Real-world data (RWD) is becoming increasingly important for understanding how well medications and treatments work in everyday settings, ... Read More
Clinical Trials
Black Women Receive Lower Doses of Postpartum Pain Medication, According to New Study
Inequities in pain medication treatment received postpartum, after giving birth, were found in a Cedars-Sinai study of 18,000 women. The ... Read More
Why Blacks Are Underrepresented In Clinical Trials
There has been a long-standing distrust of the healthcare system among many Black Americans, and one of the most cited reasons is the ... Read More
5 Questions with Dr. Keven Stonewall on Black Men and Clinical Trials
Conversations about clinical trials are not particularly the most common topic of discussion for anyone, especially among men and, in ... Read More
HIV is On the Rise Among Black Americans. Clinical Trials Can Change That
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black ... Read More
Why Aren’t More Men Participating in Lifesaving Clinical Trials?
A recent study has shed light on a persistent problem in health research: the underrepresentation of men in behavioral clinical trials, ... Read More
Beyond Fear: How I Became a Detective for My Own Breast Cancer Treatment
My journey with cancer has been a long and difficult one, but it ultimately led me to my calling as an advocate for Black people in clinical ... Read More
This 5-Minute Test Is Transforming Dementia Care in Black Communities
Dementia is a critical issue affecting more than six million older adults in the United States, and the impact on Black and Hispanic ... Read More
4 Types of Clinical Trials and How They Work
Before a new drug, surgical procedure, or therapy becomes available to the public, it must go through a rigorous testing process and be ... Read More
Alzheimer’s Hits Black Women Hard. This Study Wants to Find Out Why
Alzheimer's disease is a complex condition that disproportionately affects Black women. The Black Women Inflammation and Tau Study (B-WITS) ... Read More
Medical Mistrust Continues to Keep Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials
A new study published in Cancer Medicine highlights the persistent issue of medical mistrust among Black people, particularly regarding ... Read More
What Is a Patient Navigator, and Why Are They Important for Black Cancer Patients?
Getting a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. For many Black patients, it’s not just the disease they’re up against—it’s also the challenge of ... Read More