Publications by authors named "Marcy Watchman"

Background: Repetitive stress on the neuropathic plantar foot is the primary cause of diabetic foot ulcers. After healing, recurrence is common. Modulating plantar pressure has been associated with extension of ulcer free days.

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Objective: In this flexible-dose, open-label trial, we examined the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of depression during pregnancy.

Methods: Fifteen pregnant women with major depressive episodes participated. Subjects initially received two capsules per day [0.

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Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a disorder with broad public health implications and consequences that impact almost every aspect of child development.

Methods: In this pilot study, study participants were 96 women who brought their babies to the University of Arizona Pediatrics Clinic for their 8-week well-baby visit. Participants completed a packet that consisted of questions about demographics, potential correlates of PPD, and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS).

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