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View article: Exploring the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and female sexual dysfunction: a cross-sectional study
Exploring the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and female sexual dysfunction: a cross-sectional study Open
In this large cross-sectional study, a self-reported history of PCOS was not independently associated with FSD after adjusting for key psychosocial and health-related factors.
View article: Integrative review in PhD admissions: A case study of efficiently minimizing bias while maximizing the student narrative
Integrative review in PhD admissions: A case study of efficiently minimizing bias while maximizing the student narrative Open
Developing scientific and medical innovations continue to be limited by lack of diverse representation among leaders and learners. One key gateway for these goals is graduate school admissions, but comprehensive consideration of all compon…
View article: A Scoping Review of Interventions to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the United States Healthcare Workforce
A Scoping Review of Interventions to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the United States Healthcare Workforce Open
Background Diversifying the healthcare workforce is critical to achieving a healthier, more equitable society. Objectives The objective of this literature review was to examine and synthesize the literature on interventions to promote dive…
View article: 209 The Clinical Research Education in Genome Science (CREiGS) short course: An innovative program for enhancing research capacity in genome science
209 The Clinical Research Education in Genome Science (CREiGS) short course: An innovative program for enhancing research capacity in genome science Open
Objectives/Goals: The Clinical Research Education in Genome Science (CREiGS) program was developed to address the need for faculty and trainees conducting biomedical research to gain foundational training in genome science and accelerate t…
View article: 151 Transitioning PhD Journal Club and works-in-progress sessions to a translational science-focused format: Enhancing relevance and increasing engagement
151 Transitioning PhD Journal Club and works-in-progress sessions to a translational science-focused format: Enhancing relevance and increasing engagement Open
Objectives/Goals: The expanding emphasis on translational science necessitates a rethinking of traditional academic formats. To align with the central themes of CTS, we have redesigned our PhD journal club and WIP sessions, introducing nov…
View article: 262 The evaluating life course stress experience (ELSE) Scale: A novel age-correlated life course stress screening measure
262 The evaluating life course stress experience (ELSE) Scale: A novel age-correlated life course stress screening measure Open
Objectives/Goals: Chronic stress may accelerate biological aging yet is often overlooked in clinical settings. Many tools to assess stress exist, but a comprehensive measure of cumulative stress across the lifespan is unavailable. This stu…
View article: Mentoring across differences: Introducing hidden curriculum competencies for scientific mentors
Mentoring across differences: Introducing hidden curriculum competencies for scientific mentors Open
Background: The hidden curriculum refers to the implicit norms and behaviors in academic environments that can particularly disadvantage scholars from backgrounds underrepresented in the scientific workforce (URSW). Critically, scientific …
View article: The Art of NOW: Mentoring to Address Hidden Curriculum in Undergraduate Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Graduate Admissions
The Art of NOW: Mentoring to Address Hidden Curriculum in Undergraduate Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Graduate Admissions Open
Hidden curriculum, which consists of the implicit norms and values embedded within institutions, impacts how students navigate their experiences in higher education. While the formal curriculum provides structured learning objectives and c…
View article: “In our community, we normalize pain”: discussions around menstruation and uterine fibroids with Black women and Latinas
“In our community, we normalize pain”: discussions around menstruation and uterine fibroids with Black women and Latinas Open
Background Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous neoplasms that arise from the uterus affecting over 75% of women. However, there is a disparity with Black women having an increased prevalence of nearly 80%. Black women also experience increa…
View article: Race, ethnicity, and considerations for data collection and analysis in research studies
Race, ethnicity, and considerations for data collection and analysis in research studies Open
Research studies involving human subjects require collection of and reporting on demographic data related to race and ethnicity. However, existing practices lack standardized guidelines, leading to misrepresentation and biased inferences a…
View article: Hidden curricula in academic medicine: Streamlining success for early career scholars from majority and diverse backgrounds
Hidden curricula in academic medicine: Streamlining success for early career scholars from majority and diverse backgrounds Open
The hidden curriculum (HC), or implicit norms and values within a field or institution, affects faculty at all career stages. This study surveyed affiliates of a junior faculty training program ( n = 12) to assess the importance of HC topi…
View article: Health equity engineering: Optimizing hope for a new generation of healthcare
Health equity engineering: Optimizing hope for a new generation of healthcare Open
Medical researchers are increasingly prioritizing the inclusion of underserved communities in clinical studies. However, mere inclusion is not enough. People from underserved communities frequently experience chronic stress that may lead t…
View article: The C2DREAM framework: Investigating the structural mechanisms undergirding racial health inequities
The C2DREAM framework: Investigating the structural mechanisms undergirding racial health inequities Open
Racism shapes the distribution of the social determinants of health (SDoH) along racial lines. Racism determines the environments in which people live, the quality of housing, and access to healthcare. Extensive research shows racism in it…
View article: History of infertility and sexual dysfunction in midlife women: Is there a link?
