Diversity in Medicine
Commentary
Is Being ‘Manly’ a Threat to a Man’s Health?
We have empirical evidence that men downplay their medical symptoms — and that manlier men downplay them even more.
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Can Better Diet Improve Survival in Black Women With Ovarian Cancer?
Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study among 483 self-identified Black women newly diagnosed with histologically confirmed eithelial...
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AACR Cancer Progress Report: Big Strides and Big Gaps
The report focused on strides made in cancer care, prevention, and early detection and highlighted areas where more research and attention are...
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Black Women Have a Higher Risk for Death in BC Subtypes
Researchers examined racial differences in BC survival by subtype through conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 US studies.
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Identifying Drug-Induced Rashes in Skin of Color: Heightened Awareness Can Accelerate Diagnosis
In patients with DIHS and many of the even more serious types of rashes traced to drug exposures, the delay to appearance of the rash from the...
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FDA Initiative Aims to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials
This initiative could be a critical step toward ensuring diversity in major clinical trials after years of stagnation, Dr. Valerie Harvey said.
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Mortality Risk From Early-Onset CRC Higher in Rural, Poor Areas
“Our results can be used to inform health system policies for ongoing investments in cancer diagnosis and treatment resources in rural or...
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Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy May Protect Against Dementia
Researchers identified more than 18,000 women with breast cancer who did and did not receive hormone-modulating therapy within 3 years of their...
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Closing the Gap: Priority Zones Identified for CRC Screening in Hispanic/Latino Populations
“These data can inform more precise neighborhood-level interventions to increase CRC screening considering unique characteristics important for...
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
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Black Women With Breast Cancer Face Clinical Inequities
Retrospective analysis finds no clinical trial enrollment, reduced use of targeted treatment, and shortened survival.