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Study: Depictions of Diverse Women in STEM on Social Media Can Alleviate Loneliness for Other Women in STEM

Pharmacy Times

A new case study found that depictions of diverse female scientists on social media inspired other women in STEM, but stereotypes of how women in STEM should look and dress persist in comments section.

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Opinion: I’m an anesthesiologist. Kenneth Smith’s execution by nitrogen gas was far from ‘textbook’

STAT

It says that based on this experience, other states should follow its example. I applied to attend as a member of the media, but I was not allowed to watch it firsthand. But witness accounts suggest that Smith’s death was cruel and tortuous. I wanted to be one of those witnesses.

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What’s on tap at HLTH, the health care industry jamboree that kicks off this weekend

STAT

Health leaders are jetting to Las Vegas this weekend for a meeting they say is crucial for clinching new deals and cooking up new startups — all while mingling with TV personalities, social media influencers, musicians and ten thousand other health care professionals on the industry’s flashiest exhibitor floor.

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STAT+: CRISPR’s pioneers reflect on the first gene-editing treatment

STAT

No major media outlet covered the papers. But within the ivory tower of academia, it was clear something big was building, as requests for the technology poured in from other researchers and Zhang set up an assembly line in his laboratory to distribute it, with students carrying carefully packed samples to a FedEx office down the street.

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How to Cite Videos, Podcasts, Apps, Media, and Blogs in a Publication or CV (AMA style 11th edition)

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

We also must recognize the important contributions of media such as clinical photographs, radiology images, and ECGs. Podcasts and Other Audio Last Name First Initial. For Media Used as a Supplement in a Publication: Last Name First Initial. Media title. Media title. Publication Title. Year of publication.

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STAT+: With Meta’s backing, Headspace launches into VR

STAT

Headspace, which has built a growing digital health business around mindfulness, is joining forces with Meta to launch a meditation app for Quest, the social media giant’s virtual reality headset.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about plans for generic Wegovy, cough syrup warnings, and more

STAT

… Social media is displacing physicians as the trusted authorities on whether patients should take weight loss medicines, The Wall Street Journal explains. People say they appreciate the tips and support they get from other online users. You could plan a summer getaway or tidy up around the castle. But be safe.

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