How Is Renal Medullary Carcinoma Diagnosed?
Renal medullary carcinoma can be challenging to diagnose. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell shares specific challenges with RMC diagnosis and symptoms that may be warning signs of RMC.
Renal Cell Carcinoma vs Renal Medullary Carcinoma Explained
Renal medullary carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma possess some key differences. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell explains how the carcinomas differ.
How Can Renal Medullary Carcinoma Patients Advocate for Research?
Renal medullary carcinoma research has had some recent wins but still has room for improvements. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell shares updates about investigation and funding RMC research.
Ensuring Pneumococcal Immunity in Sickle Cell Disease Children
The genetic condition of sickle cell disease (SCD) results when sickle cell genes are inherited from each parent. We connected with Dr. Seethal Jacob about a study on maintaining an immune response against pneumococcal bacteria in children with SCD.
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.
What Is Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)?
After largely being an unknown risk previously, medical researchers examined MGUS and familial risk in a study. Here’s a look at what was learned from the study, other MGUS incidence information, and MGUS screening recommendations.
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.
High-Intensity Exercise and Renal Medullary Carcinoma in Those With Sickle Cell Trait
As the most commonly occurring blood disorder in the world, sickle cell trait primarily impacts those in the BIPOC community with African ancestry. We connected with Dr. Pavlos Msaouel about a study on high-intensity exercise in those with sickle cell trait.
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?
Will Telemedicine Be a Mainstay for Myeloma Patients After the Pandemic?
Will telemedicine remain as a mainstay for myeloma patients after the pandemic? Learn the prime points from the Myeloma TelemEDucation Empowerment Resource Center.
Who Are Key Players in Your Breast Cancer Treatment?
When faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer for the first time, it can be overwhelming. Dr. Regina Hampton explains key players in the breast cancer treatment game.
Access Matters: Studying Disparities in Health Outcomes for Multiple Myeloma
New research from Heinz Ludwig, MD et al explores the global interrelations between Multiple Myeloma (MM) mortality and countries’ economic resources, patient empowerment, and health access and quality. The study is intended to inform about the associations between these factors, and to improve diagnosis, management, and outcome of patients globally.
Will Telemedicine Bridge Gaps to Equitable Care for Underserved Prostate Cancer Patients?
The Prostate Cancer TelemEDucation Resource Center helps improve prostate cancer patients’ and care partners’ familiarity with healthcare, and thus increase quality of care regardless of the COVID pandemic, geographical location, or racial disparities. The program focuses on the specific needs of Black men and other vulnerable communities to most effectively reduce healthcare disparities.
Is Breast Cancer Different for Black American Women?
Black American women have less breast cancer but die at higher rates than our white counterparts. Why is there a disparity?
What Are the Recommended Vaccination Guidelines for Myeloma Patients?
Studies centering on vaccinations for myeloma patients have been limited in the past due to their low participation rate in trials coupled with negligent measures of patient outcomes. Learn about compilation of vaccination data.
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?