Urine samples play a crucial role in assessing the health of your kidneys and detecting conditions like diabetes, urinary tract infections, and kidney disease. But how accurate are these tests, and what if there was a way to make them even better?

The journey back to health can be challenging for many individuals recovering from COVID-19. But researchers may have uncovered vital clues that may pave the way for a much-needed diagnostic test and potential treatments for Long COVID.

Preeclampsia affects a significant number of pregnant women worldwide. And while it can be alarming, a recent development offers new hope for early detection and better management.

If a simple blood test could show how your internal organs are aging, would you want to know? A recent study revealed information that could assist healthcare professionals in providing vital care sooner for patients with a rapidly aging organ.

An informed and balanced approach must be taken with artificial intelligence to ensure that optimal benefits prevail for patients while also decreasing long-standing healthcare disparities.

An estimated 13 billion lab tests are performed in the U.S. each year. Diagnostic tests are the highest-volume medical activity we experience. And these tests help drive most medical decisions.

Algorithms are used to diagnose kidney and lung disease and to determine which method of childbirth is best for expecting mothers. These equations consider various factors, including your age, test results, and race.

Recent evidence shows that pulse oximeter, a small device that measures oxygen, inaccurately measures low blood oxygen levels in patients with darker skin. Yet, the same device is still used as a standard of care today.

People with coarse, curly hair are often denied opportunities to participate in neuroscience research that uses electroencephalogram (EEG) testing due to standard electrodes being unable to reach the scalp. What can be done to help?

Medicine’s use of race can have the effect of reinforcing false, disproven ideas of race and biology and relying on racist assumptions. The continued use of eGFR means the kidney function of Black patients may appear better than it is, and patients may not get the treatment they need.

BIPOC patients are endangered in America’s healthcare system. Racially biased diagnostic tests are misdiagnosing BIPOC patients, inaccurately hiding the severity of their health issues. This lethal predicament affects some patients' chances to receive timely care and access to crucial resources.

Going through cancer isn’t easy for anyone. However, there are groups with clear racial disparities in cancer outcomes. Here is a look at recent developments and collaborations toward eliminating racial disparities so ALL patients have optimal outcomes.

Cancer shame can impact a variety of people from different circumstances, but it occurs in some patient groups more than others. Here’s a look at cancer shame, how it can impact cancer detection and outcomes, and how patients and healthcare providers can help diminish cancer shame.

Learning about other cultures is a common concept in the multicultural U.S. Here’s a look at cultural humility, the impact of cultural humility in cancer care, and cultural factors in cancer care.

Diversity in clinical trials benefits everyone in ways that cannot be overlooked. Here’s a look at some of the history that has led to distrust, the importance of clinical trial diversity, creating lifelines for marginalized patients, and helping patients to access tomorrow’s medicine today.

Social determinants of health are a reality for many people in the U.S. to navigate in their pursuit of health. Here’s a look at social determinants of health and some solutions that public health organizations and others are working toward.

Rx for Community Wellness focuses on culturally competent whole person healthcare that treats the whole patient in tandem with existing care while also looking at health equity issues.

The root causes of health disparities must be examined by individuals, government organizations, and patient advocacy organizations to make real progress toward health equity. Here’s a look at where things stand with health equity and root causes that are being addressed.

Does my body look normal? What does a dark-skinned baby with jaundice look like? Does skin cancer look different on dark skin? Learn about medical illustration and perception issues and solutions working toward diverse representation for all.

Lamar Valentina shares part two of his RMC patient journey, from being diagnosed shortly before he turned 35 to starting treatment two weeks later.