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Multiple Myeloma: Overcoming Gaps in Treatment and Overcoming Disparities

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In this exclusive MD Newsline webcast Hematology-Oncology Specialists Dr. Mouhammed Kelta and Dr. Shaina Rozell discuss health disparities in Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple Myeloma: Empowering Patients & Doctors

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Question: If a hospital is not equipped to do that study, how do doctors advocate for that? What kind of strategies have you seen to make sure those patients get…

Multiple Myeloma: Early Signs and Key Symptoms

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Question: So how does multiple myeloma typically start? At which point in that journey do the people who are most impacted end up in front of a doctor? Answer: I…

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A community-based lifestyle intervention program called Black Impact was studied for the purpose of determining its impacts on the social needs of Black men and its potential to mitigate the effect of social needs as contributors to worse health outcomes.

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Atopic dermatitis severity and treatment patterns do not differ among diverse racial and ethnic groups in the United States, according to a recent study.
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Evaluating Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Severity and Treatment

Atopic dermatitis severity and treatment patterns do not differ among diverse racial and ethnic groups…
A March 2023 report by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology states that environmental injustice, which includes substandard housing, higher exposure to pollutants, higher exposure to violence and psychological stress, and other factors, is the major cause of health disparities and the higher prevalence of allergies in people of color.
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AAAAI Reports on Systemic Racism and Allergic Diseases

A March 2023 report by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and  Immunology states that…
A new Korean study explored how household income influences healthcare utilization by children living with allergies. It found that those from higher socioeconomic status and children older than 13 years were more likely to seek help with allergies.
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Socioeconomic Status and Child Allergy Healthcare Usage

A new Korean study explored how household income influences healthcare utilization by children living with…
This study found that Black and Hispanic children who live in poor neighborhoods, have public insurance, and have higher rates of comorbidities like allergies were also significantly more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19.
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Racial Disparities in Pediatric COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Allergies
An Americas Health Foundation panel agreed on the significant prevalence of health disparities related to atopic dermatitis in Latin America. They identified the factors contributing to these disparities and developed expert recommendations.
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Americas Health Foundation Identifies Health Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis
A new study found that Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to have food allergies than Whites. Additionally, emergency department visits due to severe food allergies were more prevalent among people from lower socioeconomic status.
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Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities in Food Allergies

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A March 2023 report by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology states that environmental injustice, which includes substandard housing, higher exposure to pollutants, higher exposure to violence and psychological stress, and other factors, is the major cause of health disparities and the higher prevalence of allergies in people of color.
Asthma

AAAAI Reports on Systemic Racism and Allergic Diseases

A March 2023 report by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and  Immunology states that…
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) shows benefits over 3D-conformal (3D-CRT) radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer, held from Sept. 9 to 12 in Singapore.
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Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Best for Locally Advanced NSCLC

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy spares more normal tissue than 3D-conformal radiotherapy Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) shows…
Although relative dose intensity similar, pathologic complete response higher with intervention
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Diet, Exercise Intervention May Aid Chemotherapy Outcomes in Breast Cancer

Although relative dose intensity similar, pathologic complete response higher with intervention A home-based diet and…
The field of multiple myeloma (MM) treatment has seen significant advancements in recent years, which have improved median survival rates for patients from 3 years two decades ago to around 10 years now.
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Recent research analyzed the association of modifiable risk factors with cardiovascular disease and death in a global cohort.
Cardiology
Global Impact of Modifiable Risk Factors on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
This study found that Black and Hispanic children who live in poor neighborhoods, have public insurance, and have higher rates of comorbidities like allergies were also significantly more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19.
COVID-19/Coronavirus
Racial Disparities in Pediatric COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Allergies
An Americas Health Foundation panel agreed on the significant prevalence of health disparities related to atopic dermatitis in Latin America. They identified the factors contributing to these disparities and developed expert recommendations.
Atopic dermatitis
Americas Health Foundation Identifies Health Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis
The assessment of droplets in the exhaled air of mild asthma patients indicated changes in surfactant protein-A and albumin after exposure to indoor ultrafine particles derived from cooking. Candle and cooking exposure are associated with mild inflammation.
Asthma
Effects of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles in Mild Asthma Patients
A cross-sectional study found that disadvantaged and disordered neighborhood environments were associated with excess adiposity in adolescence.
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Effect of Social Environment on Adiposity, Cardiometabolic Risk in Adolescents

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