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In a recent @jama.com viewpoint, CONVERGE’s @greerdonley.bsky.social + colleagues breakdown how 2 legal cases about mifepristone could have broad implications for FDA authority, state drug regulation, and biomedical innovation long term. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#fda #mifepristone #research
#fda #mifepristone #research
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In a recent @jama.com viewpoint, CONVERGE’s @greerdonley.bsky.social + colleagues breakdown how 2 legal cases about mifepristone could have broad implications for FDA authority, state drug regulation, and biomedical innovation long term. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#fda #mifepristone #research
#fda #mifepristone #research
New research from CONVERGE's, Dr. Sonya Borrero reveals that US veteran's contraceptive use is associated with the quality of contraceptive counseling received. Revealing the important role that access to comprehensive counseling plays in shaping contraceptive use & choice. lnkd.in/enFSd4uY
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New research from CONVERGE's, Dr. Sonya Borrero reveals that US veteran's contraceptive use is associated with the quality of contraceptive counseling received. Revealing the important role that access to comprehensive counseling plays in shaping contraceptive use & choice. lnkd.in/enFSd4uY
New research from CONVERGE finds that men with cystic fibrosis receive limited sexual health counseling and are less likely to reporting using safer sex practices than those without CF. Learn how providers can support their patient’s sexual health needs: www.cysticfibrosisjournal.com/article/S156...
October 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
New research from CONVERGE finds that men with cystic fibrosis receive limited sexual health counseling and are less likely to reporting using safer sex practices than those without CF. Learn how providers can support their patient’s sexual health needs: www.cysticfibrosisjournal.com/article/S156...
When studying sensitive topics like sexual and intimate partner violence, a staff burnout prevention and mitigation protocol isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
Read more about Dr. Jakubowski and Dr. Dauria's work here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Read more about Dr. Jakubowski and Dr. Dauria's work here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
When studying sensitive topics like sexual and intimate partner violence, a staff burnout prevention and mitigation protocol isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
Read more about Dr. Jakubowski and Dr. Dauria's work here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Read more about Dr. Jakubowski and Dr. Dauria's work here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
CONVERGE members Dr. Deirdre Quinn, Shannon Mitchell, and Dr. Mehret Birru Talabi co-authored an article in ACR Open Rheumatology that highlights severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Read it here: lnkd.in/eXEr-dPY
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
CONVERGE members Dr. Deirdre Quinn, Shannon Mitchell, and Dr. Mehret Birru Talabi co-authored an article in ACR Open Rheumatology that highlights severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Read it here: lnkd.in/eXEr-dPY
#WBW2025 Breastfeeding support isn’t just a hospital or early postpartum issue, it’s crucial when parents return to work and use childcare. Read Dr. Jill Demirci’s research on the daily tensions around breastfeeding in the US Childcare centers. doi.org/10.1017/S136...
August 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#WBW2025 Breastfeeding support isn’t just a hospital or early postpartum issue, it’s crucial when parents return to work and use childcare. Read Dr. Jill Demirci’s research on the daily tensions around breastfeeding in the US Childcare centers. doi.org/10.1017/S136...
Research by CONVERGE’s Dr. Marian Jarlenski, Sabnum Pudasainy, MS, and Dr. Elizabeth Krans highlights that longer duration and higher dose of buprenorphine treatment during pregnancy were associated w/ improved odds of postpartum bup. continuation and weren't associated w/ adverse neonatal outcomes
August 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Research by CONVERGE’s Dr. Marian Jarlenski, Sabnum Pudasainy, MS, and Dr. Elizabeth Krans highlights that longer duration and higher dose of buprenorphine treatment during pregnancy were associated w/ improved odds of postpartum bup. continuation and weren't associated w/ adverse neonatal outcomes
CONVERGE is hiring multiple positions for its PA Catalyst research initiative.
To apply visit: lnkd.in/eACNNvsW
Data Analyst: 25003399
Research Scientist: 25003379
Research Coordinator: 25003381
Communications Specialist: 25003367
To apply visit: lnkd.in/eACNNvsW
Data Analyst: 25003399
Research Scientist: 25003379
Research Coordinator: 25003381
Communications Specialist: 25003367
July 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
CONVERGE is hiring multiple positions for its PA Catalyst research initiative.
To apply visit: lnkd.in/eACNNvsW
Data Analyst: 25003399
Research Scientist: 25003379
Research Coordinator: 25003381
Communications Specialist: 25003367
To apply visit: lnkd.in/eACNNvsW
Data Analyst: 25003399
Research Scientist: 25003379
Research Coordinator: 25003381
Communications Specialist: 25003367
CONVERGE’s Director of Law and Policy, @greerdonley.bsky.social, co-authored a paper published in @bmj.com titled ‘Confusion over emergency pregnancy care is endangering patients: Trump’s actions on EMTALA deepen the problem’.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Read it here: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
July 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
CONVERGE’s Director of Law and Policy, @greerdonley.bsky.social, co-authored a paper published in @bmj.com titled ‘Confusion over emergency pregnancy care is endangering patients: Trump’s actions on EMTALA deepen the problem’.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Read it here: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Happy 4th of July from the CONVERGE Team!
