Health Disparities and Insurance Coverage, Where We Are and Moving Forward
When it comes to health insurance, not everyone has access to equitable healthcare in the U.S. Here’s a look at where we are and ways to make improvements in health insurance coverage and health disparities.
Late-Stage Diagnosis of Unscreened Cancer: A Health Disparity
During the COVID-19 pandemic there was a large drop in cancer screenings. This reduction could potentially decrease the chances of detecting many cancers at earlier stages and possibly lead to a greater amount of suffering from undiagnosed or late-stage diagnoses.
ADHD Diagnosis Disparities in Females and BIPOC Patients
ADHD goes as an undiagnosed and untreated struggle more often for girls, women, and certain Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) groups. Here's a look at ADHD and health disparities of female and BIPOC individuals.
Can the Impact of Stress Lead to Disparities in Health Outcomes?
Study of the stress hormone cortisol is entering into research studies, and we at DHH find it a timely topic for its impacts to some BIPOC groups. Here’s a look at cortisol, the health impacts of cortisol, and ways to reduce cortisol levels.
High-Intensity Exercise and Renal Medullary Carcinoma in Those With Sickle Cell Trait
As the most commonly occurring blood disorder in the world, sickle cell trait primarily impacts those in the BIPOC community with African ancestry. We connected with Dr. Pavlos Msaouel about a study on high-intensity exercise in those with sickle cell trait.
Access Matters: Studying Disparities in Health Outcomes for Multiple Myeloma
New research from Heinz Ludwig, MD et al explores the global interrelations between Multiple Myeloma (MM) mortality and countries’ economic resources, patient empowerment, and health access and quality. The study is intended to inform about the associations between these factors, and to improve diagnosis, management, and outcome of patients globally.
Bringing the HEET: Blazing the Trail to Organizational Equity
Blood transfusions, organ transplants, and bone marrow transplants can be detrimental situations for any person who needs one. But what special considerations are there for those who are of BIPOC and mixed races?