Gender Inequality
Top in cardiology: Barriers to CV health in women, gender disparities in cardiac surgery
A new review revealed that socioeconomic barriers women face can increase their risk for stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death. It was the top story in cardiology last week.
Top in cardiology: Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, discrimination among cardiologists
Recent data showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplements were linked to an increased risk for atrial fibrillation, and the risk increased with higher doses. A report on the data was the top story in cardiology last week.
Top in hem/onc: CRISPR produces ‘life-altering’ changes, male allyship in medicine
The CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system is producing results that may transform the treatment of certain diseases, according to Nobel Prize winner Jennifer A. Doudna, PhD.
Women underrepresented in stroke trials
Women were found to be underrepresented in clinical trials looking at stroke when compared to the prevalence of stroke among women in the disease population, according to study results published in Neurology.
Male allyship of female physicians entails mentorship, equality at home
In his presentation at the Women In Medicine Summit, W. Brad Johnson, PhD, acknowledged the oddness of the fact that he and his co-presenter David G. Smith, PhD, were “two men at a women’s conference.”
Oncologist outlines how to navigate through toxic work environments
Pamela L. Kunz, MD, spoke at the Women in Medicine Summit meeting about navigating a toxic work environment, sharing a mix of her personal journey, concrete data on harassment and steps toward a solution.
Women report lower confidence in approaching residents, attendings than men
Third-year female medical students reported decreased confidence in speaking up about medical errors compared with their male counterparts, according to a presentation at the Women in Medicine Summit.
Study shows most verified physician accounts on Twitter are men
Men accounted for a substantially larger proportion of verified physician Twitter accounts and had more than three times as many followers as women with verified physician accounts, according to recent data.
Oncologist to women told they are ‘too loud’: ‘Don’t let anyone dim your passion’
Women who work in the health care system are no stranger to microaggressions that can often be too easily dismissed, including being told to dampen their enthusiasm or else be seen as unprofessional.
Disparities impact job satisfaction for women mentees, mentors in gastroenterology
Career advancement and job satisfactory may be affected by the inequities that women mentees and mentors experience in the field of gastroenterology, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.