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Here’s an example of how race is a social construct. #Science #genetics #medicine #biracial

Here’s an example of how race is a social construct. #Science #genetics #medicine #biracial

797,653 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

I taught Kelly Clarkson about the biases encoded in a medical device called a “pulse oximeter!” Pulse oximeters measure your oxygen saturation levels. But studies have shown they are three times as likely to lead to overestimated oxygen sat. levels in patients with darker skin.

I taught Kelly Clarkson about the biases encoded in a medical device called a “pulse oximeter!” Pulse oximeters measure your oxygen saturation levels. But studies have shown they are three times as likely to lead to overestimated oxygen sat. levels in patients with darker skin.

74,162 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

In medicine, there’s a prenatal blood test called an “alpha-fetoprotein test” that is recommended to every pregnant person; but it includes a race adjustment. Let’s talk about it.

In medicine, there’s a prenatal blood test called an “alpha-fetoprotein test” that is recommended to every pregnant person; but it includes a race adjustment. Let’s talk about it.

31,257 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Have you ever had to donate blood or receive a blood transfusion? If so, you have this Black surgeon to thank. Let’s talk about Dr. Charles Drew, the “father of blood bankingL whose work has literally saved millions of lives. #wokeblackhistory ##blackhistorymonth

Have you ever had to donate blood or receive a blood transfusion? If so, you have this Black surgeon to thank. Let’s talk about Dr. Charles Drew, the “father of blood bankingL whose work has literally saved millions of lives. #wokeblackhistory ##blackhistorymonth

40,682 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Yesterday, a bill to “Ban DEI in Medicine” was introduced into the United States Congress. I created a short video about the harms that this bill would have. DEI initiatives aren’t just about admissions. It’s about reaching out to communities that have been overlooked.

Yesterday, a bill to “Ban DEI in Medicine” was introduced into the United States Congress. I created a short video about the harms that this bill would have. DEI initiatives aren’t just about admissions. It’s about reaching out to communities that have been overlooked.

20,832 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Let’s talk about disparities with melanoma. In the United States, Black patients with melanoma have an estimated five-year melanoma survival rate of 70 percent, versus 94 percent for white patients. #skincancerawareness #melanoma #healthcare

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Let’s talk about disparities with melanoma. In the United States, Black patients with melanoma have an estimated five-year melanoma survival rate of 70 percent, versus 94 percent for white patients. #skincancerawareness #melanoma #healthcare

18,618 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

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