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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

For Some Families of Color, a Painful Fight for a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis

Failure to diagnose cystic fibrosis in children of color can lead to severe health issues and bias in medical treatment. [ more ]
www.pilotonline.com
4 months ago
Medicine

What military doctors can teach us about power in the United States

Power imbalances in healthcare treatment based on military ranks, race, and gender influence patient care outcomes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Medicine

Following in her mom's footsteps, a doctor fights to make medicine more inclusive

Dr. Uche Blackstock's near-death experience as a medical student led her to recognize systemic inequity in healthcare.
Blackstock was one of the first medical professionals to raise awareness about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority communities. [ more ]
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