Oxygen Saturation Overestimated in Minority Patients With COVID-19
Asian, Black, and Hispanic patients with COVID-19 have persistent overestimation of arterial oxygen saturation.
Health Disparity
Several Health Indicators Differ for LGB, Heterosexual Adults
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults differ from heterosexual adults on several health indicators, according to a study published online.
The Case for Expanding Pharmacists’ Authority to Administer Vaccines
Dr Robert Popovian discusses access to immunization services among adults in low-income communities and efforts to expand pharmacists’ authority to administer vaccines to increase vaccination rates for this vulnerable population.
Delays in Trauma Care Longer for Women
Female trauma patients have longer delays in trauma care and an increased likelihood of discharge to long-term care facilities compared with male trauma patients.
Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in Patients With vs Without HIV Infection
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of comorbid conditions among patients with vs without HIV infection.
Wait Longer for Hispanics Presenting to ED With Chest Pain
Hispanic patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain wait longer to be treated, admitted, or discharged.
Inflammation During COVID-19 Hospitalization Linked to Mortality
Inflammation during hospitalization for an initial COVID-19 episode is associated with an increased risk for 12-month mortality.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
Women, People of Color Wait Longer to See ED Doctor for Chest Pain
Among young adults with chest pain presenting to the emergency department, women and people of color wait longer to be seen by physicians.
Injectable Cabotegravir: Effective, May Overcome Challenges of Daily HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Women
Researchers compared the safety and efficacy of injectable cabotegravir vs oral tenofovir diphosphate plus emtricitabine for the prevention of HIV infection among women.
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