Search results for "Health Disparities"
Breaking barriers in PAD treatment
Medical societies released an updated guideline for the management of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) that includes preventive medical therapy and the latest thinking on effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk management strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/breaking-barriers-in-pad-treatment.htm
1 Oct 2024
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support DEI
A total of $470,000 in grants was awarded to 20 projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/6.htm
25 Jul 2023
Moving forward with AI in health care
Coauthors of an ACP policy position paper outlined their hopes and reservations for artificial intelligence in medicine, underscoring the importance of continued physician education and alignment of regulatory definitions and policies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/moving-forward-with-ai-in-health-care.htm
1 Oct 2024
Social determinants of health associated with higher CVD mortality rates in Black persons
Unemployment, lower family income, food insecurity, not owning a home, and not being married or living with a partner were significantly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality independently of established behavioral and metabolic risk factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/1.htm
15 Aug 2023
Work toward equity in Black men's health
An expert discusses causes and effects of health disparities as well as ways to incorporate health equity into the practice of medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/work-toward-equity-in-black-mens-health.htm
1 Jul 2023
Guideline updates recommendations on management of lower-limb PAD
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association updated their peripheral artery disease (PAD) guideline to offer more evidence-based management options, including a recommendation in support of using rivaroxaban combined with low-dose aspirin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/21/1.htm
21 May 2024
Lifestyle, treatment changes for afib
A new atrial fibrillation guideline focuses on early rhythm control and lifestyle changes such as physical activity and weight loss to slow or disrupt the course of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/lifestyle-treatment-changes-for-afib.htm
1 Sep 2024
ACP calls for improved health support in Indigenous communities
A new position paper addresses the health disparities that are prevalent within Indigenous communities due to the lack of equitable health care support and services.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/11/4.htm
11 Oct 2022
Legislation, wizardry, and standing up for med ed
ACP and other organizations oppose legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would bar medical schools engaged in diversity, equity, and inclusion activities from receiving federal funding.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/legislation-wizardry-and-standing-up-for-med-ed.htm
1 Jun 2024
Targeting social needs may help improve type 2 diabetes outcomes, review finds
A systematic review found that HbA1c levels were improved significantly by food supplementation with referral and diabetes support, financial incentives with education and skills training, housing relocation with counseling support, and the integration of nonmedical interventions into medical care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/05/3.htm
5 Jul 2022