Publications by authors named "RD Southwick"
Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in adolescent Hispanics.
Prim Care Update Ob Gyns
July 1998
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on understanding the rate of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among adolescent Hispanic women and the costs involved in screening.
- A total of 326 women were screened, and 30 tested positive, leading to five confirmed cases of GDM, resulting in a 1.5% incidence rate.
- The findings suggest that universal screening for GDM in this demographic may not be necessary due to the low incidence and high costs associated with diagnosing each case.
Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in adolescent Hispanic Americans.
J Reprod Med
January 2000
Objective: To determine the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in an adolescent Hispanic American population.
Study Design: A retrospective review of 326 women < 20 years of age who identified themselves as Hispanic American was conducted and the incidence of gestational diabetes determined.
Results: Thirty adolescent Hispanic Americans (9.