The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) raise awareness about the role the church can take to increase diversity in clinical trials and help eliminate disparities in care among its African American congregation. New York, NY —The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) presented to an enthusiastic…
Watch the video of Dr. Williams speaking on ABC-TV’s Here and Now, (Channel 7 NY), about the new BP guideline and how it affects African Americans. Click here for a visual guide to the new blood pressure guideline
To meet the challenges of the leading cause of death in Americans and scarce public health resources, it is essential that strategies in cardiovascular disease prevention that are known to be effective and sustainable are prioritized. The Best Practices Guide for CVD Prevention provides summaries of the evidence behind 8 effective strategies, including evidence on health and…
The California chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has named Karol Watson, MD, PhD as 2017 Elliott Rappaport Cardiologist of the Year. Dr. Watson, a 20+ year member of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), commented on her award: “As I reflect on my career, I realize the mentorship, friendship and career guidance…
WUSTL Transdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program in Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis The goals of the training program are to: 1) train talented transdisciplinary postdoctoral trainees to become independent scientists in obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) capable of working within and leading transdisciplinary research teams; 2) provide trainees with…
Nearly half of American adults are at risk for major health problems because of high blood pressure, according to a new scientific guideline that redefines the dangerous condition and provides tactics for doctors to detect, treat and prevent it. People with readings of 130 as the top number or 80 as the bottom one now…