Social Sciences: News and Research on Healthcare Disparities

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Gaps in lung cancer treatment persist, study finds

In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, published in JAMA Network Open, one thing ...

Supporting autistic patients in health care

Caring for autistic patients requires a unique approach, and a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides tips on looking after these patients.

New tool measures fairness in NYC hospital care

A new study from CUNY SPH researchers puts forth a straightforward way to measure whether hospitals are providing fair access to care for low-income and uninsured patients.

Will we have fewer doctors of color?

Medical schools have experienced a steep decline in enrollment among Black and Hispanic students since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions.

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