Relationship Between Social Risks and Diabetes Metrics in a US Health System.

Objective: The primary aim of this cross-sectional analysis was to evaluate the association of multiple social risk domains on the attainment of a composite quality metric in patients with diabetes in a large US regional practice.

Research Design And Methods: The study population included adult patients with type 2 diabetes empaneled to a family medicine clinician in Mayo Clinic Rochester or Mayo Clinic Health System. Patients met the diabetes metric (D5) if: HgbA1c < 8, Blood pressure < 140/90, statin use unless contraindicated, avoidance of tobacco use, and aspirin use if coexisting vascular disease.

The use of sex-sorted semen in horses.

The application of sex-sorted semen in horses has historically lagged the bovine industry due to differences in the reproductive physiology and grater variability in equine semen quality. Recent advancements, including SuperGen™ sorters and Ultraplus™ semen processing methods developed by STgenetics® (Navasota, Texas), have significantly improved the efficiency of the sex-sorting process and reduced the sperm damage previously reported. To facilitate the broader use sex-sorted semen in the equine industry, it is essential to address challenges such as shipping cooled semen to a central sorting facility, minimizing oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation, and developing effective methods for short-term cooling or long-term cryopreservation of the sex-sorted sperm.

Incidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 18-64 Years Over 2 Seasons, 2022-2024, in a North American Community.

Background: The incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-acute respiratory infection (ARI) in community-dwelling adults after the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown. Our aim was to assess the incidence of RSV-ARI in adults aged 18 to 64 years over 2 consecutive RSV seasons (October-April 2022-2024) in 4 US states.

Methods: This community-based prospective cohort study comprised 7501 participants in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona.

Arsenic Exposure in Well Water From the Perspective of Patients and Providers.

Background: Arsenic is a well-known toxin which may contaminate household water. It is harmful when ingested over prolonged periods of time. As a result, public health experts recommend that water should be screened and treated to prevent arsenic ingestion.

Age and treatment on the day of embryo transfer in recipient mares affect likelihood of pregnancy.

Objective: This retrospective evaluation of data from a large commercial embryo transfer facility aimed to determine the extent to which age and treatment on the day of embryo transfer in recipient mares influence the likelihood of pregnancy.

Material And Methods: Embryo recovery was carried out on days 8-10 post-ovulation using transcervical uterine flushing. Recipient mares grouped according to their age were treated once on the day of embryo transfer (Day 3-8 post ovulation) and were assigned randomly to 1 of 3 groups: Mares in Group A (n=101) received antispasmodic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory drugs.