Diversity And Inclusion

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect upon the history of the African diaspora.

In a new Healio video series, which focuses on topics in diversity, equity and inclusion with members of ASGE’s DEI subcommittee, Yakira David, MD, MBBS, outlined the importance of emphasizing DEI in gastroenterology training.

Stigmatization of patients with obesity can affect access to quality health care as well as their comfort and trust in practitioners, while also perpetuating misdiagnosis and “negligent medicine,” researchers and nutritionists report.

WAILEA, Hawaii — A combination calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate cream showed similar efficacy in treating plaque psoriasis in patients with skin of color as it did in the full trial population, according to a post-hoc analysis.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Sandor Palfi discusses ways that Johnson & Johnson Vision plans to continue to improve the lives of patients and surgeons.

A combination of concrete interventions could help increase the proportion of historically underrepresented individuals in medical training, according to researchers.

The American Orthopaedic Association has announced an endorsement and commitment to the principles of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance for diversity, equity and inclusion in orthopedics, according to a press release.

For patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to maintain healthy work lives, it is essential for workplaces to offer healthy and supportive attitudes and environments, according to new EULAR points to consider.

Having access to an affirming provider is critical for reducing health disparities in the LGBTQ+ population, according to researchers.

James Gavin, MD, PhD, and David Wilkes, MD, will receive the ASH award for Leadership in Promoting Diversity at this year’s ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition.