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.
Feature
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...
From the Journals
The Uneven Surge in Diabetes in the United States
The overall prevalence of diabetes increased by 18.6% from 2012 to 2022, with the highest prevalence observed among non-Hispanic Black individuals...
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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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Metformin Led to Improvements in Women with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Metformin led to significant clinical improvement in eight patients with CCCA, in the case series.
Feature
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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See the Medical World Through Neurodivergent Doctors’ Eyes
Neurodivergent doctors are judged by their response to stressors that put them at a disadvantage rather than their capabilities under more...
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Former UCLA Doctor Receives $14 Million in Gender Discrimination Retrial
Female doctor says institutions must increase transparency and practices that support equal pay for equal work.
Commentary
You Can’t Spell ‘Medicine’ Without D, E, and I
A majority of Americans, physicians, and other healthcare professionals believe in basic fairness.
Opinion
Guidelines Aren’t For Everybody
Always consider the risks of polypharmacy when considering therapies for your elderly patients.
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The Struggle to Provide Gender-Affirming Care to Youth
Gender-affirming care has been restricted in about half of US states and there have been increasing threats of violence against physicians,...