Reality of organ transplant waiting listsThe organ transplant distribution process frequently overlooks waiting lists, complicating equitable access to high-quality organs.
Donated OrgansThe U.S. organ transplant system is becoming less equitable, with organs often going to less critical patients.Nearly 20% of organ allocations in 2022 were done out of sequence.
The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO ShootingThe difficulties in navigating the healthcare system can feel more burdensome than the illness itself for patients and families.
Donated OrgansThe U.S. organ transplant system is becoming less equitable, with organs often going to less critical patients.Nearly 20% of organ allocations in 2022 were done out of sequence.
The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO ShootingThe difficulties in navigating the healthcare system can feel more burdensome than the illness itself for patients and families.
The Perverse Consequences of Tuition-Free Medical SchoolPhilanthropic efforts in healthcare education may inadvertently perpetuate inequality despite noble intentions.
NHS diversity practices hindered by misguided approaches', says StreetingNHS diversity and inclusion practices are hindered by misguided approaches, emphasizing the need to address deep-rooted racial inequalities in healthcare.
The Perverse Consequences of Tuition-Free Medical SchoolPhilanthropic efforts in healthcare education may inadvertently perpetuate inequality despite noble intentions.
NHS diversity practices hindered by misguided approaches', says StreetingNHS diversity and inclusion practices are hindered by misguided approaches, emphasizing the need to address deep-rooted racial inequalities in healthcare.
'I want to make fertility treatment consistent'Campaigner seeks consistent IVF funding across regions in the UK.
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies FindTeletherapy has worsened disparities in mental health care access during the pandemic, affecting low-income and minority groups negatively.
The Long Wave: Andree Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independenceAndree Blouin's autobiography remains relevant today, highlighting ongoing socio-political issues.Cannabis farmers in St Vincent face challenges in a competitive and disaster-prone market.The fire in Accra underscores the risks of informal economic dependency.Blood test errors expose systemic healthcare flaws affecting communities.
Why is the internet thirsty for the alleged CEO shooting suspect?Online reactions to the murder of a healthcare CEO reveal societal anger towards the elite and can lead to disturbing infatuation with the suspect.
The Largest Cities in the World Are a Nightmare, Unless You Have MoneyUrbanization hugely contributes to wealth disparities, especially in megacities, significantly affecting healthcare access and social equality.
Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma studyMillions of teenagers in Africa suffer from undiagnosed asthma exacerbated by urbanisation.
Mongolia's ambitious programme to tackle cancer death rates reaches 40% of populationAn ambitious project in Mongolia targets cancer mortality, reaching 40% of the population by screening for non-communicable diseases like cancer.
Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma studyMillions of teenagers in Africa suffer from undiagnosed asthma exacerbated by urbanisation.
Mongolia's ambitious programme to tackle cancer death rates reaches 40% of populationAn ambitious project in Mongolia targets cancer mortality, reaching 40% of the population by screening for non-communicable diseases like cancer.
The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her LifeDenial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
How abortion became a battleground issue of the US election podcastThe abortion ban in Texas creates severe barriers for women, especially in medical emergencies involving multiple pregnancies.
The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her LifeDenial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
How abortion became a battleground issue of the US election podcastThe abortion ban in Texas creates severe barriers for women, especially in medical emergencies involving multiple pregnancies.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealedGP shortages lead to increased patient loads for GPs, exacerbating access issues and declining satisfaction in healthcare in England.
Black prostate cancer survivor told he was more likely to be hit by bus' than dieThe importance of accurate medical guidance in understanding prostate cancer risk for Black men.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black mothers, study saysDoctors perform unnecessary C-sections more often on Black mothers than white mothers, highlighting significant racial disparities in maternal care.
I wasn't sure I'd make it': how a new mother's brush with TB could mean better treatment for pregnant womenAccess to effective healthcare regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis during pregnancy is severely lacking, impacting both maternal and infant health.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black mothers, study saysDoctors perform unnecessary C-sections more often on Black mothers than white mothers, highlighting significant racial disparities in maternal care.
I wasn't sure I'd make it': how a new mother's brush with TB could mean better treatment for pregnant womenAccess to effective healthcare regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis during pregnancy is severely lacking, impacting both maternal and infant health.
Why Autism in Black Boys Is Often MissedAfrican-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later than white children, leading to fewer treatment opportunities.
A $600 million gift will go to Black medical schools' endowments, thanks to this donorBloomberg Philanthropies is donating $600 million to four historically Black medical schools to increase Black representation in the medical field.
Black patients move up kidney transplant waitlist in Illinois after race removed from blood testThousands of African American kidney patients benefited from the removal of race from a flawed test, leading to fairer transplant waitlist evaluations.
Black mothers twice as likely as white mothers to be hospitalised with perinatal mental illnessBlack mothers have significantly higher rates of perinatal mental illness hospital admissions than white mothers, revealing racial disparities in healthcare.
Op-ed | Combating obesity in New York state | amNewYorkSystemic healthcare inequities disproportionately impact communities of color, leading to higher rates of obesity and related health issues.
Anne Boyer, poet: Denying hatred isn't good for you, you need to let it out'The world is sick, not the people with cancer. Society's failure lies in making them sick.
I treat transgender children banning puberty blockers is not a decision for politicians to make | Aidan KellyThe ban on puberty-blocking medication for transgender youth was introduced as a temporary measure before an election, has been proposed to become permanent, but comes under criticism for potentially overlooking the needs of intersex individuals.