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.
Health Disparity
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.
Disparities in Chronic Pain Highly Prevalent Among Multiracial Groups in the US
The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic pain disparities among the major racial and ethnic groups in the US.
Burden of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in Children From Low- and Middle-Income Countries
In this meta-analysis, researchers estimated the incidence of group A streptococcal disease among children younger than 5 years and women who were pregnant.
Hepatology Clinic at a Methadone Center Increases Treatment Initiations for Hepatitis C Virus
Researchers assessed whether the rate of treatment initiations for hepatitis C virus infection among patients participating in a methadone treatment program increased after the implementation of a hepatology clinic.
Transgender, Gender-Questioning Teens Have Worse Health Outcomes
Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains.
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Report COVID-19-Related Discrimination
Prevalence of discrimination was reported to be higher among all racial/ethnic minorities than among White participants; those who identify as Asian or American Indian/Alaska Native were most likely to have experienced hostile behavior.
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Identified in Pediatric Acute Asthma Care
Patterns of clinic and emergency department acute care use differ for non-Hispanic Black and Spanish-preferring Latine versus non-Hispanic White children with asthma.
Combine and Conquer: The Integration of Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine
In this Q&A, Drs Serota and Thakarar discuss the dual subspecialty of infectious disease and addiction medicine and its role in combating the ongoing opioid epidemic.
H Pylori Infection Rates Remain High Globally in Children and Adolescents
Investigators assessed the prevalence of and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in children across the globe.
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