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Rising Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer and Persistent Racial Disparities Despite Increased Colonoscopy Use
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Rising Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer and Persistent Racial Disparities Despite Increased Colonoscopy Use

By MedXY|Sep 18, 2026

From 2017 to 2023, colonoscopy use increased notably in adults under 50. Yet, early-onset colorectal cancer rates and racial disparities, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations, worsened, highlighting that screening alone does no

Sustained Reduction of Severe Maternal Morbidity and Racial Disparities Through a Statewide Perinatal Quality Collaborative
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Sustained Reduction of Severe Maternal Morbidity and Racial Disparities Through a Statewide Perinatal Quality Collaborative

By MedXY|Sep 8, 2026

A Louisiana statewide perinatal quality collaborative significantly reduced severe maternal morbidity related to hemorrhage and hypertension, sustained improvements across initiatives, and narrowed racial disparities, demonstrating durable

Glucose-Derived Personalized HbA1c Correction (GDAC) Study to Improve Alignment Between CGM-Derived Metrics and HbA1c in Different Individuals and Racial Groups With Diabetes: Implications for Clinical Practice
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Glucose-Derived Personalized HbA1c Correction (GDAC) Study to Improve Alignment Between CGM-Derived Metrics and HbA1c in Different Individuals and Racial Groups With Diabetes: Implications for Clinical Practice

By MedXY|Aug 13, 2026

This study reveals significant HbA1c and glucose discrepancies, especially in Black individuals, and introduces a personalized HbA1c correction (pA1C) that enhances diabetes management across racial groups.

Antidepressant Continuation During Pregnancy and Its Impact on Postpartum Depression Risk Across Diverse Populations
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Antidepressant Continuation During Pregnancy and Its Impact on Postpartum Depression Risk Across Diverse Populations

By MedXY|Aug 4, 2026

Continuing antidepressants in pregnancy lowers postpartum depression risk irrespective of race or ethnicity; prenatal depressive symptoms severity is critical for personalized treatment.

Disparities and Persistence in Systemic Hormone Therapy Among Menopausal Women: Insights from a Large Real-World Analysis
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Disparities and Persistence in Systemic Hormone Therapy Among Menopausal Women: Insights from a Large Real-World Analysis

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A comprehensive study reveals initiation rates, duration, and racial disparities in systemic hormone therapy use among menopausal women, emphasizing critical care gaps and the need for equitable interventions.

Intramuscular Chemical Sedation in Emergency Mental Health Patients Associated with Black Race, Police Arrival, and Involuntary Holds
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Intramuscular Chemical Sedation in Emergency Mental Health Patients Associated with Black Race, Police Arrival, and Involuntary Holds

By MedXY|Jul 29, 2026

A study of over 94,000 ED visits found that intramuscular chemical sedation during mental health consultations was more common among Black patients, those arriving with EMS or law enforcement, and those on involuntary holds.

Education and Neighborhood Resources Explain Much of the Racial and Ethnic Gap in Timely Dementia Diagnosis
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Education and Neighborhood Resources Explain Much of the Racial and Ethnic Gap in Timely Dementia Diagnosis

By MedXY|May 5, 2026

Among older U.S. adults with dementia, non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic individuals were significantly less likely than non-Hispanic White individuals to receive a timely diagnosis, with education and neighborhood affluence explaining much o

Status Epilepticus Mortality in U.S. Adults Is Rising, With the Highest Burden in Older Adults, Men, Non-Hispanic Black Populations, and the South
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Status Epilepticus Mortality in U.S. Adults Is Rising, With the Highest Burden in Older Adults, Men, Non-Hispanic Black Populations, and the South

By MedXY|May 3, 2026

A U.S. mortality analysis from 1999 to 2020 found increasing deaths from status epilepticus after 2007, with marked disparities by age, sex, race/ethnicity, and region.

Why Women Show Higher Amyloid Burden: New Evidence on Sex, Race, and APOE ε4 Interactions in Alzheimer’s Pathology
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Why Women Show Higher Amyloid Burden: New Evidence on Sex, Race, and APOE ε4 Interactions in Alzheimer’s Pathology

By MedXY|Apr 13, 2026

A Brazilian autopsy study of 2,268 individuals reveals that female sex, APOE ε4 status, and African ancestry jointly influence amyloid pathology. Women showed 65% higher adjusted odds of neuritic plaques, and protective effects against amyl

Beyond Shared Identity: How Physician-Patient Racial Concordance Modulates Inpatient Advance Care Planning
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Beyond Shared Identity: How Physician-Patient Racial Concordance Modulates Inpatient Advance Care Planning

By MedXY|Mar 28, 2026

A large-scale study of 390,000 hospitalizations reveals that while racial concordance modestly increases advance care planning (ACP) discussions, physician race and systemic quality initiatives play significant, nuanced roles in end-of-life

Unpacking the ‘Weathering’ Hypothesis: How Cumulative Lifespan Stress and Inflammation Drive Racial Disparities in Mortality
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Unpacking the ‘Weathering’ Hypothesis: How Cumulative Lifespan Stress and Inflammation Drive Racial Disparities in Mortality

By MedXY|Feb 10, 2026

A longitudinal study identifies that cumulative lifetime stress and systemic inflammation mediate nearly 50% of the mortality gap between Black and White adults, providing a biological link between structural inequity and premature death.

Beyond Patient Factors: Modifying Surgical Practice to Mitigate Racial Disparities in Benign Hysterectomy
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Beyond Patient Factors: Modifying Surgical Practice to Mitigate Racial Disparities in Benign Hysterectomy

By MedXY|Dec 24, 2025

This study identifies key modifiable surgical and hospital-level factors—including surgical approach and antibiotic adherence—that contribute to the disproportionately higher rate of postoperative complications experienced by Black patients

Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Prevalence: Insights from a National US Study
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Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Prevalence: Insights from a National US Study

By MedXY|Oct 30, 2025

This national study reveals significant ethnoracial disparities in schizophrenia spectrum disorders prevalence linked to neighborhood social vulnerability, highlighting structural racism’s role in mental health inequities among non-Hi

Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic
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Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic

By MedXY|Oct 4, 2025

A survey reveals significant increases in depression and anxiety rates among various racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting ongoing racial health disparities.

Peanut Intake in Infants Remains Low Despite Updated Allergy Prevention Guidelines
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Peanut Intake in Infants Remains Low Despite Updated Allergy Prevention Guidelines

By MedXY|Oct 1, 2025

Despite recommendations for early allergen introduction, peanut intake among US infants remains low, with significant disparities by age and ethnicity. Tree nut and egg consumption trends also reveal notable demographic and temporal differe

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