as a woman is important:" a qualitative exploration of contraception as a frame of reference for HIV prevention with PrEP. Reprod Health 2022; 19:92. [PMID: 35392943 PMCID: PMC8991476 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-022-01393-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Use of HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a strategic tool in the effort to end the HIV epidemic. 20% of new HIV infections in the US are among cis-gender women, yet they comprise only 5% of all PrEP users. Black women disproportionately bear the burden of new HIV acquisition and accounted for almost 60% of new HIV diagnoses among women in 2018. Increasing understanding and uptake of PrEP among women at risk of HIV acquisition in alignment with their reproductive values and preferences is key to increasing PrEP uptake and decreasing HIV burden in this population. Objective This study examines how experiences with contraception among women of color shape their perceptions and preferences regarding HIV PrEP to inform counseling that aligns with their reproductive values. Methods Women aged 18–45 who self-identified as Black or Latina were recruited at an academic medical center in the Bronx from June 2018 to July 2019. We enrolled 30 participants seeking family planning care (10), prenatal care (10), or care for sexually transmitted infections (10). Participants completed a brief written survey assessing their risk of HIV acquisition. Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were then audio-recorded, transcribed, and entered into Dedoose. Grounded theory and constant comparison approaches were used to analyze the data. Results Twenty-one participants (70%) screened positive for HIV acquisition risk. Four had received information on PrEP from a medical provider prior to the interview. Three themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: (1) Similar to oral contraception, women conceptualized PrEP as a “daily pill” to support their reproductive health; (2) Women perceived PrEP as a tool to support autonomy and pleasure in their sexual health; (3) Like birth control, women desired multiple delivery options for HIV prophylaxis. Conclusions Contraception may serve as a frame of reference when counseling about PrEP among cis-women at risk of acquiring HIV. Our study suggests that this approach re-contextualizes counseling on PrEP within a sex-positive framework that prioritizes pleasure, safety, and autonomy as integral to sexual and reproductive wellness. Consideration of historically marginalized women’s experiences with contraception and reproductive values may facilitate their use of PrEP. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medicine taken daily by people at risk of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. Although PrEP is a safe and effective medication for women, the use of PrEP remains exceedingly low among cis-gender women at risk of HIV in the US. This study examines how experiences with contraception among women of color, who disproportionately bear the burden of HIV acquisition, shape their perceptions and preferences regarding PrEP. We interviewed 30 women who self-identified as Black or Latina at an academic medical center in the Bronx. Similar to oral contraception, women in this study conceptualized PrEP as a “daily pill” to support their reproductive health. This report details how women’s experiences with contraception may serve as the foundation to re-contextualize conversations on PrEP within a sex-positive framework that prioritizes pleasure, safety, and autonomy as integral to sexual and reproductive wellness.
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- Emma Chew Murphy
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, Gender, Sexuality and Health Area, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA. .,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Health System, 1176 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, Box 1170, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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Danvers AA, Chew Murphy E, Avila K, Gonzalez-Argoti T, Edwards AR, Hoffman S, Mantell JE, Bauman LJ, Dolan SM. Women Trust Their OBGYNs to Provide Preexposure Prophylaxis: An Opportunity for HIV Prevention. Front Reprod Health 2022; 4:832287. [PMID: 36303639 PMCID: PMC9580770 DOI: 10.3389/frph.2022.832287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective The objective of this study was to understand how women perceive the role of their Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OBGYN) in screening for and providing preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. Methods We recruited women ages 18–45 years receiving obstetric or gynecological care at an academic medical center in the Bronx, NY. Thirty participants were enrolled: 10 seeking care for family planning, 10 seeking prenatal care, and 10 seeking care for a sexually transmitted infection. We screened participants for HIV acquisition risk using a PrEP screening tool. We conducted face-to-face, semi-structured interviews, which were audio-recorded, transcribed, and entered into Dedoose for analysis of themes using a grounded theory approach. Results Sixty percent of the participants were Latinx and 33% African American. Seventy percent had one or more risk factors for HIV acquisition based on the PrEP screening tool, indicating they would benefit from a PrEP discussion. Three main themes emerged from the analysis of interview data. Participants viewed OBGYNs as experts in sexual and reproductive healthcare and believed they were experts in PrEP. Participants were concerned about “PrEP stigma”, being judged by their clinicians as being sexually promiscuous if they expressed a need for PrEP. Lastly, when participants trusted their OBGYN, that trust became a facilitator for women to consider PrEP and offset stigma as a barrier to identifying patients who are candidates for PrEP. Conclusion Women established in care with an OBGYN are enthusiastic about having access to PrEP services incorporated into their sexual and reproductive healthcare. A universal approach to HIV prevention would avert stigma surrounding HIV care and prevention.
