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July 18, 2022
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The gender pay gap in primary care: Women paid 21% less

Female primary care physicians earn about 21% less than their male counterparts, although the gender wage gap differs based on compensation models, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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July 07, 2022
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Survey shows gender harassment is ‘strikingly common’ in oncology

Results of a survey showed 70% of participating oncologists experienced sexual harassment within the prior year, which correlated with decreased physical, mental and professional well-being.

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June 29, 2022
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Personality traits, social norms may contribute to gender wage gap

Although personality traits and social norms appeared to be key factors in the gender wage gap, their precise contributions were unclear, according to study results published in Journal of Economic Surveys.

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May 20, 2022
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Top in GI: Female representation in leadership; draft guidance for celiac disease drugs

In a Healio video exclusive, Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, a professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discussed her efforts to advance female representation in leadership roles.

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May 17, 2022
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Multinational survey reveals gender inequities, discrimination among female neurosurgeons

Female neurosurgeons reported more discrimination, less job satisfaction and worse work-life balance compared with male counterparts, according to results of a study published in Brain and Spine.

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May 16, 2022
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Top in cardiology: Mediterranean vs. low-fat diet; equity in women’s heart health

A recent study showed that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil was better than a low-fat diet in preventing major cardiovascular events in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

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May 06, 2022
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VIDEO: After more than 100 years of advocacy, gender inequities persist in medicine

CHICAGO — In 1915, the American Medical Women’s Association became the first national organization of women physicians.

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May 04, 2022
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Diversity, equity, inclusion are ‘key ingredients’ in addressing cancer care disparities

Fox Chase Cancer Center has appointed Camille Ragin, PhD, MPH, as the new associate director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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April 28, 2022
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Top in hem/onc: Vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer risk; the perpetual ‘yes’

A recent study found that individuals from underrepresented populations with vitamin D deficiency may be at a higher risk for breast cancer.

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April 21, 2022
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BLOG: The perpetual ‘yes’

“Yes. Sure. Of course. No problem. I got it. Let me help you. How can I help you? What can I do for you? I’ll figure it out. We can work it out. I’ll do it. I would love to. Seems great, thanks!”

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