Publications by authors named "V Oliver"
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- Researchers investigated the experiences of individuals in Australia with Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks (DSCATT) to help create better treatment options.
- *The study involved interviews with 13 participants who, despite linking their symptoms to tick bites, were not all convinced they had Lyme disease; many reported negative experiences with healthcare that worsened their conditions.
- *The findings highlight a significant need for compassionate and patient-centered care, as well as effective treatments that address both the physical and mental health challenges associated with DSCATT.*
In Canada, there is a lack of research that addresses the sexual health and well-being of African, Caribbean, and Black young women. This paper aims to gather perspectives of young Black women to address the social contexts of how young Black women navigate issues related to sex and sexual health. Young Black women experience unique dynamics in navigating their sexualities and sexual healthcare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Obstetric fistula develops from obstructed labor and is a devastating condition with significant consequences across several domains of a woman's life. This study presents a narrative review of the evidence on the economic consequences of obstetric fistula.
Methods: Three databases were searched, and search results were limited to English language papers published after 2003.
Objectives: Fractures pose serious health and socioeconomic consequences for individuals, their families, and societies more broadly. In many low-resource settings, case fatality and long-term sequelae after a fracture remain high due to individual- and system-level barriers affecting timely access to care. This scoping review explored the burden of fractures in Malawi using long bone fracture (LBF) as a case study by examining the epidemiology of these injuries, their consequences, and the accessibility of quality healthcare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To examine the role of ex vivo oxytocin metabolism in post-dose peptide measurements.
Methods: The stability of oxytocin (Study 1) and oxytocinase activity (Study 2) in late-stage pregnancy blood was quantified using liquid-chromatography tandem mass-spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and a fluorogenic assay, respectively. Analyses were conducted using blood from pregnant women (>36 weeks gestation) evaluated in lithium heparin (LH), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and BD P100 blood collection tubes with or without protease inhibitors.