Diversity in Medicine
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Survey spotlights the out-of-pocket burden on Blacks with atopic dermatitis
The findings “provide another piece of evidence for increased financial burden among black individuals with AD and support the need for targeted...
Feature
New AMA president discusses pandemic during inaugural address
Dr. Gerald E. Harmon also addressed the AMA’s plan to advance health equity.
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AMA acknowledges medical education racism of past, vows better future
The Council on Medical Education’s report recommends that the AMA acknowledge the harm caused by the Flexner Report, which was issued in 1910 and...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Atopic dermatitis
People of African descent have the highest atopic dermatitis prevalence and severity. This fact sheet outlines key clinical features in people
From the Journals
Revised dispatch system boosts bystander CPR in those with limited English
Lack of English proficiency was less of a barrier to bystander CPR in Los Angeles after a simplified, tiered dispatch system was put in place.
Conference Coverage
Language barrier may contribute to ob.gyn. pain management disparities
Despite similar pain scores between those whose primary language is English and those with a different primary language, non-English speakers...
Commentary
Race or income: What’s really at play with health disparities?
In February, an article published by the American Medical Association pointed out that income inequality is likely the cause for health disparity...
Commentary
Look at health disparities by zip codes
It was encouraging to see your editorial, “Systemic racism and health disparities: a statement from editors of family medicine journals” (J Fam...
Conference Coverage
AHA/ACC guidance on ethics, professionalism in cardiovascular care
A consensus report provides advice and tools to address conflicts of interest; racial, ethnic, and gender inequities; and to improve diversity,...
Conference Coverage
Addressing today’s racial health inequities requires understanding their roots
A direct line can be drawn from the generational stresses that began during slavery in Black women and the persistent disparities seen in higher...
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AMA announces major commitment to health equity
“Black men in medical school are an endangered species.”