American ethnic groups less likely to have cholesterol controlled
...l is very common, treatment is far from ideal, and disparities in control persist," Goff said. "We have very effective treatments for high blood cholesterol, but for people to benefit, they must have their cholesterol measured, have treatment prescribed by physicians, and take the medication as advised." The ne...Drug-eluting stents adopted quickly, with early disparities
...sis of the early trends of the their use, we found disparities in terms of age, race and socio-economic factors," said Duke cardiologist Sunil Rao, M.D., who presented the results of the Duke analysis Nov. 10, 2004, at the American Heart Association's annual scientific sessions in New Orleans. "We also found tha...Blacks less likely to start smoking, less likely to quit
...s will need to be continued and intensified if the disparities in cessation are to be narrowed, King says. ...UIC receives $8.1m for public health research, training
...illion grant from the CDC to help eliminate health disparities and create healthy communities through research, t... issues like obesity, intentional violence, health disparities and bioterror threats, you need to gather people together in different disciplines to provide though...NIH awards 1,400 new student loan repayment contracts
...ediatric, contraception and infertility, or health disparities research. The programs also provide coverage for ...diatric, contraception and infertility, and health disparities research professionals for the next generation," says Ruth Kirschstein, M.D., Senior Advisor to the ...NIA establishes new demography centers to enhance knowledge about older americans
...hip between health and economic status; and health disparities by gender and race. The new and existing Centers ...nd in other countries, with particular emphasis on disparities in outcomes; and conduct comparative international studies analyzing the efficiencies of different h...Doctors can improve colorectal cancer screening rates
...of Americans 50 and over are getting screened, and disparities are often seen based on race, education and healthcare access. The study was part of a set of UCLA Center for Health Policy Research studies on cancer screening led by Ninez Ponce, Ph.D., M.P.P., and funded by the National Cancer Institute and The Ca...$25 million funds health promotion studies at UT School of Public Health
...ents in an effort to understand factors that cause disparities in health outcomes by race/ethnicity, gender and social economic status. Familias V a study to improve asthma management among Hispanic families. "Serious chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes will not be conquered in doctors' offices or...Black and Hispanic patients wait longer for heart attack treatment
...tment in the higher quality hospitals. Eliminating disparities might best be achieved by efforts to improve quality at poorer performing hospitals and ensuring that all patients have access to high-quality hospitals." ...New report highlights lack of minorities in medicine
...sity is a critical component of eliminating health disparities in Massachusetts," State Representative Peter J. Koutoujian, Chairman of the House Committee on Health Care said. "This document will play a crucial role in the discussions and deliberations of the Special Commission to Eliminate Health Disparities....UCI launches nation's first medical education program focused on Latino culture
...on and a vitally important step in reducing health disparities and improving quality of care in California," said Dr. Michael V. Drake, vice president for health affairs at the UC Office of the President. "Through PRIME-LC, the university will launch a patient-centered program that is without precedent in U.S. ...African-Americans more likely to die of colon cancer
...er biological properties, may contribute to racial disparities in survival of patients with colon cancer....Twelve scholars to receive support to strengthen the field of geriatric social work
...can American elders with Diabetes and examine race disparities in health among older adults. In addition to completing their research project, the twelve scholars will participate in institutes and workshops to further enhance their teaching, research and leadership skills. Each Scholar will be paired with a ...Prevalence of chlamydia high among young adults in U.S.
...lamydial infection, with substantial racial/ethnic disparities present in the prevalence, according to a study in...ng of young women are inadequate. The reduction of disparities in the prevalence of both chlamydial and gonococcal infections across racial/ethnic groups must also...Vaccine reduces racial disparity in incidence of childhood pneumonia and meningitis
...monia and meningitis) than whites, with the widest disparities occurring among children in the first 2 years of l...matically, but the impact of vaccination on racial disparities in incidence of pneumococcal disease has not been known. Brendan Flannery, Ph.D., of the Centers for...New UNC research finds high rate of chlamydia in U.S. young adults
...esults provide compelling evidence that nationwide disparities in chlamydial and gonococcal infections are real r...ng of young women are inadequate. The reduction of disparities in the prevalence of both chlamydial and gonococcal infections across racial and ethnic groups must ...Illegal drug use causes painful complications for oncology patients
...elphia, Pa., offers expert solutions on how to rid disparities and highlights the valuable role of the oncology nurse in this process. "We know between six to ten percent of the general population become addicted so naturally some oncology patients will come to us with this problem," said Kedziera. "Misconcept...Not guilty! Evidence exonerates 328, but many still falsely imprisoned
...nother key finding in the research involved racial disparities in the juvenile justice system. Ninety percent of exonerated juvenile defendants are African-American or Hispanic. The U-M students participating in the research were Kristen Jacoby and Daniel Matheson, Law School; Nicholas Montgomery, Department of ...Prescription of opioids for back pain needs improvement
...dy found significant regional, social and economic disparities in the use of the powerful painkillers. Specifically, the researchers found that patients are more likely to take opioid drugs for their back pain if they live in the South, hold public insurance, are less educated and have low income. Moreover, the ...90 million Americans are burdened with inadequate health literacy
...e quality of care and reduce health care costs and disparities may fail. Limited health literacy affects more than just the uneducated and poor, the report says. At some point, most individuals will encounter health information they cannot understand. Even well educated people with strong reading and writing s...