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- Antoinette A. Danvers
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
- *Correspondence: Antoinette A. Danvers
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Montefiore School Health Program, Department of Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, United States
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Stifani BM, Smith A, Avila K, Levi EE, Benfield NC. Telemedicine for Contraceptive Counseling During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Referral Patterns and Attendance at Follow-Up Visits. Telemed J E Health 2022; 28:1517-1524. [DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Bianca M. Stifani
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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Pearlman Shapiro M, Avila K, Levi EE. Breastfeeding and contraception counseling: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:154. [PMID: 35216562 PMCID: PMC8876755 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04451-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this qualitative study were to better understand women's experiences regarding contraceptive choice, breastfeeding intentions and the relationship between the two. Women are routinely presented with counseling on breastfeeding and contraception throughout their prenatal and postpartum care, but little is published on patients' own priorities, desires and experiences of this peripartum counseling. This article aims to address this gap in the literature. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients in the immediate postpartum period. The interview guide explored: 1) timing and content of contraceptive counseling; 2) breastfeeding goals and expectations; 3) reasons for contraceptive choices; and 4) recommendations for counseling. Interview transcripts were coded to identify themes and analyzed. RESULTS Twenty interviews were conducted. The participants were reflective of our patient population in the Bronx, with ninety percent using Medicaid for insurance and fifteen percent concerned about food security in the past month, well-validated questions reflective of poverty and socioeconomic status. Three themes emerged from the interviews: (1) using contraception was described as a selfish decision by the mother without benefit to the newborn; (2) women felt pressure to breastfeed and saw the inability to breastfeed as a personal failure; and (3) medical providers were viewed as more trustworthy when it came to information regarding breastfeeding as opposed to contraceptive options, where decisions relied on anecdotes from friends or family. CONCLUSIONS Most decision-making regarding breastfeeding and contraception relied on the personal experiences of the participants and their friends and family. A clear need for support for women who are unable to breastfeed and education about the benefits of contraception for the newborn was identified.
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- Marit Pearlman Shapiro
- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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Stifani BM, McDonnell BP, Corbett G, Avila K, Chavkin W, Russell N, Benfield NC. Attitudes and experiences with termination of pregnancy among Irish obstetrics & gynaecology trainees in the context of recent legal change: A survey study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X 2021; 13:100137. [PMID: 34825174 PMCID: PMC8605311 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurox.2021.100137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective This study examines Irish obstetrics and gynaecology trainees’ experiences with and opinions of termination of pregnancy (ToP) after legal change. Study design We invited obstetrics & gynaecology non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) to participate in a web-based survey through a professional e-mail listserv. We conducted descriptive statistical analyses of responses using Stata SE Version 16. Results A total of 102/202 (50.5%) trainees responded to the survey. Of these, 61.8% believed that ToP should be allowed on request up to 12 weeks and in limited circumstances thereafter (in line with current law), and 19.6% believe ToP should be allowed on request even after 12 weeks. Knowledge about the abortion law was high (70.6% achieved a perfect knowledge score). Since the new law came into effect, 61.8% of trainees reported participation in abortion care, though only 25.5% had performed surgical procedures. More than 75% of respondents would like to receive more training in all clinical skills related to ToP. In the future, 67.6% of respondents would be willing to provide TOP in all circumstances allowed by law. Conclusion Irish obstetrics & gynaecology NCHDs are generally supportive of the legislation. Few trainees have performed surgical abortions, and most would like to receive additional clinical training related to ToP.
