OBJECTIVE To compare the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes among populations with diabetes living on the United States (U.S.)-Mexico border, examine explanations for differences between groups, and investigate differences in metabolic outcomes by diagnosis status. METHODS Data come from the U.S.-Mexico Border Diabetes Prevention and Control Project survey (2001-2002), which used a stratified...

OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence of smoking behaviors among adults with diabetes on the United States-Mexico border, to compare these behaviors in U.S. Hispanics and Mexicans with diabetes, and to identify explanations for group differences. METHODS Data came from the U.S.-Mexico Border Diabetes Prevention and Control Project survey (2001-2002), a stratified, multistage sample representati...

Methods Contiguous 10-mm thick cine CMR images encompassing the left ventricle in the short-axis orientation (SSFP: TR/TE/FA=3.2ms/1.6ms/60°, 208x256 matrix, 400-mm FOV; 1.5-T scanner, Philips Healthcare, Best, the Netherlands) from 1494 adults (aged 64±9 yrs, 795 women) in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort were analyzed using semi-automated epiand endocardial LV border detection to d...

With the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive (2011/24/EU) a mandatory framework was established to foster cooperation on a voluntary basis, within European Reference Networks (ERNs). These networks are composed of centres and healthcare providers. The exchange of knowledge is a central issue in this context. A detailed literature survey was carried out to determine the most important factors affe...

Introduction In European border regions, healthcare providers join forces to make full use of the potential healthcare. Trainees need be aware challenges and opportunities cross-border To increase such awareness, a workshop was designed, implemented evaluated. The entitled ‘Creating collaborators’ combined elements contextual, collaborative reflective learning. aim study understand how this enh...

BACKGROUND Video-based feedback has been shown to aid knowledge retention, skills learning and improve team functionality. We explored the use of video-based feedback and low fidelity simulation for training rural healthcare workers along the Thailand-Myanmar border and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to manage medical emergencies effectively. METHODS Twenty-four study participants were recruited from...