Editor’s note: “Medical interpreter” generally refers to someone who interprets spoken language and “medical translator” generally refers to translating printed material, but people often use the terms interchangeably. The woman was understandably overwhelmed. On top of her cancer diagnosis, she…
Getting a plaque psoriasis diagnosis should be a pretty straightforward process. You see a dermatologist, who looks for the telltale scaly patches on your skin. But diagnosis may not be as direct or as easy for people of color. People…
Within the next 20 years, racial and ethnic minorities will make up more than half of the U.S. population. More diversity calls for a greater commitment by everyone to equity and inclusion in all areas of life. This is especially…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported. The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water,…
Feb. 3, 2023 – Good news for those of us with lower back pain: Muscle relaxants and common pain relievers provided relief from low back pain after a week of treatment, according to a new study of more than 3,000…
