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Resident Publications and Research

RECENT RESIDENT PUBLICATIONS

2024 Resident Research Day Topics

Jessica Douthit, MD, PhD

Jessica Douthit, MD, PhD

Patient Choice of Prenatal Genetic Testing After Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Advisors: Kate Swanson, MD, Teresa Sparks, MD, MAS, and Marcelle Cedars, MD

Akshaya Kannan, MD

Akshaya Kannan, MD, MPP

Impact of Timing of Delivery for Type 2 Diabetes on Perinatal Outcomes

Advisor: Nasim Sobhani, MD, MAS

Rachel Levy, MD

Rachel Levy, MD

Tiene Dolor? Tong Ma? Exploring the Relationship Between Language, Post-Operative Pain, and Opioid Use

Advisors: Jocelyn Chapman, MD

Allison Merz, MD

Allison Merz, MD, MPH

What is the Association Between Prior Medical Mistreatment and Interest In/Support for Over the Counter Medication Abortion?

Advisor: Antonia Biggs, PhD

Blanca Morales, MD

Blanca Morales, MD

Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Practices by Clinicians in Obstetric Populations with Hypertensive Disorders

Advisor: Neda Ghaffari, MD

Alisha Othieno, MD

Alisha Othieno, MD

Exploring Sexual Distress and Surgical Decision-Making in Risk-reducing Gynecologic Surgery

Advisors: Lee-may Chen, MD

Jennifer Qin, MD

Jennifer Qin, MD

Rh Disease and Reproductive Governance

Advisor: Nicholas Rubashkin, MD, MA, PhD

Mary Solomon, MD

Mary Solomon, MD

Racial Disparities in Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in States With and Without In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Insurance Mandates

Advisor: Pamela Barker, MD, MPH

Stephanie Turcios, MD

Stephanie Turcios, MD, MPH

Hepatitis C and Breastfeeding Initiation

Advisor: Dominika Seidman, MD, MA

Leah Wormack, MD, MS

Leah Wormack, MD, MS

What to Know About Endo (FAQ on Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain)

Advisor: Traci Ito, MD


RECENT RESIDENT PUBLICATIONS

CORBETTA-RASTELLI C, Friedman A, Sobhani N, Arditi B, Goffman D, Wen T. Postpartum Hemorrhage Trends and Outcomes inthe United States 2000-2019.Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jan 1;141(1):152-161. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004972. Epub 2022 Nov 30. PMID: 36701615

Kay AH, OTHIENO AA, Boscardin J, Chen LL, Alvarez EA, Swanson M, Ueda S, Chen LM, Chapman JS. The past, present, and future of opioid prescribing: Perioperative opioid use in gynecologic oncology patients after laparotomy at a single institution from 2012 to 2021.Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2023 Mar 28:46:101172. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2023.101172. eCollection 2023 Apr. PMID: 37065538

VALDEZ J, Jackson A, Marshall C. Association between primary Spanish language and quality of intrapartum care among Latina women: a secondary analysis of the Listening to Mothers in California survey.BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023 Mar 28;23(1):212. doi: 10.1186/s12884-023-05526-4. PMID: 36978018

CORBETTA-RASTELLI C, Altendahl M, Gasper C, Goldstein J, Afshar Y, Gaw S. Analysis of placental pathology after COVID-19 by timing and severity of infection.Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2023 Jul;5(7):100981. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.100981. Epub 2023 Apr 23. PMID: 37094637

Sandoval S, CHEN GL, Rafie S, Rabin B, Mody S, Averbach S. A qualitative analysis of pharmacists' attitudes towards provision of medication abortion.BMC Health Serv Res. 2023 May 30;23(1):557. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-09543-z. PMID: 37254171

Huang D, MAGAOAY B, Rosen MP, Cedars MI. Presence of Fibroids on Transvaginal Ultrasonography in a Community-Based, Diverse Cohort of 996 Reproductive-Age Female Participants.JAMA Netw Open. 2023 May 1;6(5):e2312701. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.12701. PMID: 37163265

MERZ-HERRALA AA, Kerns JL, Logan R, Gutierrez S, Marshall C, Diamond-Smith N. Contraceptive care in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: A social media survey of contraceptive access, telehealth use and telehealth quality..Contraception. 2023 Jul:123:110000. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2023.110000. Epub 2023 Mar 5. PMID: 36871620

Huang D, OTHIENO AA, Huang D, Lehrman E, Ito TE. Repair of isthmocele following embolization of uterine arteriovenous malformation.J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2023 Dec;30(12):948-949. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.10.002. Epub 2023 Oct 10. PMID: 37827235

