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Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds

Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds

Undocumented Hispanics Face Health Care Roadblocks in U.S.
Policies needed to eliminate disparities among immigrants, survey findings suggest

Breast Abnormality Follow-Up Often Later in Black Women
Reasons for delay are unclear, researchers say

Dying Wishes Followed More Often for Whites
Better communication needed for black patients, researchers say

Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage

Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds
All women have similar outcomes when there's no sign of disease following treatment, study finds

Dental Plaque Buildup May Raise Heart Risk in Black Men
White blood cell activity increases in these patients when oral hygiene is neglected, study finds

Minorities Less Likely to Have Blood Pressure Under Control
Blacks have the highest readings, despite taking medications, study finds

Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
Poor hospital care a big reason why, researchers say