Diversity in Medicine
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Antibiotic choices for inpatients with SSTIs vary by race
Clindamycin was more often prescribed for Black patients than White patients.
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Hypertension protocols curb racial bias in therapeutic inertia
Racial disparities in treatment intensification were not seen within the strict confines of blood pressure management in the SPRINT trial, a new...
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AHA advice for diabetes patients to stay heart healthy
Fewer than one in five Americans meet targets for blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipids.
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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...
Opinion
Chatbots can improve mental health in vulnerable populations
Taking greater advantage of these automated agents could save $11 billion across business sectors by 2023, said Sammi Wong and Dr. Krysti Lan Chi...
Conference Coverage
Comorbidities larger factor than race in COVID ICU deaths?
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Survey spotlights double-edged sword for minority cardiologists
Although career satisfaction is high among cardiologists, the survey found stark differences exist in professional lives across many domains.
Outcomes Research in Review
Differences in Care by Race in Older Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
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Cavernous gender gap in Medicare payments to cardiologists
The differences persisted after adjustment for physician experience and subspecialty, number of charges submitted, unique billing codes used, and...
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Pandemic derails small success in lowering diabetes-related amputations
Minor diabetes-related lower extremity amputations increased at the expense of major amputations in some groups to 2017, but COVID-19 has likely...