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A qualitative study published in JAMA Network Open identifies how limited cultural capital, cancer-related stigma, and economic deprivation form a self-reinforcing cycle that excludes low-income patients from hospice care, highlighting the
A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 studies reveals that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs significantly increase minority representation and improve institutional culture, with a 73% increase in the odds
A massive systematic review of 5.5 million patients reveals that those with mental disorders receive significantly lower quality diabetes care, including less frequent monitoring and a 74% lower likelihood of being prescribed GLP-1 receptor
This article examines the Lancet Psychiatry Standing Commission’s findings on mental health care delivery during COVID-19, highlighting the disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, the rise of Long COVID, and the urgent need for
A pilot randomized clinical trial reveals that text-based digital stories centered on community voices significantly improved influenza vaccination rates among children in Black communities, even though only 7% of caregivers viewed the narr
A secondary analysis of the My Body, My Test-3 trial shows that mailed self-collection kits effectively detect both HPV and STIs in underscreened, low-income women, with high patient preference and significant clinical yield.
The Navigate-Kidney trial demonstrates that community health worker support significantly improves interdialytic weight gain, dialysis adherence, and patient activation among Hispanic and Latino individuals on hemodialysis, addressing criti
A whole-population study from 2012–2023 reveals that while confirmed child maltreatment cases declined overall, disparities for Black children and female victims of sexual abuse remained stagnant or worsened, highlighting critical gaps in p
A multicenter study reveals that economic instability—specifically food insecurity—and poor social/community contexts significantly increase the odds of long COVID in US children and adolescents, highlighting the critical role of social det
A large-scale registry study reveals that young adults (18-39) in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit present with higher rates of cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest compared to older adults, yet demonstrate significantly higher survival rate
This review analyzes the significant shift in type 2 diabetes prescribing patterns following California’s 2022 Medi-Cal expansion, highlighting how policy-driven access to SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists narrowed health
This study identifies key modifiable surgical and hospital-level factors—including surgical approach and antibiotic adherence—that contribute to the disproportionately higher rate of postoperative complications experienced by Black patients
A comprehensive population study of 450,453 deaths identifies specific occupations, including fishing, mining, and funeral services, with disproportionately high cancer mortality, suggesting a complex interplay of workplace exposures and st
A cross-sectional analysis (FDA approvals 2015–2018) found that most countries hosting pivotal trials lack timely market authorization for tested medicines, especially lower- and middle-income countries—raising ethical, regulatory, and poli
The GoFresh randomized trial found that 12 weeks of home‑delivered DASH‑patterned groceries plus dietitian counseling reduced systolic BP by 3.4 mm Hg versus cash stipends and lowered LDL; effects were not sustained three months after the i
Genomic newborn screening shows promise for early detection of a wider range of diseases but raises significant technological, ethical, and equity challenges before becoming a universally accessible public health tool.
Eliminating a $45 fee for advanced breast cancer screening technology improves access and reduces health disparities, according to recent research.
