Kara E. Rudolph

2 weeks ago | tandfonline.com | Rachael K. Ross |Elizabeth Stuart |Kara E. Rudolph |Harsh Parikh

AbstractRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) serve as the cornerstone for understanding causal effects, yet extending inferences to target populations presents challenges due to effect heterogeneity and underrepresentation. Our paper addresses the critical issue of identifying and characterizing underrepresented subgroups in RCTs, proposing a novel framework for refining target populations to improve generalizability.

May 9, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Shelley Jung |Emily Liu |Dana E. Goin |Kara E. Rudolph

Introduction SARS-CoV-2 infection has physiologic effects on pregnancy that influence perinatal health, including immune and inflammatory responses that affect placental function.1 To date, connections of COVID-19 with adverse perinatal outcomes have been documented in large population studies and meta-analyses,2 but research separating individual SARS-CoV-2 infection from other changing risks during the pandemic is lacking.

Apr 1, 2024 | arxiv.org | Kara E. Rudolph