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American Diabetes Association, June 22-26

The American Diabetes Association's 78th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was held from June 22 to 26...
Approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system for diabetes management has been expanded to include individuals aged 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes

FDA Expands Approval of Closed-Looped Insulin Delivery System

MiniMed 670G automated insulin delivery system deemed safe for children 7 to 13 with type 1 diabetes
Use of online genealogy data for solving crimes raises complex ethical issues

Ethics of Genealogy Data Use for Solving Crimes Discussed

Ethical discussion relates to issues of informed consent, privacy, and justice
Among U.S. veterans with low-risk prostate cancer

Conservative Management Up for Low-Risk Prostate CA in Veterans

More conservative management and active surveillance utilized at VA hospitals from 2005 to 2015
For high-risk patients

Intensive Management Program Benefits High-Risk Patients

Access to intensive management program results in more outpatient care with no increase in total costs
For patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Use of Palliative Care, Oxygen Therapy Increasing for COPD

Increase in use of formal palliative care services, long-term oxygen, but proportions still remain low
About 10 percent of youth report smoking hookah

About 10 Percent of Youth Report Smoking Hookah

Living with a hookah smoker, co-use of mentholated or other flavored cigarettes predict frequent use
Socioeconomic factors may hinder individuals' ability to obtain and use hearing aids

Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Hearing Aid Access, Use

Younger, lower-income, less-educated individuals significantly less likely to use hearing aids
Food insecurity may be linked to behavioral problems and poorer cognitive performance in children

In Children, Food Insecurity Tied to Behavior, Cognition

Negative links between food insecurity, behavior issues largest in those with most behavior problems
Women in New Zealand who experienced severe maternal morbidity often do not receive information

Follow-up Lacking for Women With Severe Maternal Morbidity

In New Zealand, large proportion did not receive event debrief, referral to social support or specialist