Tag: Race
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Arteriovenous Fistula Use
Lower odds of initiating hemodialysis with AVF for black, Hispanic versus white patients
Office Visits Common Before Suicide Attempt
Many see a doctor before ending their life, suggesting prevention opportunity
Benefits of Moderate Drinking Differ According to Race
Guidelines might need modification to reflect racial differences, researcher says
AACR: Dense Breasts Found More Likely in Black Women
Finding may help explain greater breast cancer risk in this population, researchers say
Obesity Raises Prostate Cancer Risk Even Higher for Black Men
Researchers urge physicians to take note of findings
Less Depression Reported by Black Women
Where women live also appears to affect mental health disorder rates
Prevalence of Subclinical Disease ID’d in African-Americans
Prevalence 26 percent; increased odds of disease among those with metabolic syndrome, diabetes
AAD: Study Examines Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Incidence of NMSC much higher among Caucasians; Hispanic patients significantly younger
Strength Training May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Asian Workers
Association stronger in male and female workers aged 50 and older than in younger workers
Minority Women Less Involved in Choices for Breast CA Surgery
Black and Hispanic women with breast cancer less likely to select surgeon, hospital based on reputation
