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Recruiting diverse participants for uterine fibroid clinical trials can be challenging due to the varied impact of this condition across patient populations and the stigma often associated with discussing reproductive health. This makes targeted recruitment, screening, and patient engagement essential. Uterine fibroids affect millions of women worldwide, often significantly impacting their quality of life. Clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding and treatment of this condition. With numerous ongoing or upcoming trials, implementing a direct-to-patient recruitment strategy can raise awareness and encourage patients to explore potential treatment options. Discover the latest strategies in patient recruitment for uterine fibroid trials and how AutoCruitment can help drive success! #AutoCruitment #ClinicalTrials #PatientRecruitment #ClinicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation

Due to a woman’s complex reproductive anatomy, regular health screenings are crucial to proactively manage their well-being. These screenings play a crucial role in early detection, allowing for timely intervention and improved health outcomes. https://lnkd.in/dCjGutP2 #askclinik #Wednesday #womenhealth #wellbeing

Substance use is a leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in the United States, affecting thousands of pregnant persons and their families each year. Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) has developed a core team of physician-scientists who are conducting innovative clinical, translational, and health services research focused on improving health outcomes associated with perinatal substance use. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Krans, perinatal substance use research at MWRI spans bench-to-bedside approaches to improving health outcomes, including understanding the effects of substance use on placental biology and health, the relationship between medication use and health outcomes, the relationship between recovery and reproductive health behaviors, and the most effective ways to treat co-occurring conditions. Learn more about how perinatal substance use research at MWRI is improving outcomes for pregnant women and their families: https://lnkd.in/eb6AVbCX.

Due to a woman’s complex reproductive anatomy, regular health screenings are crucial to proactively manage their well-being. These screenings play a crucial role in early detection, allowing for timely intervention and improved health outcomes. https://lnkd.in/dCjGutP2 #Thursday #womenhealth #healthscreening #reproductivehealth

Understanding Uterine Fibroids: What You Need to Know Uterine fibroids are a common concern for many women, yet they often go undiagnosed or misunderstood. This Wednesday, 4th September, join us for a live session with Dr. Kenneth Egwuda MBBS, FWACS, FMCOG, MCP, DMA, FMAS, FICS where we will delve into the intricacies of uterine fibroids, from what causes them to how they can impact your health and fertility. At Alps Hospitals & Diagnostics , we believe that informed patients make the best decisions for their health. That’s why we are committed to providing you with accurate, comprehensive information on topics that matter most. Dr. Ken, a leading expert in reproductive medicine will walk you through the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options available for uterine fibroids, ensuring that you have the knowledge you need to manage your health effectively. This session is not just for those diagnosed with fibroids but for anyone looking to understand more about their reproductive health. Whether you’re trying to conceive, experiencing symptoms, or just curious, this session will provide valuable insights that could make a significant difference in your health journey. Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 4th September at 3 PM, and join us here on Facebook for this important discussion. Your health is your greatest asset—let’s take care of it together. #fibroids #alpshospitals #askdocken #women #ttc #facebook #instagram #livesession #linkedin

How much longer must we watch children being born with preventable conditions? How many families must endure the weight of unnecessary suffering? How much of our nation’s future potential are we willing to sacrifice? Why is it that the responsibility to tackle such critical health issues falls solely on NGOs and humanitarian efforts? We need bold, decisive government action—a comprehensive policy, a strategic plan, and unwavering commitment. Neural tube defects continue to impact countless lives, leading to disabilities, dependency, and lost opportunities. Fortification has been proposed as a solution, but is it truly the right one for our context? With a population of over 120 million, fortification presents logistical and financial challenges, and past experiences with iodized salt and goiter prevention make us question its effectiveness. The root cause? A lack of prioritization and awareness at the highest levels. But we don’t need to wait for a perfect solution to start making a difference. We can begin now: Raising awareness, so every family understands the importance of prevention. Training health workers to reach even the most remote communities. Ensuring every woman of reproductive age has access to folic acid supplements—and encouraging their consistent use. As a neurosurgeon, I know firsthand that treatment is only part of the solution. Prevention is the key. By reducing the incidence of neural tube defects, we can allocate our resources more effectively to improve care for those who need it most. It’s time to act. Let’s make neural tube defects a thing of the past. Together, we can say #NoMoreSpinaBifida and work towards a healthier, brighter future for all. #MOH #Neurosurgicalsociety #pediatricandchildhealthsociety #Obstetricandgynecologicsociety #publichealthsociety #orthopedicsociety #Reachanotherfoundation

