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Study Finds Atrial Fibrillation More Dangerous in Younger Populations Than Once Thought

April 29, 2024
Of around 67,000 patients treated for Afib, more than 25% were under 65, compared to the expected 2%.
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HHS Releases 2023 Update to Equity Action Plan, Outlines New Commitments to Advance Equity

Feb. 14, 2024
This Equity Action Plan is part of the Department’s efforts to implement the President’s Executive Order on “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities...
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The American Cancer Society Releases 2024 Annual Report

Jan. 17, 2024
Although cancer mortality has continued to decline, increasing incidence of diagnoses will hit an all-time high this year
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Study Shows AI Eye Exams Improve Detection of Diabetes Eye Diseases

Jan. 16, 2024
100% of the 8-21 year old participants in the study received their results in one visit to their endocrinologist, in contrast to traditional methods
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Research Links Lower Blood Lead Levels to Lower Blood Pressure in American Indians

Jan. 11, 2024
American Indian communities have long been disproportionately exposed to lead, which has exacerbated poor health outcomes
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Joint Commission Publishes Special Anniversary Issue

Jan. 5, 2024
The Joint Commission highlights a study on mortality and maternal morbidity for women and birthing people of color in a special edition of JQPS