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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"obstetricians and gynecologists"”.
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Utilization of Brca Testing Among Obstetricians and Gynecologists
<p>Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) is an inherited cancer syndrome that is associated with mutations in the <em>BRCA1</em> and <em>BRCA2</em> genes. Carriers of <em>BRCA</em> mutations, both men and women, are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers. Carriers are most …
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Evaluation of Current Thrombophilia Screening Practices of Internists, Family Physicians, and Obstetricians/Gynecologists: Factor V Leiden Genetic Testing and Referral Patterns
… most common cause of inherited thrombophilia, and contributes to thrombotic events by altering the quantity or function of coagulation proteins. Professional organizations, such as the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP), have published …
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Interprofessional Roles Shoulder Dystocia: Maximizing Safety in Community Hospitals
… on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Joint Commission, 2004, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2002) have recommend simulation of obstetrical emergencies, including shoulder dystocia for hospital teams. …
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The Utilization of Prenatal Microarray: A Survey of Current Genetic Counseling Practices and Barriers
… copy number variants (CNVs) missed by standard karyotyping. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends CMA for all patients with fetuses with an ultrasound anomaly and suggests that it be made available to all women undergoing invasive testing. In order to …
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the Order of Genetic Counseling and Ultrasound In the Second Trimester For Patients Screen Positive Down Syndrome: Effects On Patient Knowledge, Anxiety, Decision-Making, and Satisfaction
<p>The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends women whose prenatal screening results indicate an increased risk for fetal aneuploidy be offered a detailed ultrasound exam, diagnostic testing, and genetic counseling as follow-up to their positive screening result (ACOG …
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Retrospective Review of Postpartum Hemorrhage Incidence, Risk Factors, and Maternal Morbidity
… PPH accounts for 2-3% of yearly maternal deaths and is also associated with serious morbidity including the need for blood transfusion, ICU admission, and hysterectomy. In the recent years, PPH risk assessment tools have been widely implemented in an attempt to identify woman at risk for …
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Depression Among Expectant and New Mothers: A Multi-Study Investigation of Rates, Correlates, and Training for Healthcare Providers
… to have negative effects on the mother, child, and mother-child relationship. Screening for PD is inconsistent and low among healthcare providers. However, several governing organizations (e.g., The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The American Academy of Pediatrics) have …
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The Public Health Impact of Maternal Smoking Cessation during Pregnancy : The San Bernardino County Experience
… exposure as an etiologic risk factor in maternal and child health. However, in the case of maternal tobacco use there is overwhelming evidence for a causal role in adverse infant outcomes, and public health needs to focus on measures of potential impact in order to better prioritize and allocate …
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Development and Evaluation of Protocol for Early Screening For Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Quality Improvement Initiative
… known to cause adverse effects to both mother and fetus. Rates of diabetes are increasing worldwide. Research indicates that undiagnosed pre-existing, or overt, diabetes may increase poor outcomes in pregnancy; therefore, new recommendations from healthcare organizations endorse first-trimester …
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Evaluating Triage to Genetic Counseling Using an Online Reproductive Genetics Module
<p>The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends genetic screening for all pregnant women. As clinical recommendations broaden and demand for prenatal screening increases, obstetric practitioners report time constraints and lack of genetics knowledge as challenges to providing …
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First Trimester Screening and Its Impact On Uptake of Diagnostic Testing
… maternal age with fetal nuchal translucency (NT) and maternal analytes to identify pregnancies at an increased risk for Down syndrome and trisomy 18. Though the accuracy of this screening is high, it cannot replace the conclusive accuracy of prenatal diagnostic testing (PDT). Since FTS has been …
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Acute Fetal Behavioral Response to Prenatal Yoga: A Single Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
… to characterize the acute changes in maternal and fetal response to prenatal yoga exercises using common standardized tests to assess the well-being of the maternal-fetal unit. We conducted a single blinded, randomized controlled trial. Uncomplicated pregnancies between 28 0/7 to 36 6/7 weeks …
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Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABMs): Evaluating and Promoting Female Interest for Purposes of Health Monitoring and Family Planning
… methods (FABMs) help users monitor, interpret, and systematically chart female biological markers. FABMs are used as family planning methods and sometimes as reproductive health monitoring methods. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages medical professionals to …
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Addressing the Unmet Need of Preconception Counseling for HIV Positive Women
… (MTCT), can occur during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. Advances in HIV treatment have reduced the risk of MTCT to less than 1% and increased the quality of life of women living with HIV (WLWHIV) and their children, therefore, the Centers for Disease Control and …
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Early Pregnancy Maternal Vitamin D Concentrations in Relation to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Mood or Anxiety Disorders, and Preeclampsia
… mellitus (GDM), mood or anxiety disorders (MAD), and preeclampsia (PE) risk reported inconsistent findings. Whether pre- or mid-pregnancy body mass index (pp-BMI or mp-BMI) or maternal cigarette smoking modify or mediate these associations is unknown. Methods: In a case-cohort study nested within …