By Cherice Escobar Jones, Northeastern University; Gwendolynne Reid, Emory University, and Mya Poe, Northeastern University The leading U.S. medical journal, read regularly by doctors of all specialties, systematically ignores an equally reputable and rigorous body of medical research that focuses on Black Americans’ health. The American Medical Association created a…
Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine – Podcast
By Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation Its a great day when you find a piece of clothing that fits perfectly. A good shirt, the right pair of shoes or a well-cut dress is comfortable, looks nice and feels like it was made just for you. Now…
Knoxville’s Black Community Endured Deeply Rooted Racism. Now There Is Medical Debt.
(Originally published Oct. 28, 2022) By Noam N. Levey, California Healthline KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When Dr. H.M. Green opened his new medical office building on East Vine Avenue in 1922, Black residents of this city on the Tennessee River could be seen only in the basement of Knoxville General Hospital.…
Deadly Marburg virus cases confirmed in Ghana
The first cases of the deadly Marburg virus have been confirmed in Ghana after two people died, health officials announced on Sunday. According to the World Health Organization, tests were conducted on the two infected people in Ghana and returned a positive result on July 10, but needed to be…
Doctors puzzled by mysterious “nosebleed” disease that killed 3 people in Tanzania
Doctors in Tanzania are trying to learn more about a mysterious disease that has reportedly killed three people so far and infected at least 10 others. The unidentified illness has several symptoms, including nosebleeds, fever, headaches, and fatigue, according to government medical officials in Tanzania. Doctors believe the illness is…
13-year-old Black girl makes history after getting accepted to medical school
A 13-year-old Black girl has reportedly made history by becoming the youngest Black student to be accepted into medical school. Alena Wicker, who is enrolled at Arizona State University where she is pursuing an engineering degree, announced her acceptance to medical school on her Instagram page. According to 12News, Wicker…
Study: Telemedicine narrowed gap between Black and non-Black patients accessing primary care in 2020
A study released this week indicates the gap between Black and non-Black patients who visited their primary care providers narrowed significantly during the pandemic in 2020. Completed primary care visits among Black patients jumped to 80% in 2020 compared to about 60% in 2019. Completed visits among non-Black patients increased…
Study finds link between Vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer risk among Black and Hispanic women
Have you taken your Vitamin D lately? A new health study shows a link between increased breast cancer risk and Vitamin D deficiency among Black and Hispanic women in the United States. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 290 Black and 125 Hispanic women who were later diagnosed with breast cancer,…