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Infectious Diseases

COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Is Leading to Childhood Vaccination Refusal

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/30/2025

COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Is Leading to Childhood Vaccination Refusal

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to lower MMR vaccination rates. Addressing disparities crucial for Black children’s health. Explore full strategies.

Cardiology

How to Act Now for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Medications: Call for Public Comment

Taylyn Washington-Harmon

01/23/2025

How to Act Now for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Medications: Call for Public Comment

Medicare obesity drug coverage could enhance health equity. Act now: submit comments to CMS by January 27th. Read more.

Public Health

More Doctors Are Screening for Social Risks

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/06/2025

More Doctors Are Screening for Social Risks

Social risk screening in physician practices improved, yet only 27% screen comprehensively. Explore implications for health equity and patient outcomes.

Public Health

Trump Open to Revisiting Discredited Autism-Vaccine Link Through RFK Jr.

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

12/09/2024

Trump Open to Revisiting Discredited Autism-Vaccine Link Through RFK Jr.

Trump's support for revisiting discredited autism-vaccine link risks undermining vaccine trust. Read more on potential public health impacts.

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Biden Wants Medicare and Medicaid Cover GLP-1s

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

12/02/2024

Biden Wants Medicare and Medicaid Cover GLP-1s

Biden proposes Medicare/Medicaid cover expensive GLP-1 obesity drugs. Potential impact on 7.4 million patients. Awaiting new administration's approval.

Public Health

Life Expectancy: A Tale of '10 Americas'

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

11/27/2024

Life Expectancy: A Tale of ’10 Americas’

Life expectancy disparities among 10 Americas highlight racial and socioeconomic inequities. Addressing systemic barriers is crucial for equitable healthcare. Read the full analysis here.

Public Health

Marketing to Blacks Blamed for Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

11/26/2024

Marketing to Blacks Blamed for Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure

Disparities in tobacco exposure remain high among Black populations. Read full analysis on equitable strategies to reduce commercial tobacco use.

Hospital Medicine

OPINION: Why Don't We Have a Better Health Care System

Dr. Michael Lenoir

11/14/2024

OPINION: Why Don’t We Have a Better Health Care System?

U.S. healthcare ranks last in equity, access. Addressing racial disparities is vital for better outcomes. Explore solutions for underserved communities.

General

FDA Appoints Black Head of Medical Devices

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

10/29/2024

FDA Appoints Black Head of Medical Devices

Dr. Michelle Tarver appointed FDA medical devices head, aiming to enhance patient safety and access. Explore her strategic priorities.

COVID-19

How 4 Black Doctors Are Shaping Vaccine Confidence In Our Community

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

10/27/2024

How 4 Black Doctors Are Shaping Vaccine Confidence In Our Community

Panelists emphasize building trust, addressing inequities, and engaging communities to boost vaccine confidence in Black populations. Explore effective strategies further.

Critical Care

Hurricane Helene Invokes IV Fluid Plant Rebuild in North Carolina

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

10/17/2024

Hurricane Helene Invokes IV Fluid Plant Rebuild in North Carolina

Hurricane Halene's damage to IV fluid plant prompts Defense Production Act use, impacting surgeries and patient care nationwide. Read more.

Public Health

FDA Mandate Episode #3: Last Chance for Public Comment

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

09/24/2024

FDA Mandate Episode #3: Last Chance for Public Comment

FDA's diversity mandate impacts clinical trials. Comment by Sept 26, 2024. Engage via Facebook Live, LinkedIn.

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