Diagnostic Error Disparities
What does a holistic examination of diagnostic error disparities look like? Medical researchers from The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) and Johns Hopkins University examined and attacked the question head-on.
Disparities in Echocardiography and Solutions for Heart Health Care
What kind of diagnostic testing disparities in race, age, and sex are patients up against for obtaining echocardiograms in the U.S., and how can heart health outcomes be overcome?
Is Diagnostic Testing the Hidden Gem of Healthcare?
Diverse Health Hub and its Pro Hub members are proud to have participated in the COLA Laboratory Enrichment Forum this year in Florida. Read to learn more about COLA.
CVS and Genetic Testing in Pregnant Women
Rates of genetic counseling and testing for expectant mothers and health monitoring of unborn babies should be improving. Yet this is only sometimes the case for some patients, and what can be done?
Improving Kidney Health | A Breakthrough in Urine Testing
Urine samples play a crucial role in assessing the health of your kidneys and detecting conditions like diabetes, urinary tract infections, and kidney disease. But how accurate are these tests, and what if there was a way to make them even better?
Unlocking the Mystery of Long COVID | New Hope in Diagnostic Testing
The journey back to health can be challenging for many individuals recovering from COVID-19. But researchers may have uncovered vital clues that may pave the way for a much-needed diagnostic test and potential treatments for Long COVID.
A New Breakthrough in Preeclampsia Detection | Bringing Hope to Pregnant Women
Preeclampsia affects a significant number of pregnant women worldwide. And while it can be alarming, a recent development offers new hope for early detection and better management.
Blood Test Shows Aging of Organs
If a simple blood test could show how your internal organs are aging, would you want to know? A recent study revealed information that could assist healthcare professionals in providing vital care sooner for patients with a rapidly aging organ.
Can Artificial Intelligence in Ultrasounds and Scan Results Improve Diagnostic Testing?
An informed and balanced approach must be taken with artificial intelligence to ensure that optimal benefits prevail for patients while also decreasing long-standing healthcare disparities.
Why Diagnostic Stewardship Is Important
An estimated 13 billion lab tests are performed in the U.S. each year. Diagnostic tests are the highest-volume medical activity we experience. And these tests help drive most medical decisions.
Advancing Diagnostic Equity
Algorithms are used to diagnose kidney and lung disease and to determine which method of childbirth is best for expecting mothers. These equations consider various factors, including your age, test results, and race.
How Skin Tone Influences Pulse Oximeter Accuracy
Recent evidence shows that pulse oximeter, a small device that measures oxygen, inaccurately measures low blood oxygen levels in patients with darker skin. Yet, the same device is still used as a standard of care today.
Making EEG Testing More Inclusive for All Hair Types
People with coarse, curly hair are often denied opportunities to participate in neuroscience research that uses electroencephalogram (EEG) testing due to standard electrodes being unable to reach the scalp. What can be done to help?
Moving From Race-Based Corrections to Race-Conscious Medical Care
Medicine’s use of race can have the effect of reinforcing false, disproven ideas of race and biology and relying on racist assumptions. The continued use of eGFR means the kidney function of Black patients may appear better than it is, and patients may not get the treatment they need.
Is Racial Bias in Diagnostic Testing Killing People?
BIPOC patients are endangered in America’s healthcare system. Racially biased diagnostic tests are misdiagnosing BIPOC patients, inaccurately hiding the severity of their health issues. This lethal predicament affects some patients' chances to receive timely care and access to crucial resources.
Eliminating Racial Disparities in Cancer Outcomes
Going through cancer isn’t easy for anyone. However, there are groups with clear racial disparities in cancer outcomes. Here is a look at recent developments and collaborations toward eliminating racial disparities so ALL patients have optimal outcomes.
Cancer Shame in Marginalized Communities
Cancer shame can impact a variety of people from different circumstances, but it occurs in some patient groups more than others. Here’s a look at cancer shame, how it can impact cancer detection and outcomes, and how patients and healthcare providers can help diminish cancer shame.
What Is Cultural Humility in Cancer Care?
Learning about other cultures is a common concept in the multicultural U.S. Here’s a look at cultural humility, the impact of cultural humility in cancer care, and cultural factors in cancer care.
Clinical Trial Lifelines, Removing Barriers to Increase Diversity in Trials
Diversity in clinical trials benefits everyone in ways that cannot be overlooked. Here’s a look at some of the history that has led to distrust, the importance of clinical trial diversity, creating lifelines for marginalized patients, and helping patients to access tomorrow’s medicine today.
What Are Social Determinants of Health?
Social determinants of health are a reality for many people in the U.S. to navigate in their pursuit of health. Here’s a look at social determinants of health and some solutions that public health organizations and others are working toward.