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February 22, 2023
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Optimal CV health varies by sex, sexual identity in lesbian, gay, bisexual individuals

Optimal CV health varies by sex, sexual identity in lesbian, gay, bisexual individuals

Rates of optimal CV health as determined by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 among gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals vary by sex and sexual identity, researchers reported.

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February 20, 2023
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Adults with disabilities face disparities in kidney transplantation

Adults with disabilities face disparities in kidney transplantation

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and end-stage kidney disease are less likely to be evaluated to kidney transplantation compared to peers without disabilities, according to data published in JAMA Surgery.

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February 16, 2023
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Women younger than 55 years have a 2.4% higher incidence of pancreatic cancer vs. men

Women younger than 55 years have a 2.4% higher incidence of pancreatic cancer vs. men

The incidence of pancreatic cancer increased at a faster rate over time among women aged younger than 55 years compared with their male counterparts, according to research published in Gastroenterology.

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February 15, 2023
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CV complications in COVID-19 more common in men than women, not explained by prior CVD

CV complications in COVID-19 more common in men than women, not explained by prior CVD

Among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, men were more likely than women to have CV complications, but the difference was not explained by lower rates of past CVD in women, researchers reported in BMJ Medicine.

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February 13, 2023
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Blaming health disparities on genetics, cultural attitudes exacerbates inequitable care

Blaming health disparities on genetics, cultural attitudes exacerbates inequitable care

The belief among some physicians that patients from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups will have poorer health outcomes because of cultural attitudes or genetics inadvertently reinforces the disparities, according to researchers.

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February 09, 2023
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Cancer care needs for transgender, gender-diverse individuals inadequately addressed

Cancer care needs for transgender, gender-diverse individuals inadequately addressed

Social and economic determinants of health contribute to higher burden of HPV and HIV as well as lower likelihood of cancer screening among transgender and gender-diverse people, according to a review published in JAMA Oncology.

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February 06, 2023
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Study uncovers disparity in hemodialysis-associated S. aureus infections

Study uncovers disparity in hemodialysis-associated <i>S. aureus </i>infections

Adults on dialysis for end-stage kidney disease are 100 times more likely to have a Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection than those not on dialysis, according to a new report, which uncovered disparities in the rates of infection.

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February 03, 2023
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Strategies aim to reduce barriers to care, increase trial diversity

Strategies aim to reduce barriers to care, increase trial diversity

World Cancer Day is observed annually on Feb. 4.

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February 01, 2023
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VIDEO: Areas of unmet need in dry eye

VIDEO: Areas of unmet need in dry eye

In these videos, Preeya K. Gupta, MD, FACS, associate professor of ophthalmology at Duke University, talks about the various treatment options for dry eye, both approved and in the pipeline, as well as challenges in diagnosis.

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February 01, 2023
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VIDEO: DME care impacted by disparities in health care access

VIDEO: DME care impacted by disparities in health care access

Healio spoke with Rishi P. Singh, MD, about the impact of health care access on diabetic macular edema care.

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