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Released: 14-Mar-2023 5:05 PM EDT
SLU to Host Washington Post Opinions Columnist, Race Card Project Founder Michele Norris on April 4
Saint Louis University

Renowned journalist and opinion columnist Michele Norris will bring her Race Card Project to Saint Louis University this spring and speak to the SLU community about race in America. The project asks participants to talk about identity in six words.

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Released: 14-Mar-2023 8:05 AM EDT
JMIR Formative Research | What Value Does Diversity and Inclusion Bring to Health Care?
JMIR Publications

The aim of the study is to explore the characteristics of US health systems and their associations with diversity and inclusion

     

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Newswise: New Research in JNCCN Highlights the Negative Impact of Continued Exclusion of Racial Groups from Research on Cancer Genomics
8-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EST
New Research in JNCCN Highlights the Negative Impact of Continued Exclusion of Racial Groups from Research on Cancer Genomics
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

A first-of-its-kind study in the March 2023 issue of JNCCN highlights how the lack of genomic research for people with African ancestry, particularly those from the Sub-Saharan region, is hampering efforts to reduce disparities for people with advanced prostate cancer.

Released: 10-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
Black patients are diagnosed with, hospitalized for and die of pulmonary fibrosis at younger ages than white patients
University of Chicago Medical Center

In a nationwide study, researchers found Black patients are diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis an average of 10 years earlier than white patients, highlighting the need for updated screening and treatment guidance for the deadly disease.

Released: 10-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EST
Medicaid Expansion Reduced Black-White Disparities in Preventable Hospital Visits
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Improving access to care for underserved communities improved a crucial health measure.

Released: 9-Mar-2023 3:35 PM EST
Ever Wonder Why Brits Sound So Smart?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Are the British generally more intelligent and informed than Americans? Americans certainly seem to think so, according to a study by Rutgers researchers.

 
Released: 9-Mar-2023 2:50 PM EST
Lupus: A frustrating diagnosis journey you don’t need to embark alone
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nicknamed the “invisible disease”, lupus is an autoimmune disorder that disproportionately affects women and even more specifically, Black women. It occurs when the immune system begins a pattern of attacking the body’s organs when immune cells are inappropriately activated in the body. It’s difficult to diagnose, and when it is, it’s accompanied by major lifestyle changes to help keep the condition under control.

Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
You can't put a price tag on knowledge. Read the latest news on finance and the world economy in the Economics channel
Newswise

The U.S. economy is on people's minds as the government prepares for a showdown on the deficit and government spending. Find the latest research and expert commentary on money issues here. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Economics channel on Newswise.

       
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Mark S. Myerson MD, FAAOS, Receives AAOS Humanitarian Award 
for International Work Providing Foot and Ankle Deformity Care to Underserved Communities
Released: 9-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EST
Mark S. Myerson MD, FAAOS, Receives AAOS Humanitarian Award for International Work Providing Foot and Ankle Deformity Care to Underserved Communities
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presented its 2023 Humanitarian Award to Mark S. Myerson MD, FAAOS, of Denver, Colo.

Newswise: AAOS Diversity Award Winner Mary I. O’Connor, MD, FAAOS, Recognized for Lifelong Diversity Advocacy Efforts
Released: 9-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EST
AAOS Diversity Award Winner Mary I. O’Connor, MD, FAAOS, Recognized for Lifelong Diversity Advocacy Efforts
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presented its 2023 Diversity Award to Mary I. O'Connor, MD, FAOA, FAAHKS, FAAOS.

9-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EST
HSS Presents Research at 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting
Hospital for Special Surgery

At this year’s American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, held March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented new research on a variety of topics in orthopedic surgery, including studies related to minimally invasive surgery, racial disparities, and opioid alternatives for pain management in spine care.

Newswise: Study explores how community engagement can help improve clinical trial diversity
Released: 9-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EST
Study explores how community engagement can help improve clinical trial diversity
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

In an effort to improve clinical trial diversity, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led a study to create solutions to barriers of access, awareness, discrimination and racism and workforce diversity.

Released: 8-Mar-2023 5:50 PM EST
Research Highlights for February 2023
University of Utah Health

Read how researchers discovered genetic markers that hinder pancreatic cancer treatment and mutations that increase sarcoma risk. Then learn how artificial intelligence is helping predict prostate cancer outcomes and see how a new clinical trial looks at less-invasive breast cancer treatments. Finally, find out how a new grant could help veterans get the cancer care they need.

8-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EST
Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

New findings expand on previous research suggesting that Black newborns are more likely to be screened for prenatal drug exposure compared to other racial and ethnic groups, even in the absence of risk factors for substance use disorders.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 5:55 PM EST
Do you see me? New study examines how women of colour experience invisibility in the workplace
University of Western Ontario, Ivey Business School

Invisibility is a salient and recurring experience of mistreatment for women of colour working in traditionally white and male professions, two researchers found in their recent landmark study.

