The effect of breastfeeding on postpartum sexual function: an observational cohort study.

Purpose: Postpartum women commonly experience sexual dysfunction; however, little is known regarding the effect of breastfeeding on sexual function and postpartum women's interest in treatment. We aimed to evaluate sexual function and genitourinary symptoms based on infant-feeding status and assess desire for treatment.

Methods: Cross-sectional observational study of women 5-6 months postpartum following singleton delivery was performed.

Predictors of attrition in a randomized controlled trial of an electronic nicotine delivery system among people interested in cigarette smoking reduction.

Background: Mitigating attrition is a key component to reduce selection bias in longitudinal randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Few studies of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) allow for the examination of long-term retention. This analysis explores the relationship between attrition, baseline measures, and condition assigned for a RCT involving ENDS differing in nicotine delivery over a 24-week intervention period.

Optimizing outcomes: Impact of palliative care consultation timing in the cardiovascular intensive care unit.

Background: ICU patients and their families experience significant stress due to illness severity and prognostic uncertainty, making palliative care (PC) integral for symptom management, family support, and end-of-life care goals. The impact of PC in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) remains unstudied.

Objective: We explore the impact of early palliative care consultation (PCC) on patient outcomes in the CICU, including mortality, length of stay, and family meeting frequency.

Presentation and Management of Postpartum Granulation Tissue: A Single-Institution Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Although the development of postpartum granulation tissue (PPGT) is an expected phase of healing of perineal and vaginal lacerations, the persistence of this tissue can result in delayed wound healing, pain, bleeding, and discharge. There is a paucity of information on the efficacy of the treatments used for pathologic PPGT. The objective of this study was to describe characteristics associated with the development of PPGT and the treatment methods currently used for management.

Protocol for Evaluating Remote Patient Blood Pressure Monitoring Adapted to Black Women and Birthing Persons.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death among Black women in the United States. A large, urban hospital adopted remote patient blood pressure monitoring (RBPM) to increase blood pressure monitoring and improve the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) by reducing the time to diagnosis of HDP. The digital platform integrates with the electronic health record (EHR), automatically inputting RBPM readings to the patients' chart; communicating elevated blood pressure values to the healthcare team; and offers a partial offset of the cost through insurance plans.