Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maria I. Rodriguez, Megan Skye, Alison B. Edelman, Lorinda Anderson, Blair G. Darney
Summary: This study found no significant differences in the rates of continuation of effective contraception, perfect use, or switching at 12 months among patients who received their baseline prescription from a pharmacist versus a clinician.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zi-Qi Wang, Zhong-Qing Liu, Chang-Hao Zhao, Kuo Zhang, Zhi-Jian Kang, Tian-Rui Qu, Fan-Shu Zeng, Peng-Yu Guo, Zhi-Chao Tong, Chang-Lin Wang, Ke-Liang Wang, Hong-Lei Wang, Yin-Sheng Xu, Wan-Hui Wang, Mao-lin Chu, Lu Wang, Zeng-Ying Qiao, Hao Wang, Wanhai Xu
Summary: The study proposes an ultrasound-induced self-clearance hydrogel contraception method, which allows for male contraception and noninvasive recanalization. The hydrogel blocks the vas deferens physically, inhibiting sperm motility. A noninvasive remedial ultrasound can destroy the hydrogel, restoring fertility. This method is reliable, safe, and reversible, addressing the need for male contraception.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sebastian Rosch, Karl-Philipp Rommel, Stephan Blazek, Karl-Patrik Kresoja, Anne Schoeber, Maximilian von Roeder, Steffen Desch, Holger Thiele, Philipp Lurz, Karl Fengler
Summary: This study pooled data from two previous studies on endovascular ultrasound-based renal denervation (uRDN) and found that uRDN effectively lowered blood pressure for up to 24 months after treatment, with low rates of adverse events.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rebecca McColl, Katie Gifford, Mary Joan McDuff, Michel Boudreaux
Summary: The Delaware Contraceptive Access Now initiative successfully increased the proportion of same-day receipt of long-acting reversible contraceptives through a statewide program.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Li, Jonathan Yuxuan Chen, Richard N. Terry, Jie Tang, Andrey Romanyuk, Steven P. Schwendeman, Mark R. Prausnitz
Summary: There is a great need for a simple and long-acting contraception method. This study developed a core-shell microneedle patch that achieved zero-order release of a contraceptive hormone for 6 months, compared to a monolithic microneedle patch with a shorter release time. The core-shell design effectively controlled the burst release of the hormone.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Sarah Pitts, Carly E. Milliren, Claudia Borzutzky, Sofya Maslyanskaya, Grace Berg, Amy D. DiVasta
Summary: This study reports on the experience and continuation rates of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) in the Adolescent Medicine LARC Collaborative. The study found that LARC insertion complications were uncommon and mostly self-limited, with uterine bleeding being the most frequently reported concern. The conclusion of the study is that LARC is successfully provided in Adolescent Medicine clinical settings, with continuation rates similar to well-resourced clinical trials.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
S. E. Dorman, P. Nahid, E. Kurbatova, P. P. J. Phillips, K. Bryant, K. E. Dooley, M. Engle, S. Goldberg, H. T. T. Phan, J. Hakim, J. L. Johnson, M. Lourens, N. A. Martinson, G. Muzanyi, K. Narunsky, S. Nerette, N. Nguyen, T. H. Pham, S. Pierre, A. E. Purfield, W. Samaneka, R. M. Savic, I Sanne, N. A. Scott, J. Shenje, E. Sizemore, A. Vernon, Z. Waja, M. Weiner, S. Swindells, R. E. Chaisson
Summary: The study found that a 4-month rifapentine-based regimen containing moxifloxacin was noninferior to the standard 6-month regimen in the treatment of tuberculosis, supporting the noninferiority hypothesis. This regimen was effective in both the microbiologically eligible population and the assessable population.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth J. Ela, Kathleen Broussard, Katie Hansen, Kristen L. Burke, Lauren Thaxton, Joseph E. Potter
Summary: This study investigated satisfaction and continuation of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) users and found that users who wished to discontinue often encountered barriers. Most users were satisfied, but a portion of users were dissatisfied. Lack of insurance and desire for sterilization were risk factors for resignation, and the risk of dissatisfaction increased with time.
WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michelle H. Moniz, Vanessa K. Dalton, Roger D. Smith, Lauren E. Owens, Zach Landis-Lewis, Alex F. Peahl, Barbara Van Kainen, Margaret R. Punch, Marisa K. Wetmore, Kirsten Bonawitz, Giselle E. Kolenic, Christine Dehlendorf, Michele Heisler
Summary: This study aimed to develop a theory-informed toolkit for immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception care and assess its feasibility. The implementation of the toolkit was associated with high acceptability but varied healthcare quality outcomes. The toolkit was refined to optimize counseling rates and improve the patient experience of contraceptive care.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ella F. Eastin, Alan Nelson, Jonathan G. Shaw, Kate A. Shaw, Lianne M. Kurina
Summary: This study investigated the use of postpartum long-acting reversible contraception among active-duty female soldiers and found relatively low rates of use. Even among a population with universal healthcare coverage, significant disparities in the uptake of effective postpartum long-acting contraceptive methods were observed across different racial categories.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Brian J. Esselman, Maria A. Zdanovskaia, Andrew N. Owen, John F. Stanton, R. Claude Woods, Robert J. McMahon
Summary: The pure rotational spectrum of thiazole was studied using a combination of experimental measurements and theoretical calculations to determine accurate rotational constants and equilibrium structures for various isotopologues. The discrepancies between the experimental and theoretical structures were discussed, showing that not all theoretical parameters fell within the statistical limits of the experimental results.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mingzhe Yan, Yanming Zhang, Zhihang Wu, Yifei Li, Keke Dou, Banghui Wang, Yingruo Wang, Qihui Zhou
Summary: Unintended pregnancy is a global issue with serious consequences. Existing contraceptive strategies have limitations in effectiveness and side effects. Biomaterials-based long-acting reversible contraception has gained attention due to improved delivery routes and controlled drug release.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Matteo Airaldi, Alessandro Invernizzi, Vuong Nguyen, Stela Vujosevic, Federico Ricci, Pietro Monaco, Marco Nassisi, Daniel Barthelmes, Mark Gillies, Francesco Viola
Summary: This study compared the treatment outcomes of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) inhibitors for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) and type 1 Macular Neovascularization (MNV) in a Caucasian population. The results showed that PCV had slightly better visual acuity outcomes after 24 months of treatment compared to type 1 MNV, and received fewer anti-VEGF injections.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nancy Z. Fang, Carolyn L. Westhoff
Summary: This study measured the rates of intrauterine device and contraceptive implant initiation as well as tubal ligations performed during delivery hospitalizations in the United States. The results showed that the rates of intrauterine device and contraceptive implant initiation increased while the rates of tubal ligation procedures decreased. Variations in patient characteristics were associated with receiving long-acting reversible contraception or tubal ligation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abirami Kirubarajan, Xinglin Li, Matthew Yau, Caberry Yu, Tiffany Got, Qixuan Li, Ella Huszti, Shannon Leung, Nila Thangavelu, Mara Sobel
Summary: This systematic review assessed the awareness, knowledge, and misconceptions of young people regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). The findings revealed significant knowledge gaps among young people, including eligibility criteria, the reversibility of long-acting options, and misconceptions regarding infertility. Clinicians should provide detailed information to young people about the suitability of LARCs and clarify that they do not cause infertility.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christina Buckel, Ragini Maddipati, Melody Goodman, Jeffrey F. Peipert, Tessa Madden
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rachel Paul, Bridget C. Huysman, Ragini Maddipati, Tessa Madden
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rachel L. Grant, Rachel Paul, Carley Zeal, Tessa Madden, Mary C. Politi
JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tessa Madden, Jessica Holttum, Ragini Maddipati, Gina M. Secura, Robert F. Nease, Jeffrey F. Peipert, Mary C. Politi
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Paige Schultheis, Melissa Natalie Montoya, Qiuhong Zhao, Johanna Archer, Tessa Madden, Jeffrey F. Peipert
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nerys Benfield, Aileen Gariepy, Sadia Haider, David Hubacher, Tessa Madden
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Courtney A. Schreiber, Tessa Madden
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bridget C. Huysman, Rachel Paul, Adriana Nigaglioni Rivera, Elana Tal, Ragini Maddipati, Tessa Madden
Summary: Most participants were satisfied with tier-based contraceptive counseling delivered by nonclinician staff members, but those with high medical mistrust were less likely to report high levels of satisfaction. Women found the information beneficial in contraceptive decision making.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kathryn J. Lindley, Noel Bairey C. Merz, Melinda B. Davis, Tessa Madden, Ki Park, Natalie A. Bello
Summary: For reproductive-age women with cardiovascular disease, early and accurate counseling by the cardiovascular team is crucial in preventing unplanned pregnancies. This document offers evidence-based recommendations on contraceptive options and pregnancy termination to reduce cardiovascular mortality risk among this high-risk group of patients.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rick S. Zimmerman, Purnima Mehrotra, Tessa Madden, Rachel Paul
Summary: Recent studies have shown that the concordance and discrepancy between biological measures and self-reports of HIV program outcomes may be relatively small. To reduce this discrepancy further, it is recommended to use more private data collection methods in low-income countries.
CURRENT HIV/AIDS REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carley Zeal, Rachel Paul, Megan Dorsey, Mary C. Politi, Tessa Madden
Summary: The study found that women prefer to receive contraceptive information from clinicians and consider them the most trustworthy source. Clinicians' recommendations can improve patients' acceptance of other educational resources.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy N. Addante, Rachel Paul, Megan Dorsey, Colleen McNicholas, Tessa Madden
Summary: A study comparing perceived stress and individual-level stigma among abortion care patients traveling different distances found no significant differences in stress levels or stigma scores based on distance. However, patients traveling more than 50 miles had a significantly higher hardship score, indicating greater difficulty accessing abortion care. The most common difficulties reported by these patients included missing work and financial costs associated with the abortion.
WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Justine M. Keller, Jessica A. Norton, Fan Zhang, Rachel Paul, Tessa Madden, Nandini Raghuraman, Molly J. Stout, Ebony B. Carter
Summary: Participation in CenteringPregnancy is associated with a significant decrease in interpregnancy intervals ≤ 6 and ≤ 12 months, as well as a significant increase in postpartum LARC uptake among women enrolled in Missouri Medicaid.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nerys Benfield, Angela Dempsey, Aileen Gariepy, Sadia Haider, Tessa Madden
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jaclyn Grentzer, Colleen McNicholas, David L. Eisenberg, Jeffrey F. Peipert, Rachel Paul, Tessa Madden
Summary: This study compared the procedure time between manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) and electric vacuum aspiration (EVA) during abortion procedures between 10 0/7 and 13 6/7 weeks gestation. The results showed that there was no significant difference in procedure time between the two methods, except for a 1-minute longer time for MVA when performed between 12 0/7 and 13 6/7 weeks.