Health Disparities

Racial inequities in homicides among women aged 25 to 44 years have persisted since 1999 Between 1999 and 2020, Black women were on average six times more likely to die by homicide than White women in the United States, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in The Lancet. Bernadine Y. Waller, Ph.D., from the...

Panel concentrated on how to ensure the accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones before they reach drugstore shelves On Friday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel addressed the ongoing issue of less accurate readings from pulse oximeters when used by individuals with darker skin. During its daylong meeting, the FDA Anesthesiology and...

Children from marginalized groups less likely to receive screening, more likely to be referred for failed screening, less likely to establish care with a specialist Gaps in access to childhood vision screening and vision care are prevalent among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomically vulnerable families, according to a research letter published online...

A recent systematic review has uncovered disparities in clinical trial participant demographics and outcome reporting for H1-antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria. This analysis reveals a need for more diverse representation and standardized outcome measures in clinical trials for this condition. The review included 23 randomized clinical trials involving 2480 participants, highlighting a global increase in trials...

Individuals with elevated C-reactive protein at 1.0 mg/dL and poverty had a greater risk for 15-year all-cause mortality There is a potential synergistic effect for inflammation and living in poverty with increased mortality risk for adults, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Frontiers in Medicine. Arch G. Mainous III, Ph.D., from the University...

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. Food allergies affect about 8% of children and 11% of U.S. adults in the United States. Food allergies cause significant...

Disparities no longer seen once a neuraxial catheter is in situ among those undergoing intrapartum cesarean delivery Racial disparities in the rates of general anesthesia use persist among patients undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Network Open. Caroline Leigh Thomas, M.D., from the University of Chicago Medical Center, and...

A retrospective Medicaid data analysis notes delays in initiating disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy in Black vs. White patients with psoriatic arthritis.  Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder with highly varying presentations. Although skin lesions are present in most cases of psoriasis, epidemiological data suggests that 30% of those affected by psoriasis will ultimately develop psoriatic arthritis...

Dealing with itchy, red, and dry skin can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re unsure whether it’s eczema or psoriasis. Although they may exhibit similar symptoms, eczema and psoriasis are distinct skin conditions with unique characteristics and treatment approaches. In this article, we will comprehensively compare psoriasis and eczema, exploring their causes, symptoms, diagnosis,...