Racial/Ethnic Minorities Have Higher Risk of Familial-Associated Early-Onset Cancer
The study showed differences by cancer type and race/ethnicity.
Health Disparity
Mental, Physical, Sexual Abuse Up for Transgender Adolescents
Transgender adolescents have increased odds of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse compared with heterosexual cisgender adolescents.
Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer
Inherited risk of early-onset cancer is significantly higher among Latino and Black families for solid tumors and Asian/Pacific Islander families for blood-based cancers when compared to White families.
Hospital Factors Tied to Greater COVID-19 Mortality in Blacks
Higher mortality among Black patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with the hospitals at which Black patients receive care.
COVID-19 Increases Health Inequities in Patients With Hypertension
This report draws on the work of several sources, including a diverse group of experts at a recent conference that discussed health inequities magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Worse Glycemic Control in Pediatric Medicaid Patients
Researchers set out to determine the effect of stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes.
Culturally Tailored Shared Medical Appointments Increase Diabetes Knowledge
Intervention significantly increased Black patients confidence in diabetes self-care abilities and perceived knowledge about diabetes.
AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
The American Medical Association is facing backlash from some of its members over a plan to fight racism and bias in medicine.
Women Are Under-Represented in Acute Stroke Trials
This meta-analysis included patients with stroke and/or transient ischemic attacks to determine whether women are under-represented in clinical trials of acute stroke therapies.
After Editor-in-Chief’s Resignation, JAMA Journals Outline Steps to Address Racism
Reacting to recent controversy, the AMA announced a series of steps it will take to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the medical society and its network of 12 journals.
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