Current Studies Supported by the IWH

Dr. Hooton has a strong scientific background and his principal research focus over the years has been to better understand the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) in healthy young women. He has two studies in this field which are enrolling patients:

• One study compares Cefpodoxime to Ciprofloxacin for acute cystitis to assess the efficacy and tolerance of a three-day regimen of standard antibiotics currently used for the treatment of UTI.
• The second study addresses the diagnosis of UTIs. Urine specimens collected from women for the diagnosis of UTI are often contaminated with organisms.  The purpose of Dr. Hooton’s study is to compare two methods of collecting urine samples – voided and catheter – for the diagnosis of UTIs. 

Drs. Hooton and Marcus in collaboration with faculty from the Departments of Epidemiology and Public Health, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynecology are conducting a study to evaluate the impact of the newly created Women’s Comprehensive Care Clinic on resident knowledge and skills related to women’s health and patient satisfaction with the quality of care they receive.     

The following studies are supported through the Institute for Women's Health's 2008 Developmental Research Grant program.  

Christopher M. Estes, M.D., M.P.H. , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
“Long-Term, Reversible Contraception and Healthy Bones: Can You Have it All? The Effects of Progestin-Only Contraceptives in Postpartum Women, A Pilot Study”

Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
“Evaluating the Acceptability of the Fournier Self-Sampling Device Among Haitian Women Residing in Little Haiti, Miami, Florida: A Pilot Study”

H. James Hnatyszyn, Ph.D., Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
“A Novel Diagnostic Tool for the Advanced Characterization of Women Infected with High Risk HPV Strains”