Psychology & Psychiatry
Hispanic Americans' suicide rates are rising
Suicide is a major public health issue for all Americans, but new research suggests it is a particularly pressing problem for Hispanics.
Aug 18, 2022
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Health
Income-based life expectancy gap in California grew by 4 years from 2019 to 2021
A new study led by Northwestern University professor Hannes Schwandt is the first to show in fine detail the stark differences in life expectancy loss during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic between people living ...
Jul 7, 2022
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Health
Life expectancy in the US increased between 2000-2019, but widespread gaps among racial and ethnic groups persist
From 2000-2019 overall life expectancy in the United States increased by 2.3 years, but the increase was not consistent among racial and ethnic groups and by geographic area. In addition, most of these gains were prior to ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Medical economics
Hispanic, black physicians underrepresented in the United States
Hispanic and Black physicians are underrepresented in the United States, according to a research letter published online June 1 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 1, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows suicide risk decreasing for cancer patients, remains elevated compared to general population
A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows suicide risk among patients diagnosed with cancer in the United States decreased during the past two decades, but remained elevated compared ...
May 31, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
It's getting tougher to find Spanish-language mental health services in the U.S.
Mental health has become a hot topic during the pandemic, but some groups have been burdened by having too few services available even before the challenges of these past two years.
May 9, 2022
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The cheerful lexicon of the Spanish language may help solve a health mystery called the Hispanic Paradox
In early December 2021, I was seeing a physical therapist for a shoulder injury. During one of my visits, the therapist was alternating between me and another patient on an adjacent bed, who had a knee replacement. While ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Cardiology
Hispanic adults with peripheral artery disease access inpatient care most often via the ER
Hispanics adults hospitalized for treatment of symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) were more likely to access this care by going to the emergency room (ER), and they experienced longer and more expensive hospitalizations ...
Nov 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Prevalent liver, stomach and cervical cancers in Latino population highlights access to care challenges
A new report shows that although Hispanic men and women in the continental United States and Hawaii have 25% to 30% lower overall cancer incidence and mortality than non-Hispanic Whites, they continue to have a higher risk ...
Sep 21, 2021
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Cardiology
Stroke risk factors in minority groups discovered
A new study led by a University of Cincinnati researcher sheds light on risk factors for certain kinds of strokes among different racial and ethnic groups.
Sep 2, 2021
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