Health Equity
Q&A: New neuroscience society’s mission is to ‘leave no brain behind’
A multidisciplinary group of scientists recently launched the Society for Equity Neuroscience to address racial and ethnic disparities in nervous system health through research.
Q&A: Long COVID is more prevalent among those with preexisting disabilities
Long COVID is more prevalent among patients with all types of disabilities, and primary care providers must ensure their practices are accessible for everyone, according to an expert.
‘Call to action’: Variation in cirrhosis infections support streamlined antibiotic use
Significant variations in global rates of infection, culture-positivity and drug resistance serve as a “call to action” to streamline antibiotic use and improve outcomes among inpatients with cirrhosis, according to researchers.
Black children more often referred to children services after unintentional ingestions
There are significant socioeconomic and racial disparities in the treatment of children with unintentional ingestions in the emergency department, according to research presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.
Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
Millions of U.S. adults may not fit within the range of arm sizes eligible for accurate readings with some of the most popular home blood pressure cuffs on the market, researchers reported.
VIDEO: ESCRS president discusses BOSS inclusivity program
BARCELONA, Spain — In this Healio Video Perspective from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, ESCRS president Filomena Ribeiro, MD, PhD, speaks about key initiatives of the organization.
How PCPs can use social drivers of health 'to affect positive change' in their communities
The 2024 ranking of the healthiest communities in the United States can shed light on the social determinants of health that primary care providers should be aware of, according to experts.
Q&A: Award winner breaks ‘barriers for the collective,’ champions equitable pay for women
According to Rinarani Sanghavi, MD, MBA, champion of gender equity and winner of the 2024 Scrubs & Heels Break the Glass Ceiling Award, pay equity represents “one of the pivotal barriers” in advancing gender equity.
Q&A: Understanding the impact of socioeconomic disparities in AMD
Healio spoke with Bradley Dougherty, OD, PhD, associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, about how socioeconomic factors can affect the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of age-related macular degeneration.
Women in Medicine Summit to amplify women, promote gender equity in the field
The Women in Medicine Summit, taking place Sept. 13 and 14, in Chicago, will provide attendees skill building, networking and other opportunities to amplify women in medicine and work toward gender equity in health care.