Gal Wagner-Kolasko's scientific contributions

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Publications (9)

Reasons for preference for a male or female obstetrician/gynecologist...
Transgender men's preferences when choosing obstetricians and gynecologists
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  • Dec 2022
Background: Transgender men are a marginalized population with unique health care needs. However, their usage of health services is low because of considerable discrimination. A major factor in their avoidance is patient-provider interactions. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 102 transgender men who anonymously completed a 55-item qu...
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Usefulness of Single Dose of Subcutaneous Modified Vaccinia Ankara for Human Monkeypox
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  • Nov 2022
The recent global outbreak of the human monkeypox virus was declared a public health emergency by the WHO. Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA), provided in a two-dose regimen, is currently the only FDA-approved vaccine against monkeypox virus infection (MPXVi). Nevertheless, many have implemented a single-dose strategy to maximize vaccine supply because...
Characteristics of the vaccinated versus unvaccinated study participants
Effectiveness of a single-dose Modified Vaccinia Ankara in Human Monkeypox: an observational study
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  • Aug 2022
Background The recent global outbreak of the human monkeypox virus (MPXV) was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization. Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) is currently the only FDA-approved vaccine against MPXV that was approved for this indication based on a study in non-human primates. Since there is currently scarce eviden...
Vaccine Effectiveness of Modified Vaccinia Ankara in Human Monkeypox
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  • Aug 2022
Background The recent global outbreak of the human monkeypox virus (MPXV) was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization. Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) is currently the only FDA-approved vaccine against MPXV that was approved for this indication based on a study in non-human primates. Since there is currently scarce eviden...
Results by risk level (the number of risk factors)
Risk Assessment of Human Monkeypox Infections for Vaccine Prioritization
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  • Jul 2022
Background The global supply of vaccines against monkeypox virus infection (MPXVi) is significantly lower than demand. Evidence-based vaccine prioritization criteria, based on risk assessment, are essential for fair vaccine distribution. Our objective was to identify the characteristics of individuals at the highest risk for MPXVi. Methods This pop...
Risk Assessment of Human Monkeypox Infections for Vaccine Prioritization
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  • Jul 2022
Background As the current global resurgence of monkeypox virus infection (MPXVi) continues, the immediate supply of vaccines is lower than the demand. Therefore, prioritization of vaccinations for the highest risk subjects using routine medical records is warranted. Methods This population-based cohort study included all Clalit Health Services (CHS...
The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on men having sex with men (MSM)
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  • Apr 2022
Social distancing including lockdowns are acceptable measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross sectional study, we surveyed the impact of these measurements on sexual behavior and pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP) use among MSM. A digital questionnaire was distributed via social media and geographically based meeting applicat...
Why fertility preservation rates of transgender men are much lower than those of transgender women
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  • Jan 2022
Research question What are the fertility preservation (FP) rates of transgender women and transgender men, and which factors affect their decision making? Design This prospective study included 97 transgender women and 91 transgender men referred to the Gender Clinic of our medical center's Endocrinology Institute and to the Gan Meir Community Hea...
Transcontinental Dissemination of the L2b/D-Da Recombinant Chlamydia trachomatis Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) Strain: Need of Broad Multi-Country Molecular Surveillance
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  • Jan 2021
Previously, we identified a Chlamydia trachomatis Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) recombinant strain possessing a unique non-LGV ompA genotype. Here, culture-independent genome sequencing confirms its circulation in Europe, Middle East and North America, and unveils genetic evidence of emergence of antibiotic resistance. Multi-country and systematic...

Citations

... With regard to occasional partnership, the change in behavior among MSM is in line with previous studies showing a decline in occasional-partner associated with the fear of severe COVID-19 and an increase in online sex practices [11]. Although the large majority of health facilities providing PrEP remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, PrEPinterruptions or fewer opportunities for STD testing during the COVID-19 lockdown might have contributed to a decrease in sex with occasional-partner [12]. ...
Reference: Triggers of Change in Sexual Behavior Among People With HIV: The Swiss U = U Statement and COVID-19 Compared
... One study reported that 67.4% of transgender women and 61.6% of transgender men had a desire to parent a child, with 50% and 37%, respectively, desiring a biological one. 8 Thus, fertility counseling early in the transition process can aid in attaining these goals. Health care providers should be sure to discuss all options with patients prior to hormone therapy or surgical intervention. ...
Reference: Fertility Options for Transgender Patients: How Can Physicians Provide More Inclusive Care?
... In Portugal, MSM also dominate the number of increasing LGV cases with approximately 11% of all C. trachomatis-positive samples being positive also for LGV [15,34]. L2 and L2 subvariants dominate the LGV endemic in Europe, but new hybrid variants have been identified as already established global spread [15,[34][35][36][37]. In the United States (USA), LGV was detected in 14% of 132 remnant rectal samples that were positive for C. trachomatis, and all of these LGV-positive samples were among men and resulted as genotype L2, consistent with European data [38]. ...
Reference: What’s Old Is New: the Evolution of Lymphogranuloma Venereum Proctitis in Persons Living with HIV