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October 12, 2023
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Ocrevus effective in halting MS disease activity for Black, Hispanic patients at 1 year

Ocrevus infusions were effective in halting disease activity in Black and Hispanic individuals with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis after 1 year, according to a study presented at ECTRIMS 2023.

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October 11, 2023
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Kidney disease strongest predictor of sudden cardiac arrest for Hispanic/Latino adults

Data from a population-based study show more than half of all Hispanic or Latino adults who experienced sudden cardiac arrest had a prior diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, with 20% on dialysis, researchers reported.

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July 18, 2023
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Attention, memory deficits greater in Caribbean Hispanic adults with cognitive decline

Older Caribbean Hispanic individuals with mild cognitive impairment scored lower on measures of attention and working memory compared with non-Hispanic white counterparts, according to researchers.

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June 16, 2023
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Hispanic patients satisfied with telemedicine for headache care

AUSTIN, Texas — Hispanic patients with headache disorders were overall satisfied with telemedicine services, regardless of English language proficiency, according to a poster presented here.

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May 30, 2023
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Lp(a) level varies widely among Hispanic US adults

Median lipoprotein(a) levels vary widely among Hispanic or Latino U.S. adults, with the highest median values seen among those self-identifying as Cuban, Dominican or Puerto Rican, researchers reported.

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May 24, 2023
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Bilingual digital tool reduces binge drinking episodes among Hispanic patients

The use of an automated bilingual digital health tool significantly reduced the number of binge drinking episodes among Hispanic patients in the ED, representing a viable option for addressing health disparities, according to researchers.

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May 21, 2023
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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 11, 2023
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Hispanic, Black patients with cirrhosis, COVID-19 have ‘significantly higher’ mortality

CHICAGO — Hispanic and Black patients with cirrhosis who developed COVID-19 infection had higher rates of mortality, as well as higher hospital charges of more than $340 million in 2020, according to a presenter at Digestive Disease Week.

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April 18, 2023
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VIDEO: Minority Health Awareness Month highlights care practices for Hispanic patients

AUSTIN, Texas — This April, Healio celebrates Minority Health Awareness Month with tips for health care professionals and patients on how to elevate care for Hispanic patients.

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April 11, 2023
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High BMI linked to risk for diverticulitis in Hispanic, Latino American individuals

Higher BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio correlated with an increased risk for diverticulitis among Hispanic and Latino American individuals, according to study results published in JAMA Surgery.

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