Being a man can be detrimental to health. On average, men in the UK can expect to live 4 years less than women. The government’s intention to develop a first-ever men’s health strategy for England this year is intended to narrow this longevity gap. “We need to stop treating men’s poorer health outcomes as inevitable … Read more
Proposed budget changes threaten Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for doctors, possibly excluding residency years. This critical shift could dramatically impact medical school debt, a primary worry for many physicians. The Department of Education is also examining limits on hospital eligibility for PSLF,raising concerns about healthcare access,particularly in underserved areas. Critics say discouraging doctors … Read more
As Hurricane Helene approached western North Carolina, Martin Palmeri, MD, MBA, didn’t anticipate the storm would disrupt practice operations for more than a day or so. But the massive rainfall and flooding damage last September proved to be far more challenging. Despite best efforts by the 13-physician practice, basic treatments for most patients were interrupted … Read more
TOPLINE: A study of 162,500 patients with uterine cancer found that survival rates varied significantly by race and geographic location, with Black patients experiencing the worst survival outcomes in areas with high and low overall diversity. METHODOLOGY: Despite known racial and ethnic disparities in uterine cancer survival in the United States, data on the association … Read more
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This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hi, my name is Dr Sarah Barenbaum. Today, we’re going to be talking about weight-loss goals and realistic weight-loss goals. One of the first questions patients always ask me is, “What should my goal weight be?” For a long time, medical advice has really been focused on BMI, … Read more
TOPLINE: A review of the distribution of risk estimates from three commonly used genomic assays for breast cancer found that Black women were more likely to have aggressive tumor phenotypes, which contributed to poorer outcomes. Such disparities persisted after adjusting for genomic risk scores and tumor subtypes. While these tests remain valuable for guiding treatment … Read more
TOPLINE: The overall survival after sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), including those resulting from exertional events, improved over a 9-year period among young competitive athletes in the United States. However, racial disparities were identified with reduced survival among Black athletes. METHODOLOGY: SCA is the primary medical cause of death in young competitive athletes. Researchers conducted an … Read more
Archyde born Too Soon: Teh Lingering Impact of Premature Birth on Adulthood By Archyde News Journalist | April 4, 2025 The echoes of premature birth resonate far beyond the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), shaping lives in ways previously underestimated.A groundbreaking longitudinal study, the Bavarian Longitudinal Study, published in JAMA Network Open, sheds light on … Read more
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Monica Peek: Hi. I’m Dr Monica Peek, and this is Care Cues. I’m thrilled to be joined with my colleague and friend, Sheila Harmon. Thanks for joining us. Today, we’re going to be talking about shared decision-making for patients who have type 2 diabetes and are African American. … Read more