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Shamard Charles

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Fr NBCNews Health Journalist - Better is possible. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try.
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Black Patients Have Valid Reasons to Seek Out Black Doctors. A Lawsuit Threatens That Access.

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By Shamard Charles
| ContrabandCamp
As efforts to undermine initiatives for equity and representation intensify, backlash against healthcare diversity, equity and inclusion programs has predictably taken center stage. The latest challenge—a lawsuit filed by a white dermatologist, Dr. Travis Morrell, and the anti-DEI organization Do No Harm—targets FindABlackDoctor.com’s mission to narrow health disparities by connecting Black patients with Black providers.
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What Is Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction?

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By Shamard Charles
| Verywell Health
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) happens when the heart pumps normally, but it is stiff and can't relax properly. Common symptoms of HFpEF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs. High blood pressure and diabetes are common causes of HFpEF because they stiffen the heart and blood vessels. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is when the heart pumps blood normally but is too stiff to relax and fill properly.
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How to Make a Treatment Plan for Diabetes

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By Shamard Charles
| Verywell Health
Getting a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a jarring experience, but learning about the condition and setting realistic treatment goals with your healthcare provider can brighten your outlook. Ultimately the goal of treatment is blood glucose control, symptom management, and reducing your risk of medical complications.
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