Obstetric outcomes during delivery hospitalizations among obese pregnant women in the United States.

The rates of both maternal and fetal adverse outcomes increase significantly with higher body mass index. The aim of this study was to calculate national estimates of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes and associated hospitalization cost among obese pregnant women using a national database. This study was a retrospective analysis of data retrieved from Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, collected during 2010-2014.

Plasma Epstein-Barr viral load measurement as a diagnostic marker of lymphoma in HIV-infected patients.

Background And Objectives: To assess the use of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viral load as a marker for lymphoma diagnosis in HIV-infected patients. We also aimed to identify the relationship between EBV viral load in plasma and the presence of EBV in lymphoma cells.

Patients And Methods: Retrospective observational study of two HIV-infected populations: one of patients diagnosed with lymphoma and a control group.

Cytomegalovirus infection in ulcerative colitis: a prospective, comparative study on prevalence and diagnostic strategy.

Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection has been reported in ulcerative colitis (UC), especially in severe, steroid-refractory disease. However, its role in steroid-refractoriness remains unknown. Our goals were to evaluate the prevalence of CMV disease in UC, the best diagnostic strategy, and the influence of disease activity and/or treatment in its development.

A participatory action research pilot study of urban health disparities using rapid assessment response and evaluation.

Healthy People 2010 made it a priority to eliminate health disparities. We used a rapid assessment response and evaluation (RARE) to launch a program of participatory action research focused on health disparities in an urban, disadvantaged Black community serviced by a major south Florida health center. We formed partnerships with community members, identified local health disparities, and guided interventions targeting health disparities.