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A national U.S. study found that patients with epilepsy from rural counties had worse hospital outcomes, including higher mortality, more status epilepticus, longer stays, and less EEG use, highlighting access-related disparities.
This review analyzes evidence comparing Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) across ancestries, highlighting that while pathogenic variant prevalence is similar, African ancestry individuals face higher LDL-C burdens and significant risks fro
In a single-center real-world cohort, survival with mirvetuximab soravtansine, trastuzumab deruxtecan, and tisotumab vedotin broadly mirrored pivotal trials, with no independent survival differences by age, race, or ethnicity after adjustme
Among 114,034 commercially insured patients, the median time to a new neurology visit was 25 days. Waits varied by sex, diagnosis, region, and plan type, while neurologist density showed no association with access.
A culturally tailored educational intervention significantly improved clinical trial knowledge and self-efficacy among African American and Hispanic women, highlighting the potential of community partnerships to address disparities in gynec
A multicenter study reveals that culturally and linguistically diverse patients with sepsis had lower in-hospital mortality and shorter ICU stays compared to non-CaLD patients, challenging prior assumptions about healthcare disparities.
This review analyzes community-validated strategies to improve biobanking engagement among Black women with endometrial cancer, highlighting return-of-value, transparency, and trust-building as essential components for reducing health dispa
This community-engaged mixed-methods study identifies critical Return of Value (ROV) elements, such as genetic insights and community health benefits, to improve biobanking engagement among Black women with endometrial cancer, offering 14 a
This cross-sectional study of 2,268 autopsies reveals that female sex, APOEε4 status, and African ancestry independently and jointly influence neuritic plaque burden, suggesting that current Alzheimer’s biomarker thresholds may need refinem
A Mayo Clinic study reveals that children with out-of-home placement histories face 24% longer ED stays and double the odds of being restrained during mental health crises, highlighting critical systemic disparities in pediatric emergency c
This review analyzes 2025 prostate cancer data, highlighting a 3% annual incidence increase primarily driven by advanced-stage disease. It explores age-specific trends, significant racial inequities in mortality, and the clinical challenges
In 2026, approximately 2.1 million new cancer cases and 626,140 deaths are projected in the U.S. Advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment have increased survival rates and averted millions of deaths, yet disparities and rising
A longitudinal study of 1,733 Black breast cancer survivors reveals that high intake of ultra-processed foods significantly increases both breast cancer-specific and all-cause mortality, highlighting a critical modifiable risk factor for ad
A prospective study reveals that patients with mental health conditions face significant delays in STEMI diagnosis, resulting in larger infarct sizes and a twofold increase in five-year cardiovascular mortality compared to those without suc
GBD 2021 analysis shows stable overall CNS cancer incidence in the US from 1990–2021, with significant declines in mortality and DALYs but major state-level, age, sex, and SDI-related disparities that demand targeted public-health and clini
This national registry study reveals that older adults with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) exposed to high fine particulate pollution and racial/ethnic segregation face significantly elevated dementia risk, highlighting critical environmen
This article analyzes recent findings on sociodemographic and geographic disparities in community-based stroke rehabilitation from the COMPASS trial.
This retrospective national cohort study reveals that Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees undergoing major cancer surgery are less likely to receive care at high-quality hospitals compared to traditional Medicare beneficiaries, raising concer
The MI-SIGHT telemedicine program significantly improves vision and eye health outcomes by providing glaucoma and eye disease screening with care navigation in community health centers, demonstrating high satisfaction and cost-effectiveness
A randomized trial shows that a smartphone-based asthma self-management program improves symptom control in adults, though its effectiveness is attenuated in African American participants.
