Thursday, July 24, 2008

race

Kidneys Donated After Cardiac Death Cut Racial Disparities

Black patients conferred better outcomes; organ pool increase cut wait time to transplant more >>

Closing the Achievement Gap

Recent reports show education reform is not so black and white. more >>

Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live

U.S. more >>

Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study

Researchers say industry manipulates the ingredient to recruit new generation of users more >>

Barack Obama's Election Would Kill Affirmative Action

A black president would be the strongest argument against continuing race-based employment programs. more >>

Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks

Might be responsible for 11% of HIV cases in Africa, researchers say more >>

Diabetic Hispanics Missing Out on Eye Exams

They're particularly vulnerable to diabetes-linked vision loss, experts warn more >>

Thalidomide Continues to Show Benefits Against Myeloma

The once-notorious drug aiding certain patients with the blood cancer more >>

The Changing Face of a Top High School

Asian-Americans will be the majority of Thomas Jefferson's freshman class this fall. more >>

Obama's Race Test

There are plenty of reasons to vote against Barack Obama—and they have nothing to do with race. more >>

Minorities Overrepresented in Brochures

Researcher says that 75 percent of colleges overrepresent black students in outreach materials. more >>

New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds

Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease more >>

Some Black Republicans Torn About Voting for Obama or McCain

The historic nature of Obama's candidacy has some African-American Republicans conflicted. more >>

For Blacks, There Was No Clear Choice

African-Americans ended up on both sides of the war, though they shared the goal of evading slavery. more >>

Are Americans Too Racist to Vote for Barack Obama for President?

The question of race will be raised a lot between now and the November election. more >>

24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007

57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says more >>

Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities

Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes more >>

Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis

Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment more >>

Princeton's Admissions Policies Investigated

The Department of Education broadens its probe of an applicant's claim of discrimination. more >>

The Race Factor in the 2008 Presidential Election

Voters don't reject Obama because of race. more >>

Asian Kids Have Later Bedtimes, Less Total Sleep

Cross-culture study finds vast differences in habits, parents' perceptions of problems more >>

Women, Mexican Americans at Higher Risk for Certain Stroke

Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by bleeding in space around the brain, study reports more >>

Asian-Americans Struggle, Too, Study Says

The stereotype of the high-achieving Asian-American student can have a dangerous impact. more >>

No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts

Study found doctors with patients of both races still showed disparities in outcomes more >>

Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates

Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation more >>

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