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Insulin resistance increases with increasing body weight and is most prevalent in Mexican-Americans.
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One year after the cancelation of the estrogen-progestin arm of the WHI, 3 more reports have emerged from this landmark study. Leon Speroff, MD, and Sarah L. Berga, MD provide their analysis.
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This diagnostic test rapidly identifies those patients with postpartum hemorrhage who will require a laparotomy. Even when results are positive, life-threatening hemorrhage is arrested and time is also allowed to correct any consumptive coagulopathy.
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Screen patients for HIV transmission risk
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With forecasts of shortfalls in state revenues, stagnant federal Title X funding, and increased operating costs, what is your facility doing to combat the battle of the budget?
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The manufacturer of a feminine hygiene product is exploring potential use of the device as a disposable diaphragm and carrier for a microbicidal gel to deliver protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including AIDS and HIV.
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What is your facility doing to reach out with HIV prevention messages to the Latino community? Know this: While Latinos represent approximately 14% of the U.S. population, they account for almost one-fifth (19%) of the 40,000 new HIV infections estimated to occur in the United States each year.
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In your care of HIV-infected patients, are you including information about what they can do to prevent transmitting the virus to others?