Search results for "Disparities"
COVID-19 spurs hospital tech, highlights inequalities
The September issue of ACP Hospitalist covers multiple aspects of the pandemic, including resulting advances in hospital tech and disparate impacts on Americans by race, ethnicity, and economic status.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/16/5.htm
16 Sep 2020
Pandemic pinpoints racial and ethnic disparities
Numerous factors play a role in why Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans are more likely to contract COVID-19.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/pandemic-pinpoints-racial-and-ethnic-disparities.htm
15 Sep 2020
COVID-19 tech and disparities
This issue focuses on how the pandemic has driven technological change but also highlighted inequalities in our society.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Sep 2020
Psychological, disparate effects of the pandemic detailed by recent research
Mental health problems were prevalent among U.S. adults in June, obesity is strongly associated with mortality from COVID-19, and an inactivated vaccine has shown promise in a phase 1/2 Chinese trial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/19/1.htm
19 Aug 2020
COPD education, gender of leaders, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/in-the-news.htm
15 Aug 2020
A call to action
A reader urges clinicians to speak out against racism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/letter-to-the-editor.htm
15 Aug 2020
Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19 response, disparities
On June 23, Anthony S. Fauci, MD, MACP, spoke at a conference and addressed the scientific response to the pandemic, racial disparities, and prevention strategies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/15/3.htm
15 Jul 2020
Racial disparities in pandemic and society highlighted
A British study highlighted the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on black pregnant women, and articles by physicians urged action against racism and racial disparities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/17/2.htm
17 Jun 2020
Fecal transplants, contrast, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/recent-research.htm
15 Jun 2020
Prior training varies by residency program
U.S.-trained MDs, DOs, and international grads often train separately.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/qa-prior-training-varies-by-residency-program.htm
15 Jun 2020