Tag: Race
Weight, Blood Pressure Higher in Younger Patients With T2DM
Differentials for weight, BP for those with, without T2DM greater for younger versus older patients
Insulin Resistance May Add to Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Prognosis
Tumors from black women with invasive breast cancer have higher expression of the insulin receptor
African-Americans More Likely to Be Hospitalized With COVID-19
Odds of hospitalization increased 2.7-fold versus non-Hispanic whites after adjustment for age, sex, comorbidity
Multiple Genes Predispose Black Women to Breast Cancer
High risks for breast cancer associated with mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2
Factors ID’d for Positive SARS-CoV-2 Test Result in Primary Care
Sociodemographic risk factors include male sex, deprivation, population density, ethnicity, obesity
Testicular Germ Cell Tumor Incidence Increased for All Races/Ethnicities
Greatest increase in incidence between 2001 to 2016 seen for Asian/Pacific Islanders, followed by Hispanics
SES Mediates Racial Differences in Kidney Transplant Listing
Socioeconomic status and comorbidity attenuate racial differences in transplant listing, not receipt
Race and Income Influence Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risk seen for black and American Indian versus white adults, for those living in low-income households
Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity Varies Across Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods with extreme racial, economic polarization have the greatest excess risk for SMM
Sleep Apnea Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels Among Blacks
Authors call for more sleep apnea screening in high-risk groups
