Wikipedia in Medical Education: An Educator’s Guide to Crowdsourcing
With the proliferation of online medical information, educators and students alike struggle to discern the legitimacy of “e-health” sources.
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Overcoming the Barriers to Including Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials
Pregnant women are considered a “vulnerable” population in the eyes of clinical researchers.
Mental Healthcare Services for Medical Students: An Approach From the University of Pittsburgh
Medical students experience a significantly elevated risk for depression, suicidality, and burnout during their education, even if they matriculate in relatively good health.
Why is Gender-Based Harassment So Pervasive in Medicine?
Women in medical school were 220% more likely to report sexual harassment by faculty or staff than their counterparts in STEM.
Making the Case for Donor-Funded Research
Research funded by private donors in exchange for research-related benefits has long been criticized as a “pay to play” research model.
Does Neighborhood Gentrification Affect Long-Term Health Outcomes?
A neighborhood’s “phase” of gentrification may be predictive of certain health disparities among residents.
Multisector Goal Alignment May Curb Medicare Expenditures
Medicare costs may be contained by incentivizing multisector health activities, according to researchers.
Vaccine Policy in California: Are Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Exploiting Medical Exemptions?
Vaccine hesitancy has been linked to an increase in recent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other serious illnesses.
Childhood Maltreatment Associated With Arthritis in Adulthood
Childhood maltreatment was associated with adulthood arthritis, particularly among those who experienced severe or frequent abuse.
Is Psychological Manipulation Ever in the Best Interest of the Patient? Examining the Ethics of Mindset Manipulation
Beneficence and autonomy are cornerstone concepts in the field of medical ethics.
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