Health Care

The Cardiometabolic Health Congress is gearing up for the 16th Annual CMHC | Pushing Boundaries in Cardiometabolic Health: Challenges and Controversies.

Additional support and flexibility in academia following a loss can foster recovery and may help reduce burnout among health care professionals, according to an opinion piece published in JAMA.

A novel modeling method demonstrated that, when it comes to identifying hot spots for bacterial contamination in patient hospital rooms, distance matters.

AGA asks health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of the workforce and to decrease the transmission risk to patients.

Healio has launched a new recognition program, Healio Honors, to celebrate health care professionals who go the extra mile to advance patient care, research, advocacy or mentorship, the company announced.

Black adults reported experiencing discrimination or unfair judgment in health care settings at triple the rate of white adults and double the rate of Hispanic or “Latinx” adults, according to recent survey data.

There was little to no increase in the percentage of Black or Hispanic men among physicians, surgeons, pharmacists and dentists between 2000 and 2019, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

A CVS Health survey revealed that patients are more eager to receive personalized health care and reach their health goals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists is committed to eliminating health disparities, increasing Black professional representation and advocating for positive change in digestive health equity.

Palliative care is increasingly being implemented for nonmalignant diseases such as severe COPD, and a new study identified unmet needs of patients, caregivers and health professionals.