3 results match your criteria: "La Maestra Community Health Centers[Affiliation]"
Risk Amplifiers for Vascular Disease and CKD in South Asians: When Intrinsic β-Cell Dysfunction Meets a High-Carbohydrate Diet.
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol
May 2023
Barbara T. Murphy Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York.
South Asians, comprising almost one fourth of the world population, are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and CKD compared with other ethnic groups. This has major public health implications in South Asia and in other parts of the world to where South Asians have immigrated. The interplay of various modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors confers this risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBarriers to Hepatitis C Virus Care and How Federally Qualified Health Centers Can Improve Patient Access to Treatment.
Gastroenterology Res
December 2022
Family Practice Department, La Maestra Community Health Centers, San Diego, CA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Despite the introduction of effective direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) for hepatitis C, underserved populations still face significant barriers to accessing care and treatment.
- A study analyzing medical records at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) found that while a significant percentage of patients initiated treatment, there were concerning disparities in treatment completion and success rates, particularly influenced by provider type and prior authorization issues with insurance.
- The findings suggest that insurance denials may stem from miscommunication about HCV management requirements and additional testing protocols, highlighting the need for better alignment between insurance practices and specialized HCV care.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Identifying Adaptive Solutions for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Underserved Communities.
J Natl Cancer Inst
August 2021
Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically impacted numerous health and economic fronts. Because of the stay-at-home mandate and practice of physical distancing, nearly all preventive care measures have been halted, including colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. The health consequences of this temporary suspension are of great concern, particularly for underserved populations, who experience substantial CRC-related disparities.
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