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Noninvasive Amniotic Fluid Sampling To Establish Pk Of Azithromycin In Pregnancy, Rupsa Boelig, Edwin Lam, Ankit Rochani, Gagan Kaushal, Amanda Roman, Walter K. Kraft
Noninvasive Amniotic Fluid Sampling To Establish Pk Of Azithromycin In Pregnancy, Rupsa Boelig, Edwin Lam, Ankit Rochani, Gagan Kaushal, Amanda Roman, Walter K. Kraft
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters
Background
PK studies to guide dosing of azithromycin (AZ) for pregnancy specific conditions, such as preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), and data on accumulation of AZ in fetal compartment are lacking. We aim to evaluate feasibility of non-invasive collection of amniotic fluid (AF), validate an assay for AZ in AF, and describe concentration of AZ in the amniotic cavity over one week following a single maternal dose.
Methods
Patients with PPROM treated with 1g AZ PO once and wore underwear lining pads to collect AF as it leaked. AF strained from each pad, up to 10cc collected, centrifuged and …
Community Resources Addressing Peripartum Depression, Tiffany L. Lao
Community Resources Addressing Peripartum Depression, Tiffany L. Lao
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Peripartum mood disorders affect a large proportion of new mothers as well as their families, partners, and support systems. This project aims to provide patients with information about peripartum mood disorders as part of their initial prenatal packet. Also included are a list of local community resources specifically addressing peripartum mood disorders for patients seeking additional support outside of their primary care office.
Effectiveness Of Diet/Exercise In Prevention Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus And Associated Cesarean Section Delivery, Jonathyn Marx
Effectiveness Of Diet/Exercise In Prevention Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus And Associated Cesarean Section Delivery, Jonathyn Marx
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is becoming a more common diagnosis during pregnancy. GDM is defined as glucose intolerance diagnosed during pregnancy. Women diagnosed with GDM during pregnancy are at an increased risk for emergent or planned cesarean section delivery and the development of overt diabetes mellitus post pregnancy. Complications related to GDM include eclampsia, macrosomia, shoulder dystocia, stillbirth, and cesarean section delivery. Initial treatment consists of diet and exercise and if glucose can not be controlled then pharmacotherapy is introduced. A literature review was performed utilizing scientific databases, mesh terms, and keywords to gather statistically relevant research to analyze the …
Family Planning Outpatient Provider Survey; Evaluating Resident Confidence In Knowledge Of Family Planning Topics And Barriers To Providing Effective Care, Hannah Rosenfield, Kohar Der Simonian
Family Planning Outpatient Provider Survey; Evaluating Resident Confidence In Knowledge Of Family Planning Topics And Barriers To Providing Effective Care, Hannah Rosenfield, Kohar Der Simonian
Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2021
The Question-
How do residents feel about their knowledge and skills in applying evidence- based care around contraception, miscarriage management and options counseling?