Category: Race, Racism, and Racial Categorization

Race, Racism, and Racial Categorization

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Dermatology: A Dive into Psoriasis Treatment in Skin of Color

Written by Sahithi Gangavarapu. In 2021, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) announced a 3-year initiative to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of dermatology. Racial health inequities have always been a consistent issue in dermatology; however, the AAD stated its initiatives were prompted by the social justice events of 2020 and the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on Black and Latino communities. Continue reading Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Dermatology: A Dive into Psoriasis Treatment in Skin of Color

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Mental Health, Race, Racism, and Racial Categorization

ACEs: The Cycle of Trauma that Prolonged in Resource-Poor Areas

Written by Shreya Meda. Looking back on life, I can definitely say that my past experiences have shaped who I am today. Specifically, the experiences I had at a younger age were very formative in creating the person I am today. I may not have realized it then at that moment, but looking back I can see how each experience taught me something or changed my perspective. Continue reading ACEs: The Cycle of Trauma that Prolonged in Resource-Poor Areas

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Race, Racism, and Racial Categorization, Women, Gender and Sexuality

You Are Not Dramatic. Your Pain Is Valid.

Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. How many times have you seen a woman be called dramatic or overly emotional? These adjectives were often used to describe a female patient with hysteria, which was a defined psychological disorder by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders until 1980. Continue reading You Are Not Dramatic. Your Pain Is Valid.

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Discovering the History Written in Your Genetic Code; the Accuracy of Consumer Genetic Testing

Written by Madison Dietl According to a Pew Research survey, 1 in 7 US adults has used a mail-in genetic test, such as those from 23&Me, AncestryDNA, or FamilyTreeDNA. These companies advertise their test’s abilities to tell you where your ancestors are from, or if you’re at risk for any inheritable diseases. According to 23&Me’s trait report, your DNA can even tell you if you … Continue reading Discovering the History Written in Your Genetic Code; the Accuracy of Consumer Genetic Testing

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