Health Disparity

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.