Swanson K, LOELIGER KB, Chetty SP, Sparks,TN, Norton ME. Disparities in the acceptance of chromosomal microarray at the time of prenatal genetic diagnosis..Prenat Diagn. 2022 May;42(5):611-616. doi: 10.1002/pd.6109. Epub 2022 Feb 8. PMID: 35106791

Huang D, Jaswa E, RANSOHOFF A, Boscardin WJ, Pasch L, Cedars M, Huddleston H. Decision regret after failed autologous in vitro fertilization in women ≥42 years of age. .Fertil Steril. 2022 Mar 30;S0015-0282(22)00129-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.02.014. Online ahead of print. .PMID: 35367062

Berrahou IK, GRIMES A, Autry AM, Hawkins M. Management of Menstruation in Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Adolescents. Clin Obstet Gynecol
. 2022 Dec 1;65(4):753-767. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000710. Epub 2022 Apr 19. PMID: 35467570

Abel MK, MORGAN T, OTHIENO AA, Angeles, A, Goldman, M. Gynecological management of the breast cancer survivor. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2022 Jun:82:69-80. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2022.01.013. Epub 2022 Feb 16. PMID: 35430162

PEACOCK B. A Black Abortion Provider’s Perspective on Post-Roe America.N Engl J Med. 2022 Jun 23;386(25):e70. doi: 10.1056/NEJMpv2206922. Epub 2022 Jun 8. PMID: 35675199

Ojo A, Singer MR, Morales B, MERZ AA, Molina RL, Pelletier A, Carmen A, Moreno MA, Lopez-Carmen VA, Ye SY, Starosta A, Rowley J, Yin SH, Amanuel H, Radford CC, Schwartz LN, WIJANGCO I, Jowell AR, Schaefer KM, Potter J, Mateo CM, Bartz D. Reproductive Justice: A Case-Based, Interactive Curriculum. MedEdPORTAL. 2022 Oct 25:18:11275. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11275. eCollection 2022. PMID: 36310568

MELO VD, Liseth OY, Schmidt WM, Pruthi RK, Marshall AL. Risk of Thrombosis in Women with Cancer Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for Fertility Preservation.J Assist Reprod Genet. 2022 Dec;39(12):2847-2856. doi: 10.1007/s10815-022-02661-3. Epub 2022 Nov 25. PMID: 36427171

McNamara B, Joudeh L, CORBETTA-RASTELLI C, Orlando M, Kerns J. Traveling to California from out of state to receive abortion services at a hospital-based clinic: A qualitative study of people’s experiences. Sex Reprod Healthc. 2022 Dec:34:100784. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100784. Epub 2022 Sep 28. PMID: 36219955

FREEMAN CD, Stanhope KK, Jamieson DJ, Wichmann HK, Boulet SL. Neighborhood Deprivation and Severe Maternal Morbidity in a Medicaid-Insured Population in Georgia .JJ Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Dec;35(25):10110-10115. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2118045. Epub 2022 Aug 29. PMID: 36038962

Huang D, Jaswa E, RANSOHOFF A, Boscardin WJ, Pasch L, Cedars M, Huddleston H. Decision regret after failed autologous in vitro fertilization in women≥ 42 years of age..Fertil Steril. 2022 Jun;117(6):1301-1308. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.02.014. Epub 2022 Mar 30. PMID: 35367062

Calix R, LOELIGER KB, Burn MS, Campbell K. Acute Herpes Simplex Virus Hepatitis in Pregnancy..Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Feb;135(2):396-400. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003613. PMID: 31923059

MORALES B, Movilla PR, Wang J, Wang JR, Williams A, Reddy H, Chen TY, Tavcar J, Morris SN, Isaacson K.B. Patient Reported Menstrual and Obstetrical Outcomes Following Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis for Asherman Syndrome .F S Rep. 2021 Jan 11;2(1):118-125. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2021.01.002. eCollection 2021 Mar. PMID: 34223282

JOVEL IJ, Cartwright AF, Ralph L, Upadhyay UD. Abortion waiting periods and decision certainty among people searching online for abortion care.Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Mar 10. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004313. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33706354

CORBETTA-RASTELLI CM, MORGAN TK, Homaifar N, Deangelis L, Autry AM. Experiences in Electronic Consultation (eConsult) Service in Gynecology from a Quaternary Academic Medical Center.J Med Syst. 2021 Apr 6;45(5):58. doi: 10.1007/s10916-021-01732-9. .PMID: 33825075

