2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (541+ words) Clinical trials let researchers test new drugs, medical devices, and interventions to improve outcomes across many diseases. But in order for these studies to deliver the most impactful results, they need to include participants from different racial and ethnic backgrounds....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (294+ words) New treatments for breast cancer are vital for Black women, allowing them and their healthcare team to explore other therapies that may have fewer adverse side effects and lead to better survival outcomes. A new approach to treating metastatic breast…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) We know that young adulthood is typically a period of major transitions: college, careers, financial independence, moving, relationships, and changing healthcare providers. For young adults living with chronic or rare health conditions, those changes can make managing health — and participating…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (68+ words) This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking any drug or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Real Talk Rx: Tysabri® This information is generalized and not intended as specific…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (66+ words) This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking any drug or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Real Talk Rx: Vumerity® This information is generalized and not intended as specific…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (727+ words) I’ve always kept the exact same cell phone number to this day. Out of nowhere, 13 years later, DKMS—the organization that hosted the drive—called me on my cell. They said, “Hi, you attended a bone marrow drive 13 years ago....

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (138+ words) In this powerful conversation, Dr. Khabele breaks down the importance of early detection, genetic testing, and self-advocacy in the fight against ovarian cancer. She highlights the unique challenges Black women face in healthcare, from late-stage diagnoses to disparities in treatment,…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (908+ words) This is not an article about Black doctors being inherently better doctors, nor is it a story about patients only receiving good care from providers who look like them. Instead, it is about trust, communication, representation, bias, and what happens…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (434+ words) There are several potential benefits to joining a clinical trial, including: RELATED: Clinical Trials: What Black People Need to Know Before Participating BlackDoctor interviewed Linda Bradley, MD, an internationally recognized obstetrician-gynecologist who is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and affiliated with…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1073+ words) If you’ve ever contemplated joining a clinical trial but were wary of the process and commitment, you’re not alone. Many people spend time deciding whether to join a clinical trial — but few know what actually happens once they say “yes....