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Pregnant

12 Percent of Black Women Have Preterm Births, Researchers Determined to Find Solutions

Study: 12% of Black women face preterm births. Identifying unknown factors can improve outcomes, addressing racial disparities. Read more.
NICU

Study: Breastfeeding Results in 33 Percent Reduction in Infant Deaths

Breastfeeding reduces infant mortality by 33%. Addressing racial disparities through targeted support can enhance breastfeeding rates in Black communities. Read the full analysis.
fertility

3% of Black Babies Born Through Fertility Treatments Face Worse Survival Than White Infants: Study

Black infants via fertility treatments face 3-4 times higher perinatal death risk than white infants. Address health inequities urgently.
new drug

Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals in 2015

Black patients remain underrepresented in drug trials despite FDA's 2015 diversity plan. Explore strategies to enhance trial inclusivity.
bp control

Racial Disparities in Treatment Account for 20 Percent of Differences in BP Control

Study: Treatment intensification inequities cause 20% of racial disparities in BP control. Read full analysis on equitable care strategies.
stroke

Black Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications

Black stroke survivors face significant treatment disparities for post-stroke complications. Read full analysis to address these healthcare inequities.
epilepsy

Black, Hispanic People With Epilepsy Often Miss Out on Latest Meds

Black, Hispanic epilepsy patients receive fewer updated meds, highlighting racial disparities. Prioritize neurologist referrals for equitable care. Explore full study.
health behaviors

For Black Churchgoers in New Orleans, Religious Beliefs May Influence Health Behaviors

Religious beliefs in Black churchgoers may enhance health behaviors, suggesting churches' pivotal role in reducing health disparities. Explore CHERISH study implications.
diadetes

Diabetes-Related Deaths Not Decreasing in Rural Areas in the U.S.

Rural diabetes-related deaths persist, impacting Black patients. Urban decreases highlight health disparity. Explore strategies for rural health improvements.
trauma patients

Ethnic Disparities Seen for Delayed Appendicitis Diagnosis, 2016-2017

Delayed appendicitis diagnosis is higher among Black patients. Culturally-informed hospitals mitigate delays. Explore strategies to improve diagnostic equity.
BP

QI Program Less Likely Disparities in BP Control Between Black, White Patients, 18-49 years

QI program reduces but doesn't eliminate BP control disparities between Black, White patients. Targeted interventions needed. Explore future strategies.
ketoacidosis

Non-Hispanic Black Patients More Likely to Have Diabetic Ketoacidosis, in 2019

Non-Hispanic Black T1D patients face persistent DKA disparities. Addressing systemic inequities in diabetes care is crucial. Explore solutions.
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