Hysterical And Exaggerated: How Women’s Pain Is Viewed In Healthcare
Our experts explain their research and why they believe this bias exists.
Discrimination and Racism Sub-categories:
- Implicit Bias (15)
- Informed Consent (2)
- Stigma and Stereotypes (28)
‘They’d Rather Go Back To Combat’: Men Facing Their Military Sexual Trauma
Dr. Jonathan Yahalom, a psychologist, explains how MST symptoms feed into the lack of research and what his own studies show on how to treat male survivors.
The Suicide Stigma: Stories From Parents, Experts, And Attempt Survivors
Our experts discuss the different perspectives of suicide and the stigmas that follow them.
Cultural Competence: Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare
Our guests discuss sectors of healthcare and disease where racial disparities continue to block minority populations from quality care.
“We Live In An Ageist Society”: How To Enjoy Old Age
Dr. Rosanne Leipzig explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to enjoy your later years in life.
Have You Been Fooled By These Common Medical Myths?
Dr. James Hamblin explains how to tell if a persistent itch or bothersome joint pain has a simple fix or needs to be checked by a professional.
Honoring the Mothers Who Never Got To Meet Their Children
This week, we open the conversation around miscarriage in an effort to normalize this common experience.
Trying To Fix the Biased Lab Testing That’s Cost Countless Lives
The main test for kidney disease has historically had different threshold requirements based on race, which has led to lower diagnosing rates and higher death rates from the condition in people of color
Ending the Epidemic: Life-Saving Treatment For HIV
Dr. Timothy Harrison, a deputy director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the still-persistent social stigma and how government entities are increasing access to HIV care.
Medical Notes: May 29, 2022
AI can predict fatal heart attacks. Lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. 1 in 3 Americans will develop a substance use disorder. And finally, is religion the downfall of consumerism?
How Systemic Racism Feeds Into Low Quality Health Care
A recent study reveals that some medical students believe pain thresholds vary by race. Dr. Ana Pujols McKee speaks on how proper education can help fix systemic racism in health care.
Medical Notes: January 23, 2022
Study at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center shows that a 4th shot increases antibodies fivefold within a week. A new study shows the stigma of depression is lessening. Plus, a new survey finds that not everyone feels invited to the table when it comes to plant-based foods. And finally, analysis shows that recreational and even medical marijuana can contain high …