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- Bianca M Stifani
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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Avila K, Carrillo-Martin I, Hobbs M, Gonzalez-Estrada A. M059 A DELAYED GENERALIZED RASH AFTER FIRST MRNA-COVID-19 VACCINATION: TO VACCINATE OR NOT TO VACCINATE AGAIN. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021. [PMCID: PMC8566847 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2021.08.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Stifani BM, Smith A, Avila K, Boos EW, Ng J, Levi EE, Benfield NC. Telemedicine for contraceptive counseling: Patient experiences during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. Contraception 2021; 104:254-261. [PMID: 33861981 PMCID: PMC8056642 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE During theCOVID-19 pandemic, many clinicians increased provision of telemedicine services. This study describes patient experiences with telemedicine for contraceptive counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. STUDY DESIGN This is a mixed-methods study which includes a web-based or phone survey and in-depth phone interviews with patients who had telemedicine visits for contraception. RESULTS A total of 169 patients had eligible telemedicine visits between April 1 and June 30, 2020. Of these, 86 (51%) responded to the survey, and 23 (14%) participated in the interviews. We found that 86% of survey respondents were very satisfied with the telemedicine visit, and 63% said it completely met their needs. A majority (73%) strongly agreed that these visits should be maintained after the COVID-19 pandemic, and half (51%) would be very likely to choose them over in-person visits. In-depth interviews highlighted the convenience of telemedicine, especially for those with work or parenting responsibilities. Although some patients had in-person visits after telehealth, many appreciated the counseling they received remotely, and found the subsequent in-person visits more efficient. Patients identified visits that do not require physical exams as ideal visits for telehealth, and some hoped that all or most of their future visits would be telehealth visits. Many patients (43%) expressed a preference for phone over video visits. CONCLUSIONS Patients reported an overall positive experience with telemedicine visits for contraceptive counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic. They appreciated the convenience of telemedicine visits and valued the virtual counseling experience. IMPLICATIONS Health care providers who initiated or expanded telemedicine services for contraceptive counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic should consider continuing to offer them after the pandemic. At the policy level, these findings favor expanding access to telemedicine and providing reimbursement for virtual visits, including telephone visits.
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- Bianca M Stifani
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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Stifani BM, Avila K, Levi EE. Telemedicine for contraceptive counseling: An exploratory survey of US family planning providers following rapid adoption of services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contraception 2020; 103:157-162. [PMID: 33212033 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2020.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE During the COVID-19 pandemic, many clinicians started offering telemedicine services. The objective of this study is to describe the experience of US family planning providers with the rapid adoption of telemedicine for contraceptive counseling during this period. STUDY DESIGN This is a cross-sectional web-based survey of family planning providers practicing in the United States. RESULTS A total of 172 providers completed the survey (34% response rate). Of these, 156 (91%) provided telemedicine services in the 2 months preceding the survey. Most (78%) were new to telemedicine. About half (54%) referred less than a quarter of contraception patients for in-person visits, and 53% stated that the most common referral reason was long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) insertion. A majority of providers strongly agree that telemedicine visits are an effective way to provide contraceptive counseling (80%), and that this service should be expanded after the pandemic (84%). If asked to provide telemedicine visits after the pandemic, 64% of providers would be very happy about it. Many providers used personal phones or smartphones to conduct telemedicine visits but stated that ideal devices would be work-issued computers, tablets, or phones. More than half (59%) of providers prefer video over phone visits. CONCLUSIONS Family planning clinicians in the United States reported a positive experience with telemedicine for contraceptive counseling during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic and believe that this service should be expanded. Clinicians seem to prefer using work-issued devices and conducting video rather than phone visits. IMPLICATIONS Telemedicine is a promising option for providing contraceptive counseling even beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. An investment in hospital or clinic-issued devices that allow for video conferencing may optimize clinicians' telemedicine experience.
