September 16, 2022

Over 19% of children in US are obese. Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous children and adolescents have even higher rates of obesity, at 24.2%, 25.6%, and 29.7%, respectively. A study published in Pediatric Obesity argues that despite efforts to combat the obesity epidemic, it remains a major concern for minority children and racism plays a vital...

A study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion addresses increased rates of obesity among Hispanic communities and one effective approach to counter this. Dr. Brown, with University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and colleagues focused on whether a weight loss program enhanced with a motivational interviewing session can boost participants’ results....

Melanoma brain metastasis (MBM) is found in 30–40% of patients with advanced melanoma. While treatment options are accessible, MBM remains a challenge to treat effectively. Around 30-40% of patients with advanced melanoma present with melanoma brain metastases (MBM) at diagnosis, with a higher percentage of patients exhibiting MBM at the time of death in autopsy....

Patients with multiple comorbidities in addition to melanoma may be less likely to receive appropriate treatment than patients without comorbidities. Clinicians and health systems are encouraged to address these inequalities in melanoma treatment. Disparities in the treatment of patients with melanoma exist in the United States and can have a negative impact on patient outcomes....

Age-related disparities exist in patients with advanced melanoma regarding overall survival. One study addressed the limited data on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in different age groups and their effect on survival rates. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) changed the landscape of melanoma treatment, improving the overall survival (OS) of affected patients. Studies have...

Detecting melanoma early in patients is crucial for ensuring positive outcomes. A cross-sectional audit study explains the importance of increasing healthcare access and educating primary care physicians on diagnostic techniques. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers with a generally good prognosis if caught early. However, the late detection of melanoma could lead to...

Patients with skin of color (SOC) face disproportionately high rates of morbidity and mortality from melanoma. Increasing the awareness of disparities in melanoma recognition and improving diagnostic strategies are key to improving the outcomes of melanoma. Melanoma is a relatively common skin cancer that affects all groups of people in the United States. However, the...