Pulmonary Embolism in Black Adults: Signs You Cannot Ignore
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lungs, and it is a medical emergency. Black Americans have the highest rate of these clots of any racial group in the country and die from them at more than twice the rate of white Americans, so knowing the warning signs can save your life.
Lung Cancer in Black Men: The Disparity and Who Should Screen
Black men carry the highest lung cancer death rate of any group in the United States, even though they tend to smoke fewer cigarettes a day than White men. A low-dose CT scan can catch this cancer early enough to cure it. Here is who qualifies, why screening was rewritten in 2021, and what to ask…
Opioid Use Disorder in Black Adults: A Treatment-Access Gap
Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition, and medication is the standard of care. Yet overdose deaths are now rising fastest among Black Americans, while Black patients are far less likely to be prescribed buprenorphine, the medication most likely to keep them alive.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Black Women: Signs to Know
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the upper reproductive tract, usually from untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea, and it is a leading preventable cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Black women carry roughly twice the burden, and the gap traces to screening access and bias in…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Black Adults: The Heart Warning
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a pinched nerve at the wrist that causes hand numbness, tingling, and weakness. When both hands are affected, it can be an early warning sign of a heart condition that disproportionately affects Black adults, so persistent bilateral symptoms deserve a second look.
G6PD Deficiency in Black Adults: Triggers, Symptoms, Testing
G6PD deficiency affects about 1 in 10 Black American men and stays silent until a drug, an infection, or fava beans triggers a sudden red-cell breakdown. Knowing your status and your trigger list prevents the crisis.
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