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Inositol supplementation in early pregnancy does not prevent gestational diabetes mellitus in women with a family history of diabetes

Inositol Supplements Don’t Prevent Gestational Diabetes

Findings among women with a family history of diabetes
The risk of preterm birth and low birth weight is increased for live births for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (diagnosed at ages 15 to 39)

Higher Risk of Adverse Outcomes for Births to Young CA Survivors

Increased risks among live births for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Adolescents with eating disorders infrequently seek treatment

Treatment Seeking Low Among Teens With Eating Disorders

Those with counter-stereotypic presentation even less likely to seek treatment
The estimated annual number of perinatal HIV-infected infants born in the United States decreased from 2002 to 2013

Perinatal HIV Infection Down in U.S. From 2002 to 2013

37.5% of mothers had HIV infection diagnosed pre-pregnancy in 2002-2005, vs 51.5% in 2010-2013
Patients admitted to the hospital during The Joint Commission on-site inspections (surveys) have reduced mortality compared to that seen during non-survey weeks

30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks

Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Follow-up care delivered via a mobile app can reduce in-person visits for ambulatory patients undergoing breast reconstruction

Mobile App Cuts In-Person Visits After Breast Reconstruction

Number of visits down, increase in e-mails to doctors for ambulatory patients undergoing breast recon
There are heterogeneous associations between the level of alcohol consumption and initial presentation of cardiovascular disease

Heterogeneous Association for Alcohol, CVD Presentation

Non-drinking linked to increased risks of unstable angina, MI, heart failure, ischemic stroke, PAD, AAA
An automated smartphone-based semen analyzer can provide a semen quality evaluation with about 98 percent accuracy

Smartphone Device Analyzes Semen to Assess Male Fertility

Assay can analyze sample with less than 5 seconds processing time, and provide accurate evaluation
Spouses bereaved by suicide have elevated risks of mental

Spouses Bereaved by Suicide Have Elevated Health Risks

Elevated risks of developing mental disorders and physical disorders relative to general population
From 2005 to 2014

Infant Mortality Down in United States From 2005 to 2014

Largest decreases seen for infants of Asian or Pacific Islander and non-Hispanic black women