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‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment Doctors ask demographic questions during treatment to collect data that can help researchers understand who gets sick, why they get sick, and how to design interventions to improve health outcomes. The data collected from these questions can be used to predict conditions like preeclampsia, cardiovascular […]
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How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker The Trump administration has rescinded over $1 billion in medical research funding, including grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which will disproportionately affect marginalized groups. These cuts will likely worsen health outcomes for people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and […]
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