Publications by authors named "Jessica R Long"
Gonadal Tumors in Individuals with Turner Syndrome and Y-Chromosome Mosaicism: A Retrospective Multisite Study.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
April 2025
Study Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of germ cell tumors and the clinical monitoring practices for those who deferred prophylactic gonadectomy in a large North American cohort of individuals with Turner syndrome with Y-chromosome mosaicism (TS+Y).
Method: A query of the medical records at multiple North American children's hospitals was done using ICD codes related to Turner Syndrome. A retrospective chart review was conducted on those patients between ages 0 to 30 years with Y-mosaicism.
Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Predominantly Young Adults: A Systematic Review.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
April 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to improve counseling and outcomes for adolescents (ages 10-24) with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by reviewing randomized controlled trials on lifestyle interventions with or without medications.
- A systematic literature search identified 13 studies involving 789 participants, all assessed for bias, but a meta-analysis was not possible due to significant differences among studies.
- Findings suggest that lifestyle interventions, particularly those combining exercise and healthy eating, show promise in improving symptoms related to PCOS, though more research is needed for those aged 10-17.
Adolescence is a unique time where there are many developmental changes occurring. Teenagers are striving to establish their personal identity as they are also developing a better understanding of their gender and sexual identity while navigating social expectations both in person and online. Therefore, clinicians must continue to support adolescent patients and their families by providing accurate and timely information so that they can have the tools they need to avoid the pitfalls of an uninformed adolescent experience.
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