Health Disparities
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healthCOPD Ventilation: High Mortality and Racial Disparities Revealed in New Study
A national study finds nearly a third of COPD patients on ventilators die in the hospital, with significant racial and insurance-based outcome differences.
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health5-Minute Video Boosts Melanoma Detection in Underserved Areas
New study shows a short video significantly improves melanoma knowledge and self-screening in underserved communities, narrowing racial disparities.
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healthCancer Genomic Testing Access Uneven Despite Gains
Next-generation sequencing in advanced cancers is rising, but disparities persist across socioeconomic, racial, and insurance groups, impacting precision oncology.