Diversity in Medicine
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People of color bearing brunt of long COVID, doctors say
“We are getting a very skewed population of Caucasian wealthy people who are coming to our clinic.”
From the Journals
Airway structure in women leads to worse COPD outcomes
Worse COPD outcomes found for women for each unit change in wall thickness or lumen area.
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Words, now actions: How medical associations try to fulfill pledges to combat racism in health care
Many medical associations have publicly announced their determination to help eliminate racial disparities.
Critical Care Commentary
Addressing racial bias in pulse oximetry
Data show that pulse oximeters do not accurately measure blood oxygen levels in Black patients.
Opinion
Ten steps for clinicians to avoid being racist: The Francis commitment
The scars never go away and your status is always in question, no matter your title or uniforms of respect. Eventually it wears you down.
From the Journals
Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
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Cardiologists concerned for patient safety after abortion ruling
Clinicians in many U.S. states are in uncharted territory with the country’s new patchwork of abortion legality, but some specialties may feel the...
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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...
Conference Coverage
Race-based spirometry may lead to missed diagnoses
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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.