A Case Of Recurrent Pleural Effusion Secondary To Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome After Discontinuation Of Oral Contraceptives,
2025
HCA Healthcare
A Case Of Recurrent Pleural Effusion Secondary To Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome After Discontinuation Of Oral Contraceptives, Kevin Gopala-Rao, Luis Santiesteban, Carmen Tormo Carrillo, Christian Almanzar Zorilla, Mauricio Danckers
East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025
Introduction: Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is a rare condition in which functional endometrial tissue spreads to the thoracic cavity. Manifestations of TES include catamenial hemoptysis, pneumothorax, and pleural effusions along with symptoms of dyspnea, cough, and pleuritic chest pain.1 Approximately 6 to 10% of women of reproductive-age women develop TES with concurrent pelvic endometriosis in 80% of patients.2 Treatment of TES includes medical management with progesterone-based oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) and surgical management involving cardiothoracic surgery. We present a case of recurrent pleural effusions in a patient who was non-compliant with medical management of TES. Methods: Data was collected during …
Optimization Of Venous Thromboembolism (Vte) Prophylaxis In Pregnancy And The Postpartum Period,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Optimization Of Venous Thromboembolism (Vte) Prophylaxis In Pregnancy And The Postpartum Period, Sereena Jivraj, Isabella Sciacca, Sherrie Dixon, Timothy Kremer
North Texas Research Forum 2025
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolisms (PE) continues to be a leading cause of maternal mortality (MM) in the United States. VTE accounts for roughly 9-10% of all maternal deaths. Other countries have adopted anticoagulation protocols to reduce MM rates, but the US has yet to follow suit. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) all vary in their guidelines for thromboembolism prophylaxis. Patients who deliver by Cesarean section (C-section) have higher incidences of MM due …
Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis Associated With Hepatitis C: A Case Report Of Progression To End-Stage Renal Disease,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis Associated With Hepatitis C: A Case Report Of Progression To End-Stage Renal Disease, Boney Lapsiwala, Karthik Kasireddy, Marisha Sharma, Mayank Singh, Vaishnavi Singh, Victor Canela
North Texas Research Forum 2025
A Case of DNAJB9 with rapid renal progression to End-Stage Renal Disease in a patient with previously treated HCV Background Fibrillary glomerulonephritis (FGN) is a rare and progressive kidney disease, accounting for 0.5% to 1.4% of native kidney biopsies. It is characterized by non-amyloid fibrillar deposits in the extracellular matrix. Although historically regarded as idiopathic, recent studies have revealed associations with autoimmune diseases, malignancies, and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. DNAJB9, a proteomic marker identified through mass spectrometry, has been consistently found in FGN cases, regardless of congophilia. This case illustrates FGN in a patient with a history of successfully …
Bradycardia In A Renal Transplant Patient Receiving Rabbit Antithymocyte Globulin,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Bradycardia In A Renal Transplant Patient Receiving Rabbit Antithymocyte Globulin, John Mathew, Victor Delprincipe, Seline Haci, Karthik Anand, Rangina Farhad
North Texas Research Forum 2025
Rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) is widely used for induction and treatment of acute T-cell mediated rejection in renal transplant patients. Bradycardia is reported as a rare side effect of this medication (citation). With the increasing number of transplanted kidneys in today's world, there is greater need to understand the adverse effects of these drugs in transplant recipients.. Here we report a case of symptomatic bradycardia in a renal transplant patient receiving rATG for acute T-cell mediated rejection.
