Racial Bias Leads to Poor Treatments for Black Cancer Patients
A U.S. study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has analyzed that racial bias on the part of a doctor can result in inadequate medical treatment and communication for black cancer patients. Researchers analyzed video-recorded discussions between oncologists and African-American patients and discovered that biased doctors spent less time with their patients and patients had a harder time remembering the contents of their conversation. Author Louis A. Penner of the Karmanos Ca
Pokémon GO and Positive Mental Health
More than 15 million people have downloaded Pokemon GO, a virtual reality app for smartphones based on the franchise Pokémon. It encourages users to find Pokemon characters in the real world. Some have criticized this app as a “technological distraction,” but for many, this childhood dream come true may be a positive way in dealing with mental illness. Shop Men's & Women's Outerwear and Get Free Shipping Over $100. Use Coupon Code: ship100 One of the most tangible benefits of
San Diego Ad Campaign Invalidates Local Sex Trafficking Myths
A new campaign launched in July of 2016 by the San Diego District Attorney’s Office focuses on addressing some widespread myths regarding human trafficking in San Diego, and the entire United States as well. As defined by the United Nations, sex trafficking includes sexual as well as labor exploitation, and is a local epidemic as much as a global one. UNICEF estimates about 1.5 million victims of human trafficking present in the United States (out of 27 million worldwide). 5%
