Tag: health disparities
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Let Them Eat Cake: Inequitable Fixes for Obesity Favor the Wealthy
Introduction: A Fix on the Table, Unequal in Practice In public debates about obesity, experts often propose adjustments to food systems, medical care, and lifestyle support. The rhetoric may sound egalitarian—everyone deserves a healthier future. Yet the practical reality is stark: many proposed fixes are priced out of reach for the people who need them…
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Low-Density Suburbs: A Hidden Driver of Obesity and Inequality, New Research Finds
Overview: What the study reveals about low-density suburbs A new research wave is drawing attention to how the design of our neighborhoods might contribute to widening health and economic gaps. The study links low-density, car-oriented suburbs with higher obesity rates and more pronounced social inequality. Researchers argue that when residential areas sprawl with few sidewalks,…
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AI Detects Cancer on Pathology Slides but Biases Across Demographics Raise Questions
Overview: AI in pathology reveals promising accuracy with troubling disparities Artificial intelligence systems trained to diagnose cancer from pathology slides have shown impressive overall accuracy, offering the promise of faster, more consistent readings. Yet a growing body of research indicates that these systems do not perform equally well for all patients. In some cases, diagnostic…
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Study Finds 65% Surge in Leg and Foot Amputations in Illinois Hospitals (2016–2023)
Overview: A Shocking Rise in Amputations A recent Northwestern Medicine study reveals a 65% increase in leg and foot amputations among patients treated in Illinois hospitals between 2016 and 2023. The findings highlight a growing public health concern, drawing attention to clinical practices, social determinants of health, and access to preventive care that may influence…
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Study Finds 65% Rise in Illinois Leg and Foot Amputations (2016–2023)
New findings: a sharp rise in amputations across Illinois A recent Northwestern Medicine study reveals a striking increase in leg and foot amputations among patients treated in Illinois hospitals, with the rate climbing by 65% between 2016 and 2023. While the research confirms a troubling trend, it also highlights who is most affected and points…
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Illinois Sees 65% Rise in Leg and Foot Amputations, Northwestern Study Finds
Overview: A Significant Increase in Amputations A new study from Northwestern Medicine documents a troubling trend in Illinois: the rate of leg and foot amputations in hospitals rose by approximately 65% between 2016 and 2023. The findings reflect broader concerns about vascular health, diabetes management, and access to preventive care, and they call attention to…
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Income-to-Poverty Ratio and Diabetic Retinopathy: Insights from NHANES (1999–2020) in U.S. Adults
Overview Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide, closely tied to diabetes prevalence and disease management. A recent cross-sectional analysis leveraging NHANES data from 1999 to 2020 explores whether a socioeconomic indicator—the family income to poverty ratio (PIR)—is associated with DR prevalence among U.S. adults aged 20 and older. The study’s…
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Prior Incarceration Linked to Poor Health in Older Adults: A Call for Clinician Screening and Support
New evidence highlights the lasting health impact of incarceration on older adults A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that older adults with a history of incarceration report worse physical and mental health than their peers, even when their time behind bars occurred many years ago. The study examined…
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Prior Incarceration Linked to Poor Health in Older Adults
New evidence links past incarceration to worsened health in older adults A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that older adults with a history of incarceration report worse physical and mental health than their peers, even when the time since release extends more than a decade. The study underscores…