Publications by authors named "K M Adams Waldorf"
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- Zika virus infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) and negatively affect brain development in infants without microcephaly, but the mechanisms are not fully understood.
- Researchers used a model with pigtail macaques to study the effects of Zika virus on fetal brain development.
- They discovered that Zika exposure significantly disrupted myelin formation, which is crucial for brain function, indicating potential long-term neurodevelopmental issues in children.
Infections and inflammation during pregnancy or early life can alter child neurodevelopment and increase the risk for structural brain abnormalities and mental health disorders. There is strong evidence that TORCH infections (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis mixed-method study investigated vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women living in rural western United States and their response to social media ads promoting COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Thirty pregnant or recently pregnant participants who live in rural zip codes in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho were interviewed between November 2022 and March 2023. Interviews were transcribed and coded, while the ad ratings were analyzed using linear mixed models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The purpose of this study was to describe occupational therapy weight-shifting practices and explore recommended strategies for patients, healthcare staff, and family/caregivers across healthcare settings.
Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Subjects And Setting: Respondents included 97 currently practicing occupational therapists working in 5 main practice settings (ie, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, home and community care, and residential) from 9 out of 10 Canadian provinces.
Thirteen percent of pregnancies result in preterm birth or stillbirth, accounting for fifteen million preterm births and three and a half million deaths annually. A significant cause of these adverse pregnancy outcomes is in utero infection by vaginal microorganisms. To establish an in utero infection, vaginal microbes enter the uterus by ascending infection; however, the mechanisms by which this occurs are unknown.
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