Abortion in Primary Care
Integrating abortion into primary care reduces barriers and increases access. Medication abortion (MAB) using mifepristone and misoprostol, or misoprostol alone, is safe and effective. MAB can be initiated with a…
Integrative Medicine in Women
Integrative medicine is a whole-person, holistic approach that combines evidence-based complementary modalities, lifestyle approaches, and Western medicine to comprehensively treat patients. Women are the highest users of integrative modalities in…
Cancer Screening in Women
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in US women. Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate in the United States, followed by breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic…
Impact of Politics on Women’s Health
Women, especially marginalized women, face unique barriers to participate in and access health care. There is a substantial body of evidence that shows how access-to-care bans in any form directly…
Reproductive and Sexual Health of Individuals with Disabilities
This article serves as a resource for primary care providers to ensure equitable reproductive and sexual health care for patients with disabilities. It covers: Ensuring clinic accessibility; screening for abuse…
Lifecycle Approach to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is experienced by nearly one-third of patients with a uterus and is commonly addressed in the primary care setting. Abnormal uterine bleeding, defined as deviations from…
Intraperitoneal installation of bupivacaine with either dexmedetomidine or ketamine for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A randomized controlled study
Highlights • Obesity is considered the second leading cause of death worldwide. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is the most recommended and effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity. • Inadequate pain control…
Preoperative Fasting Time and Factorrs Affecting Adherence to Preoperative Fasting Time Among Adult Patient Undergoing Elective Surgery at Siant Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Adis Ababa Ethiopia
Abstract Introduction Preoperative fasting is a time-tested professional practice that is undertaken for physiological and precautionary benefits to patients globally. Adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines is crucial for ensuring patient…
Prevalence of mobile device use among healthcare providers in the operating theatres: Perceptions and distractions
Highlights • Specialists experienced significantly more distractions than technicians, particularly from mobile phone use such as calls, gaming, and media viewing, and from loud music. • In contrast, residents and…
Assessment of the patients’ knowledge undergoing surgery about anesthesiology and anesthesiologists’ roles
Abstract Introduction We aim to assess patients’ understanding of anesthesia and the anesthesiologist’s role in pre-, intra, and post-operative periods. Anesthesiologists’ responsibilities have expanded beyond the operating room to include…