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- Bianca M Stifani
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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Avila K, Carrillo-Martin I, Bojanini L, Gonzalez-Estrada A. M024 BOSUTINIB-INDUCED STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME AND EVIDENCED TOLERANCE TO A STRUCTURALLY DISSIMILAR TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITOR. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2020.08.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pierce-Williams RA, Burd J, Felder L, Khoury R, Bernstein PS, Avila K, Penfield CA, Roman AS, DeBolt CA, Stone JL, Bianco A, Kern-Goldberger AR, Hirshberg A, Srinivas SK, Jayakumaran JS, Brandt JS, Anastasio H, Birsner M, O’Brien DS, Sedev HM, Dolin CD, Schnettler WT, Suhag A, Ahluwalia S, Navathe RS, Khalifeh A, Anderson K, Berghella V. Clinical course of severe and critical coronavirus disease 2019 in hospitalized pregnancies: a United States cohort study. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2020; 2:100134. [PMID: 32391519 PMCID: PMC7205698 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 223] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has had an impact on healthcare systems around the world with 3 million people contracting the disease and 208,000 cases resulting in death as of this writing. Information regarding coronavirus infection in pregnancy is still limited. Objective This study aimed to describe the clinical course of severe and critical coronavirus disease 2019 in hospitalized pregnant women with positive laboratory testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Study Design This is a cohort study of pregnant women with severe or critical coronavirus disease 2019 hospitalized at 12 US institutions between March 5, 2020, and April 20, 2020. Severe disease was defined according to published criteria as patient-reported dyspnea, respiratory rate >30 per minute, blood oxygen saturation ≤93% on room air, ratio of partial pressure of arterial oxygen to the fraction of inspired oxygen <300 mm Hg, or lung infiltrates >50% within 24-48 hours on chest imaging. Critical disease was defined as respiratory failure, septic shock, or multiple organ dysfunction or failure. Women were excluded from the study if they had presumed coronavirus disease 2019, but laboratory testing was negative. The primary outcome was median duration from hospital admission to discharge. Secondary outcomes included need for supplemental oxygen, intubation, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrest, death, and timing of delivery. The clinical courses are described by the median disease day on which these outcomes occurred after the onset of symptoms. Treatment and neonatal outcomes are also reported. Results Of 64 hospitalized pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019, 44 (69%) had severe disease, and 20 (31%) had critical disease. The following preexisting comorbidities were observed: 25% had a pulmonary condition, 17% had cardiac disease, and the mean body mass index was 34 kg/m2. Gestational age was at a mean of 29±6 weeks at symptom onset and a mean of 30±6 weeks at hospital admission, with a median disease day 7 since first symptoms. Most women (81%) were treated with hydroxychloroquine; 7% of women with severe disease and 65% of women with critical disease received remdesivir. All women with critical disease received either prophylactic or therapeutic anticoagulation during their admission. The median duration of hospital stay was 6 days (6 days [severe group] and 10.5 days [critical group]; P=.01). Intubation was usually performed around day 9 on patients who required it, and peak respiratory support for women with severe disease was performed on day 8. In women with critical disease, prone positioning was required in 20% of cases, the rate of acute respiratory distress syndrome was 70%, and reintubation was necessary in 20%. There was 1 case of maternal cardiac arrest, but there were no cases of cardiomyopathy or maternal death. Thirty-two of 64 (50%) women with coronavirus disease 2019 in this cohort delivered during their hospitalization (34% [severe group] and 85% [critical group]). Furthermore, 15 of 17 (88%) pregnant women with critical coronavirus disease 2019 delivered preterm during their disease course, with 16 of 17 (94%) pregnant women giving birth through cesarean delivery; overall, 15 of 20 (75%) women with critical disease delivered preterm. There were no stillbirths or neonatal deaths or cases of vertical transmission. Conclusion In pregnant women with severe or critical coronavirus disease 2019, admission into the hospital typically occurred about 7 days after symptom onset, and the duration of hospitalization was 6 days (6 [severe group] vs 12 [critical group]). Women with critical disease had a high rate of acute respiratory distress syndrome, and there was 1 case of cardiac arrest, but there were no cases of cardiomyopathy or maternal mortality. Hospitalization of pregnant women with severe or critical coronavirus disease 2019 resulted in delivery during the clinical course of the disease in 50% of this cohort, usually in the third trimester. There were no perinatal deaths in this cohort.
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- Rebecca A.M. Pierce-Williams
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Research Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Research Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Research Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Research Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Child Health Research Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Chester, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Chester, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Corresponding author: Vincenzo Berghella, MD.
