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Uneven health care access stresses DACA families, study finds
During four decades of caring for the children of immigrants who live in the U.S. without legal permission, Stanford pediatrician Fernando Mendoza, MD, often had to ask the parents of his patients a painful question: “Have you talked to your kids about what happens if you get picked up by immigration enforcement?” “That should not be a discussion a pediatrician needs to have in a routine check-up,” said Mendoza. Yet, he wanted to ensure that his patients knew who would look after them if their parents were detained or deported. “It was heartbreaking, but at the same time it … Read more
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Asian Americans aren’t getting the health care they need. And it’s killing people like my grandfather
A year before my grandfather was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, he had regular medical appointments for chronic discomfort and pain. He was agitated with the lack of progress and scared because of his nagging symptoms that no one could figure out. He lived with a question constantly hovering over him: What was wrong with him? Despite irregular test results and frequent trips to the doctor, little effort was made toward finding the cause. He grew weary of hospital visits that ended with the same response: We don’t know what’s wrong with you. It wasn’t until after a year … Read more
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Pragmatic clinical trials: An update on NIA-funded real-world research to improve patient care
Marcel SALIVE, Health Scientist Administrator,Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology (DGCG). As faithful readers may remember from my blog post several years ago, pragmatic clinical trials enable researchers to identify and test interventions in real-world situations and settings, such as hospitals, clinics, or physician practices. Because they are connecting with older adults where they already live and receive care, these types of clinical trials may allow for testing in more diverse older adult populations. This is critical for ensuring research findings translate to meaningful improvements in health outcomes for older adults. NIH supports innovative pragmatic trials NIA, along … Read more
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SLUCare Gastroenterologist Appointed ACG State Governor : SLU
SLUCare gastroenterologist Christine Hachem, M.D., professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, was elected to serve as Missouri Governor for the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). SLUCare gastroenterologist Christine Hachem, M.D. SLUCare file photo. “Hachem’s appointment inspires junior faculty and trainees who look up to leaders who are at the forefront in their field,” said Ravi Nayak, M.D., interim department chair. “We are proud of the culture of excellence in the Department of Internal Medicine and SLUCare in developing leaders and promoting diversity.” The ACG is the preeminent professional organization that … Read more
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Home health care lowers re-hospitalization risk for people with diabetes
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All About the Resident Experience
Distinction Pathways: All About the Resident Experience For trainees in Yale’s Department of Internal Medicine residency programs, one of the benefits of training is the educational opportunities and the opportunity to learn from mentors in the areas of clinical care, research, and education. In addition to the regular curriculum, the programs offer other educational and training opportunities, one of which is the Distinction Pathways. The Distinction Pathways were designed to foster interest and development of those in the program. While the residency programs offer training of practitioners, educators, and/or investigators in the broad field of internal medicine, the Distinction Pathways … Read more
