Publications by authors named "Jacqueline Wendt"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate how well BRCA mutation carriers in Northern California followed recommended risk-reducing options for ovarian and breast cancer, focusing on surgeries and surveillance practices.
- - Out of 305 eligible women, a majority underwent risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) and mastectomy but only a small percentage did so by the recommended ages; follow-up screenings dropped significantly after the first year.
- - Despite high initial uptake of RRSO, compliance with ongoing surveillance and use of preventive medications was low, highlighting the need for better support and standardized care for BRCA mutation carriers.
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis screening strategies and risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) after intrauterine device (IUD) insertion.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all IUD insertions at Kaiser Permanente Northern California from January 2005 to August 2009. The PID incidence within 90 days after insertion was compared among women who were and were not screened for N gonorrhea and C trachomatis.
Objective: To describe a pilot program, Plan B Online Prescription Access, to provide easy access to prescriptions for emergency contraception via the Internet.
Study Design: We measured electronic prescriptions for Plan B (Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati, Ohio) by month over time. Pharmacists faxed patient-generated prescriptions back to the Department of Public Health for confirmation.