Hematometra In A Pre-Menopausal Patient: A Case Report Of Idiopathic Cervical Occlusion,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Hematometra In A Pre-Menopausal Patient: A Case Report Of Idiopathic Cervical Occlusion, Sandra Zhi, Claire Middleton, Chrystal Stallworth, Mindy Beth Luck, Nicole Tenzel
North Texas Research Forum 2025
Introduction: Hematometra is a blood collection caused by a structural blockage of the vagina or cervix. Most cases of hematometra and/or hematocolpos occur in a relatively rare condition of imperforate hymen or Mullerian anomalies in children or adolescent patients. Case: We present a case of a 46 year old G2P2002 with a past surgical history of two C-sections with increasingly severe pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding for the prior five years since her last Cesarean delivery. A large hematometra was found on CT imaging. Pelvic exam showed no vaginal abnormalities and a discolored, pale cervix. Digital pressure led to …
Treatment Of Starvation Ketoacidosis In The Third Trimester Of Pregnancy: A Case Report,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Treatment Of Starvation Ketoacidosis In The Third Trimester Of Pregnancy: A Case Report, Christine Le, Charmaine Oladell, Nicole Tenzel
North Texas Research Forum 2025
INTRODUCTION: Starvation ketoacidosis represents a rare but complicated maternal morbidity that primarily occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. With increased insulin resistance and metabolism manifesting in pregnancy, prompt care is required to diagnose and treat starvation ketoacidosis as it appears at an accelerated rate. However, despite the severity of maternal and fetal complications arising from this condition, standardized treatment protocols have not been elucidated. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case report, a 33-year-old gravida 3 para 0-2-0-2 at 31 weeks and 5 days gestational age was admitted to antepartum services for intractable nausea, vomiting, and anuria and transferred to the …
Compelled Contraception,
2025
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Compelled Contraception, Lars Noah
UF Law Faculty Publications
Can the federal government insist that people use contraceptives? It may come as a surprise to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has done just that as a condition for allowing access to some pharmaceutical products that create a serious risk of birth defects. Over the last few decades, the agency has demanded that patients using certain teratogenic agents—now numbering over a dozen drugs prescribed for a variety of conditions, ranging from severe acne and psoriasis to multiple myeloma and pulmonary hypertension—agree to avoid becoming pregnant, sometimes for years after completing their course of treatment. Undoubtedly the …
Investigating The Impact Of Phthalate Exposures From Personal Care Products On Uterine Fibroid Incidence And Prevalence In Us-Born Black Women,
2025
Claremont Colleges
Investigating The Impact Of Phthalate Exposures From Personal Care Products On Uterine Fibroid Incidence And Prevalence In Us-Born Black Women, Ella Brissett
CMC Senior Theses
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors composed of smooth muscle cells and connective tissue that develop within or on the walls of the uterus. Despite being non-cancerous, they can severely affect quality of life by causing heavy bleeding, chronic pain, and reproductive complications. Fibroids are typically found in women of reproductive age, but they disproportionately affect Black women, who experience higher incidence and severity. The underlying causes of this disparity is poorly understood; however, an emerging body of research is highlighting the role of phthalates, endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in many personal care products, in exacerbating fibroid development. Through a critical analysis …
Does Size Matter? Subchorionic Hematomas And Their Pregnancy Outcomes In Ivf Pregnancies,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Does Size Matter? Subchorionic Hematomas And Their Pregnancy Outcomes In Ivf Pregnancies, Alexa Wynn, Emily Lluch, Yissa Fonticiella, Mark Sanchez
West Florida Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
When Autoimmunity Meets Pregnancy: Investigating Antiphospholipid Syndrome & Preeclampsia,
2025
HCA Healthcare
When Autoimmunity Meets Pregnancy: Investigating Antiphospholipid Syndrome & Preeclampsia, Brianna Mcdonald, Madison Pearson, U Perni, Shiloh Smajstrla, Stephen Zweibach, James Baron
West Florida Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Massive Fibroid Uterus Leading To Multiple Sequalae: A Case Report Of Fumarate Hydratase Deficiency,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Massive Fibroid Uterus Leading To Multiple Sequalae: A Case Report Of Fumarate Hydratase Deficiency, Benjamin Duplaga, Tara Feehan, Heather Miller
West Florida Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Women’S Health In Rural American Communities,
