Diversity in Medicine
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Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
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Telehealth continues to loom large, say experts
Nine out of ten patients would recommend telemedicine to friends and family, and most physicians say they’re willing to devote significant time to...
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Low vitamin D tied to breast cancer risk in Hispanic women
“Few studies have examined the association between vitamin D and breast cancer within these racial/ethnic groups.”
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More medical schools build training in transgender care
Students and faculty identify gaps, such as a severe shortage of transgender instructors, and expand goals for training.
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Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
Commentary
How social drivers of health lead to physician burnout
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Poor trial representation tied to worse breast cancer survival
Patient groups such as patients of color, older patients, and those with comorbidities are not well represented in clinical trials, and it remains...
From the Journals
Early in career, female academic docs earn less than males: study
The earning potential of women in most specialties is 10% less than their male colleagues over the course of the first 10 years of their careers...
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Diversity among oncologists has not kept pace with the U.S. population
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Medicaid expansion benefits some colorectal patients, others not so lucky
States that expanded Medicaid saw higher rates of colon cancer diagnosis in Hispanics, but not Blacks
From the Journals
Breast cancer now leading cause of cancer death in Black women
"Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than White women despite a lower risk of being diagnosed with the disease."