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The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with body mass index varies between ethnic groups

Risk of T2DM at Different BMIs Varies With Ethnicity

More South Asians than White Europeans, African-Caribbeans developed T2DM at BMI below 30 kg/m²
A small proportion of HIV-infected women continue to transmit the virus to their neonates despite access to high-quality care

Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Low, but More Progress Possible

ID of missed opportunities can provide insight to improve existing strategies, researchers say
For adolescents and young adults

Confidentiality Issues Impact Use of STD Services for Youth

Teens spending time alone with health care provider report more receipt of sexual risk assessment
Medicare patients treated by higher-spending physicians are just as likely to be re-admitted or die within 30 days of being admitted to the hospital as patients treated by doctors who order fewer or less-expensive tests and treatments

Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes

No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Better Outcomes in T2DM With No Delay in Tx Intensification

Greater reduction in HbA1c, but increased risk of severe hypoglycemia with no delay in intensification
Female cancer patients report positive experiences with aromatherapy massage

Aromatherapy Massage Helpful for Female Cancer Patients

Physical, psychological perceived benefits include overall comfort, relaxation, reduced pain
Patients with thyroid cancer who decide not to intervene experience anxiety

Patients With Thyroid CA Who Choose No Rx Report Isolation

Participants report decision not to intervene is often met with non-reassuring, unsupportive response
Unhealthy diets may have contributed to as many as 400

Poor Diet Blamed for 400,000 U.S. Cardiovascular Deaths in 2015

Adding healthy foods such as nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grains might help
Two additional quick-reference tools

ATA Guidelines Available As Pocket Cards, Mobile Apps

New resources add to library of guideline summaries
Group prenatal care is associated with excess gestational weight gain among normal-weight and overweight women

Excess Gestational Weight Gain Up With Group Prenatal Care

Increased odds of excessive weight gain for normal-weight, overweight women, even after adjustment