Publications by authors named "Erin South"
Early Detection and Surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86 - Worldwide, July-October 2023.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- * The CDC utilizes various surveillance methods, including genomic analysis and wastewater sampling, to monitor and track the spread of these variants.
- * BA.2.86 was first reported in Israel in August 2023 and has since been identified in multiple U.S. states and at least 32 countries, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and research on its public health impact.
: The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal symptoms has declined since the early 2000s, and little is known about the contemporary determinants of use in the United States. We aim to understand women's knowledge of HRT as a treatment of menopausal symptoms and to assess the factors associated with HRT use. Weighted multivariate logistic regression models evaluated the correlates of high HRT knowledge and current HRT use among a sample of 2,548 women aged ≥45 years who participated in an online survey between August 2019 and May 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBehaviors Related to Medication Safety and Use During Pregnancy.
J Womens Health (Larchmt)
January 2023
Most women take medication during pregnancy despite limited scientific evidence on safety. We investigated medication use, including changes in and reasons for changes in use during pregnancy, with attention to medication use in pregnant women with chronic conditions. We conducted an online survey of pregnant women aged ≥18 years ( = 1,226).
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- * Between 2001 and 2018, only 19 drugs were withdrawn for safety-related reasons, showing a decline in the number of market withdrawals compared to earlier years; notable heart rhythm issues and liver toxicity were highlighted as gender-specific risks.
- * The FDA has improved its approach to incorporating sex and gender considerations in drug trials, promoting women's inclusion in research, enhancing safety reviews, and advancing surveillance practices to better protect public health.