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Frozen egg wastage prompts calls for women to donate unused eggs
Current estimates suggest that less than one in five women who freeze their eggs will return to use them later. With more women needing donor eggs to conceive—often sourced from overseas countries—researchers are encouraging ...
Jan 11, 2021
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Canada must dismantle anti-Black racism in medicine
Canada must dismantle anti-Black racism in health care to address its harmful effects on people's health, argue authors of a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jan 11, 2021
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How medical schools can transform curriculums to undo racial biases
Medical school curriculums may misuse race and play a role in perpetuating physician bias, a team led by Penn Medicine researchers found in an analysis of curriculum from the preclinical phase of medical education. In a perspective ...
Jan 07, 2021
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German pilot traces giant syringe in sky to mark Covid jabs
A young German pilot said Sunday he traced a giant syringe in the sky as a way of marking the start of Germany's roll out of vaccines against the coronavirus.
Dec 28, 2020
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CentroSOL working to include latinos and underserved populations in research studies
Despite concerted efforts to remedy an ongoing disparity, research has shown that Latinos and other ethnic minorities have been historically underrepresented in medical research studies, especially clinical trials. Engaging ...
Dec 23, 2020
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FDA approves genetically engineered pigs for food, possible medical use
The first genetically engineered pigs for use as food or for potential future biomedical use—such as transplantation—in humans have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dec 15, 2020
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When absolute certainty may not be possible: Criteria to determine death by mountain rescue teams
The International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MedCom) convened an expert medical panel to develop evidence-based criteria that allow for accurate determination of death in mountain rescue situations. ...
Dec 14, 2020
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Face masks provide additional communication barrier for nonnative speech
Though face masks are important and necessary for controlling the spread of the new coronavirus, they result in muffled speech and a loss of visual cues during communication.
Dec 11, 2020
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US House approves bill to widen marijuana research
The US House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would broaden researchers' ability to study marijuana and its effects, a move hailed by cannabis advocates.
Dec 10, 2020
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Who is the girl behind the face of CPR?
She is the face that many have kissed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and she has saved millions of lives, but who is she and what is her story?
Dec 10, 2020
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How health systems can build a culture of anti-racism
Amid the national uprisings over the summer after the murder of George Floyd, a host of health systems spoke out against racism and released unprecedented statements of solidary with the African-American community.
Dec 09, 2020
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Reprocessing single-use med devices boosts circular economy for hospitals
Regulated medical device reprocessing is an important tool in improving environmental and public health outcomes, according to a new analysis published in Health Affairs. The paper indicates that health care systems generate ...
Dec 08, 2020
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Scientists use ultraviolet light to disinfect CT scanners
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked heightened awareness of cleaning and disinfecting procedures in many industries. Health care facilities have long been familiar with protocols for disinfecting tools and equipment, and now, ...
Dec 02, 2020
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When health workers came up against COVID, it laid bare gaps in their training
COVID-19 turned 2020 on its head for all healthcare workers, particularly those at the front line of the pandemic response.
Nov 25, 2020
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Minorities value, perceive, and experience professionalism differently than their peers
Marginalized groups of people value professionalism more—and are more likely to leave a job at an institution due to issues of professionalism—compared to their white, male counterparts, according to a Penn Medicine study ...
Nov 24, 2020
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What doctors aren't always taught: How to spot racism in health care
Betial Asmerom, a fourth-year medical student at the University of California-San Diego, didn't have the slightest interest in becoming a doctor when she was growing up.
Nov 24, 2020
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World's top surgical glove maker shuts factories due to coronavirus
A Malaysian company that is the world's biggest manufacturer of surgical gloves will close over half of its factories after a surge in coronavirus cases among workers, authorities said Monday.
Nov 23, 2020
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Accounting for 'research fatigue' in human studies
An article published in Bioethics examines the topic of research fatigue—or psychological and emotional exhaustion both towards and as a result of participating in research. The article is meant to initiate a conversation ...
Nov 18, 2020
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Researchers say culture and the arts should have a stronger role in healthcare
Studies show that culture and the arts can have positive effects on health.
Nov 16, 2020
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