Diabetic Retinopathy Incidence, Progression May Be Lower in Native Americans
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Estimates of diabetic retinopathy (DR) incidence and progression may be lower than those previously reported for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, according to a study published online March 9 in…
Learn MoreACC: 1999 to 2020 Saw National Decrease in Heart Attack-Related Deaths
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There has been a significant decline in the overall rate of acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-related deaths during the past 20 years across races and ethnic groups, according to a study presented at the annu…
Learn MoreDemographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Demographic factors at the county level are associated with low telemedicine literacy, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Andrew Harris, M.D., from Johns …
Learn MoreGeographical, Racial/Ethnic Differences Seen for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are substantial state variations in racial and ethnic disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) incidence in the United States, according to a study published online March 2 in JAMA Oncology…
Learn MoreNine Novel Prostate Cancer Variants Identified in Men With African Ancestry
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a study of men of African ancestry, published online March 3 in European Urology, nine novel prostate cancer risk variants have been identified.Fei Chen, Ph.D., from the Keck School of Medicine at the Univ…
Learn MoreEl racismo empeora la salud cardiaca de las mujeres negras
JUEVES, 2 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres negras expuestas a ciertas formas de racismo quizá sean más propensas a desarrollar una enfermedad cardiaca, señalan unos investigadores.En específico, las mujeres negras que dijeron que se en…
Learn MoreNon-Hispanic Blacks Have Highest Rate of Mental Health Emergency Visits
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Rates of mental health-related emergency department visits are highest among non-Hispanic Black adults, according to research published online March 1 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publicatio…
Learn MoreRacism Brings Worse Heart Health for Black Women
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black women who are exposed to certain forms of racism may be more likely to develop heart disease, researchers say.Specifically, Black women who said they faced discrimination in employment, housing and in…
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