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medical students

Will New Medical Schools Make a Difference in Graduating More Black Doctors?

New HBCU medical schools aim to increase Black doctor representation, addressing healthcare disparities. Explore how these initiatives impact your practice.
fertility

3% of Black Babies Born Through Fertility Treatments Face Worse Survival Than White Infants: Study

Black infants via fertility treatments face 3-4 times higher perinatal death risk than white infants. Address health inequities urgently.
uterine cancer

Black Patients Face More Screening Delays for Uterine Cancer Diagnosis

Black women face screening delays for uterine cancer, impacting survival. Explore solutions to improve diagnostic equity.
new drug

Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals in 2015

Black patients remain underrepresented in drug trials despite FDA's 2015 diversity plan. Explore strategies to enhance trial inclusivity.
cancer

Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer, from1989 to 2015

Early-onset cancer risk higher among Latino, Black, and Asian families. Consider genetic, environmental factors in minority patient care.
pulmonary fibrosis

Black Patients Fare Worse With Deadly Lung Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis, diagnosed at 57.9 years of age

Black patients with pulmonary fibrosis are diagnosed younger, face worse outcomes. Early screening and addressing disparities can improve care. Read more.
bp control

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.
epilepsy

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.
dementia

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.
dementia

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.
health behaviors

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.
infection

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.
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