Diversity in Medicine
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Hydroquinone, found in skin-lightening agents worldwide, linked with increased skin cancer risk
“The magnitude of the risk was surprising,” one of the study authors said.
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Well-child visits rise, but disparities remain
Uninsured children continue to fall short in well child visits, with a 20% gap between highest and lowest-adherence regions.
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Words, now actions: How medical associations try to fulfill pledges to combat racism in health care
Many medical associations have publicly announced their determination to help eliminate racial disparities.
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Pediatricians at odds over gender-affirming care for trans kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics and some of its members are at odds over what the latter see as the organization’s refusal to discuss its 2018...
Conference Coverage
Cultural humility required to optimize treatment of eczema patients with skin of color
Treating eczema in patients with skin of color requires cultural lens.
Commentary
Ten steps for clinicians to avoid being racist: The Francis commitment
The scars never go away and your status is always in question, no matter your title or uniforms of respect. Eventually it wears you down.
LGBT Youth Consult
LGBTQ+ Youth Consult: Let’s talk about PrEP!
Extending counseling for preventive care measures such as preexposure prophylaxis for HIV to all sexually active youth could help to destigmatize...
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Two congressmen targeting ‘gender transition’ physicians
The House and Senate bills would make doctors liable for any gender transition surgery on a minor that results in injury, whether physical,...
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Study eyes characteristics of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Obesity was the most common comorbidity at the time of diagnosis, with 64% of patients affected.
From the Journals
Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
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Doc releases song after racist massacre in Buffalo
Cardiologist-musician Cleveland Francis wrote and recorded a song to honor the victims as “a plea to the other side to recognize us as people.”