Black Americans Less Likely to Get Lifesaving Heart Treatments
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A person with advanced heart failure may often need a heart transplant or a mechanical heart pump to survive.But white patients are twice as likely as Black patients to get this critically important care, a…
Learn MoreDisparities Seen in Receipt of Postpartum Care
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Disparities exist in the receipt of recommended postpartum care by insurance type, rural or urban residence, and racial and ethnic identities, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Health Fo…
Learn More¿Qué evita que algunos estadounidenses hispanos se vacunen contra la COVID?
LUNES, 17 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aunque una gran cantidad de estadounidenses de origen hispano han recibido al menos una dosis de una vacuna contra la COVID-19 a estas alturas, un nuevo estudio sugiere que unas barreras todavía podrían…
Learn MoreThere’s a Push to Expand Medicare’s Coverage of Dental Issues
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dental coverage under Medicare could soon start expanding for seniors under a new proposal from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).Still, the proposed rules would not provide full cover…
Learn MoreOver a Million Americans Are Rationing Insulin Due to High Cost
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 1 million Americans with diabetes have to ration lifesaving insulin because they can’t afford it, a new study shows.Many people delayed picking up their insulin prescription, while others took lower…
Learn MoreWhat’s Keeping Some Hispanic Americans From Getting the COVID Shot?
MONDAY, Oct. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) – While a large number of Hispanic Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at this point, a new study suggests barriers may still stand in the way for those who might want to get shots.Res…
Learn MoreTelehealth Boosts Odds That Patients Show Up for Post-Surgery Care
MONDAY, Oct. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Telehealth became a common way for doctors to see patients during the early days of the pandemic.New research suggests that surgical patients offered virtual care are far more likely to keep appointments befor…
Learn MorePeople With Disabilities Often Excluded From Clinical Trials
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with disabilities are commonly excluded from clinical trials, according to a report published in the October issue of Health Affairs.Willyanne DeCormier Plosky, Ph.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital …
Learn MoreEn EE. UU., 7 millones de mujeres viven en ‘desiertos’ de atención de maternidad, según un informe
MARTES, 11 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El embarazo puede ser más seguro y sano si tanto la madre como el bebé tienen un buen acceso a una atención de maternidad de calidad.Sin embargo, Estados Unidos todavía es uno de los países desarrollad…
Learn More7 Million U.S. Women Live in Maternity Care ‘Deserts’: Report
TUESDAY, Oct. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy can be safer and healthier for both mom and baby with good access to quality maternity care. Yet, the United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especia…
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