Health Disparity
Physicians enjoy lower mortality rates despite rampant racial, gender inequities
Most health care workers, particularly physicians, had a lower mortality rate compared with the general population, an analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed.
Top in cardiology: Atherosclerosis common in lung cancer; treating amyloidosis
Patients beginning lung cancer treatment demonstrated a high prevalence of atherosclerosis, which suggests that they may benefit from calcium scoring, new data showed.
‘Lack of patient activation’ in pediatric IBD may be poor health literacy in disguise
SAN FRANCISCO — Patient activation, earned trust and health literacy at patient, provider and health system levels are critical to overcoming health disparities among pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease, noted a presenter.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to AI Optics’ handheld retinal imaging system
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to AI Optics’ Sentinel Camera, a handheld retinal imaging system that captures high-quality images without the need for dilation, according to a press release.
Top in cardiology: Heart disease remains leading cause of death; low-value aspirin use
The American Heart Association has issued its heart disease and stroke statistical update for 2025, which provides an overview of statistics related to CVD, stroke and CV risk factors.
Image-guided superficial radiation therapy mends skin cancer disparities in rural areas
Offering image-guided superficial radiation therapy to rural populations could mend health disparities in nonmelanoma skin cancer treatment, according to a study published in Cancers.
Differences in education contribute to disparities in early pregnancy heart health
Education was demonstrated to be a potentially significant factor explaining racial/ethnic differences in early pregnancy heart health among Black and Hispanic individuals compared with white individuals, researchers reported.
Bertagnolli, Rathmell step down as NIH, NCI directors
Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, and W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, have stepped down as directors of the NIH and NCI as part of the transition requirements for presidential appointees, according to a press release.
Rural areas, regions outside of Northeast less likely to offer vital cardiac services
Rural hospitals were significantly less likely to provide essential cardiac services compared with hospitals in urban areas, according to a research letter published in Circulation.
Top in cardiology: Benefits of time-restricted eating; new myocarditis treatment advisory
Time-restricted eating, particularly among people with underlying metabolic disorders, may confer benefits beyond weight loss, according to a speaker at World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease.