4 Transformative Takeaways on Equitable Healthcare From TEDx
Healthcare experts share forward-thinking views on the medical community’s role in providing effective, authentic, and sustainable care.
Read MoreEtoposide and Other Clinical Trials for COVID-19 Inflammation
At Boston Medical Center, experts from the Cancer Center are exploring how new and existing therapies could fight the COVID infection.
Read MoreInsurance Drives Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Being uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid is a major factor in the stage of cancer at diagnosis, a new study finds.
Read MoreHomelessness Delays Breast Cancer Treatment
In the effort to reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes, homeless women are still being left behind.
Read MoreTreating the Whole Person After a Cancer Diagnosis
When a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, following the doctor’s recommended treatment plan is critical to ensuring the best possible outcome for their situation. But for people who face mental health issues such as depression or who lack access to basic needs such as reliable transportation and food, adhering to treatment is easier said than…
Read MoreCan Housing Assistance Alone Boost Cancer Screening?
An analysis of federal data found no link between housing assistance and cancer screening rates, highlighting the importance of other barriers to care.
Read MoreInvestigations Seek to Reduce Inequities in Surgical Care
Research shows that social determinants of health affect how patients seek care as well as their outcomes.
Read MoreSafety-Net Outcomes for Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer outcomes differ at safety net hospitals compared to hospitals without a high safety net burden, but why?
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