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Hospital Managers, Medical Decisions, and Patients’ Need to Know

Pat Farrell PhD - July 9, 2024

Medical decisions are being made not only by insurance companies but also by hospital managers and algorithms, and concern for patient care continues to grow.

Hair Straightening and Cancer — What Oncologists Want You to Know

Michael Hunter, MD - October 20, 2022

THE HEADLINES ARE FRIGHTENING: “Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in a new study,” blares CNN. NBC News offers this: “Chemical hair straighteners linked to [a] higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows.”

The Medical Device That May Lead to Harm in People of Color

Pat Farrell PhD - December 13, 2022

Testing medical equipment is aimed at ensuring that it applies to every patient, regardless of their race, but one piece missed the mark.

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