Racial, Ethnic Minorities Want to See Doctor Who Shares Their Culture
Minority racial and ethnic groups are more likely to perceive the importance of seeing a health care provider who shares or understands their culture.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptom Subtypes Identified Using Novel Algorithm
A simple, efficient algorithm has been developed that will help to classify symptom subtypes among patients with obstructive sleep apnea based on only 6 symptom items.
Deep Learning Models Classify Disease From Medical Imaging
Early evidence suggests that diagnostic performance of deep learning models is equivalent to that of health care professionals for interpreting medical imaging.
Magnitude of Therapeutic Effects Crucial in FDA Approval of Non-RCT Treatments
The data used in the study were extracted independently by 2 researchers, using a standardized data extraction form: study design, primary outcome, disease characteristics, interventions, and comparators.
Sustained Exposure to Poverty Impacts Physical, Cognitive Abilities, Inflammatory Levels
Adult exposure to economic hardship results in worse aging outcomes in midlife, including reduced physical and cognitive capabilities and higher levels of certain inflammatory markers.
Protected Health Information Breaches Compromise Sensitive Data
Most protected health information (PHI) breaches compromise sensitive demographic and/or financial information.
Telemedicine Comparable to In-Office Visits for Associated Improvements in Migraine Disability
Telemedicine delivered over 1 year to patients with severe migraine-related disability was comparable to in-office visits for improving migraine disability, number of headache days, and average headache severity at 12 months.
Medical Students Not Adequately Prepared to Provide Nutritional Care
Medical education does not equip students to provide high-quality, effective nutrition care.
Changes in Racial/Ethnic Representation in US Medical School Matriculants
Even with recent efforts to increase diversity among physicians, there is a deficiency in black, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaskan Native representation in medical school matriculants, according to a recent article published in JAMA Network Open.
Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment
Adults aged 65 years and older should undergo annual cognitive health assessments to improve recognition of mild cognitive impairment.
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