Integrating Targeted MedlinePlus Health Prescriptions Into Clinic Practice Workflow
Allergic RhinitisAsthma20 moreThe specific aim of this proposed project is to implement a standard process for integrating MedlinePlus health information prescriptions into the clinic workflow. Hypothesis 1: Individuals in the intervention group who receive tailored email health information with provider selected MedlinePlus links and added commentary for patient specific conditions will be more likely to seek information / use MedlinePlus compared with individuals in the control group. Hypothesis 2: Individuals in the intervention group who receive tailored email health information with provider selected MedlinePlus links and added commentary for patient specific conditions will be more satisfied with the information received compared with individuals in the control group.
The Mediterranean Diet and Bacterial Vaginitis
Bacterial VaginitisThis study aimed to determine the effect of the Mediterranean diet as medical nutrition therapy in addition to medical therapy in patients diagnosed with vaginitis.
Identification of Novel Biomarkers of Cervicovaginal Mucosal Inflammation
Vaginal InflammationVaginal InfectionsThis study investigates the response of vaginal and cervical tissue after exposure to three vaginal products: hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) placebo, nonoxynol-9 (N9) and imiquimod (IMQ) cream.
Microscopic Images for the Development of a Rapid Vaginitis Diagnostic Device
VaginitisThe study goal is to create an archive of microscopy images of various vulvovaginal inflammation conditions
Accuracy and Acceptability of Self-Diagnostic Methods for Vaginitis in Adolescent Females
Trichomonas VaginalisSymptoms of vaginitis are common among adolescent females, although studies have shown that neither experienced clinicians nor patients can accurately diagnose the cause of vaginitis based on symptoms alone. The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy and acceptability of self-diagnostic methods for vaginitis in adolescent females.
Non-Invasive Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing in Women Seeking Emergency Contraception or Urine...
Trichomonas VaginitisChlamydia Trachomatis1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and treatment rates of T. vaginalis, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae in women seeking emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing in the Magee-Womens Hospital outpatient clinic using a non-invasive urine STD test.
Sjögren and Gynecologic Considerations
Primary Sjögren SyndromeVaginitis Candida2 moreSjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder characterized by glandular and extra-glandular manifestations. It is called primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) in absence of another connective tissue disease. The hallmark symptoms of pSS are dry eyes and dry mouth due to the decreased lacrimal and salivary gland functions. However, other tissue and organs may also be involved which precede such as xerotrachea in upper airway, atrophic gastritis and pancreatitis in gastrointestinal tract, and dryness in vaginal mucosa. Regarding to the genital involvement in pSS, vaginal dryness and resultant vaginal discomfort, and pain are reported as the common complaints. The transudate released by vaginal mucosa is the main resource of vaginal secretions.The human microbiome was reported to have a potential impact in etiopathogenesis of certain autoimmune disorders. The previous research revealed significant alterations in the gut, eye, and oral flora of the pSS patients. The disturbed oral flora due to immunodeficiency and reduced salivary flow was also reported to make the SS patients to prone to bacterial infections and recurrent oral candidiasis. Vaginitis has been defined as a spectrum of symptoms suggesting vulvovaginal discomfort such as itching, burning, irritation, and abnormal discharge. Even the vaginitis is an evidence of disturbance in vaginal flora, previous prospective research on vaginal microbiome of pSS patients either excluded the cases with vaginitis or not mentioned from the presence of vaginitis in women with pSS. To the best of our knowledge, there has not been any study yet to define the characteristics of vaginal flora through the presence of clinical signs and symptoms in women with pSS. To gain more insight into the clinical context of the gynecologic complaints, sexual dysfunction, and presence of vaginitis in pSS, the current study aims to identify the associations between these issues and pSS related disease parameters.
Saginil in vs. Placebo for Gynecologic Oncology Patients Affected by Vaginitis
VaginitisWe hypothesise that the use of Adelmidrol (Saginil in vaginal cannulas) can reduce the incidence and magnitude of vaginitis in patients affected by gynecologic malignancies.
Diagnostic Accuracy By Providers Study
VaginitisThe validation study is intended to provide comparative data on the diagnosis of vaginal infections as performed in primary care settings versus the diagnosis provided through standard diagnostic testing performed in a reference laboratory. The clinician and lab diagnoses will be compared to those obtained using the BD MAX Vaginal Panel on the BD MAX System.
VS-Sense Result Reading Clarity
VaginitisThis study is designed to demonstrate the result reading clarity of the VS-SENSE is substantially equivalent to the result reading clarity of the Nitrazine pH Paper test for vaginal secretions.