Search Results - "Merkatz, R"

Research agenda for preterm birth: Recommendations from the March of Dimes by Green, Nancy S., Damus, Karla, Simpson, Joe Leigh, Iams, Jay, Reece, E. Albert, Hobel, Calvin J., Merkatz, Irwin R., Greene, Michael F., Schwarz, Richard H., the March of Dimes Scientific Advisory Committee on Prematurity

“…Preterm birth (PTB) is a common, serious, and costly health problem affecting nearly 1 in 8 births in the United States. Burdens from PTB are especially severe…”
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Resident training for eclampsia and magnesium toxicity management: simulation or traditional lecture? by Fisher, Nelli, MD, Bernstein, Peter S., MD, MPH, Satin, Andrew, MD, Pardanani, Setul, MD, Heo, Hye, MD, Merkatz, Irwin R., MD, Goffman, Dena, MD

“…Objective To compare eclampsia and magnesium toxicity management among residents randomly assigned to lecture or simulation-based education. Study Design…”
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Improved performance of maternal-fetal medicine staff after maternal cardiac arrest simulation-based training by Fisher, Nelli, MD, Eisen, Lewis A., MD, Bayya, Jyothshna V., MD, Dulu, Alina, MD, Bernstein, Peter S., MD, MPH, Merkatz, Irwin R., MD, Goffman, Dena, MD

“…Objective To determine the impact of simulation-based maternal cardiac arrest training on performance, knowledge, and confidence among Maternal-Fetal Medicine…”
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First-trimester 3-dimensional power Doppler of the uteroplacental circulation space: a potential screening method for preeclampsia by Dar, Pe'er, MD, Gebb, Juliana, MD, Reimers, Laura, MPH, Bernstein, Peter S., MD, MPH, Chazotte, Cynthia, MD, Merkatz, Irwin R., MD

“…Objective The objective of the study was to compare 3-dimensional power Doppler (3DPD) of the uteroplacental circulation space (UPCS) in the first trimester…”
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Impact on hepatic estrogen-sensitive proteins by a 1-year contraceptive vaginal ring delivering Nestorone® and ethinyl estradiol by Archer, D.F, Thomas, M.A, Conard, J, Merkatz, R.B, Creasy, G.W, Roberts, K, Plagianos, M, Blithe, D, Sitruk-Ware, R

“…Abstract Objectives Estrogen-sensitive hepatic proteins were assessed in women using a contraceptive vaginal ring (CVR) delivering 150 mcg Nestorone® (NES) and…”
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Improving shoulder dystocia management among resident and attending physicians using simulations by Goffman, Dena, MD, Heo, Hye, MD, Pardanani, Setul, MD, Merkatz, Irwin R., MD, Bernstein, Peter S., MD, MPH

“…Objective The objective of the study was to determine whether a simulation-based educational program would improve residents' and attending physicians'…”
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Efficacy, safety and acceptability of a new contraceptive vaginal ring delivering nestorone (150ug) and ethinyl estradiol (15ug) daily: results from a multi-center open label phase 3 clinical trial by Merkatz, R, Hoskin, E, Sussman, H, Roberts, K, Variano, B, Sitruk-Ware, R

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Methods for Female Contraception: A Model for Innovation in Drug Delivery Systems by Merkatz, RB, Tokay, B, Sitruk‐Ware, RL

“…In 2007, 1.7 billion women were in need of contraception, but only 57% of them were using modern contraceptives.1 During a woman's 30‐year reproductive life,…”
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Quad screen as a predictor of adverse pregnancy outcome by DUGOFF, Lorraine, HOBBINS, John C, SAADE, George, EDDLEMAN, Keith, MERKATZ, Irwin R, CRAIGO, Sabrina D, TIMOR-TRITSCH, Ilan E, CARR, Stephen R, WOLFE, Honor M, D'ALTON, Mary E, MALONE, Fergal D, VIDAVER, John, SULLIVAN, Lisa, CANICK, Jacob A, LAMBERT-MESSERLIAN, Geralyn M, PORTER, T. Flint, LUTHY, David A, COMSTOCK, Christine H

“…To estimate the effect of second-trimester levels of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), unconjugated estriol (uE3),…”
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Postpartum unintended pregnancy and contraception use among rural-to-urban migrant women in Shanghai by Huang, Y, Merkatz, R, Kang, J, Sitruk-Ware, R, Cheng, L

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Methods to Encourage the Use of Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Leviton, Laura C, Goldenberg, Robert L, Baker, C. Suzanne, Schwartz, Rachel M, Freda, Margaret C, Fish, Larry J, Cliver, Suzanne P, Rouse, Dwight J, Chazotte, Cynthia, Merkatz, Irwin R, Raczynski, James M

“…CONTEXT Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal maturation have been underused, despite evidence for their benefits in cases of preterm birth. OBJECTIVE To…”
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Using an Electronic Medical Record to Improve Communication Within a Prenatal Care Network by Bernstein, Peter S, Farinelli, Christine, Merkatz, Irwin R

“…OBJECTIVE:In 2002, the Institute of Medicine called for the introduction of information technologies in health care settings to improve quality of care. We…”
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Inclusion of women in clinical trials: a historical overview of scientific, ethical, and legal issues by Merkatz, R B

“…During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic shift in scientific, ethical, and legal perspectives regarding the inclusion of women in clinical trials…”
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Using Simulation Training to Improve Shoulder Dystocia Documentation by Goffman, Dena, Heo, Hye, Chazotte, Cynthia, Merkatz, Irwin R., Bernstein, Peter S.

“…To estimate whether shoulder dystocia documentation could be improved with a simulation-based educational experience. Obstetricians at our institution (n=71)…”
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The effect of fetal movement counting on maternal attachment to fetus by Mikhail, M S, Freda, M C, Merkatz, R B, Polizzotto, R, Mazloom, E, Merkatz, I R

“…The effect of fetal movement counting on maternal attachment to fetus was investigated in 213 women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies at 28 to 32 weeks'…”
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An editorial dedication to bicoastal mentorship by Merkatz, Irwin R, Banks, Erika

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Evaluation of the readability of ACOG patient education pamphlets by Freda, Margaret Comerford, Damus, Karla, Merkatz, Irwin R

“…Objective: To evaluate whether ACOG’s patient education pamphlets comply with the recommended readability level for health education materials intended for the…”
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Preterm Delivery and Low Birth Weight — A Dire Legacy by Merkatz, Irwin R, Hack, Maureen

“…The poor performance of the United States in the international ranking of infant mortality rates is mainly due to high rates of premature birth and associated…”
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Decentralizing Maternity Services to Increase Skilled Attendance at Birth and Antenatal Care Utilization in Rural Rwanda: A Prospective Cohort Study by Nathan, Lisa M., Shi, Quihu, Plewniak, Kari, Zhang, Charles, Nsabimana, Damien, Sklar, Marc, Mutimura, Eugene, Merkatz, Irwin R., Einstein, Mark H., Anastos, Kathryn

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of decentralizing ambulatory reproductive and intrapartum services to increase rates of antenatal care (ANC) utilization and…”
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Global health training in US obstetrics and gynaecology residency programmes: perspectives of students, residents and programme directors by Nathan, Lisa M, Banks, Erika H, Conroy, Erin M, McGinn, Aileen P, Ghartey, Jeny P, Wagner, Sarah A, Merkatz, Irwin R

“…BackgroundBenefits of exposure to global health training during medical education are well documented and residents’ demand for this training is increasing…”
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