2025
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Women’S Health In Rural American Communities, Leandra Moukoudi Ndoko, Stephanie Zeszutek Do, Renee Reijo Pera Phd
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Great Falls) Publications and Research
Limited data have been published on the status of women’s health in rural areas, particularly pertaining to women of color and rural women in the United States. The aim of this review is to briefly describe the trends in women’s health in rural areas, the factors contributing to poor health outcomes and potential ways to focus improvements most effectively. To provide this overview, approximately 310 articles were screened by full text on the database PubMed. Of these, 27 articles are described in more detail in this piece. Data focus on women’s health in the United States and include information bulletin …
Critical Analysis Of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors: A Systematic Review,
2025
The University of Akron
Critical Analysis Of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors: A Systematic Review, Madison Keich, Madeleine Ray, Mia Ross
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy that causes an increased blood sugar that can affect both the mother's and baby’s health. A variety of factors can increase the risk of developing the disease, including race, socioeconomic status, and prenatal education. Each of these factors contributes to the experience of one’s maternal care. Expecting mothers may not understand how significant GDM is, and its potential to result in negative outcomes. It is important to review these factors, acknowledge them, and help reduce health disparities caused by them. Nurses are vital to assessing and delivering patient education on …
Development Of A Proposed Selective Medium For The Isolation And Differentiation Of P. Sordellii,
2025
University of Central Florida
Development Of A Proposed Selective Medium For The Isolation And Differentiation Of P. Sordellii, Dimyana Bottros
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Clostridium, a genus of anaerobic, spore-forming bacteria, includes clinically and ecologically significant species like Clostridium difficile and Paeniclostridium sordellii. C. difficile causes antibiotic-associated colitis, while P. sordellii is linked to fatal infections and spontaneous abortions. Recent studies found both species in marine sediments, suggesting their role in environmental and wildlife health disturbances, including the 2013 mass mortality of over 300 manatees in the Indian River Lagoon. However, isolating and differentiating P. sordellii is challenging due to the lack of selective media optimized for its growth. This thesis proposes a novel selective medium tailored to P. sordellii’s physiological …
Diagnostic Dilemma: Appendiceal Endometriosis Mimicking Acute Appendicitis In A Pregnant Patient,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Diagnostic Dilemma: Appendiceal Endometriosis Mimicking Acute Appendicitis In A Pregnant Patient, Samantha Perez, Abigail Haythron, Trey Doss, Keisha Reddick
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Maternal Postpartum Depression, The Family Unit, And Childhood Development,
2025
Mercer University School of Medicine
Maternal Postpartum Depression, The Family Unit, And Childhood Development, Sara Kate Wiggins, Alexandria Bailey, Peyton Dekle, Joshua Ferrell
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Milk-Alkali Syndrome In Pregnancy: The Hidden Risk Of Over-The-Counter Calcium Supplementation,
2025
Mercer University School of Medicine
Milk-Alkali Syndrome In Pregnancy: The Hidden Risk Of Over-The-Counter Calcium Supplementation, Lilly Mcincrow, Anna Bryce Tucker, Samantha Perez, Nanette Woodward, Anthony B. Royek
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Addison's Disease In Pregnancy: A Case Report And Literature Review,
2025
University of Georgia
Addison's Disease In Pregnancy: A Case Report And Literature Review, Eleanora Stark, Reese Groover, Andrew Royek, Anthony B. Royek, Marshall Akin
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Complement-Mediated Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (Cm-Maha) In A Postpartum Patient Whose Index Pregnancy Was Complicated By Pre-Eclampsia,
2025
Mercer University School of Medicine
Complement-Mediated Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (Cm-Maha) In A Postpartum Patient Whose Index Pregnancy Was Complicated By Pre-Eclampsia, Sara Hitt, Samantha Perez, Anthony B. Royek, Mariah Piazza
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
Spontaneous Uterine Rupture In The Second Trimester: Risk Factors And Clinical Instincts,
2025
HCA Healthcare
Spontaneous Uterine Rupture In The Second Trimester: Risk Factors And Clinical Instincts, Lauren Wells, Shea Mcgrinder, Amanda Royek, Bethany Bowling, Anthony B. Royek
South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025
No abstract provided.