DOUTHIT J, Hairston A, Lee G, Morrison CA, Holguera I, Treisman JE. R7 photoreceptor axon targeting depends on the relative levels of lost and found expression in R7 and its synaptic partners.Elife. 2021 May 18;10. doi: 10.7554/eLife.65895. PubMed PMID: 34003117.PMID: 34003117

MERZ AA."Obstetrics and Gynecology." The Ultimate Medical School Rotation Guide. Springer, 2021, p. 153-230. .ISBN 978-3-030-63560-2

Diamond-Smith N, Logan R, Marshall C, CORBETTA-RASTELLI CM, Gutierrez S, Adler A, Kerns J. COVID-19's impact on contraception experiences: exacerbation of structural inequities in women's health.Contraception. 2021 Aug 27;S0010-7824(21)00369-3. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.08.011. Online ahead of print. PMID: 34461136

CORREA J, Aribo , Stuparich M, Nahas S, Cheung C, Behbehani S. Malfunction Events in the US FDA MAUDE Database: How Does Robotic Gynecologic Surgery Compare with Other Specialties? .Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. August 28, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2021.08.021.PMID: 34464761

KEMET S, Yang Y, Nseyo O, Bell F, Yinpa-ala Gordon A, Mays M, Fowler M, Jackson A. “When I think of mental healthcare, I think of no care.” Mental Health Services as a Vital Component of Prenatal Care for Black Women. .Matern Child Health J. 2021 Sep 14;1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10995-021-03226-z. Online ahead of print. PMID: 34519952

Robledo-Gil T, KEMET S, Pensak M, Cutler A, McNamara B, Kennedy HP, Lundsberg L, Gariepy A. "Un abrazo a la distancia": An Exploration of Spanish-Speaking Women's Experiences with Pregnancy and Social Isolation in an Urban U.S. Setting. .Hisp Health Care Int. 2021 Sep 14:15404153211041013. doi: 10.1177/15404153211041013. Epub ahead of print. .PMID: 34520260

MERZ AA, Janiak E, Mokashi M, Berkowitz L, Steinauer J, Bartz D. “We're called upon to be nonjudgmental”: A qualitative exploration of medical students’ discussions of abortion as a reflection of their professionalism traits.. Contraception. 2021 Sep 14;S0010-7824(21)00380-2. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.09.004. .PMID: 34529953

RECENT RESIDENT PRESENTATIONS

MERZ AA, Kerns JL, Logan R, Gutierrez S, Marshall C, Diamond-Smith N. Telehealth visits for contraception during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey. Society of Family Planning Meeting 2023. Poster

MORGAN T, Pleasant, Goldman, Esserman, Pearlman. Breast Health and Cancer Survivorship: Designing a Fellowship for the OBGYN Physician. Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) 2023. Poster

QIN, J. Rh Disease and Reproductive Governance. American Osler Society Annual Meeting.

LEVY R, Kay A,Chapman J. Non-English language as a barrier to postoperative pain management. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO) 2023. Poster

LEVY R, Kay A,Chapman J. A road map to safety– Impact of Multidisciplinary Approach to the Placenta Service (MAPS) on morbidity. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO) 2023. Poster

Jang A, WORMACK L, Chen, LM, Champman J. Help Wanted: Identifying and Addressing Sexual Distress in Newly Referred Gynecology Oncology Patients. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO) 2023. Oral

LEVY R, Diala P, Rothschild H, Gras J, Cassidy A, Sobhani N, Chapman J, The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Fetal Consortium Working group. A road map to safety– Impact of Multidisciplinary Approach to the Placenta Service (MAPS) on morbidity. Placenta Accreta Spectrum. Poster

Tolani AT, Deer C, Lenhart N, Reinecke J, Wang A, Ratnaparkhi R, MAGAOAY B, Kuwahara K, Ramphos E, Campbell B, Losch J, Shannon P, Rosen M. What recourse do patients have when they are denied insurance coverage for fertility care? An analysis of the California Department of Managed Healthcare Independent Medical Review Database between 2001-2023. American Society Reproductive Medicine, ASRM, Scientific Congress and Expo/. Poster

Huang D, MAGAOAY B, Rosen M, Cedars M. Fibroid prevalence and burden by race in an asymptomatic, diverse cohort of reproductive-age women. American Society Reproductive Medicine, ASRM, Scientific Congress and Expo/. Oral

PORTUGAL A, Morris J, Hariton E,Urbina J, Cedars M. Unintended consequences of abortion restriction and personhood legislation oncounseling patterns: a national survey of fertility specialists. American Society
Reproductive Medicine, ASRM, Scientific Congress and Expo/. Poster

