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fromAeon
1 month ago

We must stop treating victims of epistemic harm as things | Aeon Essays

Ignoring a patient's knowledge due to prejudice can lead to severe physical, financial, emotional, and epistemic harm.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Does Something Subtly Bizarre If You Make Typos While Talking to It

AI chatbots may misinterpret patient messages with typos, impacting care recommendations and disproportionately affecting women's healthcare advice.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Implict Bias Kills Black Babies

Microaggressions are insidious and contribute significantly to emotional distress and health disparities, particularly for marginalized groups, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change in healthcare.
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fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Maternal Mortality Rates Went Up In 2024 After A Post-Covid Decline

U.S. maternal mortality rate rose in 2024, indicating a troubling trend amid ongoing healthcare challenges.
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fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.
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fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Abortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal Health

Maternal mortality rates for Black women remain unacceptably high, exacerbated by abortion bans that hinder access to necessary healthcare services.
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