Emma Skolnik

Emma Skolnik
University of Toronto | U of T · Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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The objective of this study was to systematically review the relationship between low health literacy and patient-reported outcomes in patients with benign gynecologic conditions. In this specific population, we also sought to determine the current reported prevalence of low health literacy, examine demographic characteristics that may be related t...
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Study Objective The objective of this video is to review surgical techniques and tips for vaginal hysterectomy to improve provider confidence and serve as an educational tool. Design Audio narration, still images, and surgical footage will be used to review difficult scenarios and present an evidence-based approach to troubleshoot common issues....
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Study Objective This study assessed patient preference between two anticoagulants for postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following hysterectomy for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) or grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma in patients with class III obesity. Design Prospective quality improvement study. Setting Canadia...
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Study Objective The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of virtual mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program to improve quality of life and pain in people with endometriosis. Design Mixed-methods before and after study design. Setting Urban Canadian tertiary-care centre. Patients or Participants Fifteen adult patients...
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A 39-year-old woman presented with bleeding 4 months after a surgical termination of pregnancy. Persistent beta-human chorionic gonadotropin levels were suggestive of retained products of conception (RPOC). However, multimodal imaging revealed a concurrent uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Although most stable AVMs can be managed conservati...
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RÉSUMÉ Une femme de 39 ans a consulté en raison de saignements 4 mois après un avortement chirurgical. L’élévation persistante de la β-hCG évoquait une rétention de produits de conception (RPC). Toutefois, l'imagerie multimodale a révélé une malformation artérioveineuse (MAV) utérine concomitante. Bien qu'il soit possible d'opter pour un suivi non...
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Study Objective This study aims to assess the content of online videos as an educational supplement for gynecology trainees for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH). Design We performed a cross-sectional analysis of relevant YouTube videos. The keywords “laparoscopic total hysterectomy surgical training” and “laparoscopic total hysterectomy surgi...
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Although gynaecologists may be most familiar with the Pfannenstiel and midline laparotomy incisions, the Cherney and Maylard incisions are two alternative transverse abdominal incisions with unique advantages. Both provide superior pelvic exposure compared with the Pfannenstiel incision and offer significant benefits over a midline incision, such a...
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When a Pfannenstiel incision does not provide adequate exposure, the Maylard and Cherney incisions may be considered as alternatives to midline laparotomy due to their unique advantages. Both provide superior pelvic exposure compared to the Pfannenstiel incision while offering significant benefits over a midline incision such as lower post operativ...
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Far infrared radiation (FIR) has been shown to have physiological effects when used as a treatment modality for certain medical conditions. Athletic apparel are currently commercially available that are constructed with fabrics that purportedly emit FIR. If apparel with this technology are capable of inducing positive physiological effects, then th...
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Athletic apparel are commercially available that contain fabrics with far‐infrared radiation (FIR) properties. If such apparel are capable of inducing positive physiological effects, then there may be important implications when worn by athletes during exercise. The purpose of this study was to examine whether FIR apparel had an effect on oxygen co...

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