Temporal Patterns of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Analyzing Pregestational and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Women Aged 15-44 Years Using the United States Diabetes Surveillance System (USDDS) Database.

Background: Diabetes in pregnancy, including pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a significant global health concern. Understanding its temporal patterns is crucial for effective healthcare planning and intervention strategies.

Methods: This retrospective observational study utilized data from the United States Diabetes Surveillance System (USDDS) spanning 2000 to 2019.

Epidemiology of Current Asthma in Children Under 18: A Two-Decade Overview Using National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Data.

Objective:  This study conducted a comprehensive two-decade analysis of current asthma among children under 18 in the United States using National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data. The primary objective was to assess the prevalence of current asthma, evaluate temporal trends, and identify disparities based on gender, age, insurance status, household poverty levels, and race/ethnicity.

Methods:  Data spanning 2003-2019 from NCHS were analyzed, focusing on current asthma prevalence among children under 18.