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Black patients more likely to be chemically sedated at the EDs than their white counterparts

Black patients presenting at Emergency Departments (EDs) across the country with psychiatric complaints are 63 percent more likely to be chemically sedated than their white counterparts.

7 Apr 2023

Study indicates that targeted interventions strengthening HIV antiretroviral therapy initiation are critical

Researchers assessed five-year trends in human immunodeficiency virus viral load suppression rates.

7 Apr 2023

Study explores the association between gut microbiome dysbiosis and uveitis

Researchers provide an overview of existing research on the correlation between uveitis and gut dysbiosis.

7 Apr 2023

Can environmental pollutants alter body composition?

Researchers assessed the impact of environmental pollutants on body composition.

7 Apr 2023

The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers evaluated the association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake, cognitive decay, and dementia.

7 Apr 2023

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

Researchers reviewed the current knowledge related to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and the role of mitochondria concerning health outcomes.

7 Apr 2023

Increasing reports of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections mandate surveillance for toxigenic lineage M1UK

Study explores the emerging invasive group A Streptococcus M1uk lineage,

7 Apr 2023

No-cost preventive services are now in jeopardy. Here’s what you need to know.

When a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional a popular part of the Affordable Care Act that ensures no-cost preventive care for certain services, such as screening exams for conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis, and certain cancers, it left a lot of people with a lot of questions.

7 Apr 2023

Montana may require insurers to cover monitoring devices for diabetes

In between sets of tumbling warmups, Adrienne Prashar crossed the gym to where she had stashed her diabetes supplies and tested her blood sugar.

7 Apr 2023

High inflation and housing costs force many Americans to delay needed care

At a health-screening event in Sarasota, Florida, people gathered in a parking lot and waited their turn for blood pressure or diabetes checks.

7 Apr 2023

General Awareness Gaps and Affordability Concerns Revealed with State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report

From BGI Genomics 7 Apr 2023

Study: Nearly 39% of nurses in Michigan intend to leave their jobs soon

About 39% of nurses in the state of Michigan say they intend to leave their jobs in the next year, according to a University of Michigan study.

6 Apr 2023

Improving cancer awareness among the rural American Indian communities

Phyllis Nassi, MSW, associate director of research and science, special populations, directs the American Indian program at Huntsman Cancer Institute and recently received the 2023 American Association for Cancer Research Distinguished Public Service Award for Exceptional Leadership in Cancer Advocacy.

6 Apr 2023