socioeconomic factors

Impact of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Deprivation on Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Adherence in Medicare Beneficiaries

By MedXY 09/01/2026

Increasing neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation is associated with reduced adherence to annual diabetic retinopathy screening among Medicare patients, highlighting disparities in preventive eye care.

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Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Reducing Diagnostic Delays in Childhood Onset Uveitis

By MedXY 08/06/2026

This nationwide UK study identifies key factors contributing to delayed diagnosis in childhood non-infectious uveitis, underscoring the need for improved primary care awareness and streamlined referral pathways to prevent vision-threatening complications.

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Whole-Population Trends in Obesity and Inequality in England, 2019-2025: Insights from a Cohort of 54 Million Adults

By MedXY 06/27/2026

Analyzing 54 million adults in England reveals rising obesity rates from 2019-2025, disproportionately affecting socioeconomically deprived, ethnic minority, and younger adult groups, with widening inequalities intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Long-Term Educational Trajectories After Preterm Birth: Unraveling the Roles of Biological and Sociodemographic Factors

By MedXY 10/01/2025

This study reveals that although individuals born preterm face higher risks of lower educational attainment, sociodemographic factors have a greater impact on long-term educational outcomes than prematurity itself.