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August 06, 2021
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Casual attire is becoming more popular among physicians, but patients prefer white coats

Casual attire is becoming more popular among physicians, but patients prefer white coats

In a recent survey, patients said they viewed physicians in casual attire such as a fleece jacket in place of a white coat as less professional and less experienced.

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August 03, 2021
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Female surgeons at greater risk for infertility, pregnancy loss

Female surgeons at greater risk for infertility, pregnancy loss

New data show that female surgeons face significantly greater risks for infertility, pregnancy loss and complications, including a higher likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders, nonelective cesarean delivery and postpartum depression.

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July 29, 2021
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Gender disparity in journal citations perpetuates academic advancement gap

Gender disparity in journal citations perpetuates academic advancement gap

Recently published data showed that articles written by women in academic medicine had fewer journal citations regardless of authorship seniority, a disparity the authors noted may have extensive consequences for promotion and advancement.

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July 29, 2021
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Survey: Women pediatric electrophysiologists earn less than men

Survey: Women pediatric electrophysiologists earn less than men

Among pediatric electrophysiologists with similar job characteristics, women earned less than men, according to survey results presented at Heart Rhythm 2021.

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July 28, 2021
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In-hospital mortality lower among patients treated by female physicians

In-hospital mortality lower among patients treated by female physicians

Patients who were treated by female physicians had a lower in-hospital mortality rate than patients who were treated by male physicians, according to results of a retrospective cross-sectional study.

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July 16, 2021
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Top in rheumatology: Payment inequity, knee replacement trends

Top in rheumatology: Payment inequity, knee replacement trends

CMS data revealed that 78% of payments to rheumatologists from the pharmaceutical industry in 2014 to 2019 went to just 6% of recipients. On average, men received more than twice as much as women.

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July 15, 2021
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Oncologist urges peers to share their stories of gender discrimination, harassment

Oncologist urges peers to share their stories of gender discrimination, harassment

As physicians and leaders in health care continue to work toward gender equity in a system that often allows harassment to go unchecked, Erica C. Kaye, MD, MPH, issued a call to action for individuals to share their unheard stories.

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July 07, 2021
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Bulk of $220 million industry payments to rheumatologists concentrated among top 6%

Bulk of $220 million industry payments to rheumatologists concentrated among top 6%

Pharmaceutical industry payments to U.S. rheumatologists topped $220 million from 2014 through 2019, with 78% of that total going to just 6% of recipients, according to an analysis of CMS data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

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June 17, 2021
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Women, Black oncologists poorly represented in academic leadership

Women, Black oncologists poorly represented in academic leadership

The issue of disparities in medicine — and in cancer care specifically —has gained increasing attention as Americans confront racism and sexism in the culture.

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May 13, 2021
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10 articles to mark National Women’s Health Week

10 articles to mark National Women’s Health Week

National Women’s Health Week is observed each year, starting on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to take care of their physical and mental health.

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