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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.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/19/2023

Disparities in Life Expectancy by Race, County Persist 2000-2019

Life expectancy disparities persist; AIAN unchanged. Address social determinants to achieve equity. Read full analysis for actionable insights.

General

Camille McClellan

02/19/2023

Appendicitis Often Spotted Later in Black Patients, Ages 18-64

Late appendicitis diagnosis is common in Black patients, but minority-serving hospitals diagnose faster. Racial integration improves care. Explore implications.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

Black-White Disparities Persist for Cardiovascular Mortality, rom 1999 to 2019

Cardiovascular mortality disparities persist; Black adults face higher rates. Addressing societal drivers is crucial. Explore actionable steps in full study.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

More Geriatric Phenotype for Black Patients Hospitalized With AMI

Black AMI patients show more geriatric impairments. Addressing posthospital care needs could improve outcomes. Read full study insights.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

Inequities Seen in Opioid Access for Patients Dying of Cancer

Study shows racial inequities in opioid access for dying cancer patients, highlighting systemic racism. Impact: Black, Hispanic patients. Explore full implications.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

Subclinical Atherosclerosis More Likely Among Young Black Adults, mean average of 38 years

Young Black adults face higher subclinical atherosclerosis risk than Hispanics, despite similar CV risk factors. Address disparities and enhance screening.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

Racial, Disparities Seen in Management of NSTEMI

Disparities in NSTEMI care: Blacks, Hispanics receive fewer interventions. Addressing equity in cardiac care remains crucial. Explore full study implications.

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.

Nephrology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/09/2023

Subjective Cognitive Decline Tied to Incident Dementia in Black, Latinx Individuals, mean age of 75 Yrs

SCD predicts dementia progression in Black and Latinx individuals. Why it matters: Early identification aids targeted interventions. Read more in Neurology.

Cardiology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/06/2023

Rural Residence Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Failure for Women age 54 years, Black Men

Rural living increases heart failure risk in Black men, women (54+). Highlights need for targeted prevention efforts. Explore prevention strategies further.

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