Diversity in Medicine
From the Journals
Number of cancer survivors with functional limitations doubled in 20 years
The 70% prevalence of functional limitation among survivors in 2018 is nearly twice that of the general population.
From the Journals
Use age, not weight, to screen for diabetes; assess over 35s
‘If we make decisions about diabetes testing based on weight, we will miss some people from racial and ethnic minority groups who are developing...
Guidelines
AHA statement targets nuance in CVD risk assessment of women
Considering nonbiological and social factors when assessing CVD risk in women, particularly women of diverse races and ethnicities, is highlighted...
From the Journals
Disparities in statin use persist in high-risk Americans
National database analysis finds disparities in primary-prevention statin use persist despite 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk...
From the Journals
Mediterranean diet linked to 24% reduction in CVD risk in women
The researchers are calling for more sex-specific research to guide clinical practice.
Conference Coverage
Long-term BP reductions with renal denervation not race specific
Long-term blood pressure reductions in the Black patient cohort of the SYMPLICITY renal denervation trial challenge early results.
Feature
Zero tolerance for patient bias: Too harsh? Clinicians respond
Should a patient’s request for a health care practitioner of a different race or sex always be accommodated? A recent blog called for a zero...
From the Journals
CV deaths jumped in 2020, reflecting pandemic toll
The American Heart Association 2020 Statistical Update offers lessons for addressing structural issues that drive health disparities.
Latest News
Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care
Much of the lack of care experienced by trans people is linked to insufficient education on LGBTQ+ health in medical schools across the country....
Feature
Physician sues AMA for defamation over 2022 election controversy
The lawsuit sheds light on the power dynamics of a politically potent organization that has more than 271,000 members and holds assets of $1.2...
Conference Coverage
Black HFrEF patients get more empagliflozin benefit in EMPEROR analyses
Empagliflozin trial data in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction signal more benefit in Black, compared with White patients...