History of infertility and sexual dysfunction in midlife women: Is there a link? Open
Background Infertility has been linked with an increased risk of sexual dysfunction in reproductive-aged women, with longer periods of infertility associated with a greater risk. Aim The study’s aim was to examine whether a history of infe…
View article: 173 Delving into Sociocultural Influences in Access to Care in Black Women and Latinas with Uterine Fibroids
173 Delving into Sociocultural Influences in Access to Care in Black Women and Latinas with Uterine Fibroids Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Uterine fibroids (UF) are a significant public health concern with a lifetime prevalence of over 70% in all women, however Black/African American women (BW) are disproportionately affected by UF, and Hispanic/Latinas (HL)…
View article: 194 Introducing the new Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion special interest group
194 Introducing the new Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion special interest group Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) offers important inter-institutional communities through Special Interest Groups (SIGs). New to the SIG ecosystem is the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclus…
View article: Migraine and sleep quality: does the association change in midlife women?
Migraine and sleep quality: does the association change in midlife women? Open
Objective The aim of this study was to compare the association between migraine and sleep quality in premenopausal versus perimenopausal women. Methods A cross-sectional analysis from the Data Registry on the Experiences of Aging, Menopaus…
View article: What Accelerates Clinician-Scientist Productivity During the Period of a Career Development Award? A Qualitative Exploration
What Accelerates Clinician-Scientist Productivity During the Period of a Career Development Award? A Qualitative Exploration Open
CONTEXT: Career development awards (CDAs) can support clinician-scientists through research funding, protected time from clinical duties for research, and focused career development activities. CDAs come from a variety of sources including…
View article: Development and use of a novel tool for assessing and improving researcher embeddedness in learning health systems and applied system improvements
Development and use of a novel tool for assessing and improving researcher embeddedness in learning health systems and applied system improvements Open
This paper outlines the development, deployment and use, and testing of a tool for measuring and improving healthcare researcher embeddedness – i.e., being connected to and engaged with key leverage points and stakeholders in a health syst…
View article: Training the next generation of learning health system scientists
Training the next generation of learning health system scientists Open
Introduction The learning health system (LHS) aligns science, informatics, incentives, stakeholders, and culture for continuous improvement and innovation. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Patient‐Centered Outcomes Re…
View article: Evaluating the Link Between Self-Reported Endometriosis and Female Sexual Dysfunction
Evaluating the Link Between Self-Reported Endometriosis and Female Sexual Dysfunction Open
Background Studies have found that women with endometriosis have a higher risk of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Aim To evaluate the relationship between self-reported endometriosis and FSD utilizing validated surveys. Methods A cross-se…
View article: Collaborative biostatistics and epidemiology in academic medical centres: A survey to assess relationships with health researchers and ethical implications
Collaborative biostatistics and epidemiology in academic medical centres: A survey to assess relationships with health researchers and ethical implications Open
The role of collaborative biostatisticians and epidemiologists in academic medical centres and how their degree type, supervisor type and sex influences recognition and feelings of respect is poorly understood. We conducted a cross‐section…
View article: Potential Role of Inflammation-Promoting Biliary Microbiome in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Cholangiocarcinoma
Potential Role of Inflammation-Promoting Biliary Microbiome in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Cholangiocarcinoma Open
Background: Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a major risk factor for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). We investigated biliary and fecal microbiota to determine whether specific microbes in the bile or stool are associated with PSC or CCA. …
View article: 133 Investigating the Utilization Rate of Fertility Preservation Services Amongst Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients
133 Investigating the Utilization Rate of Fertility Preservation Services Amongst Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Fertility preservation (FP) allows transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients undergoing gender-affirming therapy to pursue genetic parenthood. Barriers to care exist leading to its underutilization; while these barrie…
View article: 180 A Translational Approach to Uterine Fibroids in Black Women and Latinas
180 A Translational Approach to Uterine Fibroids in Black Women and Latinas Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Uterine fibroids (UF), non-cancerous myometrial neoplasms, affect 11 million women in the US. In qualitative research, experiences of Black women (BW) and Latinas (HL) with UF are understudied. UF etiology is poorly under…
View article: Changing the face of academic medicine: an equity action plan for institutions
Changing the face of academic medicine: an equity action plan for institutions Open
In recent years, there have been concerted efforts to better recruit, support, and retain diverse faculty, staff, and trainees in academic medicine. However, many institutions lack comprehensive and strategic plans to provide support to re…