Diversity in Medicine
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How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
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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.
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Black inpatients at higher risk for poor safety outcomes
The gaps were widest surrounding surgical care.
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Many unknowns on fertility preservation in transgender patients
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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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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.
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Cardiovascular trials lose more women than men
The finding amplifies concern about extrapolating results to women, since they are already underrepresented in clinical trials.