Publications by authors named "Teofila Cruz"

Pacific Islanders residing in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands have had among the highest COVID-19-associated morbidity and mortality rates in the U.

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Background: Late-stage breast cancer rates in the Pacific where mammography services are limited are exceedingly high: Marshall Islands (61%), Palau (94%), and Samoa (79%). Due to the limited medical resources in these areas an alternative accessible technology is needed. The iBreast Exam (iBE) is a point-of-care electronic palpitation device that has a reported sensitivity of 86%.

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  • Transitional care may not be effectively supporting older Hispanic patients as compared to non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients.
  • A study analyzed over 33,000 health records and found that NHW older adults received more referrals for home health care services, likely due to better insurance coverage.
  • The reliance on insurance over patient ethnicity in discharge planning indicates systemic discrimination against Hispanic patients, highlighting a need for policy changes to better support vulnerable populations.
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