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Discrimination and Racism

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Discrimination and Racism Sub-categories:

  • Implicit Bias (13)
  • Informed Consent (2)
  • Stigma and Stereotypes (23)

Honoring the Mothers Who Never Got To Meet Their Children

>> May 14, 2023

This week, we open the conversation around miscarriage in an effort to normalize this common experience.

topics: Children and Parenting| Miscarriage| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Stigma and Stereotypes

Trying To Fix the Biased Lab Testing That’s Cost Countless Lives

>> December 25, 2022

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

topics: Diagnoses| Discrimination and Racism| Health Care| Mathematics and Data

Ending the Epidemic: Life-Saving Treatment For HIV

>> July 24, 2022

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.

topics: Discrimination and Racism| Education| Federal and State Government| Health Care| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Local Government| Prevention| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Sex Education| Stigma and Stereotypes| Support Group| Vulnerable Populations

Medical Notes: May 29, 2022

>> 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?

topics: Addiction| African Americans| Artificial Intelligence (AI)| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Diagnoses| Discrimination and Racism| Diversity| Doctors| Health Care| Mathematics and Data| Medical Research| Medication| Prevention| Religion| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Research Ethics| Self-Help/Improvement| Substance Abuse| Technology

How Systemic Racism Feeds Into Low Quality Health Care

>> April 17, 2022

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.

topics: Discrimination and Racism| Health Care| Implicit Bias| Minority Issues| Patient Care and Safety| Stigma and Stereotypes

Medical Notes: January 23, 2022

>> 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 …

topics: Antibodies| Anxiety and Depression| Business and Industry| Cannabis and Medical Marijuana| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Discrimination and Racism| Diversity| Government and Legislation| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Medical Research| Mental Health| Mental Illness| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Discourse| Public Policy and Regulation| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Stigma and Stereotypes

Medical Notes: January 2, 2022

>> January 2, 2022

A new finds that patients showing up at rural hospital ERs have extremely similar outcomes compared to patients in urban-area ERs. Then, new research sheds light on why more girls don't go into STEM. Plus, pandemic depression linked to sitting and lack of activity. And finally, Alexa and Siri aren't very helpful when it comes to health.

topics: Anxiety and Depression| Behavioral Science| Computer Science| Covid-19 Pandemic| Crime and Criminal Justice| Discrimination and Racism| Emergency Medicine and First Responders| Emergency Room| Gender and Identity| Health Care| Infrastructure and Engineering| Mental Health| Psychiatry| Psychology and Psychiatry| Quarantine| Research and Clinical Trials| Rural Issues| Science| Social Isolation and Loneliness| Social Science| Stigma and Stereotypes| Technology

The Dangers of Facial Recognition

>> October 31, 2021

Facial recognition technology is everywhere, from your smartphone to the grocery store to city streets. But do we really want to be constantly tracked? Law enforcement finds it immensely helpful, but many experts say it’s a massive invasion of privacy that needs limitation. Experts discuss.

topics: Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Discrimination and Racism| Economics and Finance| Ethics| Internet and Social Media| Privacy| Public Safety| Science| Technology

The Language of Addiction: Why words matter

>> October 10, 2021

Addiction specialists are seeking to change the words we use to describe addictive behaviors, as they’ve learned the wrong language creates stigma and drives people away from treatment. Experts discuss the problem and solutions.

topics: Addiction| Alcohol Use and Abuse| Communication| Discrimination and Racism| Drug Use and Abuse| Language| Public Discourse| Stigma and Stereotypes| Treatments

Medical Notes: August 29, 2021

>> August 29, 2021

A study showing that a person’s risk for old age illnesses can be accurately predicted years earlier based on chronic inflammation in the body. Then, nearly half of boys play sports, but only a little more than a third of girls do. And finally, a new study finds that for some people, a robotic food mindset may backfire.

topics: American Society and Culture| Behavioral Science| Biology| Culture and the Arts| Dieting| Discrimination and Racism| Gender and Identity| Inflammation and Pain| News and Headlines| Psychology and Psychiatry| Social Science| Sports and Recreation| Stigma and Stereotypes| Women's Health

Psychology of Adoption: Birth Mothers

>> August 15, 2021

Birth mothers have historically been shunned and stigmatized, and often still do not receive the grief counseling and mental health services they need. Open vs. closed adoptions also differ. An expert psychologist and birth mother-author discuss.

topics: Adoption| Behavioral Science| Children and Parenting| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Mental Health| Parenting Issues| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Stigma and Stereotypes
Poor & Rural Kids In Crisis

Poor and Rural Kids in Crisis

>> July 18, 2021

A study by Save the Children shows on a county-by-county basis that children in poor and rural counties, especially in the south, are much less likely to survive into adulthood, and when they do, they’re often forced to become adults too soon by poverty, pregnancy, and lack of education. A Save the Children expert discusses factors that hurt children and …

topics: Children and Parenting| Children and Youth at Risk| Crime and Criminal Justice| Discrimination and Racism| Education| Health Care| Poverty| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Rural Issues| Teen Pregnancy| Teenagers| Vulnerable Populations
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