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September 01, 2023
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African genetic ancestry may be linked to breast cancer aggressiveness

African genetic ancestry may be linked to breast cancer aggressiveness

Higher African genetic ancestry was associated with more aggressive tumor subtypes at diagnosis among Black women with breast cancer, according to cohort study findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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September 01, 2023
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Q&A: The 'insidious, chronic effects' of long-term heat exposure

Q&A: The 'insidious, chronic effects' of long-term heat exposure

Long-term exposure to extreme heat can lead to cognitive decline, according to experts.

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September 01, 2023
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Star saxophonist, patient advocate James Casey dies of colon cancer at age 40

Star saxophonist, patient advocate James Casey dies of colon cancer at age 40

James Casey, acclaimed saxophonist for the Trey Anastasio Band, died Aug. 28 at age 40 after a 2-year battle with colon cancer.

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August 29, 2023
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Lala: ‘Recognize and personalize’ approaches to heart failure therapies for women

Lala: ‘Recognize and personalize’ approaches to heart failure therapies for women

DANA POINT, Calif. — Clinicians must use a tailored approach when treating women with HF, who have risk factors, biomarkers and manifestations of disease that are often distinctly different from men, according to a speaker.

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August 24, 2023
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CDC report: 20% of US women mistreated during maternity care

CDC report: 20% of US women mistreated during maternity care

In a recent survey, one-fifth of respondents reported negative health care experiences during their pregnancy and delivery, according to a newly released CDC Vital Signs report.

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August 18, 2023
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‘Break the silence’ surrounding menstruation stigma to lessen inequities

‘Break the silence’ surrounding menstruation stigma to lessen inequities

Menstrual inequity is experienced worldwide, even in the U.S., where stigmas surrounding menstruation continue affecting all forms of menstrual inequities such as period poverty, access issues and legal issues, according to experts.

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August 14, 2023
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VIDEO: Diabetes technology access affected by disparities in 'digital connectivity'

VIDEO: Diabetes technology access affected by disparities in 'digital connectivity'

Healio spoke with David Klonoff, MD, about disparities in access to diabetes technology.

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August 08, 2023
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Fixed-ratio spirometry misses COPD diagnoses in African American patients

Fixed-ratio spirometry misses COPD diagnoses in African American patients

A fixed-ratio criteria of FEV1/FVC less than 0.7 for COPD resulted in fewer diagnoses in African American vs. non-Hispanic white individuals, according to results published in Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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August 07, 2023
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Better understanding of women’s hormonal changes may improve diabetes management

Better understanding of women’s hormonal changes may improve diabetes management

HOUSTON — Women’s various hormonal changes throughout their lifetime can make their diabetes management more complex compared with men, according to a presenter at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists annual meeting.

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August 07, 2023
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Q&A: Overcoming delays in cystic fibrosis diagnosis, treatment

Q&A: Overcoming delays in cystic fibrosis diagnosis, treatment

Following newborn screening, a cystic fibrosis diagnosis is often delayed or missed in non-white infants, which can result in hospitalization and early life malnutrition, according to a Lurie Children’s Hospital press release.

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