Publications by authors named "D V Coonrod"
Underserved communities were disproportionately affected during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Limited data exist on the impact of COVID-19 among refugee populations because refugee status is not often classified in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, unlike race or primary language. The study aim was to evaluate the PCR-based prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in a delivering population over the first 2 years of the pandemic by refugee status, ethnicity, insurance, and vaccination status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The ETCHED study aims to explore how negative factors during pregnancy and early childhood contribute to obesity and metabolic issues in minority groups, particularly American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic populations.
- This longitudinal study involves monitoring pregnant women and their children over 18 years, collecting data on health history, lifestyle, and biological samples to assess the risk factors for obesity.
- Multiple check-ups will occur at various stages of the child’s development, with a focus on comprehensive health assessments and environmental influences, using medical records for additional context.
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common benign gynecological complaint and is also the most common symptom of endometrial cancer (EC). Although many microRNAs have been reported in endometrial carcinoma, most of them were identified from tumor tissues obtained at surgery or from cell lines cultured in laboratories. The objective of this study was to develop a method to detect EC-specific microRNA biomarkers from liquid biopsy samples to improve the early diagnosis of EC in women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Preterm birth occurs in more than 10% of U.S. births and is the leading cause of U.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProactive management of SARS-CoV-2 requires timely and complete population data to track the evolution of the virus and identify at risk populations. However, many cases are asymptomatic and are not easily discovered through traditional testing efforts. Sentinel surveillance can be used to estimate the prevalence of infections for geographical areas but requires identification of sentinels who are representative of the larger population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF