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June 23, 2023
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Q&A: Community programs, policies could address food allergy disparities

Q&A: Community programs, policies could address food allergy disparities

Clinical outcomes in ED visits and epinephrine autoinjector use among other indicators have revealed racial, ethnic and socioeconomic differences in prevalence of food allergies among children and adults.

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June 22, 2023
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Prevalence of food allergy differs by race, ethnicity, income

Prevalence of food allergy differs by race, ethnicity, income

Racial, ethnic and socioeconomic differences in the prevalence of food allergies are evident in ED visits related to food allergies and epinephrine autoinjector use, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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June 15, 2023
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Food insecurity associated with metabolic syndrome for Latina women

Food insecurity associated with metabolic syndrome for Latina women

CHICAGO — Food insecurity, a key social determinant of health, may contribute to the relatively higher rate of metabolic syndrome among U.S. Latina women, according to findings presented at ENDO 2023.

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June 14, 2023
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AMA adopts guidelines that address inequities in medicine

AMA adopts guidelines that address inequities in medicine

At the annual meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, members voted to adopt guidelines addressing systemic discrimination and inequities in medicine.

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June 13, 2023
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Addressing disparities in diagnosing cystic fibrosis in diverse populations

Addressing disparities in diagnosing cystic fibrosis in diverse populations

WASHINGTON — For people with skin of color, a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is often delayed or missed, and they are not well represented in treatment trials, according to an American Thoracic Society International Conference presentation.

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June 05, 2023
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Social need screenings, community programs mitigate disparities in asthma care

Social need screenings, community programs mitigate disparities in asthma care

WASHINGTON — By screening for unmet social needs and working with community linkage programs, providers can mitigate disparities in asthma care, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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June 02, 2023
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Q&A: Campaign to improve access to care for underserved patients with asthma

Q&A: Campaign to improve access to care for underserved patients with asthma

Accessia Health and MedicoCX have teamed up to raise up to $1 million to improve access to care for patients with asthma and allergies, particularly those in medical treatment deserts.

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May 31, 2023
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Social determinants of health contribute to racial disparities in premature deaths

Social determinants of health contribute to racial disparities in premature deaths

Disparities in premature mortality rates among Black adults are heavily driven by social determinants of health, a study published in Lancet Public Health found.

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May 30, 2023
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The false promise of personalized medicine in the global environment

The false promise of personalized medicine in the global environment

Physicians listen to the patient in front of us. We care for one patient at a time. There is inherent individualization in the patient interaction. Each story is unique. Each treatment plan is tailored.

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May 25, 2023
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New resources aim to help primary care physicians address social drivers of health

New resources aim to help primary care physicians address social drivers of health

Addressing social drivers of health is critical but complicated, according to experts.

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