In the United States, adolescents suffer from inadequate menstrual health, meaning that adolescents are unprepared for menarche, lack the practical resources they need to comfortably and confidently manage menstruation, and receive inadequate health education and care for menstrual pain and disorders. In this article, we provide a historical analysis of the role of school nurses in addressing menstruation from the early 20th century up to the present day. We contextualize the current realities of school nursing and menstrual health education and clinical support.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic wrought significant negative impacts on youth well-being, particularly among Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, and LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) youth. The pandemic disrupted connections to family, school, and community, which are essential supports for youth mental health. Lessons learned from the pandemic suggest the role of stress and windows of opportunity to build resiliency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe impact of blood pressure targets and surgical approach (laparoscopic or open) on continuous urinary oxygenation (PuO), a validated surrogate of renal medullary PO, during general surgery, is unclear. We aimed to assess the effects of different blood pressure targets and surgical procedures on PuO. We randomized patients receiving either laparoscopic or open surgery into two mean arterial pressure (MAP) target groups: usual MAP or a high MAP.
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