Publications by authors named "L E Zimmerman"

Objectives: To estimate levels of person-centered contraceptive counseling among current and recent contraceptive users, assess for whom counseling differs, and examine the relationship between counseling and contraceptive practices, specifically use of provider-dependent methods and use of one's preferred method, among women in Ethiopia.

Study Design: This cross-sectional study uses nationally representative data collected by the Performance Monitoring for Action Ethiopia project among current and recent contraceptive users ( = 2731) aged 15-49 between October and November 2021. Descriptive analyses estimated person-centered counseling levels via the recently validated quality of contraceptive counseling short scale (QCC-10).

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This case highlights an unusually rapid onset and extensive presentation of eruptive cutaneous sarcoidosis in a 61-year-old woman who developed a sudden, widespread pruritic rash overnight after ingesting a supplement containing black seed oil and vitamins D3, K2, and E. She responded well to corticosteroid treatment. We compared the findings with two other cases found in the literature.

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Background: While IL-23 inhibitors, which include guselkumab, tildrakizumab, and risankizumab, are currently FDA-approved solely for the treatment of psoriasis, several other inflammatory skin conditions have been associated with elevated IL-23 levels. The purpose of this review is to summarize and interpret the literature surrounding the off-label uses of IL-23 inhibitors in dermatologic practice.

Methods: We conducted searches on PubMed and for clinical trials, observational studies, case series, and case reports assessing use of the three IL-23 inhibitors for non-psoriatic dermatologic conditions.

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Introduction: Yemen has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the Middle East and North Africa region and is home to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. How the conflict and resulting displacement have impacted family formation patterns is not entirely clear. In this study, we investigate the impact of displacement on child marriage and early childbearing by comparing time-to-first-marriage and time-to-first-birth among displaced and non-displaced girls.

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Article Synopsis
  • The paper investigates how COVID-19 impacted food insufficiency among adolescents in five urban poor areas in Africa and Asia, focusing on economic and community factors.
  • The study used data from a longitudinal survey, comparing food insufficiency before and during the pandemic, and applied various statistical methods to analyze the results.
  • Findings show a significant increase in food insufficiency during COVID-19, with variations by location, gender, and socioeconomic status, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address economic and community disparities affecting adolescents.
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