U.S.-born Latinos have higher rates of obesity compared to foreign-born Latino and white youth
Childhood obesity rates differ by ethnicity, yet data on nativity for Latino youth in primary care are limited.
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Investigative Techniques: News and Research on Records
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Delays in hypertension diagnosis linked to delays in medication prescribing
Delays in diagnosis of hypertension are common and associated with delays in treatment initiation, according to a study published online July 14 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 17, 2025
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AI model converts hospital records into text for better emergency care decisions
UCLA researchers have developed an AI system that turns fragmented electronic health records (EHR) normally in tables into readable narratives, allowing artificial intelligence to make sense of complex patient histories and ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Using data and AI to create better health care systems
Academic medical centers could transform patient care by adopting principles from learning health systems principles, according to researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of California, San Diego. In this ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Prescribing ADHD medications via telehealth does not alter risk of substance use disorder, researchers find
Telehealth can make health care easier to access for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who need treatment, but experts worry about an increased risk of substance use disorder for patients being ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Medical AI systems are failing to disclose inaccurate race and ethnicity information, researchers say
The inaccuracy of race and ethnicity data found in electronic health records (EHRs) can negatively impact patient care as artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into health care. Because hospitals and providers ...
Jun 9, 2025
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New screening technology developed promises faster, earlier diagnosis of deadly form of heart failure
A novel screening approach developed by physicians at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University shows significant promise for improving the detection of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)—a life-threatening ...
Jun 4, 2025
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Pandemic spike in childhood obesity persists across Central Indiana, shows report
Researchers at the Indiana University Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health have released updated findings that track childhood obesity trends through 2023, revealing that the pandemic-era surge in obesity rates ...
Jun 3, 2025
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Electronic health record intervention boosts fertility preservation for young adult cancer patients
A new study from researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) Annual Meeting demonstrates that a simple addition to the electronic medical record (EMR) system can assist ...
Jun 2, 2025
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Integrating pharmacogenomic guided prescribing into routine clinical practice
Pharmacogenomics studies how individuals respond to drugs based on their genetic code. Using that knowledge to guide prescribing in routine care could lead to better outcomes for patients and save money for health systems.
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