Diversity in Medicine
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Study evaluates features of alopecia areata in Hispanic/Latinx patients
The authors found that 18% of patients had one or more coexisting autoimmune conditions, most commonly rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease....
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Black HFrEF patients get more empagliflozin benefit in EMPEROR analyses
Empagliflozin trial data in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction signal more benefit in Black, compared with White patients...
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Hospitals with more diverse and uninsured patients more likely to provide delayed fracture care
A new study finds an association between institutional-level racial disparity and surgical delays.
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Medical degree program put on probation for ‘infrastructure’ issues
Reported issues include faculty shortages and inadequate student access to financial aid as well as to career and wellness counseling.
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Poorly matched stem cell transplants linked to ancestry
To address disparities, medical institutions also need to improve their assessments of financial hardship.
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Study eyes sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color
The average number of allergens per product was 4.7, most commonly fragrance/botanicals, tocopherol, sodium benzoates/derivatives, and sorbitan...
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Consider gaps in access and knowledge in diagnosis and treatment in skin of color
Expert panel shares best practices for managing common dermatologic conditions in a diverse patient population
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Chronic stress, especially race related, may hasten cancer death
High allostatic load was associated with an 80% increased risk of cancer death among all study participants.
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Florida medical boards ban transgender care for minors
Once enacted, new state rules will prohibit children under the age of 18 from receiving puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to transition.
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Physicians react: Climate change and other social issues
Around half of physicians rated climate change among their five most important issues, according to results of a Medscape survey.
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Race and gender: Tailoring treatment for sleep disorders is preferred and better
Sleep disparities are multifactorial and it is important to focus on social determinants of poor sleep.