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This Genetic Difference Is Unfairly Keeping Black Americans Out of Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
Racial disparities in cancer outcomes are a serious problem, and it begins with clinical trial access. Studies show that people…
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Black Americans Are More Likely to Get Long COVID. These Clinical Trials Can Find a Cure – BlackDoctor.org
Millions of people worldwide, especially Black Americans, are experiencing long-term health effects after recovering from COVID-19, a condition known as…
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Why We Need Patient-Centered Dosing in Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
Clinical trials play a crucial role in developing new cancer treatments, but how drug dosing is determined in these trials…
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This Study Reveals Why More People Aren’t Doing Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
A new study, “The influence of socioeconomic status on individual attitudes and experience with clinical trials,” published in Nature, sheds…
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Several Clinical Trials for Cancer Vaccines Are Underway – BlackDoctor.org
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with Black people facing higher rates and later-stage diagnoses which tend to…
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HIV Clinical Trials: What They Do and Where to Find One – BlackDoctor.org
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black…
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This Clinical Trial is Testing a Pill for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – BlackDoctor.org
A groundbreaking clinical trial is set to launch that could potentially change the landscape of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment,…
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This Diabetes Drug Was “94% Effective” in Clinical Trials—What That Means for Us – BlackDoctor.org
Eli Lilly recently announced their new diabetes drug, Zepbound (tirzepatide). This drug brings promising news to both the medical and…
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A Clinical Trial Leads to the Approval of a Crucial Multiple Myeloma Treatment – BlackDoctor.org
The FDA has approved a drug combo for treating multiple myeloma. Daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj (Darzalex Faspro) in combination with bortezomib,…
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Morehouse School of Medicine is Partnering With Yale for Equitable Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor.org
Clinical trials are crucial in developing new medications and treatments, ensuring they are safe and effective for the populations that…
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