Race and Ethnicity May Affect Outcomes in Pediatric Crohn Disease
Researchers examined the association between race and ethnicity and pediatric Crohn disease diagnostic delay, treatment, and outcomes.
Health Disparity
PA Program Creates LGBTQ+ Training Workshop
PA students who took the course showed improved comfort levels in providing primary care, health maintenance, and resources to LGBTQ+ individuals.
Multiple Components of Socioeconomic Deprivation Contribute to Cognitive Decline
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, discusses studies presented at the AAIC 2022 regarding the link between socioeconomic status and cognitive decline.
Exploring Cardiovascular Risk in Transgender Patients
A look into increased cardiovascular risk in patients who are transgender and suggestions for how to improve their health care.
Early-Onset Pancreatic Cancer Increased in White and Hispanic Women
Researchers examined trends of early- and late-onset pancreatic cancer across different sex and racial and ethnic groups in the US.
Eating Red Meat May Up Colorectal Cancer Risk in Black Women
Intake of unprocessed red meat associated with 33% increased risk for colorectal cancer per 100 g/day in Black women.
Tailored Cognitive Therapy Helps Black Women With Insomnia Symptoms
Researchers sought to compare the efficacy of a standard version of an internet-delivered CBT-I program, a culturally tailored version, and a sleep education control at improving insomnia symptoms.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
Screening Tool Combats Food Insecurity and Pediatric Obesity
The aim of the study was to identify individuals with food insecurity and establish processes to refer patients and families to federal and community resources.
Robots Used to Engage Seniors in Activities
GAPNA reviews 3 studies on transitioning from skilled nursing care to home care, the use of robots to engage seniors in activities, and the need for more training to care for LGBTQI seniors.
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