Black Patients’ Odds of Kidney Transplant Referral May Have Improved
The United Network for Organ Sharing updated on July 27 implement a policy change requiring transplant centers to race-neutral formulas to estimate glomerular filtration rate.
Health Disparity
Sacrocolpopexy Complications, Cost Disparities Found
Mesh removal or revision was a top complication across all racial and ethnic groups, investigators reported.
Racial Disparity in Gout Prevalence Revealed
A study of US adults demonstrated that gout is significantly more common among Black vs White individuals, with the racial disparity possibly explained by diet, social determinants of health, and chronic kidney disease.
Black-White Disparities Persist for Cardiovascular Mortality
Two studies show increased cardiovascular mortality for Black versus White adults in a nationwide analysis, the MESA sample
PSA Screening Cuts Prostate Cancer Death Risk in Black, White Men
Black men have been underrepresented in PSA trials, which has limited evidence-based guidance for prostate cancer management.
Study: Women Less Likely to Receive Appropriate CKD Care
Even women meeting objective criteria for CKD and nephrology referral were disadvantaged, according to investigators.
Minority Dialysis Patients Report Unmet Supportive Care Needs
Findings seen among Asian American or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander and Black patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis
Life Expectancy in the US Varies by Race, Ethnicity, State
Disparity in life expectancy across states greater when race/ethnicity are considered
Sickle Cell Trait, Kidney Conditions Linked With Poor COVID-19 Outcomes
Adults with sickle cell trait had a variety of preexisting kidney conditions that may have contributed to unfavorable outcomes following COVID-19 infection.
ADPKD Outcomes Differ by Race
White patients with ADPKD may have advantages such as earlier predialysis care with referrals and preparation for dialysis and transplantation, according to investigators.
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