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Proportion of black males in US medical schools dropping

(HealthDay)—The proportion of black males in medical school is decreasing, according to a report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Other created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gay African-American youth face unique challenges coming out to families

Coming out to one's family can be stressful, but gay black males face a unique set of personal, familial and social challenges.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds certain subgroups of black women have lower uptake of HPV vaccination

A new Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) study has found that improving Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in black women may require culturally sensitive approaches that address ethnic-specific barriers. ...

Health created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Saliva test could dramatically increase detection of oral cancer

A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with a Lansing-area dental benefits firm on a clinical trial to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve ...

Cancer created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0