Diversity in Medicine
Opinion
Say my name
Mispronouncing names can alienate patients. It might make them feel like we don’t “know” them or that we don’t care about them.
Conference Coverage
Black patients with cutaneous sarcoidosis may have more systemic and CV disease
Black patients were significantly more likely to have two or more organs involved and have higher rates of cardiac involvement.
From the Journals
Remote cardio visits expand access for underserved during COVID
In a cross-sectional study of more than 170,000 ambulatory cardiology visits, patients using remote visits were more likely to be Asian, Black, or...
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
Feature
Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
Feature
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...
Feature
JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
Feature
JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
From the Journals
Cardiovascular trials lose more women than men
The finding amplifies concern about extrapolating results to women, since they are already underrepresented in clinical trials.
From the Journals
Algorithm trims time to treatment of acute hypertension in pregnancy
More patients were treated within 15 or 30 minutes of severe hypertension diagnosis after implementation of a semiautonomous algorithm.
Feature
AMA takes on vaccine misinformation, physician vaccines, racism
The AMA House of Delegates recently issued multiple new policies on controversial topics that many clinicians face on a regular basis.