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May 24, 2023
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Women with COPD experience stigma, barriers to medication, resources

Women with COPD experience stigma, barriers to medication, resources

WASHINGTON — Among 30 women with advanced COPD, many reported barriers to care and none received palliative care, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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May 22, 2023
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VIDEO: Iffath A. Hoskins, MD, discusses ‘north star goal’ of prioritizing mental health

VIDEO: Iffath A. Hoskins, MD, discusses ‘north star goal’ of prioritizing mental health

BALTIMORE — In this Healio exclusive, Iffath A. Hoskins, MD, FACOG, immediate past president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, discusses her Presidential Initiative: Minding Mental Health.

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May 22, 2023
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VIDEO: Public mental health education essential for young people

VIDEO: Public mental health education essential for young people

SAN FRANCISCO — Providing educational resources to people who serve as authority figures in the lives of children and young people may enable prevention and earlier treatment of mental illness, a presenter here said.

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May 22, 2023
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Incoming ATS president emphasizes team efforts, helping early career medical professionals

Incoming ATS president emphasizes team efforts, helping early career medical professionals

Preparing for her 2023-2024 term as American Thoracic Society president, M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF, will continue working closely with the ATS executive committee and board of directors to evolve the organization’s strategic framework.

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May 21, 2023
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Activity restriction during pregnancy recommended less often for Black, Hispanic women

Activity restriction during pregnancy recommended less often for Black, Hispanic women

BALTIMORE — Black and Hispanic women may be less likely to receive a recommendation to restrict activity during pregnancy compared with white women, according to research presented at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

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May 15, 2023
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VIDEO: Health disparities in IBS-C, CIC

VIDEO: Health disparities in IBS-C, CIC

Anthony Lembo, MD, Director of Research for Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute, discusses the diagnostic process for patients presenting with constipation; approaching management of patients with IBS-C and CIC; treatment options and recent therapeutic advances; health disparities; and important challenges of care.

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May 12, 2023
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Q&A: Uncovering research opportunities for health disparities in lung nodule management

Q&A: Uncovering research opportunities for health disparities in lung nodule management

Lung nodule evaluations are crucial when working proactively against lung cancer, but some patients face disparities in managing them, according to a research statement published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care.

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May 11, 2023
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Cancer death rates decline across congressional districts, but disparities remain

Cancer death rates decline across congressional districts, but disparities remain

Cancer death rates decreased overall across congressional districts in the United States over the past 25 years, according to a study published in Cancer.

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May 09, 2023
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VIDEO: How to overcome social determinants of health and improve diabetes care

VIDEO: How to overcome social determinants of health and improve diabetes care

In this video exclusive, Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, talks with Alyson K. Myers, MD, about disparities people with diabetes face and how those social determinants of health impact outcomes.

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May 08, 2023
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Q&A: Menopause symptoms result in adverse work outcomes, missed workdays

Q&A: Menopause symptoms result in adverse work outcomes, missed workdays

Menopause symptoms can negatively affect work outcomes, highlighting the need for improved medical therapies and a more supportive workplace environment, according to researchers involved in a large cross-sectional Mayo Clinic study.

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