Publications by authors named "Nena Barnhart"

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  • During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in pregnant women were unclear, highlighting the need for research on infection rates in this population.
  • The study aimed to estimate SARS-CoV-2 infection rates among pregnant women in Washington State and assess disparities based on race, ethnicity, and English language proficiency.
  • Researchers identified 240 pregnant patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections, with over 70% belonging to minority racial and ethnic groups, indicating notable disparities in infection rates.
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Background: Evidence is accumulating that coronavirus disease 2019 increases the risk of hospitalization and mechanical ventilation in pregnant patients and for preterm delivery. However, the impact on maternal mortality and whether morbidity is differentially affected by disease severity at delivery and trimester of infection are unknown.

Objective: This study aimed to describe disease severity and outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections in pregnancy across the Washington State, including pregnancy complications and outcomes, hospitalization, and case fatality.

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Background: The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on pregnant women is incompletely understood, but early data from case series suggest a variable course of illness from asymptomatic or mild disease to maternal death. It is unclear whether pregnant women manifest enhanced disease similar to influenza viral infection or whether specific risk factors might predispose to severe disease.

Objective: To describe maternal disease and obstetrical outcomes associated with coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy to rapidly inform clinical care.

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Survey results demonstrate that the majority of fertility clinics in California are willing to care for couples affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) if legal restrictions are removed. In response to scientific advances and evolving clinical standards, California reversed the limitations placed on the provision of assisted reproduction for HIV-positive men in 2008.

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