African American Health Update

African American Health Update

African American Health Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 11/25/2013 01:11 PM EST

New on the MedlinePlus African American Health page:

Blacks Less Likely to See Cancer Specialists, Study Finds

11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST

Research might explain better survival rates of whites with colorectal cancer


Source: HealthDay

Vitamin D Deficiency Might Be Overdiagnosed in Blacks, Study Suggests

11/20/2013 05:00 PM EST

When looking at blood levels in a different way, researchers found they may be adequate after all


Source: HealthDay

Treatment, Survival for Colon Cancer Differs by Race

11/19/2013 04:53 PM EST

Black people with advanced colon cancer are less likely to get consultations with specialists and treatment with complex medicines than white people, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health