Publications by authors named "Xiomara B Brioso"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the incidence of new-onset abnormal uterine bleeding in women aged 18 to 55 who are prescribed various anticoagulants, highlighting a gap in guidelines for managing this side effect.
  • A retrospective chart review of 2,479 female patients revealed that 645 were diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding after starting anticoagulation therapy.
  • Results showed that patients on all anticoagulant classes had a higher risk (adjusted odds ratio of 2.63) for abnormal bleeding compared to those only on direct oral anticoagulants, who had lower odds (adjusted odds ratio of 0.70).
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Background: Crohn's disease, a chronic gastrointestinal inflammatory condition, can involve gynecological structures. Rectovaginal or rectovestibular involvement may be the first sign in the pediatric population and may result in delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Case: A 9-year-old premenarchal female with chronic constipation and poor growth presented to the pediatric gynecologist for evaluation of persistent vulvovaginal discharge and vulvar irritation.

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