Diversity in Medicine
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Study eyes characteristics of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Obesity was the most common comorbidity at the time of diagnosis, with 64% of patients affected.
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Doc releases song after racist massacre in Buffalo
Cardiologist-musician Cleveland Francis wrote and recorded a song to honor the victims as “a plea to the other side to recognize us as people.”
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Alabama cites Roe decision in call to ban transgender health care
“No one – adult or child – has a right to transitioning treatments that is deeply rooted in our Nation’s history and tradition,” Alabama Attorney...
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LGBTQ students would get new protections under Biden plan
The update would ensure that government-funded schools make proper accommodations for a trans student population, such as allowing students to use...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with a pearly rolled border, central pigmentation, and telangiectasia on the forehead of an 80-year-old...
Original Research
Assessing Treatment Delays for Vitiligo Patients: A Retrospective Chart Review
The medical community should be aware of factors associated with delay to treatment in patients with vitiligo, such as the diagnosing physician’s...
Commentary
Going Beyond Hydroquinone: Alternative Skin Lightening Agents
The authors provide recommendations for traditional and newer non-hydroquinone lightening agents that can be considered when treating disorders of...
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Why do clinical trials still underrepresent minority groups?
The FDA wants researchers conducting clinical trials to submit a plan on how they will diversify participant pools. While the effort to undo...
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Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
From the Journals
Dermatology attracts more than its share of physician assistants
Analysis shows that the specialty’s PA workforce lacks “racial and ethnic diversity.”
Conference Coverage
Telehealth continues to loom large, say experts
Nine out of ten patients would recommend telemedicine to friends and family, and most physicians say they’re willing to devote significant time to...