Tag: Race
Racial Differences Found in Gene Panels for Prostate Cancer Prognosis
Gene expression differs for European-American men, African-American men for three commercial panels
H. Pylori Infection Must Be Wiped Out to Cut Gastric Cancer Risk
Risk for gastric cancer tied to H. pylori infection higher in blacks, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos
Cardiovascular Disease Rates Dropping in American Indians
Fewer men are dying from heart disease-related events, but women seeing less improvement
Race, Poverty Not Tied to Knee Replacement Outcomes
Low surgeon volume and low pre-op expectations for improvement tied to higher risk of failure
Many Not Receiving Guideline-Concordant Tx for Lung Cancer
Elderly, non-Hispanic blacks particularly less likely to receive recommended lung cancer treatment
2007 to 2016 Saw Rise in ADHD Prevalence in Adults, Children
Increase seen for adults of every race/ethnicity; prevalence rates highest for white individuals
Factors Tied to Pregnancy Rates in Women on Dialysis Explored
Likelihood of pregnancy influenced by race/ethnicity, cause of ESKD, and hemodialysis modality
Racial Inequity Seen for Admission to Cardiology for Heart Failure
Black and Latinx patients have lower rates of admission to cardiology service, as do women, >75s
One-Third of CVD in Blacks Attributable to Hypertension
Authors say efforts to maintain normal blood pressure may cut cardiovascular disease
Long Sleep Duration Linked to Cognitive Decline in Hispanics
Long sleep duration predicts seven-year cognitive decline in U.S. Hispanics/Latinos
