Janice Barnhart

TL;DR: Embedding probability sampling within this traditional, multisite cohort study design enables competing research objectives to be met, however, the use of probability sampling requires developing solutions to some unique challenges in both sample selection and recruitment.

TL;DR: Findings indicate a high prevalence of diabetes but considerable diversity as a function of Hispanic background and the low rates of diabetes awareness, diabetes control, and health insurance in conjunction with the negative associations between diabetes prevalence and both household income and education among Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. have important implications for public health policies.

TL;DR: In this article, a cross-sectional analysis from the baseline examination of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos was performed to quantify SDB prevalence in the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population and its association with symptoms, risk factors, diabetes, and hypertension.

TL;DR: The study findings suggest that prolonged exposure to the environments in these communities, rather than acculturation, is an important risk factor for obesity in this population of Hispanic/Latino adults.

TL;DR: A review of 55 consecutive cardiology consultations suggests that most of them give little advice that truly affects management, and there seems to be considerable disagreement among anesthesiologists, cardiologist, and surgeons as to the purposes and utility.