July 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Happy 4th of July from the CONVERGE Team!
Pitt's Dr. Talabi, Dr. Krishnamurti, & R. Miller co-authored a paper highlighting a challenge faced by patients with chronic illnesses who are or could become pregnant: whether to use medications with limited info about teratogenicity. #ChronicIllness #Pregnancy
Read it: bit.ly/4mwS5Jc
Read it: bit.ly/4mwS5Jc
June 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Pitt's Dr. Talabi, Dr. Krishnamurti, & R. Miller co-authored a paper highlighting a challenge faced by patients with chronic illnesses who are or could become pregnant: whether to use medications with limited info about teratogenicity. #ChronicIllness #Pregnancy
Read it: bit.ly/4mwS5Jc
Read it: bit.ly/4mwS5Jc
For Men’s Health Month, we're sharing Asher Prangley’s research on the intersection of #MensSexualHealth and #CysticFibrosis. Read how their concept mapping can inform future interventions and care for men with CF: bit.ly/4mljNZ0
June 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
For Men’s Health Month, we're sharing Asher Prangley’s research on the intersection of #MensSexualHealth and #CysticFibrosis. Read how their concept mapping can inform future interventions and care for men with CF: bit.ly/4mljNZ0
This special issue of Seminars in Perinatology, guest edited by CONVERGE's Dr. Tamar Krishnamurti, examines the complexity of uncertainty in decision making in a range of perinatal contexts from prenatal genetic testing to NICU ethics. www.sciencedirect.com/journal/semi...
June 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This special issue of Seminars in Perinatology, guest edited by CONVERGE's Dr. Tamar Krishnamurti, examines the complexity of uncertainty in decision making in a range of perinatal contexts from prenatal genetic testing to NICU ethics. www.sciencedirect.com/journal/semi...
For #HepatitisTestingDay we're highlighting Dr. Catherine Chappell and CONVERGE faculty, Dr. Elizabeth Krans, for their research on improving health care delivery to pregnant women with psychosocial risk factors such as substance misuse.
Here's some of their work: bit.ly/4j0erQ1
Here's some of their work: bit.ly/4j0erQ1
May 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
For #HepatitisTestingDay we're highlighting Dr. Catherine Chappell and CONVERGE faculty, Dr. Elizabeth Krans, for their research on improving health care delivery to pregnant women with psychosocial risk factors such as substance misuse.
Here's some of their work: bit.ly/4j0erQ1
Here's some of their work: bit.ly/4j0erQ1
New research from Michele Levine shows that prenatal loss of control eating is common among individuals with higher BMI and is linked to increased depression, anxiety, and stress. A key area for #PerinatalMentalHealth interventions. #MaternalHealth
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
May 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New research from Michele Levine shows that prenatal loss of control eating is common among individuals with higher BMI and is linked to increased depression, anxiety, and stress. A key area for #PerinatalMentalHealth interventions. #MaternalHealth
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
“Not to convince, but to support.”
Mehret Birru Talabi, M.D., Ph.D. shares insights on counseling patients navigating high-risk pregnancies with #RheumaticDisease in Healio. Collaborative, compassionate care is key.
🔗 www.healio.com/news/rheumat...
Mehret Birru Talabi, M.D., Ph.D. shares insights on counseling patients navigating high-risk pregnancies with #RheumaticDisease in Healio. Collaborative, compassionate care is key.
🔗 www.healio.com/news/rheumat...
May 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Not to convince, but to support.”
Mehret Birru Talabi, M.D., Ph.D. shares insights on counseling patients navigating high-risk pregnancies with #RheumaticDisease in Healio. Collaborative, compassionate care is key.
🔗 www.healio.com/news/rheumat...
Mehret Birru Talabi, M.D., Ph.D. shares insights on counseling patients navigating high-risk pregnancies with #RheumaticDisease in Healio. Collaborative, compassionate care is key.
🔗 www.healio.com/news/rheumat...
Tackling #CampusSexualViolence requires systems thinking. This study by Elizabeth Miller & colleagues brings together students, experts & practitioners to co-create models that uncover how alcohol use & institutional factors intersect.
🔗 www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288...
🔗 www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288...
May 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tackling #CampusSexualViolence requires systems thinking. This study by Elizabeth Miller & colleagues brings together students, experts & practitioners to co-create models that uncover how alcohol use & institutional factors intersect.
🔗 www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288...
🔗 www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288...
New research led by Sara Baumann explores how Nepali immigrant women in the U.S. navigate #MenstrualPractices across cultural and religious contexts, highlighting agency not only in resistance but also in tradition. #WomensHealth #MenstrualHealth
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
New research led by Sara Baumann explores how Nepali immigrant women in the U.S. navigate #MenstrualPractices across cultural and religious contexts, highlighting agency not only in resistance but also in tradition. #WomensHealth #MenstrualHealth
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Congratulations to Rebecca Thurston, PhD, FAMBR, FSBSM, named a 2025 Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Awardee! 🎉 Her work is transforming how we understand menopause and its impact on heart and brain health. #PittMed #WomensHealth
Read more: www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/chancel...
