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Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/16/2023

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.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/14/2023

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.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/11/2023

ASA: Racial Differences Seen in Treatment of Common Poststroke Sequelae at 14 days

Black patients less likely to receive poststroke sequelae treatment than Whites. Addressing this disparity could improve outcomes. Read more.

Psychiatry

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/11/2023

Gene Could Predispose Some Black Patients to Alzheimer’s

New gene variant raises Alzheimer's risk in Black patients. Understanding racial genetics may guide future treatments. Learn more about implications.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/05/2023

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.

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.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/05/2023

Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer

Black cancer death rates decline, yet remain higher than other groups. Address systemic disparities for better outcomes. Read further for strategies.

Diabetes & Endocrinology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/05/2023

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.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/27/2023

Deadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise, 1 in every 250 People

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is underdiagnosed in Black Americans, leading to increased heart disease risk. Advocate for early screening. Read full analysis to explore treatment disparities and solutions.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/23/2023

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.

Diabetes & Endocrinology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/21/2023

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.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/20/2023

SABCS: Black Race Predicts Breast Cancer BCRL, 3.85 times More Likely-Related Lymphedema

Black race is a significant predictor of breast cancer-related lymphedema post-ALND. Address racial disparities in BCRL risks. Read more.

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