According to a Boston University School of Medicine study, the lack of breast cancer risk prediction models specifically tailored to Black women has created health disparities.
On average, Black women...
Regenstrief Institute researchers created a new prediction model that determines an individual’s risk for colon cancer and precancerous polyps.
The work was led by Thomas F. Imperiale, MD,...
Those managing chronic illnesses such as cancer have been heavily impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to their risk factors. While the vaccine supplies some relief, according to University of...
A recent study indicated that genetic mutations in blood cells caused by smoking and aging-related changed could be risk factors for a rare type of blood cancer that impacts immune cells. The findings...
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force released a report outlining a new race-free approach to diagnosing chronic kidney disease.
In the joint...
Despite revised guidelines for lung cancer screening eligibility, health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities are persisting, according to the Radiological Society of North America.
In 2014,...
Brigham and Women’s researchers conducted a study to identify important risk factors for early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among Hispanic and Latino populations in the United...
Stress due to social determinants of health can increase an individual’s risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
Studies have indicated that cumulative exposure to...
To improve breast cancer risk assessment, providers should perform genetic testing in women who aren’t at high risk of developing the disease, according to a study published in The New England...
The use of both genetic data and medical imaging could increase the accuracy of prostate cancer risk prediction, leading to more informed decision-making and proactive care, according to a study...
Payers and providers need to understand the risk of their unique patient population to allocate financial and clinical resources. But an accurate risk score is contingent on holistic patient...
A recent study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered a link between socioeconomic status and cardiovascular risk, making clear the need to better understand the social determinants of...
