Publications by authors named "Tess Jewell"

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  • * This study evaluated the effects of lacosamide, an alternative treatment, in 15 neonates using video EEG monitoring to assess changes in seizure activity.
  • * The results showed that lacosamide significantly reduced seizure burden from an average of 13% to 3%, and the treatment was generally well tolerated, suggesting that further studies on lacosamide for neonatal seizures are needed.
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Introduction: People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other sexual/gender minorities (LGBTQ+) may experience discrimination when seeking healthcare. Medical students should be trained in inclusive and affirming care for LGBTQ+ patients. This narrative literature review explores the landscape of interventions and evaluations related to LGBTQ+ health content taught in medical schools in the USA and suggests strategies for further curriculum development.

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Aim: Community health workers (CHWs) and home visitors (HVs) are members of the public health workforce who are uniquely poised to support vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we assess the experiences of CHWs and HVs in Wisconsin during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic to learn about their experiences related to mitigation strategies and vaccination efforts.

Subject And Methods: Working closely with community partners, we recruited CHWs and HVs via email to complete an online survey between June 24 and August 10, 2021.

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Introduction: COVID-19 has been associated with neurological complications, including encephalopathy and akinetic mutism.

Case Presentation: A 7-year-old unvaccinated boy presented with visual hallucinations, urinary incontinence, and akinetic mutism 13 days after he was exposed to COVID-19. He had minimal respiratory symptoms, including just 1 day of fever and cough.

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Objectives: Consumers rely on online health information, particularly for unusual conditions. Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) are complex with some aspects of care controversial. Accurate web-based DSD information is essential for decision-making, but the quality has not been rigorously evaluated.

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