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5 days ago

She's Not Imagining It: The Continuing Medical Dismissal of Women

A recent survey of 900 women aged 25-34 found that 93% reported feeling dismissed when seeking medical help. Over 40% visited multiple providers to receive a diagnosis.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK sickle cell patients get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders'

People living with sickle cell disease experience significantly poorer care compared to those with cystic fibrosis, due to inadequate investment and attention over the years.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds

Disparities in treatment for aortic stenosis exist, impacting women, minorities, and those in deprived areas.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

It's Not Fair: Why Some People Don't 'Get' Mental Health

Blaming those with mental illness is often easier than acknowledging their suffering.
Serious mental illness symptoms can be misinterpreted as laziness or irresponsibility.
Mental health conditions are neurobiological, deserving similar respect as physical illnesses.
Individuals with mental health issues deserve compassion, not stigma.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A back to work' approach to mental illness is no panacea | Letters

Mental illness disproportionately impacts lower socioeconomic classes, exacerbated by financial stress and systemic inequalities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Concerning' lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Health experts are raising alarms about the significant under-representation of women in UK clinical trials, emphasizing the urgent need for more focused studies on women's health.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

I've got to move to Scotland because I can't get the cancer drug I need in England'

Moving is a difficult dilemma for Mrs. Angell, who doesn't want to leave her family behind. 'I can't bare it, I've got family here I've got grandchildren, I don't want to leave them,' she said.
UK news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Between lack of access and limited resources: Hispanic women bear the brunt of state abortion bans

For Hispanic women living 300 miles from an abortion clinic in 2023, births increased 3.8%, compared with a 2.8% increase for the average woman.
Women
US news
The 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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Long Wave: Andree Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Andree 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.
fromIntelligencer
7 months ago

The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

"The fight with the insurance companies was, in many ways, worse than cancer," Anna says. "It took over my entire family's life."
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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

The Largest Cities in the World Are a Nightmare, Unless You Have Money

Urbanization hugely contributes to wealth disparities, especially in megacities, significantly affecting healthcare access and social equality.
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Thurman's death after being denied timely abortion care illustrates the severe consequences of restrictive abortion laws that endanger women's lives and health.
Medicine
Black Lives Matter
fromCbsnews
10 months ago

Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black mothers, study says

Doctors perform unnecessary C-sections more often on Black mothers than white mothers, highlighting significant racial disparities in maternal care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Mongolia's ambitious programme to tackle cancer death rates reaches 40% of population

An ambitious project in Mongolia targets cancer mortality, reaching 40% of the population by screening for non-communicable diseases like cancer.
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