Health Disparity

Renin-angiotensin system blockade conferred similar mortality benefits for Black vs. non-Black patients with HF, and despite less benefit for hospitalization for Black patients, absolute benefit was comparable, researchers reported.

SAN FRANCISCO — In outpatient gynecologic settings, potential concerns may exist for over-the-phone translation services, especially for older and patients with less education, researchers reported.

WASHINGTON — In a Healio video exclusive, Shirley Paski, MD, discusses highlights from her presentation at Digestive Disease Week, which focused on the importance of screening patients on special diets for nutritional risks and malnutrition.

WASHINGTON — Provider recommendation was a major influencer for colonoscopy screening for young adults at average risk for colorectal cancer, especially non-Hispanic Black patients, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week.

WASHINGTON — In a Healio video exclusive, Saqr Alsakarneh, MD, MSc, describes “significant disparities” in race, ethnicity and sex among participants enrolled clinical trials for liver transplantation in the U.S.

Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI, has shattered multiple glass ceilings in her career as an allergist.

Rural area residents in need of medical attention might not be able to get the care they require due to the current intensive care crisis in these areas, according to a paper published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

A greater proportion of American Indian or Alaska Native and Black women of reproductive age live in states with effective abortion bans vs. limited or available access, highlighting possible unequal impact of abortion bans, data show.

Those who live in rural areas face a higher risk for dying early from preventable deaths, but primary care providers can implement strategies to reduce these disparities, experts said during a CDC press conference.

Climate change has resulted in higher pollution levels, more wildfires and warmer temperatures, all of which come together and increase the risk for asthma, according to a paper published in Frontiers in Science.