J Natl Med Assoc
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To explore fathers' pregnancy and early infancy experiences in supporting his infant, partner, and himself, using information collected from fathers, mothers, and mother-father dyads in a low-income, urban community. ⋯ Study findings have significant implications for improving the ways in which maternity care, community-based programs, and pediatric providers support father involvement.
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Non-Hispanic black women are 3-4 fold more likely to experience a maternal death than white women in the US, a health disparity that has been persistent for the past 50 years. The complete explanation for this disparity is unknown, but awareness of factors contributing to this disparity is key in addressing it. ⋯ Reducing maternal mortality will take a multifaceted approach. It was the goal of this summit and writing group that this workshop and executive summary with recommendations will be a call to action to establish the will for developing and implementing developed guidelines and protocols to reduce maternal mortality among vulnerable patient populations.
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To report a case of a patient with mixed mechanism glaucoma and a clear lens who was successfully surgically treated with combination cataract extraction, goniosynechiolysis and the Hydrus stent. ⋯ and Importance: Patients mixed mechanism glaucoma may benefit from earlier cataract extraction, goniosynechiolysis and Hydrus stent placement to lower intraocular pressure and reduce medication burden.