Newswise: How CSU Empowers Women in STEM
Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:55 PM EST
How CSU Empowers Women in STEM
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Women may be underrepresented in STEM fields, but these CSU programs aim to change that.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients Under 65 Have Low Revision Rates at Eight Years
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

With an increase in total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures being performed on younger patients, these patients have historically had poor long-term outcomes associated with implant failure.

Newswise: Incidence Rates of Diabetes Continue to Increase in Children, Young Adults
Released: 6-Mar-2023 3:25 PM EST
Incidence Rates of Diabetes Continue to Increase in Children, Young Adults
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

New findings from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine confirm that the rates of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes continue to increase in children and young adults. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic children and young adults also had higher incidence rates of diabetes.

Released: 6-Mar-2023 5:05 AM EST
Diversity Training for Police Officers: One-and-Done Efforts Aren't Enough
Association for Psychological Science

New research explores the reasons for, and antidotes to, persistent racial disparities in policing, despite police departments’ repeated investments in bias-training programs.

Released: 4-Mar-2023 8:05 AM EST
Black People in Rural Areas Have Greater Mental Health Resiliency Than White People
Georgetown University Medical Center

Black people living in rural areas of North Carolina were found to have better mental health than white people despite their exposure to various forms of racism and discrimination. This paradoxical finding was reported by researchers at Georgetown University and their colleagues in the journal Social Science & Medicine: Mental Health in March 2023.

Released: 3-Mar-2023 3:40 PM EST
“COVID rebound” is common, even in untreated patients
Scripps Research Institute

“COVID rebound,” in which evidence of the illness disappears and then returns days or weeks later, is surprisingly common—whether or not patients are given the antiviral Paxlovid.

Newswise: Parasitic infections common in kids in low-resource US communities, study finds
Released: 2-Mar-2023 4:55 PM EST
Parasitic infections common in kids in low-resource US communities, study finds
Washington University in St. Louis

New research from Washington University in St. Louis finds evidence that parasitic infections in kids are likely widespread in low-resource communities throughout the southern United States, where environmental conditions combined with infrastructural neglect and inadequate access to health care create the perfect breeding ground for these infections.

1-Mar-2023 11:00 AM EST
American Indian/Native American women have lower mammography use even if they have higher income
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that for American Indian/Native American women, living in above-average-income communities was not associated with higher mammography use compared to American Indian/Native American women living in below-average-income communities.

27-Feb-2023 6:00 AM EST
Older Black men are likelier to die after surgery than others, particularly following elective procedures
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Older Black men have a higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery than do Black women and white men and women – with their odds of death 50% higher after elective surgery compared with white men.

Released: 1-Mar-2023 3:15 PM EST
Researchers Examine Career Confidence in Underrepresented Biomedical Scientist Trainees
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

After polling 6,000 graduate and postdoctoral respondents across 17 US institutions, researchers found that self-efficacy was generally lower than anticipated, particularly among those with higher levels of expertise and experience. Their results were recently published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Released: 1-Mar-2023 2:00 PM EST
Obstacles for breast cancer prevention in high-risk Black women
Ohio State University

Black women at high risk of breast cancer face a variety of obstacles that may keep them from care that could prevent cancer and increase the chances they’ll survive if they develop the disease, new research has found.

Newswise: No Bones About It, TTP El Paso Offers Specialized Orthopaedic Health Care Access to the Borderplex Region
Released: 1-Mar-2023 11:00 AM EST
No Bones About It, TTP El Paso Offers Specialized Orthopaedic Health Care Access to the Borderplex Region
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Outside of TTP El Paso, there are no other orthopaedic traumatologists (specialists trained in orthopaedic trauma) within a 250-mile radius of El Paso. Colleagues from Big Bend, Texas, to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, regularly refer challenging cases involving fracture-related complications, deformities and hardware implant problems to Dr. Adler and his team.

Newswise: America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
Released: 1-Mar-2023 8:30 AM EST
America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
Florida Atlantic University

A new study reveals that although private automobiles continue to be the dominant travel mode in American cities, the share of car trips has slightly and steadily decreased since its peak in 2001. In contrast, the share of transit, non-motorized, and taxicab (including ride-hailing) trips has steadily increased.

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Released: 28-Feb-2023 1:55 PM EST
February Research Highlights
Cedars-Sinai

Learn about the latest research breakthroughs and faculty updates at Cedars-Sinai for February 2023.

Newswise: CSUF’s Black CommUnity Offers Mentoring, Networking for Black Communications Students
Released: 28-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
CSUF’s Black CommUnity Offers Mentoring, Networking for Black Communications Students
California State University, Fullerton

A new Cal State Fullerton program, Black CommUnity, aims to create an affirming space for Black communications students to access career mentoring, build professional networks and find communications internships and jobs.

