Dilute apple cider vinegar soaks had no significant effect on skin barrier integrity but did cause skin irritation in the majority of participants, this study finds.
The authors examine the many potential consequences of new legislation by the US government that legally defines gender as a “biological, immutable condition determined by a person’s genitalia at birth.”
Wearable devices can be used to diagnose cardiac rhythm abnormalities, but further investigation is necessary to optimize and integrate such technology into health care.
Global climate change has been implicated in the increasing severity of tropical storms. Even so, evolving knowledge about tropical activity has yet to be incorporated into storm preparedness techniques. In a Viewpoint piece published in JAMA, James M. Shultz, MD; James P. Kossin, PhD; and Sandro Galea, MD, DPH, urged public health officials to consider…
A large-scale bibliometric analysis underscores a lack of sex-related reporting in biomedical research, despite efforts to include more women in health-based studies.
In an application process more focused on applicant characteristics than proposal content, women achieved significantly less success than men.
This commentary examines physician options for documenting immigration status considering ethical, legal, and historical circumstances when caring for stigmatized populations during changing political landscapes.
A new rule by the Trump administration may make it more challenging for women to access contraceptive services, despite evidence of the benefits to women, families, and the nation as a whole.
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.
