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Background The lifetime prevalence of prolonged vulvar pain ranges from 3% to 28% among premenopausal women. Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), often accompanied with various degrees of vaginismus, is the predominant cause. We explored the association between birth-related events and the risk of developing PVD/vaginismus during adulthood. Methods We identified all women born in Sweden between 1973 and 2001 and categorized those with and without a diagnosis of PVD/vaginismus between 2001 and 2016 (during ages 15-43 years). Nationwide registry data were used to estimate the association between health during infancy (preterm birth, low birth weight, small for gestational age [SGA], Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration [APGAR] scores less then 7, and pain exposure during infancy) and the onset of PVD/vaginismus later in life using an event probability model. Results Of the 1,359,315 women born in Sweden during 1973-2001, 9,247 were diagnosed with PVD (n = 6,648), vaginismus (n = 3,567), or both (n = 969). Preterm delivery less then 37 weeks (adjusted odds ratios [aOR] 1.15, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.05-1.26), low birth weight less then 2,500 g (aOR 1.24, 95% CI 1.12-1.36), extremely low birth weight less then 1,500 g (aOR 1.41, 95% CI 1.10-1.82), and SGA (aOR 1.20, 95% CI 1.08-1.34) were factors associated with developing PVD/vaginismus. APGAR scores less then 7 or pain exposure during birth or infancy was not associated with PVD/vaginismus. Advanced maternal age, higher educational attainment, and being born in Sweden were associated with having a female offspring diagnosed with PVD/vaginismus. Conclusions In a population of Swedish women 15-43 years of age, adverse health at birth was associated with developing PVD/vaginismus later on in life.Pressure injuries for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are correlated with mortality and are a leading cause for rehospitalizations. The Assisted Weight Shift (AW-Shift©) is a mobile pressure mapping application designed to provide users with a live map view and reminders to perform weight shifts. Novel visualization techniques were used to understand daily distributions of user interaction wit h AW-Shift©. The date and time of system interactions were recorded for six participants with SCI over 7 days (five males/one female, five manual users/one power user, 55.3 ± 17.3 years old, 10.6 ± 6.5 years since injury). Circular frequency plots were created to visualize the time and frequency participants brought the app to the foreground of their phone and received alerts and reminders to complete weight shifts. While some participants used the system regularly throughout the day, others primarily used it before 8am; highlighting the system's importance for regular spot checks and morning wheelchair setup. Participant adherence to weight shift reminders was low suggesting the live pressure map may be more useful. Circular frequency plots can be used by clinicians to more easily review large amounts of patient data. Future work will investigate raw pressure mat data and create a closed-loop weight shift detection algorithm.Clinicians and scientists at St George's University Hospital have collaborated to develop a classification algorithm for primary lymphatic anomalies. Instruction is offered on how to apply the algorithm in clinical practice to refine the diagnosis of primary lymphedema and guide on genetic testing and management. It can also be used to interpret mutation testing results of uncertain significance. The algorithm has evolved as more genes have been discovered, and it remains a "work in progress" as further discoveries are made. This transformational approach has revolutionized the understanding and classification of primary lymphatic anomalies.Assistive technology (AT) can be used to support the academic and social development of students with disabilities in the classroom. This research asked teachers of students with disabilities to share the elements that they report as being necessary for the successful implementation of assistive technology they have available in their classrooms. The teachers reported on their successful experiences. There has been a great deal of research in the appropriate selection of devices to suit the needs of the individual student and their environment. While the successful implementation and incorporation of the AT into the classroom have been researched, it has emerged from this research that teachers are not utilizing commonly identified implementation checklists/processes. A number of key successful elements were identified, such as training, time to plan and respond, using AT effectively, the effort/experience of the teacher, and external support available. Each of these elements is discussed along with suggestions for a simplified implementation process. It should be noted that specific disabilities and assistive technologies were not a focus of the study. Future directions for research in the area of AT implementation are indicated.Background Application of clinical study findings to surgical decision-making requires accurate interpretation of the results, integration of the findings within the context of pre-existing knowledge and use of statistics to answer clinically relevant questions. UPR inhibitor Bayesian analyses are optimally suited for interpretation of study findings, supporting translation to the bedside. Discussion Surgical decision-making is a complex process that draws on an individual clinician's medical knowledge, experience, data, and the patient's unique characteristics and preferences. Subjective and objective knowledge may be merged to derive a probability of benefit or harm of a treatment under consideration. Bayesian reasoning complements the clinical decision-making process by incorporating known evidence and data from a new study to determine the probability of an outcome of interest. Bayesian analyses are statistically robust and intuitive when translating findings of a study into clinical care. In contrast, frequentist statistics are poorly suited to translate study findings to clinical application. This review aims to highlight the benefits of incorporating Bayesian analyses into clinical research. Conclusion Bayesian analyses offer clinically relevant information including the probability of benefit or harm of a treatment under consideration while accounting for uncertainty. This information may be incorporated easily and accurately into surgical decision-making.