Newswise: Study Finds Association Between Lifetime Experiences of Discrimination and Incidence of Dementia
Released: 28-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
Study Finds Association Between Lifetime Experiences of Discrimination and Incidence of Dementia
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, people who experience discrimination during their lifetimes have an increased risk of dementia. The study appears in the February issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 12:05 PM EST
Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks
American Heart Association (AHA)

Black women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers, increasing their risk of heart-related complications during pregnancy, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

Newswise: Grad Student Kaitlan Smith Reflects on Lumbee Heritage While Embarking on Curiosity-driven Science
Released: 27-Feb-2023 11:30 AM EST
Grad Student Kaitlan Smith Reflects on Lumbee Heritage While Embarking on Curiosity-driven Science
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Pharmacology graduate student Kaitlan Smith was recently awarded a diversity supplement from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to study the effects of aging and necroptosis. She shares her resilient journey into scientific research while reflecting on her Lumbee roots.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
Diversifying Argonne’s high performance computing workforce
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne is focused on building a more diverse workforce in high performance computing (HPC). Sustainable Research Pathways for HPC, an internship & mentoring program, connects students from underrepresented groups with scientists to jump start careers.

Newswise: Einstein Appoints Reginald Hayes as Assistant Dean for Diversity Engagement
Released: 24-Feb-2023 2:50 PM EST
Einstein Appoints Reginald Hayes as Assistant Dean for Diversity Engagement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has named Reginald Leon Hayes, B.S., B.Mus., M.Div., the assistant dean for diversity enhancement. In this role, Mr. Hayes will focus on promoting diversity, equity, and engagement for current and prospective medical students and those in Einstein’s pathway programs. Mr. Hayes began his new role in late January.

Newswise: UC Irvine receives most applications in campus history for third year in a row
Released: 24-Feb-2023 12:55 PM EST
UC Irvine receives most applications in campus history for third year in a row
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023 — The University of California, Irvine has received more than 143,000 applications for fall 2023, setting a campus record for the third consecutive year and continuing to solidify its position as one of the most desired schools in the country. It also places UCI among the top four universities in the nation for the most freshman applications since 2015.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Investigator Honored for Work Identifying Racial Disparities in Gynecological Care
Released: 24-Feb-2023 12:15 PM EST
Cedars-Sinai Investigator Honored for Work Identifying Racial Disparities in Gynecological Care
Cedars-Sinai

Rebecca Schneyer, MD, has received the Medstar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Award given by the Foundation of the AAGL.

Newswise: TTUHSC El Paso Faculty Teach Students While Caring for Migrants
Released: 24-Feb-2023 11:00 AM EST
TTUHSC El Paso Faculty Teach Students While Caring for Migrants
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso are collaborating with Doctors of the World USA to launch the Border Health Program. The partnership has led to the creation of a clinic serving migrant patients in the El Paso area.

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Released: 23-Feb-2023 4:35 PM EST
KU Cancer Center uses art to reach underserved communities
University of Kansas Cancer Center

The mural, designed in collaboration with members of organizations in the surrounding urban community, is one part of the The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s broader campaign to increase the participation of minority and underserved populations in clinical trials.

Newswise: New Study Finds Millions in U.S. Missed Cancer Screening During Second Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
21-Feb-2023 1:15 PM EST
New Study Finds Millions in U.S. Missed Cancer Screening During Second Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
American Cancer Society (ACS)

According to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society, millions of people in the United States continued to miss critical cancer screening tests during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Released: 23-Feb-2023 3:45 PM EST
Brookhaven Lab and Boys & Girls Club of Shinnecock Nation Team Up for DIY STEM Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory

The DIY STEM program aims to make connections between scientific principles and real-world application. The Native Adaptation also features history, achievements, and current news related to STEM applications in Native culture to increase youth interest in activities and future career aspirations.

Newswise: UC San Diego Expert on Violence Assesses Police Brutality and Mass Shootings in America
Released: 23-Feb-2023 2:15 PM EST
UC San Diego Expert on Violence Assesses Police Brutality and Mass Shootings in America
University of California San Diego

Tage Rai is a psychologist and assistant professor of management at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management who studies ethics and violence. He co-authored the book "Virtuous Violence" outlining research which finds that most acts of violence are driven by moral motives on the part of perpetrators. That is, perpetrators believe they are doing the right thing when they hurt and kill their victims. In this Q&A, Rai, who teaches negotiation at the Rady School, addresses dual crises impacting America—police brutality and gun violence—and what can be done to prevent them.

21-Feb-2023 1:40 PM EST
How does a person’s ethnicity impact their risk of death?
PLOS

In the UK, disparities in mortality risk factors exist between ethnic groups, with differences in overall mortality, top causes of mortality and individual mortality risk factors, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by I. King Jordan of Georgia Institute of Technology, US, and colleagues.



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