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Objectives: Studies have shown that immediate postpartum initiation of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods leads to increased utilization of LARC and prevention of unintended pregnancies. It is unclear if immediate postpartum levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) insertion has an effect on breastfeeding success. Study Design: This study was a secondary analysis of a randomized trial that compared intrauterine device (IUD) use at 6 months postpartum among women who underwent intracesarean IUD placement with women who planned for interval IUD placement at 6 or more weeks postpartum. This parallel, 1:1, nonblinded randomized trial was conducted between March 2012 and June 2014 at the University of North Carolina Women's Hospital. We recruited pregnant women aged 18-45 years who were undergoing a cesarean delivery and desired an IUD for contraception postpartum. Results: We received breastfeeding information from 63 women who desired to use a LNG-IUD. A proportion analysis demonstrated that there was no difference in the proportion of women breastfeeding at any of the three time points, 6, 12, and 24 weeks, following placement. This remained true after adjusting for age, parity, and ethnicity. Conclusion: This study adds to the existing body of evidence that shows that most women are able to successfully breastfeed after immediate postpartum LNG-IUD placement. Women should be encouraged to breastfeed, and the desire to breastfeed should not preclude the initiation of a postplacental IUD. This study provides reassurance that immediate postpartum LNG-IUD placement does not adversely affect breastfeeding; however, more high-quality data are needed on the impact of hormonal IUDs on breastfeeding outcomes.
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- Erika E. Levi
- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Kintzer E, Boller M, Avila K, Faiz J, Moreno Cerda MI, Anderson M, Pesci S. Mothers of adolescent women in Chile: Perspectives on contraception. Contraception 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.07.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Otaki Y, Yenerall P, Gao B, Peyton M, Avila K, Girard L, Li L, Das A, Huffman K, Timmons B, Park H, Deb D, Minna J. P3.03-14 Downregulation of FOXM1 Inhibits Tumor Proliferation, Colony Formation and Spheroid Formation of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Levi EE, Findley MK, Avila K, Bryant AG. Placement of levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) at the time of cesarean delivery and the effect on breastfeeding duration. Contraception 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2017.07.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Thomas C, Garcia-Aguilar J, Chen Y, Avila K, Krieg R, Bergsland E, Chu P, Smith D, Rothenberger D, Hwang J. Phase 2 Timing of Rectal Cancer Response to Chemoradiation: Analysis of Radiation Therapy (RT). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Garcia-Aguilar J, Marcet J, Coutsoftides T, Cataldo P, Fichera A, Smith LE, Oommen S, Hunt SR, Herzig D, Dietz D, Varma MG, Ternent CA, Stamos MJ, Avila K, Smith DD. Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy following chemoradiation on tumor response, adverse events, and surgical complications in patients with advanced rectal cancer treated with TME. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.3514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The abundance and activity of three subgroups of mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases, the extracellular signal regulated kinase 1 (ERK1), stress-activated protein kinase 1/ Jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK1), and stress-activated protein kinase 2/ p38 (SAPK2), were measured in gill epithelium of the euryhaline teleost Fundulus heteroclitus exposed for 1 h to 4 weeks to hyper- and hyposmotic stress. The abundance of ERK1, SAPK1 and SAPK2 was analyzed by standard Western immunodetection. MAP kinase activity is a function of phosphorylation and was measured using phospho-specific and MAP kinase subgroup-specific antibodies. The abundance of the 63 kDa fish isoform of SAPK2 increases significantly during hyper- but not hyposmotic stress while ERK1 and SAPK1 protein levels remain unchanged during both types of osmotic stress. In contrast to this small effect of osmotic stress on MAP kinase abundance, the activity of all MAP kinases decreases significantly in response to hyperosmotic stress and increases significantly during hyposmotic stress. These results demonstrate for the first time that the activity of all major MAP kinases is osmoregulated in gill epithelium of euryhaline fish. Based on these results we conclude that MAP kinases are important components of salinity adaptation and participate in osmosensory signaling pathways in gill epithelium of euryhaline fishes.
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- The Whitney Laboratory, University of Florida, 9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard, 32080, St. Augustine, FL, USA.
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Avila K, Mazza L, Morgan-Trujillo L. High-frequency oscillatory ventilation: a nursing approach to bedside care. Neonatal Netw 1994; 13:23-30. [PMID: 7854260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The introduction of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) to the intensive care nursery has stimulated us to develop infant care protocols for babies so treated. We identified specific areas unique to the SensorMedics HFOV and initiated nursing techniques to address each of the following areas: assessment, airway care, feedings, positioning, and safety. In summary, while on HFOV, an infant's assessment and care need not be minimized.
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