Radiology & Imaging
Narrowing the radiology gender gap
The radiology gender gap is decreasing, but there remains work to be done, according to an editorial published in RadioGraphics.
Jul 25, 2024
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News tagged with diversity
Health
Boosting contraceptive awareness among diverse young women
An online educational video aimed at increasing contraceptive knowledge among young women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is being distributed in five languages.
Jul 10, 2024
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Neuroscience
Form of B12 deficiency in cerebral spinal fluid found to negatively affect the central nervous system
A large team of doctors and medical researchers with diverse backgrounds, affiliated with several institutions across the U.S., and led by a group at the University of California, San Francisco, has found what might be a ...
Health
Health care needs to diversify its workforce to get rid of racial inequalities, a new report says
Racial and ethnic inequities in health care are found in every state in the U.S. despite the passage of legislation intended to improve health outcomes for minorities and increased awareness of health care disparities over ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Genetics
Shedding light on the origin of a genetic variant underlying fungal infections
Researchers from Japan have uncovered the genetic diversity and regional patterns of CARD9 deficiency in patients susceptible to fungal diseases.
Jun 11, 2024
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Medical research
Underrepresentation in clinical trials leads to cancer disparities, says expert
Cancer survival rates are up, and death rates are down—yet racial minorities still bear a disproportionate burden of cancer, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research.
Jun 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Alcohol can cause breast cancer, but most women in the US aren't aware of the health risks
Did you know that casual drinks with friends or having a "wine mom" moment to unwind could actually be nudging up your risk for breast cancer? It sounds like a buzzkill. But it's a truth that many might not know: Alcohol ...
Jun 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Specific microbial hallmarks in vagina could indicate gynecological cancers
A simple vaginal swab could reveal the presence of early-stage gynecological cancers, according to a new, wide-ranging study published in Open Life Sciences. The study is the first to assess the diagnostic potential of vaginal ...
May 28, 2024
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Health
Research highlights urgent need to tackle health challenges for migrants in Europe
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe has launched, on May 28, a new series of seven papers presented alongside the World Health Organization European Assembly.
May 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hospitals caring for diverse patient populations found to have higher mechanical ventilation mortality
The odds of death for patients receiving mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or sepsis increase along with the diversity of hospitals' patient populations, suggesting more systemic factors such as lack of resources and income ...
May 19, 2024
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