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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications"”.
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A pilot study of oral health related quality of life during gynecologic cancer treatment
… Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire prior to and after given education packet.</p> <p>Results: At baseline, the mean pre-test OHIP-14 score was 6.7 (SD 8.4) and mean OHIP-14 post-test score was 8.8 (SD 8.4). Pearson Correlation was .90. P (T< = t) one-tail p < .008. Demonstrating statistical …
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Study of intuitive eating ratings and self-efficacy differences in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
… which if left untreated can lead to infertility and diabetes.</p> <p><strong>Objective</strong>: To determine whether women with PCOS who practice intuitive eating skills are more confident in sustaining healthy lifestyle changes.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong>: A web-based survey was completed …
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Prevalence of stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence in women
… a common affliction that impairs quality of life and restricts social activity in adult women. Based on etiology and pathophysiology, urinary incontinence is classified into Stress, Urge, and Mixed urinary incontinence. Knowledge of the specific type of incontinence helps in determining course of …
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Vulvodynia and autoethnography
The title of my thesis, Vulvodynia and Autoethnography, also describes its content: memoir that deals with chronic vulval pain and its place in society. The preface situates the thesis as a work of reflexive autoethnography and introduces vulvodynia (chronic vulval pain) as a condition of …
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Barriers for immunization against HPV in developing countries (India)
… of the most common cancers in women. Incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer are high in less developed and developing countries. In some countries, the acceptance of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is low. Previous studies revealed that lack of awareness, income, and …
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Serum Omentin As A Potential Biomarker For Complex Atypical Hyperplasia and Endometrioid Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
… the relationship between obesity-related factors and the development of endometrial cancer. Omentin, a recently discovered adipokine, has been shown to be present in lower levels in patients who are obese and/or insulin resistant. A case-control study was conducted using the serum of 140 women …
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Comparison of Older Urologic Patients' Perceptions and Nurses' Assessments of Discharge Readiness
… explore older urological patients’ perceptions and clinical nurses’ assessments of discharge readiness. In addition, this study examined the difference among older urological patients’ perceptions and clinical nurses’ assessments of discharge readiness.<strong></strong></p> …
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Characterization of the Sigma Factor Proteins and the Dna Binding Protein Euo of Chlamydia
… expressed during the developmental cycle, and these genes are believed to be responsible for the transitions between the EB and RB forms. The goal of these studies was to explore two potential mechanisms that may function in regulating developmental cycle stage‑specific gene expression in …
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The Hormonal Regulation of the Claudin Genes in the Ovary
… testosterone may misregulate genes in the ovary and disrupt ovarian function. The Claudin (<em>Cldn</em>) 3 and <em>Cldn11</em> genes have been shown to be regulated by androgens in the testis, while studies in ovarian cancer cells suggests a coregulatory mechanism for the expressions of …
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Feasibility Study of Liquid-Based Cytology for Post-Treatment Surveillance of Patients with Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Colposcopy and tissue biopsy remain the gold standard for diagnosing vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN). Vulvar colposcopy is fairly nonspecific. As a result, many women undergo unwarranted painful biopsies. Vulvar cytology, which is relatively painless, …
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Chlamydia pneumoniae, Toll-like Receptors and Pathogenesis of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease
… central role for macrophages to detect pathogens and elicit inflammatory responses.</p> <p>Data presented in this study have furthered our understanding of the different mechanisms of foam cell formation induced by <em>C. pneumoniae</em> and a variety of TLR agonists. I have shown<em></em>that …