Transgender Community Faces Unique Barriers to Primary Care Access
Transgender individuals noted transphobia, discrimination, fear of stigma, fear of not being accepted, or fear of being outed as barriers to health care.
Health Disparities
Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Against Surgeons Are Prevalent
Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.
Socioeconomic Deprivation Linked to Worse Survival in Cancer Trials
High area-level socioeconomic deprivation is associated with worse survival for patients with cancer enrolled in clinical trials.
Black Infant Mortality Gap Decreases When Black Physicians Provide Care
Excess Black infant mortality gap is halved when Black newborns are cared for by a physician of the same race vs a White physician.
Organ Donation Increases Among Black Patients, But Disparities Remain
Deceased organ donation increased among some racial groups, particularly among Black people, from 1999 to 2017, but substantial racial and ethnic differences remain
FDA Warns Against Reliance on Pulse Oximeters for Diagnosing COVID-19
The FDA is warning against reliance on pulse oximeters for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment due to evidence of risk for inaccuracy.
Improving Photographs of Skin of Color
A summary of tips for capturing high quality images of patients with skin of color is provided.
American Cancer Society 2021 Statistics Report Shows Continuous Decline in Cancer Mortality Rate, Illuminates Disease-Specific Trends
The American Cancer Society’s annual report approximates the new cancer diagnoses and deaths expected in 2021 and identifies impactful patterns in oncology care.
Social Factors in Health Tied to Odds of Kidney Transplant
Social determinants of health and race are associated with the likelihood of undergoing a kidney transplant.
Inequities Likely to Blame for Racial Disparities of COVID-19
Further research is needed to identify possible interventions that may mitigate the racial disparities seen in COVID-19.
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