Diversity in Medicine
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Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care
Much of the lack of care experienced by trans people is linked to insufficient education on LGBTQ+ health in medical schools across the country....
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Physician sues AMA for defamation over 2022 election controversy
The lawsuit sheds light on the power dynamics of a politically potent organization that has more than 271,000 members and holds assets of $1.2...
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Mothers with disabilities less likely to start breastfeeding
The findings suggest the possible need for closer follow-up of a new mother who is breastfeeding and who has an intellectual disability or...
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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...
From the Journals
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.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Erythrasma
Erythrasma is a skin condition caused by acute or chronic infection of the outermost layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum) with ...
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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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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.