This research aims to analyze the breastfeeding experiences of incarcerated mothers in the prisons of the Spanish penitentiary system. Additionally, it explores whether these mothers have perceived practices related to obstetric violence during...
This research aims to analyze the breastfeeding experiences of incarcerated mothers in the prisons of the Spanish penitentiary system. Additionally, it explores whether these mothers have perceived practices related to obstetric violence during...
To assess the prevalence of anal incontinence (AI) after obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) and its severity, as well as the risk factors for AI and AI episodes ≥ 6 months.This prospective and observational monocentric cohort study included all the women...
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common geriatric syndrome with high health and socio-economic impacts in nursing home (NH) residents.To estimate the prevalence and types of UI and its associated factors in older people living in NHs in Central Catalonia (Spain). We...
The American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Survivorship Committee established a task force to determine which survivorship care services were being denied by public and private payers for coverage and reimbursement.A quantitative survey instrument was...
While there is increasing information regarding the occupational risks to pregnant physicians, there is inconsistent and limited subspecialty data. Physicians may be at increased risk for pregnancy complications due to occupational exposure, long work hours,...
The focus of reproductive autonomy research has historically been on the experience of unintended pregnancy and use of contraceptive methods. However, this has led to the neglect of a different group of women who suffer from constraints on their reproductive...
To assess the prevalence of anal incontinence (AI) after obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) and its severity, as well as the risk factors for AI and AI episodes ≥ 6 months.This prospective and observational monocentric cohort study included all the women...
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common geriatric syndrome with high health and socio-economic impacts in nursing home (NH) residents.To estimate the prevalence and types of UI and its associated factors in older people living in NHs in Central Catalonia (Spain). We...
The American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Survivorship Committee established a task force to determine which survivorship care services were being denied by public and private payers for coverage and reimbursement.A quantitative survey instrument was...
While there is increasing information regarding the occupational risks to pregnant physicians, there is inconsistent and limited subspecialty data. Physicians may be at increased risk for pregnancy complications due to occupational exposure, long work hours,...
The focus of reproductive autonomy research has historically been on the experience of unintended pregnancy and use of contraceptive methods. However, this has led to the neglect of a different group of women who suffer from constraints on their reproductive...
by Dike Drummond, MD. When discussing the personal energy of a practicing physician, you must first discard any comparison to a battery. The Energizer Bunny stops when his batteries get to zero. But you never stop. Rather than batteries, we have an internal “energy...
by Dike Drummond, MD. When discussing the personal energy of a practicing physician, you must first discard any comparison to a battery. The Energizer Bunny stops when his batteries get to zero. But you never stop. Rather than batteries, we have an internal “energy...
While many physicians have the foresight to proactively protect themselves in the event of a medical malpractice suit, they are often less prepared to handle a possible medical board complaint. Not only can a medical board complaint negatively impact a physician’s...
Another positive aspect of medical social media is its ability to expand the lines of social and intellectual communication among physicians.
Disparities in pay based on gender are, unfortunately, a persistent problem in our country for all sectors, including healthcare. Women physicians have been up against the gender pay gap for decades, yet they continue to rally for equal pay. Cardiologist Yasmine S....
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