Diversity in Medicine
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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...
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JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
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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.
Commentary
Seen or viewed: A black hematologist’s perspective
After a long day in hematology clinic, I skimmed the inpatient list to see if any of my patients had been admitted.
Conference Coverage
Model could reduce some disparities in lung cancer screening
From the Journals
Differences in right vs. left colon in Black vs. White individuals
From the Journals
Study shows no link between race and mortality in clear cell RCC
From the Journals
Breast cancer survival disparities: Need to address obesity
Conference Coverage
Black race linked to poorer survival in AML
From the Journals
Black patients with ES-SCLC get less chemo but have better survival
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.