Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, & Social Justice

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  • Diagnosing Racism
    Nimish Mohile, MD, MS, FAAN | May 23, 2022


    Last fall, I had an experience on the inpatient service that undeniably confirmed to me that being Anti-Racist is central to being a neurologist.

    On my first day of service, we admitted a Black man in his 20’s for status epilepticus. Our team uncovered two prior emergency room visits for witnessed generalized convulsive activity with evidence of tongue-biting and incontinence, followed by postictal confusion. Despite these two classic presentations, his only workup was a noncontrasted head CT and basic electrolytes....

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    Availability of Lomustine for Glioblastoma Multiforme

    Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Howard Colman and Kelly Fritz about the availability of lomustine for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in light of the drug's recent withdrawal from Medicare Part D coverage.

    Listen to a curated selection of Neurology Podcasts on IDEAS content, chosen by Neurology IDEAS Section Editor, Joshua A. Budhu, MD, MS. [Listen now]

     

     

    Taking a Stand

     

     

    Current State of LGBTQ+ Disparities in Neurology and Neurologic Training

    By Sarah Friedman, MD. Blog published and shared by the Neurology® Resident & Fellow Section. [Read]
     

    AAN Anti-Racism Education Program

    The AAN Anti-racism Education Program is an on demand, learn at your own pace anti-racism core curriculum unique for neurologists. This program is designed to be completed over several months with built-in time for reflection between the four modules. [Find out more] 


    Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Social Justice (IDEAS) Web Page

    The AAN has launched a new web page to highlight its initiatives and resources in the area of inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and social justice. [Find out more] 
     

    Dispatches from Ukrainian Neurologists: ‘We Need Medicines for Our Patients and Peace in Our Country’ [Find out more]

     

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    May 16, 2022

    • Did you know that almost 1 in 2 (47%) physicians reported being burned out in 2022? This rate increased from 42% in 2021. This year saw a major increase in burnout especially in Emergency Medicine physicians, with the prevalence of burnout going up from 43% in 2021 to 60% this year.

      Reference: https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2022-lifestyle-burnout-6014664#2
       
    • In 2022, about 1 in 5 (21%) physicians reported being depressed. Of those that reported being depressed, about 1 in 4 (24%) said they were clinically depressed, which was defined as severe depression lasting some time, not caused by a normal grief event. “Burnout is a syndrome caused by occupational stress, whereas depression is an illness caused by many different biological, psychological, and social (including occupational) factors. As such, they can be causally related in both directions—burnout can be a vulnerability factor that leads to depression, and depression can make an individual more likely to suffer burnout,” says Dr. Peter Yellowlees.

      Reference: https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2022-lifestyle-burnout-6014664#16
       
    • At times, we all are confronted with changes and challenges. Occasionally, we need help facing these hurdles. Most hospitals have a center you can call to seek help.
       
    • If you or a loved one are suffering from thoughts of suicide or harming yourself or others, help is available. Speak with someone today at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is available 24/7: 800-273-8255.

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  • Welcome to the Neurology Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, & Social Justice (IDEAS) Site!

    The Neurology Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, & Social Justice (IDEAS) is a specialty section linked to the larger Journal family that supports the journal’s purpose “to advance the field by presenting new basic and clinical research with emphasis on knowledge that will influence the way neurology is practiced.”

    The founding Co-Editors of the Neurology IDEAS Specialty Site developed the initial mission, vision, and goals statement to provide guidance and accountability:

    Mission: To increase awareness and understanding of IDEAS and in turn foster the Neurology journal mission “to publish outstanding peer-reviewed original research articles, editorials, and reviews to enhance patient care, education, clinical research, and professionalism.”

    Vision: For the Neurology IDEAS Specialty Site is to be the premier destination for patient care, research, education, policy, and advocacy content related to IDEAS in neurology.

    Goals: 

    1. To highlight peer-reviewed original research articles, editorials, reviews, and any other content published across the Neurology journal family relating to IDEAS topics, including contributions that increase our understanding or propose solutions to improve health and healthcare equity.
    2. To provide a welcoming, respectful, and safe forum for the Neurology community to amplify our perspectives and lived experiences.
    3. To share opportunities that advance IDEAS in health and health care within and beyond the field of neurology.
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  • Call for "Voices: Lived Experiences"

    Submit short first-person accounts (1000 words or less) of experiences lived within the realm of inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and social justice with the goal of informing and enlightening our community on these critical issues. 

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  • IDEAS Podcasts

    Listen to a curated selection of Neurology Podcasts on IDEAS content, chosen by Neurology IDEAS Section Editor, Joshua A. Budhu, MD, MS.

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  • Meet the Editor

    Dr. Joshua Budhu

    Joshua A. Budhu, MD, MS

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