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School's holistic solution is boosting Hispanic students in medicine

Hispanic health is stuck in a paradox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, underscoring the importance of addressing the complex needs of this patient population through diversifying the physician workforce. That’s precisely why several enriching programs are preparing Hispanic students to enter medical school and excel as physicians.

Medical School Diversity
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New data: Diabetes, prediabetes affect 1 in 2 adults—but there's hope

A study reveals that roughly one-half of the U.S. adult population has either diabetes or prediabetes, the precursor of type 2 diabetes. The study also highlights an upward trend in the prevalence of diabetes. Here’s a breakdown of what the numbers look like.

Diabetes
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CDC report highlights “Hispanic paradox”

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its first report on Hispanic health. Consistent with previous research references to the “Hispanic paradox,” the CDC report highlights longer life expectancy and lower mortality, despite potential barriers to good health and worse profiles for some social determinants of health among Latinos.

Population Care
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Diabetes takes center stage in JAMA

A special theme issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released this week examines a variety of issues that will impact the treatment and prevention of diabetes, one of the most troubling epidemics in the United States and around the globe.

Diabetes