Diversity in Medicine
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Physician fired after slurs, including ‘cannibalism,’ against Israel
A rights group is joining with law firms to represent Fidaa Wishah, MD, claiming “wrongful termination.”
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New AMA president discusses pandemic during inaugural address
Dr. Gerald E. Harmon also addressed the AMA’s plan to advance health equity.
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AMA announces major commitment to health equity
“Black men in medical school are an endangered species.”
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For diagnosing skin lesions, AI risks failing in skin of color
AI-aided diagnostic algorithms will not work in skin of color if machine training remains inadequate.
From the Journals
Percentage of doctors who are Black barely changed in 120 years
A study also found a significant wage gap between Black and White physicians.
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Blacks and Hispanics have higher inpatient use for mycosis fungoides
Findings reinforce need to maintain “higher index of suspicion” in these patients.
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Melanoma presents at later stages, but at an earlier age in Asian Americans
The findings are consistent with previous studies indicating delayed detection of melanoma in Asians, compared with non-Hispanic Whites.
Commentary
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
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Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
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Paving the way for diversity in clinical trials
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Intervention reduced racial disparities among patients in cancer trials
A navigation program improved outcomes of Black women with endometrial cancer enrolled in clinical trials.