Under-treatment of depression in certain groups has a big impact on public health, new research suggests. The elderly and African-Americans are less likely to receive treatment for the disorder. Despite improvements to diagnostic tools and therapies in the two last decades, significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression remain, according to Rutgers research… [Continue Reading]
Disparities in the Treatment of Depression Based on Ethnicity and Race
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Treating Anemia Increases Success of Kidney Transplants
December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many patients with kidney disease suffer from anemia, as the kidneys play a key role in regulating blood function. New research suggests that treating the anemia can significantly increase the success of kidney transplants in these patients. Correcting anemia, a red blood cell deficiency, can preserve kidney function in many kidney transplant recipients, according to… [Continue Reading]