Urban Health Today
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Urban Health Today is an independent news source providing the healthcare professional with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical developments
Joined July 2020
The Supreme Court Ruled Unanimously to Preserve Access to Mifepristone https://t.co/1YnTrPNRDD
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Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities at Dana-Farber's Patient Navigator Program https://t.co/GsL9kM1Lis
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At Greenphire, we are committed to increasing #Diversity in #ClinicalTrials. Time, travel and out-of-pocket cost obstacles to access don't have to sideline your #DEI initiatives - just ask @Merck! Read more about our collaboration in @UrbanHealthNow: https://t.co/f2p0w0YMsM
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Dr. Adrelia Allen, Executive Director of Clinical Trial Patient Diversity at Merck, discusses Merck’s collaborations with organizations that foster diversity in clinical trials.
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Many Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Skin Disease Skip Pre-Treatment Tests https://t.co/ghS9rPSwHp
urbanhealthtoday.com
Less than 60% of US patients with chronic inflammatory disease (CISD) receive the requisite testing before beginning systemic immunomodulatory treatment.
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Suicide Rates Among Black Women and Girls Increased Significantly Over Two Decades https://t.co/ae31sQwGwm
urbanhealthtoday.com
The suicide rate among Black women increased rapidly from 1999 to 2020, especially among Black teens and young adults.
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High Rates of Stigma, Bullying Among Children With Chronic Skin Diseases https://t.co/hb0cgx61CS
urbanhealthtoday.com
The majority of children and adolescents with chronic skin conditions reported experiencing stigma due to their condition.
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Messages Focused on Cancer Cure and Survivors Isolates Patients with Metastatic Cancer https://t.co/zjs4XiDSIi
urbanhealthtoday.com
"There's almost a feeling (that) if you haven't beaten your breast cancer, you haven't tried hard enough."
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Quinton Maidment Discusses the Clinical Trial Enrollment Process https://t.co/7CWghPhUTy
urbanhealthtoday.com
Quinton Maidment, VP of The Bliss Group, explains the steps involved in clinical trial enrollment recruitment, screening, and selection criteria.
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Genetics May Influence Estrogen Levels, Endometrial Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women https://t.co/yZahaZyixK
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Genetic factors may lead to increased estrogen production in postmenopausal women, which may contribute to an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
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Childhood Activity Time Associated With Insulin Levels in Young Adulthood https://t.co/KZO42e50Zm
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Increasing rates of even light physical activity from childhood through young adulthood may be an important step in reducing insulin resistance.
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Study Shows Rise in Unhealthy Food Options as Kids Get Older https://t.co/bEnSVDZs4r
urbanhealthtoday.com
The study found a worrying trend as children tend to consume less nutritious and more unhealthy food and beverages as they get older.
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Dr. Charlotte Owens Talks About Unplanned Pregnancy, Contraceptive Deserts https://t.co/6FgqdjKa3D
urbanhealthtoday.com
Dr. Charlotte Owens, Head of Medical Affairs and Outcome Research at Organon, discusses the societal impact of unplanned pregnancy and contraceptive deserts
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Study Finds Major Gap in Uptake of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Among Asian Americans https://t.co/3OWe8Rwy3W
urbanhealthtoday.com
There are significant disparities in post-mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (PMIBR) uptake among older Asian American women.
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Q&A: Dr. Adrelia Allen Talks about The Urgent Push for Diversity in Clinical Trials https://t.co/S1EykqLdlT
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Dr. Adrelia Allen, Executive Director of Clinical Trial Patient Diversity at Merck, discusses Merck’s collaborations with organizations that foster diversity in clinical trials.
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Dr. Kris Wusterhausen Talks GLP-1s and Older Adults https://t.co/hngoq5iFum
urbanhealthtoday.com
Dr. Kris Wusterhausen talks to Urban Health Today about GLP-1s and weight management for older adults.
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Children and youth with SCD Wait Longer for Life-Saving Kidney Transplants https://t.co/gi4FPM2GSJ
urbanhealthtoday.com
Children and young adults with sickle cell disease SCD who had kidney failure were found to have significantly shorter survival.
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Dr. Andrew Hertler on Prophylactic Mastectomy for High-Risk Gene Mutation Patients https://t.co/2h6wMYNFXJ
urbanhealthtoday.com
Andrew Hertler, MD, talks to Urban Health Today about prophylactic mastectomy for individuals carrying high-risk BRCA1, BRCA2, and other deleterious gene mutations.
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of women worldwide & the leading cause of premature death in women in Canada. #WearRedCanada TODAY to raise awareness❤️ Learn more about her heart health & how to prevent heart disease here: https://t.co/XBzifd8ISG
#WearRedCanada #HerHeartMatters
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Researchers Identify Barriers Linked to Slow Rollout of Injectable HIV PrEP https://t.co/g9vPvNPvdf
urbanhealthtoday.com
Researchers attribute low uptake in HIV PrEP to barriers such as lack of awareness, lack of streamlined workflow, trust in pills over injectables, and insurance and access issues.
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Latinas Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Younger but Less Likely to be Screened https://t.co/oFIG4VBR92
urbanhealthtoday.com
Research found that Hispanic and Latino patients were least likely to have had a recently documented breast cancer screening.
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