For Black American communities, health care research hasn't always been fair. Historically, Black people have been underrepresented in ... Read More
Clinical Trials
This Heart Health Clinical Trial Just Wants You to Exercise for 6 Months
Surviving cancer is a journey marked by challenges, including the risk of heart disease, especially for Black and survivors. Physical ... Read More
This Prostate Cancer Trial Just Needs You to Use an App
Prostate cancer remains a significant health threat for Black men in the United States. Disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and survival ... Read More
Addressing Medical Mistrust Regarding Black Clinical Trial Participation
Medical mistrust remains a significant barrier to clinical trial participation among Black Americans. In a recent discussion with BDO's ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Tested Eye Drops to Prevent Cataracts
A revolutionary breakthrough in cataract treatment is on the horizon, with the emergence of C-KAD, a new eye drop therapy. This innovative ... Read More
Clinical Trials Aren’t Diverse Enough. Here’s Why
Clinical trials are essential for developing new medical treatments, but historically they have lacked diverse representation. In a recent ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Found an Effective Vaccine for Aggressive Breast Cancer
(HealthDay News) — An experimental vaccine could offer fresh hope to women diagnosed with an aggressive and hard-to-treat form of breast ... Read More
A Black Morehouse Doctor Will Receive This Prestigious Clinical Trial Award
Dr. Herman A. Taylor Jr., M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, a renowned cardiologist and researcher at Morehouse School of Medicine, will be awarded the ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Is Making HIV Treatment Easier for Black People
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States, facing a staggering 42 percent of new HIV infections ... Read More
Black Participation in Food Allergy Trials Can Be Life-Saving
There's promising new research for food allergies called Food Oral Immunotherapy (FOIT). This treatment allows people to gradually eat foods ... Read More
Have Diabetic Macular Edema? This Clinical Trial Could Be For You
Did you know that diabetes can affect your vision? Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that causes swelling in the ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Offers Hope Against Aggressive Thyroid Cancer
(HealthDay News) — Most thyroid cancers are slow-moving and, if caught early, curable. But some patients can present with what's known as ... Read More