Diversity in Medicine
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Early in career, female academic docs earn less than males: study
The earning potential of women in most specialties is 10% less than their male colleagues over the course of the first 10 years of their careers...
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Diversity among oncologists has not kept pace with the U.S. population
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Medicaid expansion benefits some colorectal patients, others not so lucky
States that expanded Medicaid saw higher rates of colon cancer diagnosis in Hispanics, but not Blacks
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Breast cancer now leading cause of cancer death in Black women
"Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than White women despite a lower risk of being diagnosed with the disease."
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Researchers identify growing racial disparity in endometrial cancer mortality
The 5-year relative survival rate for Black women is 63%, compared with 84% for White women – a 21% gap in absolute terms.
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Spanish-speaking navigators show Hispanic patients path to CRC screening
An outreach effort in Rhode Island boosted rates of colonoscopy well above the national benchmark.
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One in five female oncologists considering leaving academia, survey finds
“There are many indications that women are leaving medicine in disproportionately high numbers,” said Dr. Julie Silver.
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100 coauthored papers, 10 years: Cancer transplant pioneers model 'team science'
MSKCC medical oncologists share expertise in HSCT, Spanish background, a gift for mentoring, and 100 peer-reviewed publications written together...
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Medicaid implements waivers for some clinical trial coverage
This year, the CMS will help implement a mandate for Medicaid coverage of costs associated with clinical trial participation, a move expected to...
Rare Diseases Report 2021
Racial, other disparities in blood cancer treatment
Rare Diseases Report 2021
NORD: Approaching rare cancers through a diversity lens
This issue of Rare Diseases Report: Cancers helps us further our mission to foster the identification,...