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Study Shows Care Gap in Diabetic Eye Exams Can Be Closed With AI

Autonomous AI has improved eye screening rates for youth with diabetes, closing the gap in care.
Diverse populations are seeing a reduction in the gap in their eye care thanks to AI technology.

Federal review 'raises concerns' about care for Black pregnant patients at Cedars-Sinai

Federal investigation reveals possible discrimination against Black pregnant patients at Cedars-Sinai.
Concerns arise over lower care standards for Black maternity patients compared to white patients.

Enhanced Birthing Services Coming to Coney Island

A new $18.5 million women's health program at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health aims to improve maternal care for at-risk communities.

Biden Administration Announces DEI Criteria for Kidney Transplants

Biden administration implements a points system to address racial inequities in organ transplants, allocating higher points for transplants involving low-income recipients.

Greening Brooklyn: A Prescription For Health And Equity

Investing in green infrastructure and cooling centers in urban areas like Brooklyn is crucial for combating urban heat islands and ensuring health equity.

Holy grail' spit test for prostate cancer raises hopes for high-risk Black men

A new saliva test for prostate cancer may lead to earlier diagnoses, especially for Black men historically excluded from similar tests.

Study Shows Care Gap in Diabetic Eye Exams Can Be Closed With AI

Autonomous AI has improved eye screening rates for youth with diabetes, closing the gap in care.
Diverse populations are seeing a reduction in the gap in their eye care thanks to AI technology.

Federal review 'raises concerns' about care for Black pregnant patients at Cedars-Sinai

Federal investigation reveals possible discrimination against Black pregnant patients at Cedars-Sinai.
Concerns arise over lower care standards for Black maternity patients compared to white patients.

Enhanced Birthing Services Coming to Coney Island

A new $18.5 million women's health program at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health aims to improve maternal care for at-risk communities.

Biden Administration Announces DEI Criteria for Kidney Transplants

Biden administration implements a points system to address racial inequities in organ transplants, allocating higher points for transplants involving low-income recipients.

Greening Brooklyn: A Prescription For Health And Equity

Investing in green infrastructure and cooling centers in urban areas like Brooklyn is crucial for combating urban heat islands and ensuring health equity.

Holy grail' spit test for prostate cancer raises hopes for high-risk Black men

A new saliva test for prostate cancer may lead to earlier diagnoses, especially for Black men historically excluded from similar tests.
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Race Cannot Be Used to Predict Heart Disease, Scientists Say

The American Heart Association is removing race as a factor in assessing risk of heart attack or stroke.
The decision to remove race from clinical tools is part of a broader trend to address health equity and racial bias in the healthcare system.

A Black Physician Takes on Racism in Medicine

Uche Blackstock, founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, has written a book chronicling her journey in medicine and the pervasive inequities within the U.S. healthcare system.
The book, titled Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, explores Blackstock's growing awareness of health disparities faced by Black Americans and offers actionable steps for promoting health equity.

Race Cannot Be Used to Predict Heart Disease, Scientists Say

The American Heart Association is removing race as a factor in assessing risk of heart attack or stroke.
The decision to remove race from clinical tools is part of a broader trend to address health equity and racial bias in the healthcare system.

A Black Physician Takes on Racism in Medicine

Uche Blackstock, founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, has written a book chronicling her journey in medicine and the pervasive inequities within the U.S. healthcare system.
The book, titled Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, explores Blackstock's growing awareness of health disparities faced by Black Americans and offers actionable steps for promoting health equity.
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