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Disparity researchers still stumped on colon cancer outcome differences
At present, it's well known that African-American patients have lower individual survival rates for just about every type of cancer. Researchers have looked at a number of reasons why this might be... Read more...
Racial disparities found in how often dying wishes are respected
In yet another of the reminder that there are huge ethnic variations present in our healthcare system, researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have concluded that dying white cancer... Read more...
Reader mail: Racial disparities, high-deductible plans
Hi folks: Every now and then it's my privilege to stop opining all of the time and share some of the interesting feedback I get from you. This week I've got a few notes to share on columns that seem... Read more...
Study: Gender, race influence liver transplants
Your gender, your race and your insurance status play an important part in the process of evaluating your fitness for transplant and listing for receiving a donor organ, according to a new study. The... Read more...
Study: Racial gap in prostate cancer falls
A new study has concluded that the gap in prostate cancer cases between African-American men and white men has fallen in recent times. This is one of a very few encouraging studies in a health system... Read more...
Reform efforts include work on health disparities
As health reform legislation takes shape, federal officials and legislators are taking steps to make sure that existing health system disparities are addressed. This follows on a new report by HHS,... Read more...
Groups urge legislators, president to address healthcare disparities
Sadly, there are often large disparities in between the health outcomes of different minority groups, including higher rates of death from some conditions. Now, with a new president in place,... Read more...
Study: Black heart attack patients going to hospitals with higher mortality
Even when hospitals with better outcomes are closer, African-American heart attack victims who live in racially segregated areas are more likely to be admitted to hospitals with higher-than-average... Read more...
Case study: TX program tackles minority diabetes management
A Dallas-area program launched this week designed to address the growing diabetes problem in minority communities and better connect community health workers with patients. The program, which is... Read more...
Report calls for innovation in medical education
With expansion going on at almost all U.S. medical schools--adding about 5,000 new physicians to the profession by 2020--it's a great time for medical educators to think out of the box, according to... Read more...
