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March 05, 2024
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Ixekizumab effective in psoriasis across racial groups, but patients report differences

Ixekizumab effective in psoriasis across racial groups, but patients report differences

Efficacy outcomes of ixekizumab through 12 weeks of treatment for psoriasis were consistent across multiple racial groups, although patient-reported outcomes were not, according to a study.

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February 23, 2024
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At-home phototherapy noninferior to office-based treatment for psoriasis

At-home phototherapy noninferior to office-based treatment for psoriasis

Patients with plaque or guttate psoriasis treated with at-home phototherapy experienced similar benefits to those treated in-office, according to topline study data.

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February 18, 2024
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Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, accepts AAOS Diversity Award

Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, accepts AAOS Diversity Award

Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, was presented the 2024 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diversity Award, according to a press release.

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February 13, 2024
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Perceived commitment to diversity, equity among factors in rank lists for Black residents

Perceived commitment to diversity, equity among factors in rank lists for Black residents

SAN FRANCISCO — Concern regarding personal interactions and perceptions of program commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion are among factors Black orthopedic surgery residents consider in their rank lists, according to presented data.

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February 01, 2024
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Women in Oncology honors National Women Physicians Day

Women in Oncology honors National Women Physicians Day

Saturday, Feb. 3, is the 9th annual National Women Physicians Day — a day that honors female physicians breaking barriers in the field of medicine.

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January 24, 2024
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Women in CV fellowships on the rise; not so among other underrepresented groups

Women in CV fellowships on the rise; not so among other underrepresented groups

Representation of women in CV fellowships has significantly improved in the past decade, whereas Black and Hispanic representation remained stagnant, but recent trends may indicate improvement on the horizon, researchers reported.

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January 11, 2024
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‘Impact and Reach’ with Avital O'Glasser, MD

‘Impact and Reach’ with Avital O'Glasser, MD

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Avital O’Glasser, MD, about the challenges facing non-traditional scholarship, amplifying diverse voices in medicine and more.

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January 09, 2024
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Latinas in medicine experience high rates of discrimination throughout medical training

Latinas in medicine experience high rates of discrimination throughout medical training

Latinas in medicine reported high rates of discrimination and mental health struggles, especially during medical training, according to survey results published in BMC Medical Education.

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December 28, 2023
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ASGE DEI committee exclusive: Strive for ‘inclusion and belonging’ for patients, employees

ASGE DEI committee exclusive: Strive for ‘inclusion and belonging’ for patients, employees

Disparities and lack of equitable care in gastroenterology and health care as a whole impact job satisfaction, retention and education for providers as well as patient access to care and feeling of acceptance among patients.

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December 19, 2023
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Structural change needed to retain next generation of diverse, first-generation physicians

Structural change needed to retain next generation of diverse, first-generation physicians

First-generation medical students reported experiencing increased adversity with inadequate institutional support during undergraduate medical training, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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