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Abstract WMP60: Comparison of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics and the CDC Social Vulnerability Index Among Medicare Beneficiaries Hospitalized With Acute Ischemic Stroke, April 2020 - December 2021

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Extensive evidence shows that social inequities create health disparities. However, limited information exists on how demographic and clinical factors are associated with social inequities among older patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) during COVID-19.Methods:We 0.66, high 0.67-1.0).Results:Among

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Feature | Ten Americas: Growing Disparities Creating Demographic Chasms

American College of Cardiology

Read the Health Equity Action Plan ACC's Diversity and Inclusion Hub, including the Heath Equity Resource Center Disparities in life expectancy, driven by race, geography, socioeconomic status and systemic inequities, have widened alarmingly from a 12.6-year years by 2021 in the U.S.1 year gap in 2000 to a staggering 20.4

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The Evolving Computed Tomography Market

DAIC

A 2021 study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging focused on cardiac imaging trends over a decade. According to the company, the Duo system adds high resolution thoracic clinical capability, suitable for screening lung cancer, COVID-19 and other pulmonary diseases.