Doing a little detective work can go a long way in finding skin cancer, the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, at its earliest, most treatable stage. However, a new survey found that many people do not know how to spot skin cancer and are unaware of their risk of developing [...]
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Today is “Melanoma Monday”
May 7th, 2012 
John BuckSpring Allergy Capitals for 2012
May 2nd, 2012 John BuckEach year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” It’s a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers and others about these diseases. There is no place safe from allergies in America, and [...]
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
April 29th, 2012 John BuckBetter Hearing and Speech Month is an annual event that provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has many resources to help you celebrate BHSM this May and [...]
Melanoma Monday
April 27th, 2012 John BuckThe American Academy of Dermatology designates the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of melanoma, a potentially fatal skin cancer, and to encourage early detection. With early detection, melanoma has a high cure rate. Despite the fact that melanoma is the only skin cancer that [...]
Medical Racism Skews Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
April 26th, 2012 John BuckPervasive racial bias in American medical practice adversely affects treatment and diagnosis for African American patients, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin. Although the existence of racial bias in medical treatment and diagnosis has been well documented, a study by John Hoberman, professor of Germanic Studies, is the first to [...]
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Tags: John Hoberman, Medical Racism, Racial Bias, University of Texas at Austin 
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