Diversity in Medicine
Conference Coverage
Patchy growth of TAVR programs leaves poorer communities behind
Hospitals in metropolitan areas and those serving wealthier patients were more likely to start programs, according to a new cross-sectional...
From the Journals
Percentage of doctors who are Black barely changed in 120 years
A study also found a significant wage gap between Black and White physicians.
From the Journals
Severe obesity persists, takes high cardiovascular toll
“This research highlights the high cardiovascular toll exacted by continuing failure to tackle obesity, particularly among more socioeconomically...
Opinion
Say my name
Mispronouncing names can alienate patients. It might make them feel like we don’t “know” them or that we don’t care about them.
Conference Coverage
Black patients with cutaneous sarcoidosis may have more systemic and CV disease
Black patients were significantly more likely to have two or more organs involved and have higher rates of cardiac involvement.
From the Journals
Remote cardio visits expand access for underserved during COVID
In a cross-sectional study of more than 170,000 ambulatory cardiology visits, patients using remote visits were more likely to be Asian, Black, or...
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
Feature
Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
Feature
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...
Feature
JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
Feature
JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.