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Black Doctors Should Be Aware of Mpox Virus Infections

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

06/07/2024

Black Doctors Should Be Aware of Mpox Virus Infections

Mpox prevalence in emergency departments is 1.5%. Educate at-risk GBMSM, address healthcare disparities in Black communities. Read more.

Infectious Diseases

This Drug-Resistant STI Is Posing a Global Threat

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/28/2024

This Drug-Resistant STI Is Posing a Global Threat

Rising drug-resistant gonorrhea threatens global health, disproportionately impacting Black Americans. Explore prevention strategies and implications for practice.

Infectious Diseases

Using This Antibiotic After Sex Helped Reduce STD Rates

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/05/2024

Using 1 Dose of This Antibiotic After Sex Helped Reduce STD Rates

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) halves chlamydia, syphilis cases in high-risk groups, highlighting potential STD prevention strategy.

Infectious Diseases

Rich, White Families Are Less Likely to Get Teens the HPV Vaccine

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/27/2024

Rich, White Families Are Less Likely to Get Teens the HPV Vaccine

Study reveals "reverse disparity" in HPV vaccine uptake: affluent white families less likely to vaccinate, risking cancer. Explore implications in full study.

Infectious Diseases

Black People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities More Likely to Be HIV-Postive

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/23/2024

Black People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities More Likely to Be HIV-Postive

Black adults with IDDs face significant HIV disparities. Importance: Address misconceptions, improve testing, education. Read full analysis for strategic interventions.

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Camille McClellan

03/23/2023

Hispanic, Black Americans on Dialysis Face Higher Risks for Dangerous Infections

Hispanic and Black dialysis patients face higher staph infection risks. Addressing disparities with comprehensive prevention is crucial. Read more.

Infectious Diseases

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/05/2023

Disparities Seen in Staph Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis, age 18-49

Hispanic patients, aged 18-49, face highest S. aureus infection risk. Address ESKD disparities for equitable preventive care. Read more.

Allergy & Immunology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/25/2023

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients, ages 18-64 years

Higher minority trauma patient hospitals see increased mortality. Adjusted odds ratio 1.16-1.37. Address disparities to improve outcomes.

Infectious Diseases

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

Black Men Less Likely to Get Monkeypox Vaccine

Black men receive only 10% of monkeypox vaccines but represent 33% of cases. Read why equitable distribution is crucial.

Infectious Diseases

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/09/2023

Persistent Racial Disparities Seen in Flu Vaccine Coverage, 2021-2022

Flu hospitalization and vaccination disparities persist among Black, Hispanic, AI/AN adults. Addressing inequities is crucial. Read more.

COVID-19

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/25/2023

36% Black, 30% Hispanic COVID Patients Less Likely to Get Antiviral Paxlovid

Black and Hispanic patients face disparities in Paxlovid access. Addressing these inequities is crucial for equitable COVID-19 treatment. Read more.

Infectious Diseases

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/23/2023

Women Age 15-64 Years Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence More Likely to Contract HIV

IPV triples HIV risk, hampers viral suppression among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Addressing IPV is crucial for HIV epidemic control.

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