October 15, 2021

Alarmingly, women and families make up the fasted-growing segments of the homeless population. Yet, it remains unclear how homelessness impacts childbirth. This cross-sectional study, published in JAMA Network Open, examined the differences in childbirth delivery outcomes and costs of care for pregnant women experiencing homelessness and those who were not.  The study included 15,029 homeless pregnant women...

Premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) occurs at or before the age of 55. Strategies in secondary prevention in women with premature ASCVD are lacking in the medical literature. This cross-sectional, national, and multicenter VA study, published in JAMA Cardiology, examined sex-related disparities in antiplatelet and statin treatment among female veterans with premature and extremely premature ASCVD. ...

After-hours primary care provides episodic care for acute illnesses and continuity of care for chronic diseases. Inadequate access to this type of care is a driving force behind the increased use of emergency care for non-emergent cases.  This study, published in the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, examined how race, income, geographic location, type of...

In the Midwestern United States, although Black Americans use opioids less than their white counterparts, they are significantly more likely to die from an opioid overdose.   This study, published in the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, examined opioid use among Midwestern Black Americans and the potential for faith-based opioid prevention and intervention programs in...