health equity

Older adults with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors, despite the natural weakening of the immune system that occurs with age. This promising conclusion comes from a new study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, and the Johns Hopkins Convergence Institute.

A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that older adults with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)—a class of life-saving cancer immunotherapy drugs. This promising discovery counters longstanding concerns that age-related immune system changes might reduce treatment effectiveness in elderly patients.

As the world breathes easier after weathering the 2022–23 global mpox outbreak, another more lethal strain of the virus is surging in central Africa — largely ignored, underfunded, and under-monitored.

A recent analysis of Australian clinical guidelines has revealed a significant gap in the consideration of sex and gender in medical practice, raising concerns about equity in healthcare. The study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, assessed 80 guidelines from 51 organizations, covering 27 areas of practice between 2014 and 2024. The findings highlight critical deficiencies in how medical guidelines address the impact of sex and gender on healthcare outcomes, reinforcing calls for more inclusive medical policies and research.

Explore the pressing issue of the wealth gap among older adults, aged 50 and above, and its significant repercussions on their health and overall well-being. This blog post delves into research highlighting disparities in physical activity and dietary habits linked to income levels. Discover how financial constraints hinder access to necessary resources and how these inequalities contribute to chronic health conditions. Learn about effective community programs and interventions aimed at promoting physical and mental health, ensuring that older adults can lead fulfilling lives, regardless of their socioeconomic status.