Huang D, QIN J, Adeleye A, Rinaudo P, Zablotska L, Cedars, MI. Effects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) on Maternal Serum Analytes in an Infertile Patient Population. American Society
Reproductive Medicine, ASRM, Scientific Congress and Expo/. Oral

SOLOMON MO, Parker PB, Rubin ES, Garg B, Kornfield MS, Amato P, Krieg SA, . Racial disparities in maternal and neonatal outcomes in states with and without in vitro fertilization (ivf) insurance mandates. American Society
Reproductive Medicine,ASRM, ScientificCongress and Expo/. Poster

OTHIENO AA, Huang D, Lehrman E, Ito TE. . Repair of Isthmocele Following Embolization of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation. . American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Global Congress. . Oral

LOELIGER KB, Gonzalez V, Prahl M, Robinson J, Song D, Jegatheesan P, Gaw S. Identifying Unique Inflammatory Cytokine Profiles in Maternal-Fetal Dyads with COVID-19. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine’s 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting (sMFM) 2022. Orlando, FL. . Poster

OTHIENO A, Kay A, Chapman J. . Identifying postoperative gynecologic oncology patients who may not require an opioid prescription at hospital discharge. . Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting; Winter 2022. Oral/ Poster (pending review)

Sobhani NC, KANNAN A, Tantoco N, Patzek S. Do pregnancy outcomes differ by mode of insulin delivery among individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine’s 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting (sMFM) 2022. Orlando, FL. . Poster

SINGH, A, Morgan, Amirault, Rosenstein. The impact of certified nurse midwive presence on cesarean delivery rates during night shift. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine’s 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting (sMFM) 2022. Orlando, FL. . Poster

OTHIENO AA, Boscardin J, Chen LM, Chapman J. The Past and Future Use of Perioperative Opioids in Gynecologic Oncology Patients After Open Surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Poster

Sobhani N, KANNAN A, Tantoco N, Patzek S. Do pregnancy outcomes differ by mode of insulin delivery among individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus?. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 42st Annual Pregnancy Meeting. Oral

PORTUGAL A, Xiaowei L, Seok Hee L, Paolo R. Liver and Adipose Tissue of Mice Conceived by In-Vitro Fertilization Show Increase Oxidative Damage. American Society Reproductive Medicine, ASRM, Scientific Congress and Expo. Poster

PORTUGAL A, Liu X, Lee SH, Rinaodu. Differences in Oxidative Deoxyribonucle ic Acid Damage and Glutathione in Liver and Fat Tissue Between Mouse Offspring Generated by In Vitro Fertilization and Natural Mating. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2021 Scientific Congress & Expo (Virtual). Poster

Hariton E, Morris J, PORTUGAL A, Anderson-Bialis J, Anderson-Bialis D, Cedars M. What determines how patients are counseled regarding stimulation with autologous oocytes?. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2021 Scientific Congress & Expo (Virtual). Poster

MORGAN T, Tan DC, Della Torre M, Jackson-Bey T, DiGiovanni L. Factors that influence acceptance of invasive prenatal testing among women with high-risk for fetal aneuploidy. . Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 41st Annual Pregnancy Meeting (Virtual).

CORBETTA-RASTELLI CM, MORGAN, T, Homaifar, N, Autry, AM. Experiences in Electronic Consultation (eConsult) Service in Gynecology from a Quaternary Academic Medical Center. Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 2021 (Virtual). Poster

OTHIENO A, McNamara B, Chapman J. . The impact of BMI on interval cytoreduction and survival for advanced ovarian cancer. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists Annual Meeting. June 2021 (Virtual). Poster

MERZ A, Gutiérrez-Sacristán A, Bartz D, WIlliams N, Ojo A, Schaefer K, Huang M, Li C, Sandoval RS, Ye S, Cathcart A, Starosta A, Avillach P. Population Attitudes toward Contraceptive Methods Over Time on a Social Media Platform. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 40th Annual Pregnancy Meeting. Oral

Hariton E, Morris J, PORTUGAL A, Anderson-Bialis J, Anderson-Bialis D, Cedars M. What determines how patients are counseled regarding stimulation with autologous oocytes?. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2020 Scientific Congress & Expo . Poster

MacInnes M, TURCIOS S, Kotek B, Braverman A, Commito R. Assessment of Gynecological Needs for Women who Access Harm Reduction Services Through Mobile Van Outreach in Chicago. Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (CAOG) 87th Annual Meeting. Poster