Understanding Pre-eclampsia in Black Communities: What It Looks Like
Written by Nhima Sanha RGN on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication involving new high blood pressure, usually after 20 weeks, together with other signs of maternal organ or placental dysfunction. It can also first become apparent after birth. UK evidence shows that Black women […]
Understanding Heart Failure in Black Communities: What It Looks Like
Written by Nhima Sanha RGN on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Heart failure is a syndrome in which the heart cannot pump and/or fill effectively enough to meet the body’s needs without raised filling pressures. It can cause breathlessness, fatigue and fluid retention. US studies show that heart failure […]
Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in Black Communities: What It Looks Like
Written by Nhima Sanha RGN on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a breast-cancer subtype whose cells lack oestrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and HER2 overexpression/amplification. It often behaves more aggressively than many hormone-receptor-positive breast cancers and does not respond to endocrine therapy or HER2-directed treatments. […]
Anxiety Disorders: Understanding Anxiety in Black and African Communities
Written by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions involving excessive fear, worry or anxiety that can interfere with daily life. UK evidence identifies inequalities in access to and experience of mental-health care affecting some Black groups, and qualitative research […]
HIV: Understanding Prevention, Testing and Treatment in Black Communities
Written by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system and, without effective treatment, can lead to serious illness. Modern antiretroviral treatment allows many people living with HIV to live long, healthy lives. In England, HIV […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Understanding the Signs, Risks and Importance of Early Diagnosi
Written by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. It is most commonly linked to smoking, but long-term exposure to air pollution, workplace dusts, chemicals and fumes can also increase risk. […]
Multiple Myeloma: Understanding a Blood Cancer That Affects Black Communities More Often
Written by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, which are white blood cells that help fight infection. Although it can affect anyone, people from Black ethnic groups in England have substantially higher myeloma […]
Understanding Lupus in Black Communities: What It Looks Like
Written By Nhima Sanha RGN on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Lupus is a lifelong autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. It matters because Black women are significantly more likely to develop lupus, often with more severe disease, especially affecting the kidneys. 1,2 It mainly affects […]
Keloids: Understanding Raised Scars
Written by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM on July 27th. Reviewed by Dr. Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Keloids are raised scars that grow beyond the boundaries of the original skin injury. They are much more common in people with darker skin tones, including many Black and African individuals, and can develop after acne, piercings, cuts, […]
Understanding Glaucoma in Black Communities: What It Looks Like
Written By Nhima Sanha RGN on July 27th. Rewiewed by Dr Tahir on August 28th. Quick Summary Glaucoma is an eye condition that can quietly damage your sight over time. It matters because people of Black African and Caribbean heritage have a higher risk of glaucoma, and studies have also found a greater risk of […]