Do Complete Blood Count Reference Ranges Differ Globally?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how CBC measurements can vary around the world and how age and gender impact reference ranges.
What Are Thrombocytes and Why Do They Matter?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how thrombocyte levels can impact blood clotting and bleeding risks in patients.
What Does My White Blood Cell Count Tell My Healthcare Team?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how white blood cells, absolute neutrophil count, and absolute granular site count tests are used by healthcare providers to help assess patient health.
What Are Hemoglobin and Hematocrit?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how hemoglobin and hematocrit function in the body and some conditions that can be signaled by abnormal levels.
What Preparation Is Needed for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains the importance of hydration and how dehydration can impact CBC test values.
The Patient-Provider Relationship Role in Health Equity
In the pursuit of health equity, patient-provider relationships and patient perceptions about their health providers are vital in making improvements. Here’s a look at where we are and how to make progress.
Improving Health Equity for Diverse Populations in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are a vital component of research for cancer treatments and other medical conditions. We connected with Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham about a recent commentary on the role of diverse populations in U.S. clinical trials.
Health Disparities and Insurance Coverage, Where We Are and Moving Forward
When it comes to health insurance, not everyone has access to equitable healthcare in the U.S. Here’s a look at where we are and ways to make improvements in health insurance coverage and health disparities.
Late-Stage Diagnosis of Unscreened Cancer: A Health Disparity
During the COVID-19 pandemic there was a large drop in cancer screenings. This reduction could potentially decrease the chances of detecting many cancers at earlier stages and possibly lead to a greater amount of suffering from undiagnosed or late-stage diagnoses.
ADHD Diagnosis Disparities in Females and BIPOC Patients
ADHD goes as an undiagnosed and untreated struggle more often for girls, women, and certain Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) groups. Here's a look at ADHD and health disparities of female and BIPOC individuals.
What Do We Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations, the Delta Variant, and Onesimus?
Here’s a look at early U.S. immunization history, the significance of COVID-19 vaccinations, the Delta variant, and Onesimus.
Can the Impact of Stress Lead to Disparities in Health Outcomes?
Study of the stress hormone cortisol is entering into research studies, and we at DHH find it a timely topic for its impacts to some BIPOC groups. Here’s a look at cortisol, the health impacts of cortisol, and ways to reduce cortisol levels.
A Guide for Physicians on Building Relationships With BIPOC Patients
Distrust in healthcare has been America’s hard pill to swallow especially for the BIPOC community. But how can members of healthcare, like physicians, regain the trust of their BIPOC patients?
Food Outcry: Dismantling Food Inaccessibility in BIPOC Communities
Access to low-cost nutritious food stores is limited in BIPOC communities, but efforts are underway to dismantle the inaccessibility.
BIPOC COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: Myths and Facts
Months into the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., what have we learned about the effects of the virus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations?
Bringing the HEET: Blazing the Trail to Organizational Equity
Blood transfusions, organ transplants, and bone marrow transplants can be detrimental situations for any person who needs one. But what special considerations are there for those who are of BIPOC and mixed races?
Empowering Communities Through Digital Health Equity
Blood transfusions, organ transplants, and bone marrow transplants can be detrimental situations for any person who needs one. But what special considerations are there for those who are of BIPOC and mixed races?
Coping With Trauma Amid COVID-19 and Racial Violence
Now, more than ever, the BIPOC community needs ways to work through life trauma. Enter the power of talk and other healing methods to cope with trauma to maintain mental health.