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Utilizing geospatial artificial intelligence to map cancer disparities across health regions

open access: yesScientific Reports
We have developed an innovative tool, the Intelligent Catchment Analysis Tool (iCAT), designed to identify and address healthcare disparities across specific regions.
Ahmed Fadiel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gynecologic oncology patients are ready for telemedicine in routine care: Results from a pre-COVID survey

open access: yesGynecologic Oncology Reports, 2021
Objectives: To assess telemedicine readiness of gynecologic oncology patients, particularly those at risk for care access disparities (increased distance to care, rural populations.) Methods: Patients at all disease/treatment stages completed an ...
J. Dholakia   +8 more
doaj  

A Review of the Quality of Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Documents healthcare disparities for American Indians and Alaska Natives and reports on recent progress made to reduce or eliminate gaps in care.
Yvette Roubideaux
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Biopolymer Membranes for Osmotic Power Generation in Bionic Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of biopolymer‐based osmotic power generation for bionic applications. It uniquely bridges biopolymer membranes, reverse electrodialysis(RED), and bionic applications, addressing a critical research gap by integrating biopolymer membranes with RED technologies for biomedical use.
Changchun Yu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Policy Challenges and Opportunities in Closing the Racial/Ethnic Divide in Health Care [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Explores challenges and opportunities in addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, including raising public and provider awareness; improving healthcare quality and insurance coverage; and providing access in underserved ...
Caya B. Lewis, Marsha Lillie-Blanton
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asthma management: an ecosocial framework for disparity research

open access: yes, 2012
Background: Asthma management disparities (AMD) between African and White Americans are significant and alarming. Various determinants have been suggested by research frameworks that affect the unfair distribution of resources for asthma management to ...
Evans-Agnew, Robin A.
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Multitasking Smart Intestinal Capsule Robot: A Cutting‐Edge Platform for Sampling, Diagnosis, and Therapy

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Gut microbiota and biomarkers are linked to diseases like neurological disorders and metabolic syndromes. Ingestible capsule robots enable minimally invasive gut health assessment. This article proposes a promising direction for the advancement of capsule robots, integrating in situ sampling, real‐time diagnostics, and personalized therapy.
Xizong Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring d/Deaf community perspectives regarding inclusive/accessible healthcare

open access: yesJournal of Regional Medical Campuses
Background: d/Deaf [1]patients face substantial barriers obtaining healthcare, including communication challenges, cultural differences, and unique psychosocial needs. Healthcare providers are generally undereducated on how to best care for this patient
Sylvia Blomstrand   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hearing Health Healthcare Disparities in Appalachia

open access: yesJournal of Appalachian health, 2021
Hearing loss is a global public health issue with disproportionate negative impacts on those who live in rural regions, such as Appalachia. This commentary provides an overview of hearing health and healthcare disparities in rural regions along with discussion of the significance of recent research findings which highlight the incidence of hearing loss
openaire   +2 more sources

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