National Women's Health Week: Member Champions and Educational Resources   Every May beginning on Mother’s Day, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW).     If you follow us on Facebook or X, then you have seen our daily posts featuring our women’s health education and our advocacy initiatives (https://bit.ly/2ZvVvQW).   We especially want to emphasize the importance of our members and their work to advocate for better access to and coverage of women’s health services, increased funding for women’s health research, inclusion of women in clinical trials, recognition of sex as a biological variable in research, and increased funding for Title X programs. View these accomplishments (https://bit.ly/3yqKtDr). In addition, we encourage you to browse our resources: ·      Access our Women’s Health Thematic issue, which is a special collection of journal articles from JES, Endocrinology, JCEM, and Endocrine Reviews (https://bit.ly/3qefQNd). ·      Tune into our Endocrine News podcasts (http://bit.ly/2O7AaJD) and our Endocrine Feedback Loop podcasts (http://bit.ly/2AlLAGe) have covered topics ranging from PCOS to menopause to fertility to the importance of sex as a biological variable, and more. ·      Read the latest endocrinology updates on women’s health and groundbreaking women’s research through our vast inventory of articles that are featured in the renowned magazine, Endocrine News (https://bit.ly/2uB4S7E). ·      Earn credits while learning about women’s health through educational opportunities found in our Center for Learning, annual meetings, and online store (https://bit.ly/3WSQNxo) #NWHW #WomensHealthWeek #endocrinology #WomensHealth #WomensHealthResearch  #SABV #PCOS #Menopause #fertility #reproductiveendocrinology

Bridging Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Science: Let Us Explore the Untapped Potential of Traditional Remedies in Women’s Health Women’s reproductive health has always been vital to public health, yet much of the wisdom that cultures have relied upon for centuries remains scientifically unexplored. Traditional remedies such as Fadogia ancylantha and elephant dung extracts have been used for generations in antenatal care—Fadogia ancylantha extracts to prevent premature contractions and promote uterine relaxation, and elephant dung extracts to enhance contractions during labour. Despite their widespread use, we still don’t fully understand how these remedies work or the potential risks they may carry. Our research aims to bridge this gap by investigating the molecular mechanisms of these remedies, focusing on their effects on uterine contractility. By studying how they interact with critical genes such as OXTR, CACNA1C, and GJA1, we hope to offer insights into the safety and efficacy of these traditional practices within modern healthcare. But we can’t do this alone. We’re calling for collaboration! Whether you're a researcher, healthcare professional, or part of a community that has used these remedies, we need your knowledge, your stories, and your support to bring this project to life. Together, we can gather more evidence and explore the potential of merging traditional wisdom with modern science. By working together, we can change the future of maternal care, ensuring that these age-old practices are validated, optimised, or reconsidered based on solid scientific evidence. Join us on this exciting journey of discovery! Share your experiences, contribute your research, and help us build a future where maternal care is safer, more effective, and more inclusive of cultural heritage. Let’s innovate together! #WomensHealth #ResearchCollaboration #BowScientific #Ethnomedicine #TraditionalRemedies #MaternalCare #ScienceAndCulture #GlobalHealth #UZ #Education5.0

A new center at the University of Illinois Chicago dedicated to maternal health research will try to reduce health inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality with an $11 million, six-year grant from the National Institutes of Health. The Maternal Health Research Center of Excellence will conduct new scientific studies, train and develop a diverse, interdisciplinary research workforce and partner with communities to promote maternal health equity.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released October 23, 2023, the third edition of the Illinois Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report, covering maternal deaths occurring for Illinois residents during 2018-2020. Among the key findings are that Black women continue to die at disparately higher rates, specifically due to medical causes including cardiovascular disease and pre-existing chronic medical conditions; and that the leading overall cause of pregnancy-related death is substance use disorder.

“People of Color" is an umbrella term that includes African Americans (descendants of the American slave trade) and many nonwhite ethnic immigrant minorities battling similar struggles against white supremacy in America. People of Color is an important identifying term for that political purpose. Usage beyond that deserves far more important scrutiny than is generally given. Even if one were to extract “Blacks” from “People of Color” as a cohort for health-related research studies, African Americans and West Africans for example, have fundamentally different risk profiles and prevalence rates of conditions, e.g., high blood pressure. Race is a social construct and not a causal variable or a surrogate for innate biology. Thanks for highlighting the need to apply that understanding more broadly in healthcare research.  “Race” needs to be replaced by “social determinants of health” in healthcare research. The changing demographics of pre-1965 America brought by the Cellar Act are profound. In that vein, social scientists and economists, too, need to give deeper consideration to the use of “race” in their research studies.