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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Black mothers twice as likely as white mothers to be hospitalised with perinatal mental illness

Black mothers have significantly higher rates of perinatal mental illness hospital admissions than white mothers, revealing racial disparities in healthcare. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Op-ed | Combating obesity in New York state | amNewYork

Systemic healthcare inequities disproportionately impact communities of color, leading to higher rates of obesity and related health issues. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 months ago
Medicine

Patients may have to travel to 'same-day' health hubs - and will not be seen by GPs

Same-day access hubs will be mandated in NHS North West London from April.
Care co-ordinators will assess patients initially, with supervising GPs present at each hub. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
Health

Medical device bias needs immediate action - review

Immediate action needed to address biases in medical devices, especially for darker skin tones
Recommendations include design of fairer devices and acceptance of report's conclusions by government [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

Healthcare to go: roadside clinics help keep Kenya's truckers rolling

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for the majority of deaths worldwide, with three quarters occurring in developing countries.
NCDs are caused by a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors, and are highly preventable. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Public health

Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds

Children of color in the U.S. are more likely to face disparities in pediatric care than their white peers.
Children of color are less likely to receive pain management, diagnostic imaging, and timely care at the ER.
The disparities in pediatric care are present across different racial and ethnic groups, regardless of health insurance coverage. [ more ]
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