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Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population

University of Illinois Chicago — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:55:01 EST

Multiyear study finds that high levels of toxic metals in urine lead to high blood sugar

Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities

Harvard Medical School — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:05:05 EST

Three new studies pinpoint challenges and opportunities for closing health disparities for LGBTQ+ people, showing how the convergence of political and social environments, structural inequities, and implicit and explicit bias within the medical system erode LGBTQ+ well-being.

Black Stroke Patients Arrive Later to Hospitals, EMS Less Likely to Notify

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:30:46 EST

During a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments -- which are less likely to be notified of a patient's condition ahead of time, a national study shows. Researchers say quality improvements for EMS should be a target for stroke system redesigns to achieve greater health equity.

Older Women Are at Greater Risk of Heat Stress Than Older Men

American Physiological Society (APS) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:08 EST

Researchers Explore How Income, Race and Design Affect Pedestrian Casualties

Florida Atlantic University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:30:14 EST

Researchers examined environmental factors associated with crash incidence in lower-income and more affluent areas in Broward and Palm Beach counties, revealing that the nature of pedestrian crash risk is markedly different in lower income communities than in more affluent ones.

Heavy Metal Cadmium May Be Tied to Memory Issues for Some

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 EST

The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study published in the September 4, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium exposure. They found no association when they looked at the group as a whole.

Study: racial and ethnic designation inaccuracies in children's medical records may impede equity efforts

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST

Study from the Michigan Child Health Equity Collaborative finds substantial errors across three health systems in racial and ethnic designations in their electronic medical records.

Study evaluates factors associated with delayed time to treatment in multiple myeloma

Cleveland Clinic — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:05:27 EST

$10 Million Gift to LifeBridge Health Will Endow Scholarships for George Washington University Medical Students at Regional Medical Campus at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

LifeBridge Health — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:27 EST

A $10 million gift from Ellen W.P. Wasserman to LifeBridge Health will create an endowment to fund scholarships for medical students training at the Regional Medical Campus at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, a partnership with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

NIH prize challenge recognizes undergraduate biomedical engineers for innovative medical device designs

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:05:25 EST

Now in its 13th year, the annual DEBUT Challenge calls on teams of undergraduate students to identify healthcare problems and develop technological solutions. NIH and VentureWell selected 11 winners and five honorable mentions and will award prizes totaling $160,000.

Virtual Reality Training for Physicians Aims to Heal Disparities in Black Maternal Health Care

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:05:36 EST

Virtual reality training for physicians aims to heal disparities in Black maternal health care

Adults with chronic liver disease face more healthcare barriers than those with other diseases

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:05:03 EST

Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson's Disease

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Simple alternative criteria identify people with the most to gain from lung cancer screening

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST

In the first study of its kind, researchers developed an alternative set of simple criteria using a prediction model to identify groups of people who would most benefit from lung cancer screening (LCS) but are disproportionately excluded by current eligibility criteria.

Same person. Different place. Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis.

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EST

With new medications on the market or in the works for Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia, a new study suggests that getting the diagnosis needed to access these new treatments may depend on where you live.

Rush Experts Available for Insight on Health Issues as DNC Comes to Chicago

RUSH — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:46 EST

Rush University Health System, on the West Side of Chicago, has physicians, researchers and others available to speak to health issues, such as health equity, mental health care for veterans, climate change, abortion and maternal mortality.

Study: Living in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Influences Stress-Related Genes, Which May Contribute to Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African American Men

University of Maryland School of Medicine — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:05:21 EST

Study: Living in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Influences Stress-Related Genes, Which May Contribute to Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African American Men

American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2024 to Philadelphia

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:05:41 EST

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening preeclampsia.

Statement on Passage Genetic Testing Legislation in Illinois

Susan G. Komen — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:35:19 EST

Susan G. Komen applauds the Illinois General Assembly and Governor J.B. Pritzker on the passage of SB 2697, which provides expanded coverage of genetic testing for the breast cancer community.

Roswell Park Indigenous Cancer Screening/Navigation Success Reaches New Mexico with BMS Foundation Grant

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:05:26 EST

A three-year, $689,000 grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation will enable teams from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of New Mexico to collaborate on health navigation services serving the people of the Pueblo Nations.

ŷ����Ʒ Feature Channel: Health Disparities

Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population

Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities

Black Stroke Patients Arrive Later to Hospitals, EMS Less Likely to Notify

Older Women Are at Greater Risk of Heat Stress Than Older Men

Researchers Explore How Income, Race and Design Affect Pedestrian Casualties

Heavy Metal Cadmium May Be Tied to Memory Issues for Some

Study: racial and ethnic designation inaccuracies in children's medical records may impede equity efforts

Study evaluates factors associated with delayed time to treatment in multiple myeloma

$10 Million Gift to LifeBridge Health Will Endow Scholarships for George Washington University Medical Students at Regional Medical Campus at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

NIH prize challenge recognizes undergraduate biomedical engineers for innovative medical device designs

Virtual Reality Training for Physicians Aims to Heal Disparities in Black Maternal Health Care

Adults with chronic liver disease face more healthcare barriers than those with other diseases

Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson's Disease

Simple alternative criteria identify people with the most to gain from lung cancer screening

Same person. Different place. Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis.

Rush Experts Available for Insight on Health Issues as DNC Comes to Chicago

Study: Living in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Influences Stress-Related Genes, Which May Contribute to Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African American Men

American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2024 to Philadelphia

Statement on Passage Genetic Testing Legislation in Illinois

Roswell Park Indigenous Cancer Screening/Navigation Success Reaches New Mexico with BMS Foundation Grant

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