healthcare disparities

Over 50% of Publicly Insured Children Face Neurodevelopmental Disorders Following Infant Heart Surgery

By MedXY 02/05/2026

A comprehensive study highlights that over half of publicly insured children develop neurodevelopmental disorders within five years of infant cardiac surgery. While service utilization is high, a critical gap persists between initial screening and specialized evaluations required for optimal outcomes.

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Enhancing Access to Mifepristone via Community Pharmacies: Evidence from Routine Prescription Regulation in British Columbia, Canada

By MedXY 12/15/2025

This review synthesizes data on mifepristone availability at community pharmacies in BC, highlighting geographic coverage, dispensing gaps, and disparities influencing timely access to medication abortion.

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Early Diagnosis and Treatment Patterns of ADHD in Preschool Children: Insights from a National Electronic Health Record Study

By MedXY 10/27/2025

This study analyzes the diagnosis and medication initiation of ADHD among children aged 3-5 across multiple US health systems, highlighting sociodemographic disparities and clinical practices.

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Nonmedical Factors Impacting Quality of Care in Newly Diagnosed Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients

By MedXY 09/28/2025

This study reveals that socioeconomic status, residential location, and household composition significantly affect treatment outcomes and follow-up in newly diagnosed POAG patients, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to improve glaucoma care equity.