Tag: Race
Socioeconomic Disparities Contribute to Frequent ED Visits for Seizure
Increased odds of high ED visits seen for those with Medicare, Medicaid, no insurance versus private insurance
Uterine Cancer Incidence, Mortality Expected to Increase Through 2050
Incidence-based mortality projected to be nearly three times higher in Black versus White women
Disparities Exist in Outpatient Referrals for Opioid Use Disorder
Findings seen for Black patients presenting to the emergency department
Breast Cancer Incidence Trends Vary by Age
Variance in trends seen even among older women (aged 85 years and older versus 65 to 74 years), particularly by race and ethnicity and stage at diagnosis
Differences in Life Expectancy Underestimated for Indigenous Americans
Life expectancy of self-identified AI/AN individuals is about 73 years, which is several years less than U.S.-wide average
Minor Complications Up for Black Patients After Weight-Loss Surgery
Increased rates of readmission, unplanned intervention, emergency department visits seen for Black versus White patients
Racial, Ethnic Differences Seen in Teens’ Use of Mental Health Services
Nearly one in three White teens report mental health visits, but this finding was significantly lower among teens from racial and ethnic minority groups
Attrition Rates High Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Medical Students
Highest odds of attrition were seen among LGB Hispanic male and female students
Culturally Tailored Intervention Beneficial for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
Clinically relevant but not statistically significant improvement seen in anxiety and fatigue versus usual services
Psoriasis Tied to Increased Risk for Sleep Disorders
Psoriasis was significantly associated with restless leg syndrome, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea
