Public Health

  • Ob/Gyn & Women's Health
mammogram
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/31/2025

Mammogram: Many Black Women Must Travel Far to Get Screened

Long travel for mammograms limits Black women's access, impacting screening rates and health equity. Explore solutions like mobile units.
  • General
dementia
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/30/2025

1 in 10 U.S. Seniors Has Dementia; Minorities More Likely, Hit Hardest

10% of seniors have dementia; Black/Hispanic populations face higher risk. Address disparities via education, prevention. Explore further in JAMA Neurology.
  • General
surgery
  • Camille McClellan
  • 12/29/2025

Older Black Men Face Higher Risk of Death After Surgery, Within 30 Days

Older Black men face 50% higher post-surgery mortality risk. Addressing structural racism crucial for equitable care. Explore full findings.
  • Ob/Gyn & Women's Health
breast cancer
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/23/2025

Black Women Receive Less Timely Breast Cancer Treatment

Black women face longer breast cancer treatment delays, regardless of socioeconomic status, highlighting racial disparities. Explore implications for practice.
  • General
brain tumor
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/19/2025

Black Patients With Brain Tumors Less Likely to Get Surgery Than Whites

  • Pediatrics
NICU
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/15/2025

Racial, Disparity More Likely Seen Between Nursing Students, Neonates in NICU, 6.5% in Blacks

Racial disparity exists between neonatal nurse practitioner students and NICU neonates, impacting Black communities. Explore strategies for addressing this issue.
  • General
black women
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/08/2025

Women’s Depression Symptoms in 227 Black Women May Differ by Race: Study

Black women may show unique depression symptoms, leading to underdiagnosis. Adjust screening tools to improve care. Explore further implications.
  • Public Health
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 11/26/2025

Proposed Federal Rule Change Could Redefine Public Health Degrees and Limit Student Aid

Proposed rule change may limit public health degree student aid, affecting workforce diversity and health equity. Engage in policy discussions.
  • Cardiology
blood cancer
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 09/09/2025

Race, Income Can Determine Blood Cancer Outcomes, Studies Show

Race and income disparities affect blood cancer outcomes; equitable care essential. Read full analysis on clinical trial and treatment implications.
  • General
suicide
  • ashantai hathaway
  • 08/05/2025

Black Community Struggles to Trust Providers for Mental Health Needs

Black patients face mental health disparities due to cultural incompetence. Prioritize trust-building and culturally-sensitive care. Explore solutions for equitable mental health services.
  • Public Health
AI in healthcare
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 07/28/2025

Code, Context, and Care: Navigating the Crossroads of AI and Healthcare Ethics

AI's potential in healthcare requires equitable, transparent design to avoid amplifying disparities. Read more on ethical AI integration.
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
vitamin D
  • Camille McClellan
  • 07/23/2025

Low Vitamin D Could Raise Diabetes Risk for Black Americans, Over a median of 7.7 year

Low vitamin D linked to increased diabetes risk in Black Americans. Further research on supplementation impact needed. Read full analysis.
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