racial disparities

Beyond Shared Identity: How Physician-Patient Racial Concordance Modulates Inpatient Advance Care Planning

By MedXY 03/25/2026

A large-scale study of 390,000 hospitalizations reveals that while racial concordance modestly increases advance care planning (ACP) discussions, physician race and systemic quality initiatives play significant, nuanced roles in end-of-life care equity.

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Unpacking the ‘Weathering’ Hypothesis: How Cumulative Lifespan Stress and Inflammation Drive Racial Disparities in Mortality

By MedXY 02/10/2026

A longitudinal study identifies that cumulative lifetime stress and systemic inflammation mediate nearly 50% of the mortality gap between Black and White adults, providing a biological link between structural inequity and premature death.

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Beyond Patient Factors: Modifying Surgical Practice to Mitigate Racial Disparities in Benign Hysterectomy

By MedXY 12/24/2025

This study identifies key modifiable surgical and hospital-level factors—including surgical approach and antibiotic adherence—that contribute to the disproportionately higher rate of postoperative complications experienced by Black patients undergoing benign hysterectomy.

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Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Prevalence: Insights from a National US Study

By MedXY 10/30/2025

This national study reveals significant ethnoracial disparities in schizophrenia spectrum disorders prevalence linked to neighborhood social vulnerability, highlighting structural racism's role in mental health inequities among non-Hispanic Black and multiracial populations.

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Depression and Anxiety Rates Increased Among Racial Groups During the Pandemic

By MedXY 08/21/2025

A survey reveals significant increases in depression and anxiety rates among various racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting ongoing racial health disparities.

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Peanut Intake in Infants Remains Low Despite Updated Allergy Prevention Guidelines

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Despite recommendations for early allergen introduction, peanut intake among US infants remains low, with significant disparities by age and ethnicity. Tree nut and egg consumption trends also reveal notable demographic and temporal differences.