Pharmaceutical industry funding for residencies sparks controversy

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A controversial American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) pilot program that aims to boost the number of dermatology residencies using funding from pharmaceutical companies has left some physicians questioning the need for more dermatologists and the wisdom of allowing pharmaceutical support for graduate medical education. Critics charge that this initiative provides the drug industry with an opportunity to wield influence on the medical profession.

Strategy & planning, Financial management, Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Finance, Company financing, American Academy of Dermatology, Aims and objectives

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Racial/Ethnic disparities in neonatal mortality-United States, 1989-2001

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Neonatal mortality (NMR) accounts for approximately two-thirds of infant deaths in the United States. In 1989-2001, NMR's were highest for African Americans, 11.5 and 8.9 respectively and lowest for Asians/Pacific Islanders, 4.3 and 3.1 respectively.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Health aspects, Statistics, Surveys, Infant mortality, African American infants

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