Congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDHs) in Hawaii between 1987 and 1996 were examined with data from a birth defects surveillance system. There were 51 cases of CDH (prevalence 2.45 per 10,000 births). Forty-nine percent of livebirths survived, an increase over the rate reported in Hawaii in 1975-1982. These results are similar to those reported by other population-based studies.

A survey of physicians attending the recent Hawaii Medical Association meeting was conducted in order to assess physician attitudes on organ donation. Physicians were asked 6 questions and demographics were collected. Results indicate that Hawaii physicians generally support organ donation and are aware of some of the current federal legislation regarding donation.

Paul Bishop,1 Dan Penny,2, Miriam Stark,3 and Marian Scott4 1Department of Geography and Topographic Science, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom 2School of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University, Melbourne VIC 3008, Australia 3Department of Anthropology, 2424 Maile Way, Saunders 346, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 4Department of Statistics, Univ...

Surveys of the nursing workforce in Hawaii over the last six years point to an increasing shortage of nurses. Data trends reveal a nursing workforce that is older than the rest of the U.S. with more ethnic and gender diversity. Strategies are needed to ensure adequate numbers and levels of nurses to meet the health care needs of the people of Hawaii.

brown leaf spots; or diffuse yellow blotches. Severely affected plants have rotten basal stems and stumps and black, rotten roots. Symptoms of ‘awa dieback may resemble other ‘awa diseases or conditions. The mosaic symptoms associated with ‘awa dieback resemble nutrient deficiencies (e.g., nitrogen, potassium, and iron) caused by insufficient fertilizer applications or planting in a nutrient-po...

INTRODUCTION Medicaid is the largest primary health insurance for low-income populations in the United States, and it provides comprehensive benefits to cover treatment and services costs for chronic diseases, including diabetes. The standardized per capita spending on diabetes by Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the fee-for-service program in Hawaii increased from 2012 to 2015. We examined t...