Publications by authors named "Sharon Stortz"
Background: Although the smaller twin's crown-rump length is most accurate in establishing the estimated due date in dichorionic gestations, societal guidelines favor the use of the larger twin measurements based on concern for missing a diagnosis of fetal growth restriction.
Objective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of the diagnosis of early- and late-onset fetal growth restriction in dichorionic twin gestations conceived by assisted reproductive technology using the estimated due date as established by the crown-rump length of the smaller vs larger twin.
Study Design: This was a 10-year retrospective cohort study of nonanomalous, dichorionic gestations conceived with assisted reproductive technology at 2 institutions.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the use of a standardized prenatal genetic testing educational video and its effects on patient uptake of prenatal testing, patient knowledge, decisional conflict, and decisional regret.
Study Design: This was an Institutional Review Board-approved randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomized to intervention (standardized video education) or control (no video education).
Introduction Resident physicians have a professional degree but are compensated less than other recently graduated professionals such as lawyers or nurse practitioners. The U.S.
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- The study aimed to find the best way to determine gestational age in dichorionic pregnancies conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) by analyzing ultrasound data.
- After reviewing 140 ultrasounds, the crown-rump length (CRL) of the smaller twin was found to be the best predictor of true gestational age in the first trimester, while biometry measurements were less accurate for fetal growth assessment.
- Overall, while all methods of measuring gestational age had minor variations, they didn't significantly affect clinical outcomes, and the smaller twin's measurements were the most reliable early in pregnancy.
For a woman who is facing financial, cultural, psychological, or social challenges, discovering that she has gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a significant burden. By better understanding challenges underserved women with GDM face, multidisciplinary clinical teams can make essential changes in health care delivery to optimize outcomes not just during pregnancy, but also, equally importantly, beyond pregnancy to prevent long-term disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To examine mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a young and older adult urology population, and which external factors were associated with diminished cognitive status at baseline.
Methods: We enrolled patients >18 years of age presenting to a large, urban tertiary care center for a wide variety of urologic complaints. Cognitive status was determined by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) screening test.