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What doctors wish patients knew about kidney stones

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6 MIN READ

How racism, segregation drive health disparities

A public health researcher who found ways to measure racism says it helps account for persistent black-white gaps in life expectancy and care access.

Health Equity
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6 MIN READ

How an inner city care team is reducing hypertension disparities

Underserved patients can face tough life choices. Do they buy blood pressure medication or groceries to feed their children? One inner city team studied community care programs in India to help patients attain their goal blood pressure.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

How Ohio physicians reduced hypertension disparities in three months

Reducing high blood pressure in vulnerable at-risk populations can help physician’s improve patient’s health. An Ohio pilot program to fight health care disparities in black men saw results in just 3 months.

Hypertension
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Congressional report spotlights health disparities

The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust released the 2015 Kelly Report on Health Disparities in America, an analysis of the state of African American health in the U.S. It offers a blueprint for reversing health disparities in communities of color.

Health Equity
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3 of 4 adults have hearts older than their age: How to talk about heart “age”

CDC researchers determined that the average heart age for men is 8 years older than their actual age, and the average heart age for women is 5 years older. Heart age is highest among African Americans. Patients can calculate their heart age online. Here are resources to help you talk with patients about heart health

Hypertension
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African Americans less likely to benefit from ACA

While such minorities as white Hispanics, Native Americans and Alaska Natives are expected to see dramatic increases in health care coverage as a result of ACA, African Americans have been less likely to see these benefits, according to a recent study from the Urban Institute.

Access to Care
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Novel approach to hypertension care also can address disparities

A systematic approach to hypertension management that meets clinical and community needs holds promise for both bringing blood pressure under control for the general population and reducing prevalent racial disparities around hypertension and heart disease.

Hypertension
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What African Americans with diabetes or hypertension need to know

In honor of Black History Month, make sure your African American patients understand the importance of getting checked for kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension.

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