Diversity in Medicine
Commentary
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
Feature
University taking aim at racial disparities in COVID vaccine trials
“I think it’s great having Howard and an HBCU host this trial, because these are people who look like them,” said Dr. Siham Mahgoub.
Applied Evidence
Urine drug screening: A guide to monitoring Tx with controlled substances
Avoid error by ordering the appropriate test at a risk-based frequency. Be alert to sources of false-positives and adulteration. Be careful not to...
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.
Conference Coverage
Many unknowns on fertility preservation in transgender patients
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.
Conference Coverage
Racial/ethnic disparities in cesarean rates increase with greater maternal education
While the likelihood of a cesarean delivery usually drops as maternal education level increases, the disparities seen in cesarean rates between...
Feature
Family medicine has grown; its composition has evolved
Today’s FP workforce is much larger and more diverse than it was in 1971.