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Neurology

Taneia Surles

11/05/2026

How Early Life Adversity May Shape Cognitive Health in Older Black Adults

Hospice & Palliative Care

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

11/05/2026

The Growing Caregiving Gap: Why Women Continue to Shoulder More Family Care Responsibilities

Neurology

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BlackDoctor Pro Editors

10/21/2026

Dementia Cases Expected to Double Globally by 2050

Neurology

Taneia Surles

10/15/2026

Most Older Adults Would Accept a Preventive Dementia Vaccine, But Hesitancy Persists in Key Groups

Neurology

Taneia Surles

09/21/2026

What New Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Could Mean for Black Patients

Geriatric Care

Dr. Michael Lenoir

09/11/2026

Disparities in the Setting of Initial Dementia Diagnosis: Influence of Race, Ethnicity, and Primary Care Use

General Surgery

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

08/06/2026

High-Risk Emergency Surgery Leaves Older Adults With Fewer Healthy Days at Home: What Clinicians Should Know

Geriatric Care

sexual health conversations in older adults

Audra Neale

Medically Reviewed by Olivia Taylor, PharmD

08/03/2026

Sex After 65: Why Physicians Should Rethink Sexual Health Conversations With Older Adults

Geriatric Care

Audra Neale

06/17/2026

Elder Care Trends: What Clinicians Should Know to Better Support Black Patients and Families

Geriatric Care

Nursing Homes Can Become Breeding Ground for Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs'

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

10/09/2025

Nursing Homes Can Become Breeding Ground for Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’

Antibiotic resistance in nursing homes impacts Black seniors disproportionately. Review antibiotic use protocols to address disparities. Explore full study implications.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

07/28/2025

Caregiving a Source of High Blood Pressure for Black Women

Caregiving stress raises hypertension risk by 40% in Black women aged 21-44. Addressing childcare access may mitigate risks. Read more.

Geriatric Care

From Disparity to Quality: A Better Healthcare Model for Older Black Adults, radon exposure

Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker, MD, MPD

05/13/2025

From Disparity to Quality: A Better Healthcare Model for Older Black Adults

Older Black adults face significant healthcare disparities. Holistic, team-based care models improve access and outcomes. Explore community resources for better patient engagement.

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