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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 23, 2023 A recent literature review suggests a significant difference in care delivery and, thus, treatment outcomes between rural and urban patients with inflammatory bowel disease. This difference is mainly attributed to poor access to gastroenterologists. However, there are ways to counter these disparities. Inflammatory...

Fezolinetant is efficacious and well-tolerated for treating moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), characterized by hot flashes and night sweats, affect most women during menopause. Hormone therapy is effective for managing VMS. However, it may not be appropriate for some women, depending on underlying medical conditions and risk factors, age,...

The connection between income and obesity has become more apparent in recent years. Research has shown that people who are living in poverty or are considered to have lower incomes are significantly more likely to have a higher body mass index, be overweight, or be obese than those who earn a higher income.  Understanding the...

Key Takeaways Weight-loss surgery improves markers for diabetes as well as its complications, including nerve damage Surgical patients who were followed for two years lost more than 66 pounds on average and reported less pain from peripheral neuropathy Researchers surmise that the surgery triggered damaged nerves to regenerate While the immediate goal of bariatric surgery...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with family medicine physician Dr. Alexis Smith, we discuss LGBTQ+ health disparities and how to rectify them. We also discuss the role of implicit bias in primary care. MD Newsline: What disparities in LGBTQ+ health have you observed in your clinical practice?  Dr. Alexis Smith: “In my clinical practice,...

Lupus can potentially create serious and lifelong problems. It can damage organs and lead to skin discoloration or permanent hair loss. These are not problems anyone wants to end up dealing with.  The best way to stop this from happening is to detect lupus early. Early treatment can be provided in these cases, which can...

Urbanization has been viewed as a milestone in human development and also as a marker of progress for a community. While living in an urban city area comes with many benefits and perks, there can be some significant drawbacks to health that can catch some newcomers to living in the city off guard. Let’s discuss...

White Americans had a greater decline in potentially avoidable hospitalizations during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic than Black Americans, according to a new study. The findings suggest that Black patients may have had less access to outpatient care that could have helped keep them out of the hospital for non-COVID health problems. Researchers...

Celebrated every year in April, National Minority Health Month is an effort to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority populations. Because many minority neighborhoods have a shortage of physicians and less access to medical care, increasing the supply of minority physicians has been proposed as an intervention that...