Read more: www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/chancel...
April 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Congratulations to Rebecca Thurston, PhD, FAMBR, FSBSM, named a 2025 Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Awardee! 🎉 Her work is transforming how we understand menopause and its impact on heart and brain health. #PittMed #WomensHealth
Read more: www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/chancel...
Read more: www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/chancel...
Despite concerns post-Dobbs, #OBGYN practice locations remained stable. A cohort study of 60K+ OBGYNs showed no significant movement tied to #AbortionPolicy environments. #WomensHealth
Read the research from Sonya Borrero & colleagues @jama.com Network Open: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read the research from Sonya Borrero & colleagues @jama.com Network Open: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
April 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Despite concerns post-Dobbs, #OBGYN practice locations remained stable. A cohort study of 60K+ OBGYNs showed no significant movement tied to #AbortionPolicy environments. #WomensHealth
Read the research from Sonya Borrero & colleagues @jama.com Network Open: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read the research from Sonya Borrero & colleagues @jama.com Network Open: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
📢 PA clinicians: Share your insights on #HealthEquity in Medicaid care. The STREAMR Study is seeking participants for a 40–60 min interview. #Medicaid #PAClinicians #WomensHealthResearch
Learn more and help shape more equitable healthcare: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Learn more and help shape more equitable healthcare: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
📢 PA clinicians: Share your insights on #HealthEquity in Medicaid care. The STREAMR Study is seeking participants for a 40–60 min interview. #Medicaid #PAClinicians #WomensHealthResearch
Learn more and help shape more equitable healthcare: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Learn more and help shape more equitable healthcare: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
From feeding plans to emotional health, Dr. Jill Demirci outlines essential ways to support breastfeeding people in @webmd.com's Grow blog. #PostpartumCare #BreastfeedingSupport
“Support is out there—but it pays to have a plan.”
Full article: www.webmd.com/baby/news/20...
“Support is out there—but it pays to have a plan.”
Full article: www.webmd.com/baby/news/20...
April 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
From feeding plans to emotional health, Dr. Jill Demirci outlines essential ways to support breastfeeding people in @webmd.com's Grow blog. #PostpartumCare #BreastfeedingSupport
“Support is out there—but it pays to have a plan.”
Full article: www.webmd.com/baby/news/20...
“Support is out there—but it pays to have a plan.”
Full article: www.webmd.com/baby/news/20...
The USPSTF reaffirms its recommendation: primary care interventions to support breastfeeding offer moderate net benefit and should be provided prenatally and postpartum.
More about the recommendation and its implementation challenges from Jill Demirci & co-authors 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
More about the recommendation and its implementation challenges from Jill Demirci & co-authors 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
April 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The USPSTF reaffirms its recommendation: primary care interventions to support breastfeeding offer moderate net benefit and should be provided prenatally and postpartum.
More about the recommendation and its implementation challenges from Jill Demirci & co-authors 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
More about the recommendation and its implementation challenges from Jill Demirci & co-authors 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
“Cutting Medicaid shifts us from innovation to defense."
Dr. Marian Jarlenski, #Medicaid and #ReproductiveHealth expert, breaks down how proposed federal cuts could harm care for millions—including pregnant people, children, and older adults. #HealthEquity
🔗 www.publicsource.org/medicaid-cut...
Dr. Marian Jarlenski, #Medicaid and #ReproductiveHealth expert, breaks down how proposed federal cuts could harm care for millions—including pregnant people, children, and older adults. #HealthEquity
🔗 www.publicsource.org/medicaid-cut...
April 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Cutting Medicaid shifts us from innovation to defense."
Dr. Marian Jarlenski, #Medicaid and #ReproductiveHealth expert, breaks down how proposed federal cuts could harm care for millions—including pregnant people, children, and older adults. #HealthEquity
🔗 www.publicsource.org/medicaid-cut...
Dr. Marian Jarlenski, #Medicaid and #ReproductiveHealth expert, breaks down how proposed federal cuts could harm care for millions—including pregnant people, children, and older adults. #HealthEquity
🔗 www.publicsource.org/medicaid-cut...
One of Health Affairs Scholar’s most-read papers of 2024? @megankavanaugh.bsky.social's timely research on contraceptive access in the post-Dobbs era.
Learn more about her research with Amy Friedrich-Karnik and explore the full list of standout work: blog.oup.com/2025/02/the-...
Learn more about her research with Amy Friedrich-Karnik and explore the full list of standout work: blog.oup.com/2025/02/the-...
April 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
One of Health Affairs Scholar’s most-read papers of 2024? @megankavanaugh.bsky.social's timely research on contraceptive access in the post-Dobbs era.
Learn more about her research with Amy Friedrich-Karnik and explore the full list of standout work: blog.oup.com/2025/02/the-...
Learn more about her research with Amy Friedrich-Karnik and explore the full list of standout work: blog.oup.com/2025/02/the-...