The phrase "representative sample" is common parlance in scientific studies—and it's commonly used these days to talk about a lack of racial and ethnic representation in clinical trials.
Sep 15, 2023
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U.S. movies perpetuate gender stereotypes in the medical field, found researchers co-led by Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Their study examined the portrayal of women as physicians ...
Sep 12, 2023
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A new study has identified critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the U.S., including disparities affecting women, people of color (those who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American), ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ youth living in U.S. states with discriminatory policies, such as "Don't Say Gay" laws, are more likely to be depressed than their peers in the most LGBTQ+-affirming states, according to new research ...
Jun 29, 2023
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A study among a national cohort of gay and bisexual mean reveals extreme police-related stress in men of color and low‐income men, compared to their white and higher-income counterparts.
Jun 16, 2023
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For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it's much more common among Black Americans than previously believed.
Jun 15, 2023
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A new study published in the Journal of the Society for Social Work & Research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those responsible for helping the United States continue to function during a national crisis.
Jun 6, 2023
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The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against ...
May 12, 2023
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When a tobacco user quits smoking, their household is less likely to experience food insecurity in the following year, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) published in Annals ...
May 2, 2023
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Nearly one-third of Americans live in counties with unhealthy air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Apr 19, 2023
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