In a Massachusetts study on primary hyperparathyroidism, researchers found that patients in socially vulnerable groups faced delays in surgeon evaluation, contributing to heightened risks of long-term complications. Among 1,082 patients, those in the highest vulnerability quartile had a 33% lower surgeon evaluation rate and were seen 67 days later than those in the lowest quartile. This underscores the need to address social factors influencing healthcare access, ensuring timely interventions and preventing complications in vulnerable populations.
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